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How the IB and NIS Foster Leadership

July 3, 2023

A lot of people ask me: “What motivated you to start your work with the United Nations at such a young age?” I always answer that it was the..

How Teachers Support Personalized Learning

February 20, 2023

For many schools worldwide, classrooms have more or less maintained a standard approach to learning and teaching that expects all students to absorb..

Understanding the Importance of Accreditations and Affiliations

February 15, 2023

The world of education – especially with regards to international schools – is vast, with different curriculum, languages, learning environments,..

Understanding the Differences Between International Schools and Japanese College Matriculation Options

February 7, 2023

Many important factors influence parents' decisions when choosing a suitable school for their children, not the least of which includes having a good..

Glossary of International Education Terms | NIS

September 21, 2022

Enrolling your child in an international school means exposing them to an enriching environment and academic experience that could open up a world of..

Oh No! Endangered Species!

July 21, 2021

As a part of their UOI “Sharing the Planet,” Gr. 1 students were inquiring into living things and what they need to survive. What do plants and..

Families Amidst a Sea of Change - A Grade 8 English Unit

April 21, 2021

When we read history, we often focus on major declarations, devastating battles, and how leaders shape and reshape the world. But this view of..

NIS Students Heading to United Nations Conference

February 26, 2021

The school is abuzz with the exciting news that two Grade 11 students will be heading to Kyoto, February 27 & 28, to attend the Kyoto Congress Youth..

4 Key Differences Between Japanese Schools and International Schools

February 23, 2021

As a parent weighing the benefits and potential drawbacks of the Japanese school system versus an international school in Japan, there can be a lot..

How Languages Help Students Develop a Multicultural Identity

February 2, 2021

Language is the connective tissue of a community. It is the means by which we communicate with others, share our thoughts and feelings, and connect..

Three Benefits of a Diverse Campus for Your Children

December 2, 2020

At Nagoya International School (NIS), we embrace the benefits of a diverse student body and the benefits of diversity in the classroom and use them..

How 3-Way Conferences Help Primary Students Steer Their Learning Goals

November 3, 2020

As an IB World School, one of the driving beliefs at NIS is that students, as learners, should be partners in their learning and have responsibility..

What is Translanguaging and Why We Celebrate It

September 8, 2020

It is not uncommon to hear around any given dinner table of a bi-cultural English/Japanese family, including my own, “Salt wo totte” or the related,..

A Day to Remember

June 25, 2020

It was a historic day in an unprecedented year. It was a day that no one was certain would happen. But on Saturday, June 5 at 4pm, 31 students of NIS..

Policy and Pillow Fights...

June 9, 2020

Democracy, what is it? What is it in the context of the wider world, in our individual countries, and even in our classrooms? These are the questions..

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