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title: NIS blog | Nagoya International School | Alumni
description: Alumni | NIS shares stories from the community and connects the world to our school. Discover more about NIS families, events, student achievements on the NIS blog.
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[ABOUT](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about)

[About Us](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about)

[Our Governance](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/about-us/our-governance) [Our connections:CIS,WASC,IB and JCIS](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/about-us/the-accreditation-process) [Our Staff](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/about-us/our-staff) [Our Campus](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/about-us/campus-map) [Our History](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/about-us/our-history)

[Our Alumni](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/about-us/our-alumni)

[Class of 2023](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/about-us/our-alumni/class-of-2023) [Class of 2016-2022](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/about-us/our-alumni/college-acceptances-past)

[Our Guiding Statements](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/our-guiding-statements)

[Our Mission](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/our-guiding-statements/mission) [Inquire, Inspire, Impact](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/our-guiding-statements/3is) [Definition Of Learning](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/our-guiding-statements/definition-of-learning) [Who We Serve](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/our-guiding-statements/who-we-serve) [International Mindedness](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/our-guiding-statements/international-mindedness) [Well Being](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/our-guiding-statements/well-being) [Our Belief About Language](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/our-guiding-statements/belief-about-language) [Safeguarding Policy](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/our-guiding-statements/safeguarding-policy) [School Development Plan(SDP)](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/our-guiding-statements/school-development-plan) [Strategic Planning 2022](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/our-guiding-statements/strategic-planning)

[COVID-19](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/covid19/nis-covid-level-responses)

[NIS COVID Level Responses](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/covid19/nis-covid-level-responses) 

[NIS at a Glance](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/nis-at-a-glance)

[Welcome from the Head](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/welcome-from-the-head)

[Head of School Weekley Notes](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/welcome-from-the-head/latest) [Head of School Weekley Notes(Archives)](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/welcome-from-the-head/archives)

[School Calendar](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/school-calendar)

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[2022-23](https://nagoyais.smugmug.com/2022-23-Events-Activities) [2021-22](https://nagoyais.smugmug.com/2021-22-Events-Activities) [2020-21](https://nagoyais.smugmug.com/2020-21-Events-and-Activities) [2019-20](https://nagoyais.smugmug.com/2019-20-Events-and-Activities) 

[NIS Live Streaming](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/nis-live)

[ADMISSION](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions)

[Greetings](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions) [Why Choose NIS?](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/why-choose-nis) [Admissions Policy & Process](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/guidelines) [Learning Challenges & Language Expectations](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/learning-challenges-language-expectations) [Tuition, Fees & Registration](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/tuition-fees)

[Scholorship At NIS?](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/scholarships)

[Scholorship Application Process(New Families)](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/scholarships/applicationprocessnewfamilies) [Scholorship Application Process(Current Families)](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/scholarships/applicationprocesscurrentfamilies) 

[Transitions Support: Admissions & Withdrawal](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/transitions-support) [Admissions FAQs](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/transitions-support/withdrawal-form) [Open Houses](https://welcome.nis.ac.jp/open-houses)

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[Our Location](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/visiting-our-campus)

[City Bus Options](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/visiting-our-campus/city-bus-options)

[LEARNING](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/learning-at-nis)

[Learning at NIS](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/the-ib-at-nis) [The IB at NIS](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/the-ib-at-nis)

[Preschool & Kindergarten](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/preschool-kindergarten)

[Reggio Emilia](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/preschool-kindergarten/reggio-emilia) [A Day in the Life of the ELC](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/preschool-kindergarten/a-day) [ELC Facilities](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/preschool-kindergarten/facilities) [Preparing Your Child For the ELC](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/preschool-kindergarten/preparing) [ELC Admissions](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/preschool-kindergarten/elc-admissions) [ELC FAQs](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/preschool-kindergarten/elc-faqs) [ELC News](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/preschool-kindergarten/elc-news) [ELC Books](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/preschool-kindergarten/books)

[Elementary School](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/elementary-school)

[The PYP Programme at NIS](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/elementary-school/the-pyp-programme) [Elementary Curriculum](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/elementary-school/elementary-curriculum) [Assesment in the PYP](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/elementary-school/assessment-in-the-pyp) [After School Activities](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/elementary-school/after-school-activities)

[Middle School](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/middle-school)

[The MYP Programme](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/middle-school/the-myp-programme) [Middle School Curriculum Overview](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/middle-school/middle-school-curriculum-overview) [Middle School News](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/middle-school/middle-school-news)

[High School](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/high-school)

[High School Curriculum Overview](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/high-school/high-school-curriculum-overview) [IB Diploma Programme Details](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/high-school/ib-diploma-programme-details) [High School News](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/high-school/high-school-news)

[Student Services: Personalized Learning, EAL, Counseling & Health](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/student-services)

[Level of Provision](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/student-services/levels-of-provision) [Language Learners at NIS](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/student-services/language-learners-at-nis) [Personalized Learning](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/student-services/personalized-learning) [Counselling and Health](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/student-services/health-and-counselling)

[Our Inquiry Questions](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/our-inquiry-questions)

[Inquiring in the ELC](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/our-inquiry-questions) [Inquiring in the Elementary](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/our-inquiry-questions/elc-inquiry) [Inquiring in the Secondary](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/our-inquiry-questions/inquiring-in-secondary)

[STUDENT LIFE](https://www.nis.ac.jp/student-life/student-life)

[Student Life at NIS](https://www.nis.ac.jp/student-life/student-life)

[Academic & Service Activities](https://www.nis.ac.jp/student-life/academic-service-activities)

[Service Activities News](https://www.nis.ac.jp/student-life/academic-service-activities/news)

[Dolphin Sports](https://www.nis.ac.jp/student-life/dolphin-athletics)

[Dolphin Sports Calendar](https://www.nis.ac.jp/student-life/dolphin-athletics/dolphin-sports-calendar) 

[Visual & Performing Arts](https://www.nis.ac.jp/student-life/visual-performing-arts)

[Food Service](https://www.nis.ac.jp/student-life/food-service)

[Cezars Kitchen Menu](https://www.nis.ac.jp/student-life/food-service/cezars-kitchen-menu)

[Bus Service](https://www.nis.ac.jp/student-life/bus-service)

[NIS Bus Route Information](https://www.nis.ac.jp/student-life/bus-service/maps) 

[Technology & BYOD](https://www.nis.ac.jp/student-life/technology-byod) [Safeguarding Policy (Child Protection)](https://www.nis.ac.jp/student-life/safeguarding-policy-child-protection)

[Emergency Preparedness](https://www.nis.ac.jp/student-life/emergency-preparedness)

[Typhoon Information](https://www.nis.ac.jp/student-life/emergency-preparedness/typhoon-information) [Campus Access During the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/covid19/nis-covid-level-responses)

[COMMUNITY](https://www.nis.ac.jp/community)

[Our Community](https://www.nis.ac.jp/community)

[Parent Partners: Outreach, Transition & PTA Volunteers](https://www.nis.ac.jp/community/parent-partners)

[Parent Partner News](https://www.nis.ac.jp/community/parent-partners/parent-partner-news) [Parent Partner Events Calendar](https://www.nis.ac.jp/community/parent-partners/parent-partner-events-calendar) [Parent Partner/PTA FAQs](https://www.nis.ac.jp/community/parent-partners/pppta-faqs) [Request Transition Partner Match-Up](https://welcome.nis.ac.jp/nis-transitions-partner-match-up-form) 

[Life Dolphins After School Childcare Program](https://www.nis.ac.jp/community/little-dolphins-after-school-program)

[Summer Program](https://www.nis.ac.jp/community/summerprogram)

[Activities/Schedule](https://www.nis.ac.jp/community/summerprogram/activitiesschedule) [Fees](https://www.nis.ac.jp/community/summerprogram/fees) [Application](https://www.nis.ac.jp/community/summerprogram/application) [Lunch Service](https://www.nis.ac.jp/community/summerprogram/lunch-service) [Summer FAQs](https://www.nis.ac.jp/community/summerprogram/summer-faqs) 

[Partner Preschools](https://www.nis.ac.jp/community/our-partner-preschools)

[ACCJ/NIS Walkathon](https://www.nis.ac.jp/community/accjnis-walkathon)

[2022 Walkathon Organizations](https://www.nis.ac.jp/community/accjnis-walkathon/2022-walkathon-organizations) [Walkathon History](https://www.nis.ac.jp/community/accjnis-walkathon/walkathon-history) 

[SAT Testing](https://www.nis.ac.jp/community/sat-testing) [Chubu Perspectives Discussion Series II](https://www.nis.ac.jp/community/chubu-perspectives)

[ALUMNI](https://www.nis.ac.jp/alumni)

[Alumni Home](https://www.nis.ac.jp/alumni) [Alumni Spotlight](https://www.nis.ac.jp/alumni/alumni-spotlight) [Alumni Pathways](https://www.nis.ac.jp/alumni/alumni-pathways) [Dolphin Tales](https://www.nis.ac.jp/alumni/dolphin-tales) [Reflections](https://www.nis.ac.jp/alumni/reflections) [Connections](https://www.nis.ac.jp/alumni/connections) [Yearbook Archives](https://www.nis.ac.jp/alumni/yearbook-archives)

[EMPLOYMENT](https://www.nis.ac.jp/employment)

[Working at NIS](https://www.nis.ac.jp/employment) [Is NIS the Right Fit?](https://www.nis.ac.jp/employment/is-nis-the-right-fit) [Attributes of an NIS Teacher](https://www.nis.ac.jp/employment/attributes-of-an-nis-teacher) [Vacancies](https://www.nis.ac.jp/employment/vacancies)

[日本語ページ](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/welcome)

[日本語](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/welcome) [お知らせ](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/news) [NIS Stories](https://blog.nis.ac.jp/ja)

[NISについて](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/2)

[歴史・沿革](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/2/history) [理念・NISの使命](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/2/nismission) [認可](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/2/accreditation) [アクセス](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/2/access) [フォトギャラリー](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/photo-gallery)

[NISの教育プログラム](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/3)

[IBプログラム](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/3/ib) [ELC(幼児教育部）](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/3/elc) [小学部（１−５年生）](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/3/es) [中等部（６−８年生）](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/3/ms) [高等部（９−１２年生）](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/3/hs)

[卒業後の進路](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/3/postnis)

[大学合格実績](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/3/postnis/college/2021)

[入学案内](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/admissions)

[学校説明会 (Open House)](https://welcome.nis.ac.jp/ja/open-houses)

[学校見学](https://welcome.nis.ac.jp/ja/admissions-tour)

[学校見学 clone](https://welcome.nis.ac.jp/ja/admissions-tour)

[ELC（幼児教育部）入学情報](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/admissions/elc)

[ELCプログラム](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/admissions/elc/elcprogram) [ELC入学申請](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/admissions/apply/elc) 

[帰国生入学情報](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/admissions/returnee) [入学審査要項](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/admissions/application) [入学申請](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/admissions/apply) [授業料・納付金](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/admissions/tuition) [よくあるご質問](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/7/admissions) [お問い合わせフォーム](https://welcome.nis.ac.jp/ja/request-for-information?__hstc=104580127.0b96d6261d8df35a8dc7c4f4184963c7.1684824478121.1684907182641.1684910572346.7&__hssc=104580127.169169.1684910572346&__hsfp=50455644)

[学校生活](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/5)

[進路指導](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/5/postnis) [課外活動](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/5/activities) [スポーツ／クラブ活動](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/5/clubs) [ランチサービス](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/5/lumch) [スクールバス](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/5/bus) [ある生徒の１日](https://welcome.nis.ac.jp/ja/a-day-in-the-life-at-nis) 

[卒業後の進路](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/3/postnis) [よくあるご質問](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/7) [お問い合わせ](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/contactus)

[サマープログラム](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/summerprogram)

[新型コロナウィルス感染予防対策](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/summerprogram/covid19) [参加資格](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/summerprogram/eligibility) [スケジュール](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/summerprogram/summerprogramschedule) [お申し込み](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/summerprogram/apply) [参加費](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/summerprogram/summerprogramfee) [ランチサービス](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/summerprogram/summerprogramlunch) [よくあるご質問](https://www.nis.ac.jp/japanese/summerprogram/summerporgramfaq) [フォトギャラリー](https://www.nis.ac.jp/community/summerprogram/photogallery)

[Contact US](https://www.nis.ac.jp/contact-us-utility/contact-us)

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[ABOUT](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about)

[About Us](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about)

[Our Governance](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/about-us/our-governance) [Our connections:CIS,WASC,IB and JCIS](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/about-us/the-accreditation-process) [Our Staff](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/about-us/our-staff) [Our Campus](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/about-us/campus-map) [Our History](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/about-us/our-history)

[Our Alumni](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/about-us/our-alumni)

[Class of 2023](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/about-us/our-alumni/class-of-2023) [Class of 2016-2022](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/about-us/our-alumni/college-acceptances-past)

[Our Guiding Statements](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/our-guiding-statements)

[Our Mission](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/our-guiding-statements/mission) [Inquire, Inspire, Impact](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/our-guiding-statements/3is) [Definition Of Learning](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/our-guiding-statements/definition-of-learning) [Who We Serve](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/our-guiding-statements/who-we-serve) [International Mindedness](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/our-guiding-statements/international-mindedness) [Well Being](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/our-guiding-statements/well-being) [Our Belief About Language](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/our-guiding-statements/belief-about-language) [Safeguarding Policy](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/our-guiding-statements/safeguarding-policy) [School Development Plan(SDP)](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/our-guiding-statements/school-development-plan) [Strategic Planning 2022](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/our-guiding-statements/strategic-planning)

[COVID-19](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/covid19/nis-covid-level-responses)

[NIS COVID Level Responses](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/covid19/nis-covid-level-responses) 

[NIS at a Glance](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/nis-at-a-glance)

[Welcome from the Head](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/welcome-from-the-head)

[Head of School Weekley Notes](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/welcome-from-the-head/latest) [Head of School Weekley Notes(Archives)](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/welcome-from-the-head/archives)

[School Calendar](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/school-calendar)

[NIS Full Online Calendar](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/school-calendar/full-calendar) 

[NIS Stories](https://blog.nis.ac.jp/en) [NIS News](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/nis-news-posts)

[Photo Galleries](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/photo-gallery)

[2022-23](https://nagoyais.smugmug.com/2022-23-Events-Activities) [2021-22](https://nagoyais.smugmug.com/2021-22-Events-Activities) [2020-21](https://nagoyais.smugmug.com/2020-21-Events-and-Activities) [2019-20](https://nagoyais.smugmug.com/2019-20-Events-and-Activities) 

[NIS Live Streaming](https://www.nis.ac.jp/about/nis-live)

[ADMISSION](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions)

[Greetings](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions) [Why Choose NIS?](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/why-choose-nis) [Admissions Policy & Process](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/guidelines) [Learning Challenges & Language Expectations](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/learning-challenges-language-expectations) [Tuition, Fees & Registration](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/tuition-fees)

[Scholorship At NIS?](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/scholarships)

[Scholorship Application Process(New Families)](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/scholarships/applicationprocessnewfamilies) [Scholorship Application Process(Current Families)](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/scholarships/applicationprocesscurrentfamilies) 

[Transitions Support: Admissions & Withdrawal](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/transitions-support) [Admissions FAQs](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/transitions-support/withdrawal-form) [Open Houses](https://welcome.nis.ac.jp/open-houses)

[Apply](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/apply)

[Request For Information](https://welcome.nis.ac.jp/en/request-for-information) [Admissions Tour](https://welcome.nis.ac.jp/en/admissions-tour)

[Our Location](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/visiting-our-campus)

[City Bus Options](https://www.nis.ac.jp/admissions/visiting-our-campus/city-bus-options)

[LEARNING](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/learning-at-nis)

[Learning at NIS](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/the-ib-at-nis) [The IB at NIS](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/the-ib-at-nis)

[Preschool & Kindergarten](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/preschool-kindergarten)

[Reggio Emilia](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/preschool-kindergarten/reggio-emilia) [A Day in the Life of the ELC](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/preschool-kindergarten/a-day) [ELC Facilities](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/preschool-kindergarten/facilities) [Preparing Your Child For the ELC](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/preschool-kindergarten/preparing) [ELC Admissions](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/preschool-kindergarten/elc-admissions) [ELC FAQs](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/preschool-kindergarten/elc-faqs) [ELC News](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/preschool-kindergarten/elc-news) [ELC Books](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/preschool-kindergarten/books)

[Elementary School](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/elementary-school)

[The PYP Programme at NIS](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/elementary-school/the-pyp-programme) [Elementary Curriculum](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/elementary-school/elementary-curriculum) [Assesment in the PYP](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/elementary-school/assessment-in-the-pyp) [After School Activities](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/elementary-school/after-school-activities)

[Middle School](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/middle-school)

[The MYP Programme](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/middle-school/the-myp-programme) [Middle School Curriculum Overview](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/middle-school/middle-school-curriculum-overview) [Middle School News](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/middle-school/middle-school-news)

[High School](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/high-school)

[High School Curriculum Overview](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/high-school/high-school-curriculum-overview) [IB Diploma Programme Details](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/high-school/ib-diploma-programme-details) [High School News](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/high-school/high-school-news)

[Student Services: Personalized Learning, EAL, Counseling & Health](https://www.nis.ac.jp/learning/student-services)

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# NIS Stories

## Read the latest news from NIS!

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# Alumni

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## [Discovering Identity and Embracing Diversity: A Journey with Hannah](https://blog.nis.ac.jp/en/celebrating-diversity-with-hannah-kwon)

July 3, 2024

In today's globalized world, borders blur, cultures collide, and identities intertwine. As the boundaries between nations become more fluid,..

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## [How the IB and NIS Foster Leadership](https://blog.nis.ac.jp/en/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..

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## [Choosing Between International Schools and Japanese Schools: Understanding University Options](https://blog.nis.ac.jp/en/understanding-the-differences-between-international-schools-and-japanese-college-matriculation-options)

February 7, 2023

This article has been updated on February 3, 2025 As parents in Japan consider where they may want to send their children to school, one of the most..

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## [NIS Alumni Tell-All: How to Get the Most Out of an NIS Education](https://blog.nis.ac.jp/en/nis-alumni-tell-all-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-an-nis-education)

February 2, 2023

Elementary and secondary school are the important foundational years for a child, a time when parents hope their children achieve academic success in..

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## [Supporting Pathways Beyond NIS](https://blog.nis.ac.jp/en/supporting-pathways-beyond-nis)

June 17, 2022

One of the essential questions on the minds of prospective families when considering school options is, “What kind of choices will my child have for..

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## [Dolphin Tales - What are they up to?](https://blog.nis.ac.jp/en/dolphintales)

June 3, 2022

Since its establishment in 1964, more than 4,000 students have studied at Nagoya International School and over 800 have graduated. With our new..

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## [A Day to Remember](https://blog.nis.ac.jp/en/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..

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