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Cultivating Connections: How Rice and Storks Informed Our Learning

June 28, 2024

In the sprawling countryside of Hyogo Prefecture, in the quiet hamlet of Toyooka City amidst the picturesque landscape of verdant hills, flowing..

Tracing Tradition Through Time: An IB Unit Reflected in the Arts

June 13, 2024

As I started my first year in the Middle Years Programme as the Visual Arts teacher, I hoped to have students connect to their artistic selves and..

EAISAC Student Leadership Conference 2023: A Journey of Passion and Empowerment

September 14, 2023

The EAISAC Student Leadership Conference, held from September 8-9, was an exciting opportunity for NIS to host members of the newly formed East Asian..

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..

Documenting the documentation: A day in the ELC

May 29, 2023

At Nagoya International School, the ELC (Early Learning Center) approaches education by valuing the experiences, interests, and potential of each..

Understanding the International Baccalaureate Programme

April 26, 2023

While considering potential international schools for your child, there's a good chance you’ve come across the “International Baccalaureate (IB)..

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..

Building Independence Through Student Agency in the PYP

November 18, 2022

As an IB PYP school at NIS we recognize the importance of ensuring that our learners have “agency”. The IB describes agency in the following way:..

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..

Meet the Staff: Nate Gildart, Individuals and Societies and DP History Teacher

May 20, 2022

Mr. Gildart is a student favorite! His passion for teaching stretches beyond the classroom, and he can often be found mentoring his students at MUN..

Hanford and Hiroshima: Moving from Calculations to Understanding in Physics

May 12, 2022

In July 2018, in Hanford, Washington, USA, I stared up at a massive cube of graphite studded with valves. My eyes scanned every intricate detail. ..

A Special Place Called the Annex

April 22, 2022

The Annex is more than just a place of learning. As corny as that sounds, for Gr. 5 students, it is their home at NIS. A bit separate from the rest..

Designing for the Real World

April 7, 2022

Grade 9 students were lucky enough this year to be able to work as designers for a real client while working through the MYP Design Cycle. This was a..

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