October 29, 2021
Is an "empty" PET bottle really empty? Why doesn't a cup full of water overflow? What is a molecule and what is an atom?
September 10, 2021
Have you ever had a conversation with a friend who has different beliefs than your own? Maybe you feel as though that friend shrugs off the..
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..
July 6, 2021
The traditional Grade 3 Market Day took a twist this year when the Grade 3s identified a big problem - their classroom libraries were a mess! There..
June 30, 2021
If you're like most people, you didn't enjoy mathematics in school. Some topics were confusing, while others made good sense, and everyone around..
May 10, 2021
Did you know what you wanted to do growing up? Maybe some of you did, but we didn’t. How do we prepare for the future if we don’t know if we want to..
May 6, 2021
Two Gr. 11 students set out on a mission...to see what more they could do with their curiosity and penchant for learning, especially in the field of..
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..
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..
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..
February 18, 2021
Speaking more than one language offers your children a great advantage in many areas of their lives. Attending a school that embraces multilingualism..
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..
January 21, 2021
While studying in English at an international school, maintaining your children’s mother tongue can prove challenging, but is absolutely possible..
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..
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..
