NIS Stories

Investing in Our Future: NIS Wing Building Renovation

What We Believe: The Journey to Defining Our NIS Core Values

At Nagoya International School, we know what we do: we Inquire, Inspire, and Impact. That’s our promise to parents — that every child will engage..

Student-Led Learning: How Two IB Students Took CAS Beyond the Classroom

A day in the life of a Gr. 11 student at NIS is full. They are balancing an increase in academic requirements along with extracurriculars, and..

Marking Milestones: Celebrating Transitions

Learning is a journey—one filled with inquiry, reflection, and growth. And just as with any meaningful journey, marking key transitions is essential...

One Student's CAS Journey: Celebrating Athletic Excellence

At NIS, students are encouraged to explore their passions while finding meaningful ways to contribute to their community. This is found daily in the..

The Magic of an NIS Graduation Ceremony

On the last Saturday of May, the NIS community gathered in the gym - joined by a global audience tuning in via livestream - to celebrate the..

Walking the Walk: NIS’s Ongoing Commitment to the ACCJ/NIS Walkathon

What began as a fun, family-friendly event with a “feel-good” purpose over 30 years ago has grown into a meaningful opportunity to demonstrate..

PYPx: A Celebration of Inquiry

When asked, “How do you empower students to become creative, critical, and inclusive thinkers who pursue lifelong learning and contribute to the..

Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future: 60 Years of NIS

This month, the NIS community gathered at the Hilton Nagoya, bringing together generations of students, alumni, staff, and families to celebrate a..

What is Learning at NIS?

At Nagoya International School, learning is not confined to a classroom. It’s not defined by a single moment, subject, or milestone. It’s an ongoing..

The First of the Lasts: Cap and Gown Day at NIS

With a backdrop of delicate pink and white cherry blossoms, the Grade 12 students at NIS stood out in their green caps and gowns for a moment that..

Diamond Jubilee: A Glittering Celebration of 60 Years at NIS

All that glitters may not be gold — sometimes it’s diamonds! Nagoya International School’s Diamond Jubilee 60th Anniversary Celebration was the..

Cherry Blossoms and the Seasons of Life at NIS

Each year, the cherry blossom season comes and goes—brief, breathtaking, and deeply symbolic. Even now, with petals long fallen and branches slowly..

Mother Tongue Week: Celebrating Diversity Through Language

Each year on February 21, communities around the world recognize International Mother Tongue Day, a United Nations day of observance that promotes ..

Igniting Innovation: Grade 8 Students Take Flight in Rocket Design Challenge

The sky was the limit for Grade 8 students at Nagoya International School (NIS) as they embarked on an exhilarating journey into the world of..