Gr. 8 students took their learning to all new heights for the Gr. 8 Rocket Fair on Friday!
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It was a feast for the eyes, ears, and spirit this week as the Gr. 9, 10, and 11s presented their talents and learning through both visual and performing arts.
High School students were chased indoors for their Sports Day organized by the Home Language Club on Tuesday but that didn’t dampen their competitive spirits!
HS Students Perform Brilliantly at West Japan Model United Nations (April 5-7)
What do Shark Attacks, Disco Dolphins, and Scavenger Hunts have in common? It must be the continuation of the long-standing tradition of NIS Primary Game Night!
Yellows, Reds, and Pinks abound in the play space around the ELC thanks to the transition into the ELC student’s final learning unit - the UOI known as “Sharing the Planet.”
The Grade 1s are telling stories. No, they aren’t making up wild untruths to tell their teachers and parents.They are honing skills and becoming authors!
Middle School students had a great time at Middle School Dolphin Day on Tuesday!
The weather proved a bit challenging this past week for Sakura viewing but nothing could dampen the faces of the primary students as they took to the outdoors to spend time with classmates, teachers and parents under the canopy of pink and white cherry blossoms as they were starting to come out.
Tonight, the 2024 DP Visual Arts Exhibition opens! This exhibition is the culmination of the DP Visual Arts course and . .
NIS was happy to welcome four visitors from Shanghai Soong Ching Ling School on today.
As a part of their Unit of Inquiry (UOI), Gr. 1 students are trying to understand how materials work by making their own rain boots…or as some say, wellies! They investigated and . .
This week the students sat for tests geared towards evaluating their progress in subjects such as math, reading, and language arts. This is a . . .
As many students know, Ms. Tricia loves to show her national pride and with St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, she . . .
NIS Players proudly presented “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!” on . . .
Everyone on campus after school on Thursday were able to enjoy an international dinner thanks to . . .
NIS’s SZG club has held an open mic event during lunch on Thursday . .
The Dolphin Athletic Council held a week-long event to . . .
Monday evening the Commons was filled with eager students and parents to listen to . . .
On March 11, the Japanese department held a cultural experience event for the Grade 5 students to celebrate the . . .
Today, the school hosted a joint celebration
Many congrats to the entire Class of 2024 for nearing the end of their journey here at NIS! Congratulations Judy for earning Salutatorian honors, and to Minori and Masaki for earning Valedictorian honors!
NIS has three teams competing in their final WJAA tournaments this weekend, with the badminton team at CA in Kobe, the girls soccer team at MC Perry in Iwakuni while the boys soccer tournament is being hosted here at NIS.
Gr.11 student shares her passion and talent for playing violin with younger classmates in Gr. 1-4.
The Gr. 9 Drama class completed their Musical Theater Unit by performing duets and solos in front of students
All NIS students can vote for the final designs for the next Walkathon Tshirt! Primary students will choose via homerooms and Secondary students (and staff!) can vote online. Voting will close on Wednesday morning, March 13!
This week students in Primary Japanese Language Acquisition classes learned about Hina Matsuri.
On Thursday, February 29, the NIS Model United Nations Club hosted NISMUN VI. Following weeks (and sometimes months) of research and practice understanding MUN protocols and procedures, delegates participate in debating draft resolutions.
ELC students and teachers enjoyed reflecting on the big number of 100 and all that they have accomplished since their first day of school back in August!
NIS staff dug deep into both practical and conceptual learning!
We enjoyed a great turnout of parents and their students today for the . . .
Continuing with the student developed plans for a week to celebrate our . . .
What’s in a number? Quite a lot actually, when that number is . . .
It was a day of national pride but also a celebration of our international unity as . . .
The Gr. 12 students confidently (with some nervousness!?) began their Mock Examinations this week, which . . .
The morning Parent Coffees have started up again for this semester!
Congratulations on the Gr 9 and 10 artists for their successful "Mini Pop-up Art Exhibition"! After much . . .
The Primary Student Council wanted to create more school spirit and so . . .
Gr. 5 parents were invited to a PYP Exhibition Parent session last Friday evening. The session outlined the PYP...
Gr. 1 have been looking at patterns from around the world, in particular patterns from Tibet and ...
Students in grades 3, 6, and 10 participated in ISA testing this week.
Lunar New Year celebrations in many Asian countries starts on February 10. To celebrate at NIS . . .
NIS had the privilege of having one of our parents present to our MS/HS leaders on the difference between . . .
The high school basketball teams embarked on an exciting journey to Mongolia to participate in the EAISAC tournament. The boys'...
The Primary Service and Action Club is organizing a Book Swap / Book Donations starting this week...
The NIS Boys and Girls High School Basketball teams are very excited for their first overseas...
The ELC parents were invited to ELC Community Tea on Wednesday.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the CHANGE for a CHANGE Campaign - Red Cross Donation for the ...
Diving into the wonders of weather! ELC Preschool and Kindergarten students have been investigating...
This weekend nine students from our MYP Choir are participating in AMIS Asian Middle School Honor Choir Festival hosted this year by Jakarta Intercultural...
We were greeted with a most beautiful snowy day for Fire The Neurons - January 24th, organised by Grade 9 students for the Secondary school!
The NIS Varsity Boys Basketball team represented the best of competition. They entered the tournament missing their...
NIS hosted the WJAA Varsity Girls Basketball Tournament, inviting 5 other international schools from ...
We are very proud of our team. Our season was a journey of growth, both individually and as a team. Through countless practices...
What kind of things make us happy, and why? Gr. 2 students are exploring "health and happiness" as...
Home Language Club is a co-curricular activity led by Secondary students where they organize fun activities...
Nine talented middle school students have begun their rehearsals for "The 25th Annual Putnam...
The High School JV boys basketball team wrapped up their season at the recent tournament in Yokohama.
From Tuesday to Thursday, the Grade 11 students had their first set of IBDP practice exams. These exams...
The Grade 10 students presented TED Talks as part of their English curriculum. They learned about...
On January 8, the first day back, new students and their families were invited for the New Family Orientation...
We are happy to welcome everyone back to the second Semester. We especially wish to welcome the more...
It was Computer Science Education Week this week and NIS students joined over 100 million students...
DP Theatre Students performed their Collaborative Project for an enthusiastic audience..
The ELC Preschool and Kindergarten students and families celebrated the end of their "How we express...
On Wednesday, Mr. Climas and Ms. Nguni from Student Services team facilitated a session to help parents delve...
The NIS campus was turned into a community winter wonderland on Saturday for the NIS Winter Bazaar!
The Gr. 3, 4 and 5 students put on an incredible evening show for another packed audience...
The Gr. 9 Drama students visited the ELC on Thursday to perform their original puppet shows as a service component...
Gr. 3 students have been inquiring into various forms of storytelling as part of their UOI “How We Express...
On Tuesday evening, the Gr. 6, 7 and 8 students performed on stage to a packed audience, with a mixture...
Students in Gr. 1 and 2 welcomed families to their Winter Arts Night on Friday evening, Dec. 1, a showcase for...
Middle School students have been working hard to prepare for their Arts Night next week! The night will...
The Kidzuna Ambassadors welcomed two representatives from “Atlantic Pacific- Lifeboats Where There Are None”, an organization that has been...
The NIS Service & Action Club is organizing a holiday gift drive for a local orphanage that supports children from...
On Nov 21, NIS stepped into the vibrant tapestry of colors and traditions...
How is science involved in creating food products? As part of their Unit of Inquiry, Gr. 2 learners are exploring...
What can we learn about how prehistoric humans lived by examining the artifacts they...
As Gr.5 students built the roots to develop three-dimensional work, they transitioned to the unit...
The HS boys and girls volleyball teams traveled to Fukuoka to participate in our first...
Grade 1 were very proud to share their research projects on Friday. Students have been..
Congratulations to the NIS MUN Club for finishing the first ever NIS Middle School MUN Conference successfully! The club has been created by...
The Gr. 10 Japanese Language and Literature students hosted representatives of 14 local charitable organizations, key Walkathon...
NIS students had a great opportunity on Monday to enjoy Rakugo, a traditional Japanese form of storytelling. Katsura Sunshine...
Gr 12 IB Physics and Biology spent the day performing and collecting experimental data for...
Members of the HS Running Club joined the YMCA Charity Run on Saturday, Nov. 4 to help raise ...
It was wonderful to see students and their families on campus for Part II of NIS’s Learning Conferences...
It's that time of year where Gr. 10 students need to start thinking about their option choices for the IBDP...
Gr. 9 students visited Gr. 2s, their clients for their animation story design projects. Gr. 2 students shared their stories...
It was the funnest, spookiest, and bestest Halloween Carnival ever! The Primary Student Council and Gr. 5 students planned...
What did the Shidami Area look like in the Bronze Age? How has the life of local people changed over time?...
The ELC students went on their first excursion of the year on Thursday!
For the first time...
All of the NIS Secondary School students were engaged in the first "Fire the Neurons" of the year - activities of their...
Gr. 4G welcomed special guests to discuss growth mindset and individual responsibility in their...
NIS celebrated Digital Citizenship Spirit Week this week. The Primary Student Council planned and organized the week of...
The Theatre Department at NIS was very busy this week with three classes performing their summative assessments. Gr. 10 had their Slam Poetry...
On Thursday, it was heartwarming to see the support from parents and the community at the Gr. 1 Publishing Party.
To gain a better understanding of the learning needs and learning potential of our students, NIS administers a variety of assessments...
It was an amazingly successful Sports Day! Due to the rain, the entire event had to be moved indoors - but that didn’t stop...
NIS Elementary String Club is progressing on its journey of becoming wonderful violin...
October 1-7 is Banned Books Week. In their MYP Language and Literature class, Gr 10 students are making connections...
Gr. 1 students are exploring examples of cultural practices from around the world and...
Charmaine Minami's new title, 'Double or half?' was shared with the students in...
Gr. 5 began their journey this week as young scientists. This week’s focus area comes from...
Thank you PTA for the wonderful breakfast and kind and heartwarming messages given to all teachers and staff...
The Middle School Girls Volleyball team also participated in the final tournament at...
A big congratulations to our Middle School Boy’s Baseball at NIS! We had a wonderful result at the annual...
As part of our efforts to continue to provide more opportunities for our students, NIS is happy to announce a new collaboration with Soong Ching Ling School in Shanghai, China. This week, the leaders of both schools . . .
Led by 2 editors in 10th grade, secondary students gathered to launch the project that will...
The Harvest Moon is an important celebration in many Asian countries and we are happy to also...
Thank you so much to all of the parents who joined the Parent Coffees so far! We are so happy that...
The NIS Dolphins joined the WJAA Junior Varsity Volleyball Tournament this weekend. Unfortunately, we did...
The JV girls’ volleyball team spent Friday and Saturday in Osaka for the WJAA tournament. Although they...
All NIS students had their health check-up on Thursday, and we are especially grateful for the many PTA parents...
At NIS Secondary School we have new students meetings every Thursday dubbed "Meet & Eat" with our School Counselor...
We wish our girls and boys junior varsity volleyball teams the best of luck in their final league...
Thank you to all of the parents who came to our Parent/Family-Led Conferences on Monday. This year, we changed...
The girls Varsity Volleyball team went to Kobe for the mid-season tournament. Although they ...
NIS Varsity Boys Volleyball Team travelled to Fukuoka to join the WJAA tournament this weekend. Each student brought ...
NIS held its very first Junior Student Leadership Conference which gave a group of students from...
The MPH was buzzing with excitement as about 25 clubs opened booths to promote their clubs and pitch their activities to...
Thank you to all the parents for coming to the first Parent Partner Welcome Coffee Hour of the year!
What is service learning and how can you take action to be a good leader? Fourth and Fifth grade students are...
The newly appointed Primary Student Council is working hard to make all...
Gr. 3 students are exploring culture and tradition as part of their UOI "Who We Are". They researched...
Mr. Parr held the first Head of School coffee time with parents on Tuesday. Though it was a small crowd, there were some informative...
NIS is proud to host the first ever EAISAC event, the “EAISAC Leadership Conference” this weekend. Student leaders from...
Gr. 10 students were busy this week as they prepared to declare final topics for their Personal Projects. On Monday, each student hosted...
A College Information Session for Gr 12 students and parents was held on Thursday evening. Mr. Moody and Ms. Hayashida opened up...
On Wednesday, Gr.11 students welcomed a graduate from the Class of 2019 in for a visit to hear about her experiences...
Co-Curricular Activities for the Elementary students started this week. Activities offered this quarter are Digital Dolphins' Club, Violin, Origami Club...
The entire Secondary School went on retreats to Hakuba, Nagano for two nights and three days this week. This event and...
Students and staff had their photos taken for the yearbook from Monday through...
Do you listen to respond or do you listen to understand?
At NIS Secondary School, this year we have introduced...
2023-24 Dolphin Sports have started! We have Middle School Boys Baseball and Middle School Girls Volleyball...
Thank you everyone for coming to the Welcome Potluck! Being our first potluck in four years, it was so great...
Students in grade 10 spent time on Thursday and Friday this week exploring these questions, as they prepare to begin their Personal Projects. They will pitch their ideas to students...
The ELC Preschool and Kindergarten had their first day of school on Friday! Some of the new students looked a little...
NIS came to life again with the cheerful voices and smiles of students after such a long summer! The 2023-24 school year started on Wednesday with all students...
We had a great start to the 2023-24 school year at our Orientation Day on Tuesday, with 63 new students (and their families!) representing 12 nationalities and 11 home languages joining, as well as all of the Gr. 1 and Gr. 6 students. Students spent a half-day exploring the campus, getting to know their teachers and classroom routines while parents were invited to various introductory sessions.
The start of a new school year brings with it a sense of anticipation and excitement, as fresh opportunities and growth await. Last week, there was...
The 2023 NIS Summer Program is a one week session from July 31-August 4 for students in Gr. 3-8. Applications are now open!
Gr. 11 students hosted TOK(Theory of Knowledge) Exhibition on Friday. The TOK exhibition is a task requiring...
The end of the five year MYP marks a key transition for our students. On a practical level, it marks the mid-way point...
On Thursday, the Drama ASA(After School Activity) put on their play called 'NIS Drama' which was all about...
High school students from grades 9-12 will represented a wide range of countries and perspectives on the topics of...
At the end of each unit, Gr. 2 students reflect on their learning based on what went well and what...
On Monday, June 12th, NIS was happy to welcome two students and teachers from Junipero Serra High...
The ELC hosted a Summer Arts Festival today. Families were welcomed with delicious lemonade made and served...
Students in Gr. 1-4 celebrated their creativity and talent they developed throughout the year at the Summer...
It’s been a big week for the Gr.5! On Monday, they had their PYP Celebration in the...
On Thursday, Gr 11 IB Chemistry students spent the day collecting experimental data for...
Gr. 11 DP and HSC Theatre students were working on one of their official assessments for their...
NIS celebrated our 56th Commencement Exercises (Graduation Ceremony) on Saturday, June 3 and 23...
On Friday, the entire school lined up around the campus and cheered on the Gr. 12s as they proudly marched...
Yearbooks are available for everyone this week. This is a student-production to...
In their science unit, Gr. 3 students are exploring the characteristics of light and sound. They have...
FIKA (n.)(v.) Swedish: "Taking a break from work and sitting down to chat with colleagues, friends or family over a cup of coffee or tea and some...
The ELC students got to experience what life is like as a student that is one grade older in the annual...
The NIS community came together to support local charitable organizations and causes in a big way ...
Congratulations MS & HS Athletes! On Monday, NIS celebrated the accomplishments of our Dolphin athletes...
The entire Secondary School was away from campus for parts of this week on “Extended Learning” trips...
Gr. 5 students ave been working hard to explore biodiversity in their interdisciplinary unit focusing on ...
Over the past several weeks, the HS Boys Baseball team has worked tirelessly to improve, both on and off the...
What are some things that you wish you would have known when you started IB Diploma Programme?...
Gr. 1 students are learning about different properties of materials and why different materials are used...
The Gr.12 students have been taking their IBDP final examinations in the East Building MPH...
Starting from Monday of this week, the NIS COVID level response has moved down to Level 1 and...
Congratulations to the three Gr. 9 students who participated in the Nagoya University Model United Nations conference...
The Middle School Boys Volleyball team participated in their final tournament...
We are grateful for the time on Wednesdays for staff to collaborate! During one of our Skills Share sessions...
Gr. 4 students have been exploring how changes in the Earth and its atmosphere impact the way...
It was a wonderful evening of music and drama for the NIS community as the Gr. 8-10 students put on amazing performances on Tuesday evening! It was a marvelous end to the semester to see the students passionately playing a number of instruments so skillfully and performing a variety of genres in drama. Great job Gr.8-10 students!
Special thanks to our secondary Jr. Red Cross Club for organizing a CPR training session on Monday! It was...
To celebrate Earth Day 2023 the Elementary School encouraged families to make pledges. These pledges were promises...
The stunning weather that we had late last week (April 20-22) was particularly appreciated by a group of 13 Global Issues Network club...
On April 19th, the NIS Celebration of Learning Day, our High School TED-Ed Student Talks Club was thrilled to share their TED-style Talks...
The Personal Project Exhibition was held on Wednesday as part of the school's Celebration of Learning Day.
Gr. 5 students started 6 weeks ago on their exhibition journey! Students worked to identify interests, connect...
Thanks to the generosity of our NIS community members we have been able to donate...
It was a great day for all the learners at NIS to reflect, share and celebrate their learning!
The Group IV project as part of the IBDP Diploma allows students the opportunity to work in multidisciplinary teams...
The Gr 6 and 7s put on a wonderful show last Friday evening, featuring both music and...
Congratulations to W.K. from Gr. 5, the winner of the 2023 Walkathon T-Shirt Design Contest!
In Semester 1, the ELC students embarked on a journey to explore the many qualities of...
High School students had an exciting day participating in the HS Dolphin Day on Tuesday.
From April 6-9, NIS Model United Nations students attended their first face-to-face MUN conference...
Games Night was a very fun opportunity for Primary students to gather together and participate...
The Gr. 9 and 10 Japanese language and literature classes were privileged to hear an inspiring presentation by...
On Tuesday, the Middle School had a Dolphin Day, a day full of sports, games, and...
Gr. 1 students had a fantastic time exploring the Toyota Museum and discovering...
Students had a great time at the official High School Spring Sleepover last Friday!
The Gr. 12 Visual Arts Exhibition opened on the 4th floor of the East building this week. This exhibition...
The Gr. 12 students donned their caps and gowns for our NIS tradition of taking photos under the Sakura trees...
Gr. 2 students who are inquiring into how people express their ideas through arts as part of their unit "How We Express Ourselves" visited...
As of March 31, masks are optional at NIS for everyone on campus.
NIS gives special thanks for grants from Aichi Prefecture! 保護者のみなさま: 愛知県私立学校経常補助金について(お知らせ)
The Creative Writing Workshop was done by two 11th graders who had planned this for their CAS project. Elementary students...
Gr.4 has been working hard these last several weeks to learn about and experience...
It was a really exciting movie premiere for all the Gr. 1 students, parents, and...
Congratulations to all of the middle school performers and the high school directors...
Gr. 11 students and parents were invited to the College Information Session held on Tuesday night.
NIS welcomed six other teams for the WJAA HS Boys Soccer tournament – the first tournament for...
The High School Girls Soccer team participated in their tournament in Iwakuni. As the youngest ...
"Never underestimate the heart of a champion." the phrase exclaimed by Rudy Tomjanovich summarizes the 2023 NIS Badminton Team, "Heart of a Champion!"...
t is another exciting weekend for our Dolphins! The HS Girls Soccer team traveled yesterday to...
On March 8, NIS celebrated International Women’s Day! Some of the Gr. 6 students took ...
As a part of celebrating International Women’s Day, NIS also spent time this week celebrating Women in Science!
NIS parents gathered for our first evening “Koryukai” session this week, a chance to...
Our MS Girls' Basketball team showed excellent teamwork last weekend in the WJAA MS Girls Basketball Tournament in Kobe.
The MS Boys Soccer team travelled to Canadian Academy for their WJAA final tournament consisting of...
This week our Art for Advocacy Club students were grateful to hear from Association for Aid and Relief (AAR) Japan...
The Gr. 11 & 12 Japanese B and ab initio students went on a mini-field trip to a gallery...
Gr. 3 students are inquiring into rights and responsibilities as part of their UOI "Sharing the Planet".
The ELC Kindergarten students are designing a golf course! In their unit “How the World Works”, they...
It was another busy weekend for Dolphin athletes, with the MS teams welcoming...
Learning Conferences were held on campus on Thursday. The connection between home and...
NIS celebrated the many diverse languages and cultures that are represented in our community in recognition...
We are so lucky to have such talented and dedicated parents at NIS. In the ELC, students have...
The varsity HS badminton team traveled to Osaka for friendly matches with SOIS and CA last weekend. For many of ...
Two high school teams participated in the Girls Futsal tournament in Kobe last weekend and both teams reflected...
UN International Mother Language Day is coming up and the NIS Home Language Club is busy planning and organizing the event for both Primary and Secondary students...
In their writing unit, Gr. 1 students have been writing their own personal narrative books. They have learned how...
IBDP Mock Examinations for Gr. 12 students have started this week.
Gr. 5 students have been busy building their own countries! In their "How We Organize...
Students in Gr. 10 gathered in the Kawanabe Room on Wednesday to work on finishing the final drafts of their personal project...
Students in grades 3, 6, and 10 participated in ISA testing this week.
Gr. 4 students are getting ready for the Big Day...their presidential election! As part of their UOI "How We Organize Ourselves"...
This past weekend NIS was happy to welcome KIUA for some middle school boys and girls soccer...
Again this year, a big, scary-looking Oni came to visit the ELC. Today is Setsubun, and it is said that Oni, or an evil spirit...
On Wednesday during Homeroom, Gr. 10 students had a rare opportunity to walk around course subject booths...
Students put on an amazing performance of "Material Girls" by Michael Griffo on Tuesday evening!
Congratulations to the Gr. 9 designers for the many cover designs submitted for the 2023-24 Middle School Planner!
On Friday, 36 high school students from grades 9-12 represented a wide range of countries for NISMUN IV.
Gr. 5 parents were invited to a PYP Exhibition information meeting on Friday to learn...
Students today received tracking booklets to keep at home as they participate in...
The PTA hosted another Staff Appreciation Cafe for teachers and staff with coffee, Matcha green tea, English tea ...
The HS Girls Basketball team played their final tournament in Kobe. They made it as far as the semifinals...
NIS is super excited to be hosting sports again on our campus, the first time in 3 years. The 2023 WJAA Small Schools Boys Varsity Basketball...
It is another busy weekend at NIS as our Varsity Basketball teams are participating in their final tournaments.
As part of their MYP Design class, Gr. 9 students made cover designs for the 2023-24 Middle School Planner for next year.
Dolphin Wave is a student-led school publication that has articles from students on a variety of topics. The students meet, led by a student editor, and decide on topics for articles that are later published. Dolphin Wave gives students a platform to develop their writing skills and independent research and develop publications. This publication is an essential part of including student voice in school.
One of the great things about being in a school like NIS with multiple divisions is that you can interact with students from other ages and...
Who killed Wellington, the dog? Inspired by "The Curious Incident of the Dog in The Night Time" play by Simon Stephens based...
Gr. 2 students have been using design thinking since last semester as part of their “Genius Hour” once every other week.
This week, during primary lunchtime, a 10th grade student had a booth to sell crafts for the MYP Personal Project. The crafts are handmade knitted stress balls, which are...
Gr. 11 and 12 Japanese B students started the new year in a traditional way with Japanese calligraphy.
It has been a big week for the ELC students with an art exhibit in the Kawanabe Room for the entire week and a Winter Concert...
NIS was able to host a collaborative, whole school community winter event with the PTA for the first time in three years!
The time has finally come! What started as a connection between a 3rd-grade economics unit, a kind neighbor of the...
Nothing is better than a cup of hot chocolate on a cold, gloomy rainy winter day!
On Sunday, a small number of NIS staff and students participated in wetland improvement activities at Saido Nagare,...
Stress Zero NIS held a Sweet Winter Tree event on December 8th, national brownies day!
It was wonderful to see the Gr. 8s and 9s so excited to perform and equally wonderful to see the many...
Make sure you stop by the entrance space in the Raymond Building which...
“Buzzed,” and the timer hits zero. Our Nagoya Dolphins JV basketball boys won the game against...
Dolphin Sports are back in full swing! The MS girls soccer and boys basketball teams are...
Gr 3 students have been inquiring into various forms of storytelling as part of their UOI "How We Express Ourselves". After exploring...
On Tuesday, the NIS community enjoyed Gr. 6 and 7 performances for their ...
Gr.11 and Gr.12 students joined together for Extended Homeroom on Wednesday.
The ELC had a very special guest on Monday. Mr. Carbin, a tie-dye artist (and Ms. Marimo’s husband) visited...
Exciting times for our high school students as we have welcomed representatives from two universities ...
Today was the first day of our Strategic Planning - a two day process in which a diverse group of staff, parents and students are...
The Gr. 12 Theatre students were on stage on Tuesday evening for a performance of their Collaborative Project Pieces...
Again this year, Gr. 6-9 students challenged a variety of issues and developed their own projects around the 17 United Nations SDGs.
The entire Secondary School bustled with activities, sessions and projects on Monday and Tuesday for the Secondary Core Days. Students in Gr. 6-9 were engaged in self-directed activities which they have been working on as their SDG projects. The Gr. 11 and 12 students were engaged in work related to Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essays, science experiments and theater production. Finally, the Gr. 10 continued their work on their Personal Projects, the culminating project-based experience of the MYP in which students produce connected learning and product goals aligned with their interests.
ELC parents have been invited to the ELC Open Campus for the past few weeks to observe the...
The PTA hosted their first “Parent Community Circle” on Friday. It is a monthly free coffee/tea morning-type...
Gr. 12 Theatre students are working hard to prepare for their performance next week!Students will be performing their Collaborative Project...
There have been so many ‘first-time-in-three-years’ events this school year and it was wonderful to...
Again this year NIS was very grateful for the opportunity to welcome representatives of the charitable ...
For two days before Halloween, the “Art For Advocacy” club had a Halloween sale.
It was the best of the best and most special Halloween Festival ever! Not to mention that parents were invited onto campus ...
This week the Elementary School has been lucky enough to have additional professional development from...
What would you do if you were given two whole days to work on a project about something you are passionate about, something you fundamentally...
Primary students had a fun day of sports on Wednesday. With parents and classmates cheering...
Gr. 10 students started their Science and Drama Interdisciplinary Unit this week.
NIS Varsity Boys Volleyball won the WJAA Championship for 2022-23! Way to go boys!!!
The High School Student Council planned a week of spirit with a variety of themes for clothing (and bags!). Tuesday was formal day, Wednesday...
Primary Arts Nights were a big hit this week as parents were able to enjoy performances for two shows this week - one on Tuesday...
The entire school community has been able to enjoy the wonderful Primary artwork on display in the Kawanabe Room this week as part...
All NIS students had their health check-up on Wednesday, and we are especially grateful for the many PTA parents who came in to help usher...
For the first time, NIS has created a committee to look at health and safety-related issues that has representatives from all our...
After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, high school members of Home Language Club (HLC) finally were able to participate in volunteering...
Students at NIS launched the first week of the Sakura Medal Award program this week.
Thank you PTA and all our NIS families for the wonderful food, hospitality and kind...
Primary students are working hard to practice for their Arts Nights next week.
It has been two long years since our last tournament. The boys were excited...
Middle School Girls Volleyball Teams participated in their very first Tournament...
The Middle School Boys Baseball team and MS Girls Volleyball team are traveling to Kobe this weekend for their tournaments. Obviously...
"A sense of unity can be achieved in any group..." This was proven on Thursday in our first full day DP Theatre workshop.
This week saw the start of our “Strategic Planning” process with our “Future Cafés” to discuss...
Gr. 2 students had special parent guests on Tuesday who shared their knowledge and helped...
The High School Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball team attended the WJAA JV Girls Volleyball Tournament hosted by...
The Boys Junior Varsity Volleyball team travelled to Osaka this past weekend for two fun-filled days of volleyball.
At NIS, we are every bit as committed to the safety and well-being of our students...
The High School Girls Varsity Volleyball team traveled to Fukuoka International School for the...
Varsity Boys Volleyball joined the fantastic tournament put on by Marist this past weekend.
Good luck to the boys and girls high school varsity volleyball...
Gr. 10 students were busy this week as they prepared to declare final topics for their...
To gain a better understanding of the learning needs and learning potential of our students, NIS administers...
Kowa on the Chita Peninsula was the location for a beach clean-up involving 22 members of...
On Thursday, the PTA had the first Board meeting of the school year, followed by the first...
After last year's wellness frogs, homemade skateboards, plastic dolphins and various projects designed to raise awareness and to advocate for change, on issues relevant and...
This year’s Welcome Tea was held in person for the first in two years and it was one of the biggest Welcome Teas ever! Nearly 40 parents...
For the first time in three years, secondary students finally were able to hop on buses and head off to their...
Students and staff were allowed to take off their masks and smile for just a brief moment during the School Photo Days from Monday through...
MPH was buzzing with excitement on Tuesday when the annual “Club Recruitment Fair” was held in the afternoon. There were...
After School Activities (ASAs) for the Elementary students started this week! Activities offered this quarter are Soccer Skills...
Gr. 11 students had an opportunity to learn what it is like to be studying and living in the UK and why participating...
If you were given the freedom to pursue any interest you have for an extended project, what would you do? What goals would you set for yourself, and how would you plan to achieve them?...
The ELC Preschool and Kindergarten had their first day of school on Monday. Returning children looked excited to see their teachers and friends...
A College Information Session for Gr 12 students and parents was held on Thursday evening, on campus, for the first time in two years...
It is a super exciting time in the gym and on our beautiful new field to see Dolphin Sports back in action. We have MS Boys Baseball and...
On Friday, Gr. 11 students participated in an IBDP/HSD Introduction. A full day of activities included...
The 2022-23 school year started on Thursday with all students from Gr. 1 to 12 back on campus...
NIS has been fortunate to have such a supportive PTA. The NIS PTA has been busy getting ready fo...
2022-23 School year opened with New Student Orientation Day on Wednesday. New students, as well...
The NIS Summer Program 2022 was a great success! This year we were able to offer only...
NIS is offering "Online Admissions Open Houses" for families who are interested in NIS but not...
The various initiatives from NIS that held fundraisers for Ukraine would like to formally thank all of you who contributed to the Ukraine Support Campaign. We held...
This week, Secondary students celebrated the end of the school year through various fun activities and sports planned, organized, and ...
The fifth installment of our 'in-house' Model United Nations conference was held on Thursday. This year...
The rain didn’t stop NIS students and staff from celebrating diversity and inclusion with a Pride March!
The Kawanabe Room was abuzz with excitement on Wednesday when Gr. 11 showcased their Theory...
On Tuesday, the ELC Preschool and Kindergarten celebrated a year of learning, friendship and fun, along with...
Members of the Global Issues Nework (GIN) Club and the Climates Club collaborated with other interested students...
The cast of the Secondary Musical “School of Rock” finally made it on stage and received a well-deserved, full round of applause...
It was a big day for the Gr. 5 students on Wednesday when they experienced what it is like to be a...
Primary students had a fun afternoon at a “Touch-a-Truck” event on Monday. There was also lively music and...
To kick start their preparations for the college application season at the start of the next...
On Thursday night, NIS hosted our second event in our Chubu Perspectives Series in the East...
On Wednesday, the new PTA board held their first official meeting. It was a great turnout to wrap up the 21-22 PTA session with...
Grade 10 students, together with their parents and teachers, celebrated the culmination of their MYP journey on Tuesday. It was...
Gr. 5 students and their families got together in the Multi Purpose Hall and celebrated the completion...
It was a bittersweet day for everybody in the NIS community. Under a beautiful sky on the Keith Dixon Field, along with...
A bittersweet day for the Gr. 12s as they returned to school for the annual Walk of Pride, a special celebratory...
Gr. 10 wowed their parents in the MPH on Thursday! Between nostalgic and modern music pieces to innovative theater...
It was a big day in the ELC on Wednesday! There was lots of excitement as...
With COVID restrictions loosened a bit, students finally got to go on field trips! They enjoyed a day out in...
After two years of COVID-cautious Walkathon events, held primarily online, the 31st Annual Walkathon was...
For their unit How The World Works, the Gr. 2 students were asked to design a Rube Goldberg machine that...
The Secondary students had a fun day of collaboration, exploration and cultural learning on Friday. They...
The 2021-22 PTA Board wrapped up a successful year with the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday. Despite...
Market Day by Gr. 3 students was a big success! As part of their UOI How the World Works, Gr. 3 students inquired...
This week, parents of Gr.1-4 students were invited to participate in Publishing Parties. These were very special events for...
Many thanks to everyone who have given support to all the student-led initiatives to support Ukraine...
Applications for 2022 NIS Summer Program will open soon! This summer, NIS can only offer one session...
Congratulations to our MUN team who attended Nagoya University MUN April 29-30. They ALL did an amazing...
We were excited to hear this past week that the Walkathon Committee has committed to holding the Walkathon at Meijo Park LIVE AND IN-PERSON on May 22...
At the Parent Partner meeting on Wednesday, parents got to hear school updates, voice concerns, and come together...
On Tuesday, April 26th at 4pm, we once again welcomed families back on campus to watch music and drama performances...
Gr. 11 students were treated to a visit by one of our recent grads on Tuesday. They had the opportunity to question and learn...
NIS is offering "Online Admissions Open Houses" for families who are interested in NIS but not...
The Gr. 6 & 7 Arts Night was an excellent opportunity to welcome parents to the school to enjoy entertainment put on by their students, including some modern takes on shadow play versions of classic fairy tales, melodic music performances, and Macbeth, in Shakesperean tongue, but with NIS style! And as a part of their CAS project, a couple of students volunteered to broadcast it all live via the NIS Facebook page (look for other arts nights next month where they will do the same!). Great job to the students who performed and gave it their all on the big stage!
"What would you say if the world was listening?" This is what TED-Ed Student Talks are all about. Since September 2021, students in the TED-Ed Club have...
Gr. 5 students celebrated the culmination of weeks of hard work with their PYP Exhibition held this week. They started with a few special guests on Wednesday and...
NIS went off timetable on Wednesday to allow students to reflect on what they learned and all they accomplished in the 21-22 school year thus...
Despite the current difficult financial situation, Aichi Prefecture offers grants to private schools to promote education. NIS received...
Gr. 6 class representatives from the Middle School Student Council have been hard at work preparing...
So many lasts this week for the Gr. 12 students, including Friday’s Assembly. After many entertaining performances over the years, the NIS J-Pop band...
Since the Quasi State of Emergency has been lifted and it is safer to gather outside as a whole school, we conducted...
A Parent Information Session for the ELC parents was held on Thursday. It was the first community event on campus for 3 months...
Gr. 12 students took to the stage for the last time of their NIS experience to deliver some thought-provoking talks to their underclassmen friends...
The “Stress Zero Global Club” held a de-stressing event at the MS Assembly this week, in recognition of how stressful transition and growth...
Gr. 5 students are in the middle of their PYP Exhibition journey with only a few weeks left. For this IB milestone...
Despite strict campus access policies still being in place, we were treated to a visit by a prominent Japanese author/illustrator...
Gr. 4 students enjoyed beautiful weather for their field trip this week. They are exploring how living...
Under a cloudless sky, the Gr. 12 students donned their caps and gowns for their official yearbook photo on...
It's been another long, weary winter of COVID, social distancing, and canceled plans. But with numbers on the...
After school on Friday last week a big truck pulled into the ELC playground with a magical piece of...
With the beginning of the new financial year, today marks the day when NIS's contracted electricity supply changes...
Thank you for all the cooperation and kind donations. Our initial goal was to raise 30,000 yen, but we were able to raise...
It all started when their snacks gone missing. They didn't have any clue except for a ransom note from Cookie Monster and the Kindergarten students thought it...
For their "How the World Works" unit, third graders are learning that an economy is built on exchanging goods and...
Grade 6 have been creating colorful public art pieces for an exhibition. Each piece has been designed to connect with people in a certain region of the world in some way. The exhibition has been beautifully curated in the East Building lobby creating a museum-like atmosphere and catching the attention of everyone who passes through. You can visit and enjoy the exhibit, too! Just join the virtual tour here!
On Sunday, March 13th, four Gr. 10 Individuals & Societies students took part of their weekend to present at the Adobe Japan Education...
Mr. Mayer inspired PYP and MYP readers to read for fun over Spring Break with an entertaining challenge! Students are invited to read a stack of any...
Primary Student Council Election
Congratulations to the Red Tigers for being selected as Primary Student Council for the 2022-23 school year! As part...
Gr. 2 students became curators of their own museum! As part of their UOI "How We Express Ourselves", they have...
The Grade 12 Visual Arts Exhibition opened in the Kawanabe Room this week. This exhibition celebrates and recognizes the months of work...
The college guidance counselors invited the Gr. 11 students and their parents to the Online College Information...
The community has spoken and we have a clear winner for the T-shirt design of the 31st Annual NIS-ACCJ Chubu Walkathon! Congrats to our winner...
From the mid-20th century to the new millennium, there has been an increase in female scientists, but women are...
Grade 10 Design students turned their classroom into a T-shirt printing studio on Thursday. It was the culmination of a weeks-long...
March 8 was the official UN-designated day to celebrate International Women’s Day. It is a day to reflect on the advances in the movement for...
As an annual right of passage, the High School Student Council held elections, determined the new leaders, and then officially passed the baton...
Thirty-nine beautiful designs decorated the Commons this week. All of them were biding for the top spots of the Walkathon T-shirt Design...
This week the Nagoya Action Heroes hosted a fundraiser to raise money for the Human Rights Campaign. The Human Rights Campaign is an organization that helps marginalized people, such as the LGBTQIA+ community and those affected by racism. They...
Every Saturday four NIS students stay up late in the evening to take in talks by thought leaders from major global companies and some of the world’s top ...
Gr. 3 students are exploring the rights and responsibilities of children in their UOI "Sharing the Planet". This week, they read books about...
The Stress Zero Global club made its debut on campus this week. The primary mission of this club is to create a more comfortable, engaging, and...
IB Mock Exam for Gr. 12 students started. The purpose of these examinations is twofold. These tests are...
NIS Learning Conferences were held on Wednesday, providing an important chance for some students, parents, and...
Several of our Global Issues Network (GIN) club members attended the IMAGIN mini-conference on Tuesday and Wednesday. IMAGIN is...
2 is the magic number! Celebrating an interesting alignment of the date and day on Tuesday, Feb. 22, Primary students were invited...
Three Grade 12 students put their talents on sale during the morning break this whole week. The 'Tri-crafters,' were selling...
Gr. 5 parents were invited to the online PYP Exhibition Parent Information Meeting on Thursday to listen to information about the expectations...
Congratulations to the final four contestants representing NIS in this year's MathCounts...
Students in Gr. 8 I&S are learning some of the ways humans can be harmful to the environment. This week they...
NIS is celebrating International Mother Language Week! The official UN observance is February 21, but with a school full of...
Eco Committee is a completely student-initiated and organized committee that aims to create goals for...
Gr. 2 students are starting their new unit; How We Express Ourselves. The classroom has turned...
Students in grades 3, 6, and 10 participated in ISA testing this week. The International Schools' Assessment (ISA) is...
The High School TED-Ed Club is in the 'tough part' of their journey as they dig deeper in exploring...
It is that time of year again! Entry forms for the Chubu Walkathon T-shirt contest have been distributed via...
The scary looking Oni came to visit the ELC again this year but the ELC children were so prepared...
On Wednesday during Homeroom, Gr. 10 students had an opportunity to learn about DP/HSD courses at NIS and consider what they need to choose for...
Mr. Parr held two “Coffee Times” - open discussion sessions with parents this week. While usually these...
The Grade 5 have been learning about texture using clay and then pencil. They have ...
On Friday, Primary Parents were invited to join an online workshop with Matt Glover, who...
The ELC Preschool and Kindergarten learned about an interesting custom in Japanese culture. It is...
This year, not only Grade 4, but also Grade 3 students are working on a personal project during Genius...
Classroom Parents gathered with representatives from the PTA Executive Board on Tuesday to discuss how to best support...
The ELC enjoyed the return to Community Time this week! Community Time is a great chance for parents to interact...
NIS was thrilled to welcome back Wakana K. while she was home on winter break from Leiden University in the...
In addition to providing support to the teachers, staff, and students at the school (despite the challenges ...
The Home Builders club had some special visitors at their weekly meeting this week. Jeffrey Behr, Japan Director of...
NIS High School Model United Nations (MUN) students simulated a UN General Assembly on Friday. Delegates have designated...
We are back to school from the long winter holiday and the school is again bustling and lively with...
Check out our new alumni section on the NIS website! Here we will regularly inform our community with updates about...
From sculptors to photographers and everything in between, the ELC mini-maestros were busy creating...
In another Level-2 first, the Parent Partners had a general meeting on Thursday morning in the MPH for the first time in nearly..
On Wednesday, the Gr. 5 students had their moments to shine on the stage in front of their parents during their musical...
On Wednesday during the extended homeroom period the High School Student Council rounded out...
The 11th grade DP Theater class had no worries last weekend as they went to watch The Lion King at the Nagoya Shiki Theater. They enjoyed...
Primary School had very special assemblies this week! They were extra special because parents were able to come...
Two students from Gr. 11 made an environmental comic book as their CAS Project. Their intention with the story is mostly...
What does it mean to leave a legacy? The class representative for the Gr. 12 class has been contemplating that as a part of her CAS ...
The ELC Preschool and Kindergarten students are working hard to prepare for the ELC Winter Showcase...
This week a Gr. 10 student took advantage of the stage, lighting, and sound facilities of the MPH and brought together...
Gr. 3 students have been inquiring on energy in their science unit. They conducted various experiments to learn how energy is produced and transferred. They are also learning the proper...
The Gr. 8 students took a hike up Mt. Togoku-san as part of their PHE curriculum on outdoor recreation . . .
For two exciting evenings this week Gr. 6-9 students were able to show off their artistic talents both on stage in the MPH and on display...
December 1 marked the first PTA General meeting where parents were on campus for a face-to-face meeting in...
On Tuesday, two alumni from the Class of 2021 came back to NIS to share their experiences as college students in Tokyo with...
With the month of November coming to an end, so does the annual Movember moustache contest and celebration. Each year...
The MS Robotics Club has been launched! They are meeting every Monday, having lots of fun, finding out how things work, solving ...
Gr 10 Science students have become the teachers! As part of their Biology unit, they spent time researching the different uses of biotechnology and how they have significantly impacted...
In celebration of ‘giving thanks,’ the PTA distributed sweet treats to all the teachers and support staff on...
The Art for Advocacy Club held their first monthly Craft Sale this week. It's a new club launched this year by a student whose aim is...
Students have been rehearsing for the Arts and Design events happening next week for grades 6 to 9. They will take...
Even though students still cannot compete against other schools in games and tournaments, we are really proud...
While most of Japan enjoyed the Labor Thanksgiving holiday on Tuesday, NIS staff were busy learning! Colleagues tapped into the expertise...
Like scenes from MTV, students rocked their styles from Michael Jackson to Madonna look-alikes. This included...!
It's a birthday party...for books! This is the day that we can read our books to somebody because now they are officially published! The ELC Kindergarten...
Check out the ASA T-ball team! They have lots of energy, enthusiasm, and team spirit! Q2 ASAs are...
Another exciting “first” since COVID enforced guidelines began happened on Thursday in the MPH. The entire Middle School and...
Gr. 10 drama students have been exploring devised theater and they focused on the themes of memory and identity. What do...
Gr. 3, 4, and 5 have been separately creating art that symbolizes meaning. Gr. 3 and 4 have been concentrating on lines and shapes, while Grade 5 focused on...
Where oh where has our Principal gone? Oh where oh where can he be? High School students conducted...
On Tuesday evening, Gr. 10 students and families were invited to an online Information Session. Mr. Radciffe,...
This week is one of the most important for Gr. 12 students studying Science in the Diploma Programme. Biology, Chemistry...
This week a display was set up in the Raymond Building showcasing posters made by Gr. 8 students. They have been...
The ELC Open Campus started this week and ELC parents have been invited to visit to observe the learning happening...
The PTA has started a Spirit Wear Contest this week which will run until November 24! Wear your NIS Spirit Wear...
The Gr. 5 students took their science learning on the road today to share with their younger friends. All the great science inquiry that has been...
What would you do if you were given two whole days off of your regular schedule to work on a passion project? That is precisely...
On Wednesday, NIS Learning Conferences were held, providing an important chance for some students, parents, and...
Each year, as TED-Ed Student Talks Club prepares their final talk an important part of the process is to determine...
On Tuesday, November 2, the NIS-ACCJ Chubu Walkathon held the final event of this year's event with...
The Primary School enjoyed spooky and fun Halloween events on Friday. Students who were daring enough ventured...
Did you know about N-style? This week, students hung posters around the school to inform their classmates...
After a busy first quarter of planning and getting to know each other, the High School Student Council has (HSSC) some...
As the HS TED-Ed Club prepares their Talks for spring 2022, each speaker is ready to share a snapshot of their intended topic. Please join us for a live...
One of the popular Wednesday After School clubs is Renato Football Club (RFC), run by an external professional provider who...
Congratulations to Riho, Soya, Kosei, Steven, and Kyungmin for receiving certificates of Merit in the International...
Primary Sports Day included an "opening ceremony" with a whole school challenge, a parade of teams, and a chance to...
The NIS Homebuilders successfully completed their brick drive with a total 247,500yen raised! The fund...
With sadness, we recognize the recent passing of Mr. Katsumi Kitayama, leader of the Moriyama Wild Squirrel Conservation Society and a very...
Today the MPH was filled with lively performances, acknowledgments of accomplishments, announcements...
Some of the Gr. 11 and 12 students participated in an online session with the admissions representative from Nagoya University. Although...
The PTA celebrated and thanked the staff and teachers today with a delicious...
Gr. 4 students are inquiring about past civilizations in their Social Study unit as part of their Unit of...
The Museum of Personal History opened in the Kawanabe room on Tuesday. It is the culmination...
There was a very special surprise for everybody when they arrived at school today! Everybody was greeted with...
A cardboard house has been built and more and more bricks are being added everyday! Thank you for all your support for our Homebuilders who are...
Primary teachers have been attending ongoing professional development around...
Gr. 2 students are inquiring on how events and experiences shape our personal history in their Social Studies unit as part of their Unit of Inquiry...
Ms. Johnson, Associate Principal for Primary held an information session to help parents learn more ...
Nagoya Action Heroes (NAH) members launched a poster campaign and also provided a contemplative space to remind...
Thanks to the collaboration of generous, globally-minded parents and a committed campaign...
The first Admissions Open House was held on Thursday. We are still limiting the number...
Rehearsals for this year's Secondary Musical, 'School of Rock,' started this...
You may have seen in the Sunday Look Ahead Newsletter that NIS is excited to share a parent-created organization to spread the NIS spirit! As a...
NIS student clubs “Climates” and “GIN” organized a climate strike today as a part of the “Fridays for the Future”...
Due to COVID-19, Homebuilders Club will sadly be unable to travel overseas to help build a new well and school...
This year again, the annual Parent Information Day was held online and live Meets with homeroom teachers...
At NIS, we are every bit as committed to the safety and well-being of our students as we are to their learning....
One long-standing club activity at NIS strives to make school a better place for NIS students AND...
The Gr. 10 Music students performed under the “surfboard” of the Wing building during lunch today. It was a...
After a year of navigating COVID and having their club activities thwarted by restrictions around gathering, the International Childcare...
This week, students from Gr. 3 to Gr. 7 took 3 MAP® Growth™ tests from NWEA® (Language, Maths, and Reading). MAP ...
A Gr. 12 student took it upon herself to help her classmates understand the basics of CPR as a part of her CAS...
The first emergency drill of the year was conducted on Thursday. After hearing the fire alarm going off...
Elections for the Middle School Student Council (MSSC) were held this week, with class representatives from...
For the first time in 18 months, students from Gr. 3 to 5 are now allowed to eat lunch in the cafeteria! Speaking is not...
Students and staff were allowed to take off their masks and smile for just a brief moment during the School...
NIS held its first College Information Session for Gr. 12 students and parents on Tuesday evening. Mr. Moody...
After School Activities (ASAs) for the Elementary students started this week. Activities offered this...
On August 30, the Grade 12 Chemistry students participated in the ICQ or "International Chemistry Quiz". The quiz...
On Friday evening last week, the PTA had their first social event! It was an online ‘tea,’ where parents were...
Is there something you've always wanted to learn, but never had the time to sit down and research? Is there something...
It was the first week of the school for all ELC students and everyone was thrilled to be...
NIS Secondary students celebrated the many ways that they have an impact on our communities by hosting...
Middle School and High School after-school sports started this week. Coaches are impressed at...
On Friday, Gr. 11 students participated in an IBDP/HSD Introduction. A full day of activities included...
The 2021-22 school year started on Thursday with all students from Gr. 1 to 12 back on campus...
This year, all students will receive an NIS Green T-shirt. These shirts will be distributed by classroom...
NIS welcomed 66 new students from 57 families into our community this year! On Wednesday...
The NIS TED-Ed Student Talks Club is very proud to announce that Grade 12 student...
Now that the 2021 Summer Program has just concluded successfully, we would like to...
How do you get 1,000 people safely vaccinated in two days?! Pretty much by following the IB Learner Profile! NIS and TISA...
Across the school were laughs and tears, awards and celebrations at the year-end assemblies for Primary, Middle, and...
The ELC is publishing its 3rd book based on a special year-long project. A book about the Butterfly House has...
How does a Japanese novel translated into Chinese, a math equation, and some sheet music relate to each other? They all...
What would this school be without those who work behind the scenes to make everything we do at this school possible? The newly...
The Secondary students had Sports Days this week organized by the Middle School and High School...
On Monday, June 14th, with the enthusiasm of the High School Model United Nations Club members a new milestone in the club's history was achieved. Until now, student delegates have...
A book created by Grade 1 students "Oh No! Endangered Species", is now on sale! Upon learning about endangered species during their Sharing the Planet UOI, they came up with the idea to tell...
Gr. 5 students are inquiring into biodiversity. As part of their UOI “Sharing the Planet, they...
Grade 2 have been learning about Eric Carle's artist process, creating textured paper, and then cutting it out...
Gr. 11 Visual Art students held a mini-exhibition in the 'Yonkai' Gallery (4th floor of the East Building) to show the artworks they created so far in the IB course and talk about the process behind the work. Even though they are only halfway through their coursework, this exhibition gives them an excellent opportunity to practice talking about their work and helping them to craft their direction before their final Visual Arts Exhibition next year. Great work, Artists!
The Gr. 8 homeroom students decided that since it would be difficult, under the current COVID situation, to have...
Three new articles written by high school students have been published for the May edition of the Dolphin Wave! View...
Gr. 2 students who are inquiring into economic systems and how they impact the environment ...
Art has the ability to raise awareness of global issues, like endangered species. Gr. 7 students have...
Applications for Summer Program 2021 have reached their capacity both for Session 1 and 2 and applications have...
Even though Gr. 12 celebrated their graduation from NIS on Saturday, May 23, many smaller graduations happened...
On a beautiful, breezy afternoon, NIS celebrated 34 graduating students in front of family, teachers, staff, and friends from around...
At the end of another challenging year, navigating safety and health while striving to provide normal-ness in a school setting, we are left reflecting on what was...
As an annual rite of passage, the Gr. 12 students took a victory lap around Dixon Field as the whole school came out...
During MYP Project Week Gr. 10 Audiovisual Map Group created a multilingual guide map to spotlight local businesses and places...
The ELC students had a move-up day on Wednesday. The Preschool-4 students went to the Kindergarten to see what...
The clouds cleared and the sun came out to help celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the ACCJ-NIS Chubu ...
It was a busy week for the PTA! In addition to getting out the Cookbook (see below) to holding their General Meeting, they also organized...
We are very excited to announce that the Cookbook is finally ready! Please see the details below. But first we want to...
As part of their introduction to the Creativity, Activity, Service requirement in Gr. 11 and 12, Gr. 10 students spent...
A BIG thank you to all the staff, students, and families who purchased a T-shirt for the Walkathon! Your participation will help improve many people's lives in the Chubu area through the local charities Walkathon supports. And special thanks to the Gr 9 Homeroom and their teachers who made sure the shirts were packaged and shipped out in time for everyone to receive their shirt by Walkathon Day on May 23! You can find out more about Walkathon and how you can participate at the website HERE (https://en.chubuwalkathon.com).
The PTA held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday online, with over 20 participants contributing...
The official Walkathon mascot, Walkie, visited school today! He said that one way to support Walkathon is...
At NIS, there are many opportunities for students from different divisions and grades to work together. Secondary students run...
Gr. 8 English students were treated to a visit by the esteemed award-winning author Lois A. Lowry (“The Giver,” ...
Emotions, experiences, and events that unite us as people are the basis for the newest art exhibition gracing...
We are happy to share the news that Gr.10 student, Maki Nanpei, earned the top spot of the Japan Olympiad in Informatics for Girls...
Buy a shirt! Make a donation! Join the event! The 30th Anniversary of the joint ACCJ/NIS Chubu Walkathon will be...
We are sending lots of luck and good wishes to our Gr. 12 students who have officially started their IB exams...
What an action-packed week it has been! Secondary students left the four walls of their classrooms for a week of...
On Wednesday, the “Learning Pod” model for the Primary School was discussed in the second of three online information sessions held by
In their UOI "Sharing the Planet", Gr. 2 students inquired into biomes and how living things depend on each other. They learned about five major biomes(Desert, Tundra, Glassland, Rainforest and Aquatic) and their features, and analyzed and compared different biomes. They also learned about food chains and found that it is important for biomes to be balanced. Watch the videos to see the models of their own balanced biomes they created.
No doubt, our Gr. 11 students spent a lot of time thinking about their futures this week. From Monday through...
While Gr. 1 students were inquiring about living things and what they need to survive for their UOI...
It is time to start planning for the summer! NIS is now accepting applications for the 2021 Summer Program!...
Does input always equal output? What happens when life is messy with jagged edges? The High School Drama students performed...
This year, two students in Gr. 11 led the charge for the Earth Day 2021 actions at NIS. Along with the environment rally that...
Mr. Taiji Utagawa, a notable author and speaker visited NIS on Thursday. His best known non-fiction book “No Matter How...
Students were entertained all day on Thursday as Grades 6 - 9 took to the stage of the MPH to show off their music skills with...
Our school is in the middle of a hard time due to the current pandemic, so NIS students are trying to revitalize the school. We launched a project named “MYP Project Week”. The aim of...
Students from various grades showed off their creativity through multiple forms of artistic works throughout the week. The Gr. 3 and 4 students started...
The Middle School students took to the MPH stage on Friday afternoon to give their version of what a 1980 version of NIS might look like, re-imaging some of their favorite teachers...
Thursday and Friday of this week, 4 Primary classes participated in a "Learning Pods Trial Day". Students worked in multi-aged level groups, with a specific focus on...
It was an exciting week at NIS as the Gr. 5 students proudly showed off their PYP Personal Projects and the fruit of their...
Kidzuna is a collaborative crafting club that runs exciting events for students at NIS and children in the local community to support...
Wednesday was a day to celebrate learning at NIS! And though Gr. 5 students and Gr. 10 students had large exhibitions to show off ...
Gr. 10 students arrived at their journey's end on Wednesday as they proudly presented their MYP Personal Projects. Under the wisdom...
West Japan Model United Nations hosted by Fukuoka International School started this Friday, and five delegates...
We are happy to announce that the NIS Student-Parent Handbook went live this week and is now located in...
Hanjoon K., a graduating student, chose to use his CAS Project to recognize the work of our custodians...
Five members of the TED-Ed club took to the MPH stage to deliver talks that they’ve been working on perfecting...
The Middle School theater group is busy rehearsing and getting ready for their self-written play that will be held Friday April 16, from 4:00-5:00pm! NIS is leaving 2021 and...
We are getting ready for an exciting two days of learning next week Thursday and Friday, and then excited to share information with parents next Friday evening . . .
This week, the Grade 11 students leading the Earth Day actions for 2021 presented their plans at the...
Gr. 5 students have been working hard on their PYP Exhibitions! Everyone has explored their interests, issues, and how they want to take action. Now it is time to put it all together and show off the process, their learning, and hopefully inspire and impact others! We are looking forward to April 14th, when students will present and share their art and research with visitors!
Home Builders would like to thank the school community for their generous donations of 33450 yen...
Though March and the 10th Anniversary of the Tohoku triple disasters have now given way to the renewal of April, Japanese Language students are using their Unit of Inquiry on ...
The Gr. 12 students, in one of their last few ‘official’ days on campus, were able to meet up with Alumni Coordinator Andy Vorland for some words of...
After a long postponement, we were able to get in the all-school photo, properly distanced and safe outdoors...
Primary students hijacked assembly time and took to the field for Part I of Games Day under blue skies...
On Thursday, the Grade 12 students donned their caps and gowns for the traditional photo sessions under the Sakura trees...
The college guidance counselors invited the Gr. 11 students and their parents to the Online College Information Session on...
Nagoya Action Heroes organized a fundraiser to help sponsor the 8th Trans* Achievers Awards Ceremony hosted by...
Gr. 12 IB Visual Art students worked incredibly hard on their art pieces over the last 18 months. And so it was quite...
The stunning Sakura trees stood waiting to welcome NIS students and teachers back for Quarter 4! We feel...
With the Elementary Student Council Election happening on Friday, the recent Gr. 9 Student Council candidates...
We would like to welcome our Primary Parents to the Parent Portal! This week we linked the ASA form to the parent portal and in three days we had an astounding 124 families...
Thursday saw the second of a series of drawing workshops hosted by two grade 11 students. Participants...
Please buy a Hanami Basket Raffle ticket and support the NIS Homebuilders!
The NIS Homebuilders...
The traditional Grade 3 Market Day took a twist this year when the Grade 3s identified a big problem - their classroom libraries...
The IBDP Art students held their final exhibition in the Kawanabe Room, concluding an 18-month journey of...
Students took full advantage of the shiny new stage, lights, and sound in the MPH on Friday, March 12, to...
After a close vote held online through the official Chubu Walkathon website, we are proud to announce the Walkathon T-shirt Design Contest winner!...
The directors and performers are getting ready for the big day! They held rehearsals for the Talent Show in the Multi Purpose Hall...
The Kidzuna Ambassadors helped the school to commemorate the many who were affected by the...
The February edition of Dolphin Wave is now up! Read 'How lazy are you?' by Hatice K. and...
"If the world is chaos, then that means no order, and if there's no order, then it basically ...
As the Chair of the Youth Forum, Mina’s final responsibility for the 14th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice was to...
Two NIS brothers wanted to use their musical talents as a part of their CAS project. K. plays the violin among...
Two students have been conducting trials for live streaming the Talent Show as part of their CAS project. It takes knowledge ...
In the Primary School, students are in charge of recess clubs. Chess club was an idea about which many students were...
From a total of 52 designs submitted by students, four designs were selected as finalists by voting...
Gr. 3 students are exploring the concept of how an economy functions for their UOI: How We Organize Ourselves. They first started learning...
Planning for summer started this week! NIS opened applications for the 2021 Summer Program . . .
Can kids drive cars? Do we eat off of the floor? What are rules? Why are they important? These are the questions...
We are super proud of Mina and Steven who are not only attending the Kyoto Congress Youth Forum, but also...
As the Talent Show is fast approaching (2 weeks from today!), the student organizers have been distributing...
A BIG thank you to the PTA for organizing the fun, informative and inspiring sessions for the PTA Online Sessions this week. Various classes...
The MPH was a busy hub of students in and out this week as different classes sat for exams. Grades 4, 7, and 10 took CAT4 exams...
On Wednesday, NIS celebrated some of the many ‘Mother Tongues’ spoken around the school with a host of ...
Each year, Gr. 9 MYP students at NIS conduct an election campaign simulation based on a fictitious democratic...
As a part of his Grade 12 report, Desi did research into sleep deprivation and its effects on adolescents like...
Gr 11 and 12 IB DP Visual Art students had a Studio Day to work on their art for almost the entire day on...
The NIS Junior Red Cross members visited some of the elementary classes to share the importance...
Students and staff may have noticed three pairs of "hands-free" 3D printed door handles installed last month. There is one pair on the cafeteria...
Gr. 4 students spent the whole day Friday enjoying crafts and games and watching movies because it was Freedom...
In Art and Music at the end of Semester 1, students created work to convey a journey - either a physical journey...
In their UOI “How the World Works”, Gr, 1 students are exploring the various properties of different materials and...
On Tuesday night, the Gr. 10 students and parents took part in a course selection and information ...
NIS Cli-mates would like to thank to those who participated in the Save the Koalas Run!
In total they had 51 participants...
NIS is sad to announce the passing of three former staff members, each of whom played an important role in creating our school community.
It is that time of year again students who love to create and draw can submit their best design for...
NIS is proud to announce the participation of two remarkable Grade 11 students, Mina and Steven, at the Youth Forum for...
We are featuring another book in this week's highlight of our Gr. 10 students' Personal Projects. This week's author carefully chose his audience and decided to...
Gr. 3, 6, and 10 students took the ISA (International School Assessment) this week. The ISA is a set of tests used...
Gr. 5 students held art exhibitions on Wednesday and Friday. They have been exploring how to develop...
The Dolphin Wave club has recently published three new articles on their website. Fun Interactive features such as the 'Vocabulary...
Again this year, the ELC had an unwanted guest for Setsubun. A scary looking Oni (demon, or evil spirit) visited...
How can we raise money for animal welfare with limited money and resources? “I know! Let’s...
Congratulations to the incoming HSSC executives who were elected by online voting last week. They had their...
This week we are thrilled to highlight another MYP Personal Project student and her work of art. Like many of her ...
The world collectively sighed with relief on January 1 as we left the year 2020 behind. But Angelina in Grade 10 has still been...
Now that we are all happy to be back together at school again, it is essential to remind ourselves of ways to...
The ELC Kindergarten students learned about Setsubun, the Japanese tradition to celebrate the first...
After spending two weeks at home learning online, it was very apparent that the students were thrilled to...
Today, we highlight a special student who took the word "Personal" in the Personal Project to heart. She has created...
The first PTA meeting of 2021 was held online on Wednesday with new leadership in place . . .
Needless to say, NIS clubs have had to alter their activities in this last crazy year of postponements, cancellations, and...
Mr. Parr hosted two online Head of School Meetings on Saturday, Jan. 16 as the school began a shift to online...
Last Saturday, NIS Learning Conferences were held, providing an important chance for some students, parents and...
Although we were just getting into the swing of being back to school after the winter holidays, NIS did ...
Every year when it comes time for the Grade 10 students to choose their Personal Projects, there is...
One of the vital components of the COVID-19 protocols put into place at the end of the last school year was the system for
“My hair grew longer” “My face got rounder!” On the first day back after the winter holiday Gr. 1 students...
Today during the Gr. 11 & 12 semester-end assembly, we had a very special award presented. ...
As a part of her IBDP ‘Senior Project,’ Gr.12 Aiko B. wanted to turn her love of video editing into something...
We just found out this week that the PTA is planning to create an NIS Cookbook! They hope to crowdsource recipes and the stories behind them. Do you have a favorite...
The art work and performance videos by the ELC Preschool and Kindergarten students have been on display in the Kawanabe room this week. Students from various ...
Thank you to the two high school students who ran the ASA, "Crafty Creations." They successfully ran the program in Q2 for Gr.3 to 5 students. The students enjoyed...
Cli-Mates club members visited homerooms to promote their Koala Fun Run fundraiser for WWF. WWF works with koalas...
On Friday, Drama and Music students from Gr. 6 and Gr. 9 performed on the stage in the Multi-Purpose Hall in...
There is such a wide variety of interests and passions that students express through their Personal Projects. And using...
What are high schoolers curious and passionate about? On Tuesday, the TED-Ed club gave a short "Ignite" Talks live on YouTube to share a brief intro to the...
First thing Monday morning, all Gr. 10 students had the opportunity to present their progress on their Personal Project at a Work-in-Progress Fair,...
Gr. 2 students held an Art Exhibition on Monday where they showcased their ideas through the arts in their...
In an ongoing effort to get the word out about the great learning that is happening here on campus, we thought...
The Dolphin Wave club has been working hard on creating the November edition of their website...
The Physical and Education department is continually expanding the range of opportunities for our students. On Thursday, December 3rd they offered a taste of outdoor education for the...
The Homebuilders brick drive has come to an end! They were able to raise...
Due to the COVID-19 precautions, some of the Secondary clubs have had to restrict their activities. With the biggest number of club members, it has been difficult for GIN...
The first holiday craft table was a big hit! It was organized by the Primary Student Council and...
As part of their inquiry into climate change and its impact on both the earth and our lives for their...
The ELC Preschool and Kindergarten students went on their first excursion of the year on Friday! They visited ...
Our month long Mo-Vember comes to a close on Monday! There have been some wonderful secondary homeroom conversations around mental health...
To be ready in case of a medical-related emergency, NIS conducted a medical lockdown drill on Thursday. With the help from...
Six high school students successfully completed the WMTC (World Math Team Challenge) Math Competition...
For the past week, ten Model United Nations Club student delegates have been participating in the Hague International Model United Nations...
The Online THIMUN turned out to be the perfect opportunity to recruit future NIS delegates. Some of the Gr. 12 students, both past and current NIS delegates, organized a special tour for Gr.7 and 8 to the Kawanabe Room where the Online MUN was taking place. We look forward to seeing the middle school students joining in MUN and passing their resolutions!
Are you looking for some handmade holiday cards to send to family or friends this festive season? As part of...
On Tuesday, NIS teachers and staff were treated with a heartwarming video with thank you messages from students and parents which was streamed throughout
Under crisp, blue skies, and in the shadow of the East Building, the Keith Dixon Field was the host of one of America’s favorite fall traditions - football! The Japan American Football Dream...
Since the start of the school year, it has been so unfortunate that the NIS campus has had to enforce our Campus Access policy, making it difficult for parents to spend time on campus like...
The NIS Japan Service Dog Association club visited the JSDA facility in Nagakute. JSDA club aims to...
Gr. 1 students are exploring how stories influence feelings and emotions to construct their own story. This is a part of their UOI - "How We Express Ourselves." So it was great when...
Over the last couple of weeks, the PHE department, especially the Gr.10 and 7 classes, got a special treat when one of our parents came to help out with...
On Tuesday, Gr 12 IB Physics and Biology spent the day performing and collecting experimental data for their Internal ...
On Tuesday evening, Gr. 10 students and families were invited to an online Information Session. Mr. Horner, IBCoordinator explained t...
The Dolphin Wave club has been working on writing articles for the October edition of The Dolphin Wave. Click the...
The I&S Department leader, Mr. Gildart, with financial support from the PTA, invited a guest speaker to discuss Ainu culture with grades 5, 8, and 11. Ainu people...
On Tuesday, Online 3-Way Conferences were held and students from Gr. 1 to 12, along with their parents and teachers, discussed...
The ELC Preschool and Kindergarten had an Online Parent Tea on Tuesday. Teachers and parents discussed...
In perfect Autumn weather, students from ELC to Gr. 5 paraded through the playground and field in ...
NIS had the great pleasure to host the Fund Disbursement Ceremony for the 29th Annual Walkathon. As in the past several years, the Gr. 10...
Elementary After School Activities and Home Language Clubs for Quarter 2 started this week. Activities offered...
NIS Homebuilders are selling bricks to raise money for HOPE International to help continue the great work...
In their MYP Design class, Gr. 9 students are tasked to turn stories written by Gr. 4 students into short animated videos using Alice 3D ...
Open Campus days have started for the ELC Preschool and Kindergarten parents. Open Campus is an opportunity for parents to observe their children in...
On Wednesday 18 members of our HS and MS Student Councils joined together to think about their purpose and approaches. Initial investigation included looking at...
Being thankful can help us recognize the people, events and little and big things around us that make each day a little bit better! At NIS, we are practicing gratitude each day and sharing...
Season 2 Dolphin sports got underway this week. Coach Seavey and Coach Lalis had the middle school boys honing their defensive skills...
The rain on Thursday night didn't deter the members of our NIS Second Harvest group as they helped serve . . .
The first Admissions Open House for the year was held in the ...
How were things similar or different in ancient times? How has technology changed our world?...
"We are all in this together" was the spirit of this year's Primary Sports Day. Under a sunny autumn sky, primary students had a fun day out ...
Gr. 10 participated in a series of mini-seminars to learn more about subjects ...
On Wednesday, Gr. 11 participated in the Extended Essay/Senior Project information ...
The "Dolphin Wave" is a student-led school publication featuring articles from students on...
What is biotechnology? How does it connect to our everyday life? Gr. 10 students know the answer!...
Home Language Club (HLC) is a student-led language club that gives participants a chance to value and nurture their Mother tongue. Every week, secondary students who excel...
Each Gr. 4 students has been working on their own project during Genius Hour every week. Genius Hour is a...
The annual K-12 student medical screening for weight & height, vision, and hearing took place on Friday. In past years...
After School Activities (ASAs) for Gr. 2-5 students started on Thursday. The activities offered for this quarter...
Dolphin sports started up this week. There was much student anticipation these past few weeks as...
On Tuesday, as a sign of this 'new normal,' Parent Information day was held online. Parents were invited to view the videos each subject teachers and primary homeroom teachers...
This week, from Wednesday through Friday, the Gr 12 IB Art students had a mini-exhibition to show off their...
This week, the NIS Olympics was held during homeroom every day, and each high school class teamed up to complete...
Students in Grades 3 to 7 took 3 MAP® Growth™ tests from NWEA® (Language, Maths and Reading) this week. MAP Growth tests...
Thank you to the parents who were able to join one of the online meetings with the Head of School, Mr. Parr...
Two students entering Grade 11 this year have got their CAS off to a flying start by spending time each week at the ...
One of the biggest highlights of the East Building is the Multi-Purpose Hall with retractable seats that transforms...
Gr. 3 students are diving deep into our first unit on "journeys" through inquiring into various types of...
NIS conducted the first earthquake drill of the year on Tuesday. Students and staff ducked and covered under...
Middle School students in various Japanese classes pondered over a modern day problem while learning about Japanese legend. They drew...
Getting tired of going up and down the stairs in the new East Building? Now, artworks done by Gr. 10 Art ...
It was a bustle of activity on the first floor of the new East Building on Wednesday morning when all the secondary students gathered ...
On Tuesday, Gr. 12 students and parents were invited to a Senior College Night. This year, it was held online and ...
Students and staff smiled for the camera this week for the start of school Photos Days. It is nice to...
On Friday, Gr. 11 students participated in an Orientation Day. A full day of activities included...
The Gr. 10 Personal Project is finally, officially launched. Luckily we are able to hold meetings face-to-face ...
On Wednesday, August 26, NIS launched the Little Dolphins Club. It is a new after school childcare...
NIS staggered the first two days of school, with half of the students on Monday and the other on...
The ELC Preschool and Kindergarten students also had their first week from Tuesday. For some...
NIS welcomed new students and families for New Student Orientation Day. The day started with a brief but special ceremony...
Dreams do come true! We ‘officially’ opened the New East Building thanks to the support of Governor Ohmura and Mayor Kawamura, plus...
The NIS Newsletter "Connections" was published and is on its way to alumni and our friends in...
This week NIS again welcomed students to our annual Summer Program for...
Although the scaffolding is now completely down and the 'bridge' to the courtyard has been completed, the new East Building is still in ...
NIS is happy to announce that the 2020 Summer Program will go on as planned! Session 1 will be from July 27-31 and Session 2 will be from August 3-7...
The 2019-2020 NIS YearBooks arrived and were distributed to students on Wednesday and Thursday. Students enjoyed...
As resilient and committed as they are, the NIS TED-ed Club opted to do the TED Talks they have worked on this year via a live broadcast on YouTube. Watch the...
The Gr. 5 PYP Celebration was held on Wednesday, the last day of elementary school for the...
Students and families who will enroll into the ELC Preschool in August were invited to an...!
On Tuesday, June 16, Mr. Parr gave us a second sneak preview of the new East Building. This time we could see how the building is really coming...
Grade 10 students have been exploring their future in DP science classes by using some of the eBooks and other sourced materials to create mini-presentations on...
As part of their unit on personal and cultural expression, Gr. 9 and 10 Japanese Language Acquisition Class students have been working together...
Gr. 5 students had a busy week with 'move-up' days. Secondary teachers from different divisions visited...
The new East Building has been (for the most part) revealed! It is so exciting to see the newest edition to the NIS campus! We will have another live tour on Tuesday, June 16 @ 12:15pm.
With busy spring plans and events all being cancelled due to COVID-19, the NIS calendar has...
The ELC Preschool students returned to school this week after three months of online learning. They spent a busy week finishing the year-long "...
It was a historic day in a historic year. It was a day that no one was certain could happen. But on Saturday, June 6 at 4pm ...
The class of 2020 marched proudly in the field today as staff and students lined up (arms distance apart!) to cheer...
The ELC Kindergarten students experienced ‘Move-up Day’ on Thursday! It is a day when they...
Moe Y. from Gr. 11 has done a fundraising project to support youngsters and elders in Jakarta...
This year, like many things, NIS graduation plans had to be changed. After hearing from the students and families that the ceremony...
Nothing is better than having students back on campus! After three months of exclusively online...
We are happy to announce that will be celebrating the Class of 2020 on June 6, from 4pm on the Keith Dixon Field. After a lot of consideration, NIS has decided to...
The Middle School Musical - Malcom Sircom’s 'The Rocky Monster Show’ - made it to the big screen (well, the computer screen!) with music and song...
During the 11th week of NIS Online, Ms. Feil challenged the Primary students to reflect on their Online Learning experience...
We are so excited and getting busy to welcome students back to campus next week and ! This video explains...
Primary School Students have enjoyed 2 MEGA Meets this week: Pizza Making with...
The Grade 12 Art Exhibition is now up on Haiku for everyone to enjoy! We urge you to have a look...
NIS Dolphins had a virtual gathering of Dolphins on Monday, to celebrate the year in sports. Congratulations to the MS and HS...
After a hard work, commitment and collaboration by all students and staff who were involved, the Middle School...
Gr. 3 students had a special guest speaker on Wednesday. Ms Tulika from the Middle School joined their...
The PTA Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday, May 20 with about 20 attendees present...
NIS community had a sneak peek of the new building through a virtual tour on Wednesday. Live broadcasted on...
#amazingNIS is a series of challenges and all students from Preschool to Grade 5 are encouraged to...
Join us on a tour of the new East Building and get a sneak peek of the future of NIS! Mr. Parr will be hosting a LIVE...
Open-ended play is an important feature of the NIS ELC program. The ELC Kindergarten children have been enjoying “Google...
The 29th annual Walkathon will be reconfigured online because as they say, the show must go on! The event will take place on May 24 and will be a combination of taped and live events. With everyone’s support, the charities we support will be able to continue the valuable work they do in our community!
One of the hardest parts of living under a pandemic is the disappointment of the cancellation of all the fun school events that fill the spring schedule. The flip side of ..
Meet the Workers Day was a fun interactive full day of learning that brought 36 professionals to NIS for the day to talk about what...
The Personal Project is the culmination of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). Over an extended period of months, students are engaged in...
Understandably, amidst all that is happening in the world, one more event, the 29th Annual ACCJ / NIS Chubu Walkathon will not be held at Morikoro Park this year. But, that doesn’t mean it is canceled! The Walkathon . . .
Because of the current situation, The PYP Exhibition for the grade 5s was held online this year and each Gr. 5 student has created a website...
The students surprised their teachers with an outpouring of love and gratitude this week! Assisted by Ms. Holly, Associate Principal for Primary, and a lot of parents...
May 5th is a Children’s Day in Japan, a day to celebrate their health, happiness, and growth. and Koi-Nobori (carp flags) and Kabuto ...
“Meet the Workers Day” will be an exciting full day of video conferences with people from all over the world. Guest speakers will...
Members of the NIS Global Issues Network club have been meeting online over the past several weeks looking for ways to help...
Are you up for a challenge? Need to get some fresh air? Then check out Mr. Mayer’s challenges on...
Staff and students at NIS recognized International Mother Earth Day this year by putting on our masks and...
There are many ways to experience joy. As someone who appreciates the artist and their interpretation of the...
The importance of teamwork is even more apparent as we go forth in this...
Regardless of where the learning is taking place, some teachers are tapping into...
Despite the difficult financial conditions, Aichi Prefecture offers grants to private schools...
Attention Primary Parents and Students! We know that you are missing your Specialist teachers and they are...
The NIS middle school "Roots & Shoots Club" and Cezars Kitchen are proud to announce that Wednesdays in the cafeteria will now be meat-free! Starting...
Last week, the school remembered Sho, a student who passed away two years ago. Always a...
The school marked Spirit Day, both online AND at school. Students and teachers alike were...
The beautiful blossoms of the school’s sakura trees provided the perfect backdrop to some of our online learning this week. Since the...
Who says learning online can’t be fun? 10th graders reimagine well-known paintings using pixlr. All their ..
The NIS E-book selection has been greatly expanded and 3,000+ classics are now available on our site for students, staff and parents. If you...
On Thursday, the Primary School had a "Global Spirit Day" to show school spirit and send...
Despite what is happening around the world, progress is being made everyday on ...
Over the course of this first week back after the break, Gr. 12 Visual Art students came to...
Given the difficulties of running examinations around the world in the midst of COVID-19, it was determined by the IB that the most responsible and ethical way forward...
NIS decided to continue online learning for two more weeks through April 3, with...
As NIS Online has progressed during Week 2, the atmosphere around the school has shifted. During the first week, the initial...
Last week, a reporter from a local newspaper came to NIS to see how NIS teachers, students and parents are engaged in Online Learning. The article was...
Unfortunately, the student-organized events planned for International Women's Day were suspended due...
NIS Shifted to online learning from Thursday, March 5. Read more to find the link to NIS Online Learning Plans.
The first two days have been nerve-wracking, challenging, fun and comforting – and likely a whole lot more...
Re-connecting has been fun but challenging in these first two days! However, one thing is for ...
In the music department, learning at the Secondary level means going back to basics – finding...
How does your body respond when you clean your room?...when you do dishes?…when you dance...
Primary students are getting creative around their house, observing their environment and coming up with...
As the COVID-19 situation started to unfold, NIS had been preparing to go online with...
Up until the Prime Minister's announcement Thursday night, student initiated preparations for...
On Thursday, the Gr. 10 students took to the stage to perform new works of ...
Gr. 4 students have been inquiring into government systems. During their democracy simulation, the students had to come...
Take a magical ride and get a nearly 360 view of the new building! Thanks to one of our Gr.12 students and his drone...
The annual NIS HS Talent show was held on Thursday night. It was a wonderful time shared amongst...
As a part of their "Rhythm Around the World" unit in Gr. 4, students have been learning how "Expression through movement can be affected by rhythm and interests but also by . . .
Through a series of activities developed by students in Secondary homerooms, and a rotation of language games...
Gr. 2 are learning about how people and other living things depend on diverse biomes...
Thanks to everyone who planned, organized and attended the first ever NIS "Valentine's Day Soiree" which was a wonderful . . .
Last Saturday (Feb 15) was the Osaka futsal tournament for the middle school boys, organized by . . .
The NIS Cli-Mates have organized a charity "Save the Koalas Run" on March 1 - a fun 5 K run to raise...
The NIS Global Issues Network Club today hosted service club leaders from schools in ..
Several Dolphin teams are playing in early season games this weekend...
The International Schools' Assessment (ISA) is designed for students in Grades 3–10 in International schools...
On Wednesday, our academic staff spent a fruitful day collaborating on a number of key projects. Secondary teachers...
Each year, the Library hosts a Reading Challenge for students in grades 2-5 that lasts for about four weeks. It is a great chance to promote...
NIS Global Issues Network is hosting a conference on February 14 with...
Thanks to all our valued Parent Partners who attended our Q3 meeting! It was great hearing everyone’s input...
Class of 2022 student Pedro describes why conflict begins, the consequences, and...
Gr. 5 parents got together for a PYP Exhibition Parent Information Meeting. The PYP Exhibition is...
Gr. 11 Japanese B students took a mini-field trip (around the corner!) to see a “Hina-Ningyo”...
Again this year, ELC students faced a scary-looking “Oni”(demon) who tried to bring bad luck and evil spirits to...
Gr. 4 students are inquiring into government systems in their current Unit of Inquiry 'How we organize ourselves'. After learning about...
This is the last week for the Early Bird Special price of 10,000 yen to join the Soirée! (日本語あり)
This week, the ELC visited the science museum to explore the special TeamLab...
Last week, elections for the High School Student Council (HSSC) were held for...
High School Boys Basketball is flying north on Friday to represent NIS at the annual tournament...
Gr. 3 students visited a digital art exhibition by TeamLab at Nagoya Science Museum. They will be studying light...
Student clubs "NIS Cli-mates", "MS Roots & Shoots", and several elementary students today posed for...
What would you say if the world was listening? The Nagoya International School TED-Ed Student Talks Club invites...
This week saw the second round of decision making needed for the Gr. 10 students. Mr. Moody, the...
I&S Student Podcast Episode 3: Being the Historian with the Extended Essay. Class of 2020 students Teresa, Olivia, and Alex describe what it...
The NIS PTA Community Raffle has officially started and some stubs are starting to trickle in! As with most years...
Five teams are visiting NIS today and tomorrow for the WJAA HS Boys Basketball Final Tournament while the girls are away in Kobe...
Students admired and tried to decide which of the 50+ designs to choose from for the winner of the Walkathon...
As they start their new Unit of Inquiry on "How the World Works", the ELC Kindergarten students shared...
Grade 6 I&S students wanted to know what a real-life archaeologist does, so they asked one! Mr. Corey Noxon, PhD student of archaeology...
On Monday, "Three-Way Conferences" involving parents, students and teachers were held and...
Join Grade 12 students Coco, Emalee, and Ulysses as they discuss Black Friday, Consumption and related economic concepts...
Noting the dilapidated state of the local, community recycling station on the road near NIS, four NHS (Nagoya Honor Society) members have started a project to rebuild...
Students from various grades tried their hand (literally!) "Kakizome" (the first calligraphy of the year) in Japanese class today. For some students, it was their...
A student in Gr. 12 recently designed and created our new Dolphin Award trophies, with all of the parts created...
The NIS Individuals & Societies Department is happy to announce the launch of a new student podcast. The aim is to...
The "Personal Project" is the culmination of the IB Middle Years Program. Students must complete a significant piece of work over...
The annual ACCJ/NIS Charity Walkathon is in May, but the Tshirt contest is due on Tuesday, Jan. 14. This year again, we are grateful...
Hoping all your wishes come true for 2020! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday, and are ready to Inquire, Inspire and Impact in 2020!
We are so proud of our ELC students who shared their creativity in various forms at...
HS Boys JV Basketball and HS Girls JV Basketball play their final tournaments on...
The 1st and 2nd grade classes performed wonderfully in their Arts Showcase event...
Over the past few weeks, NIS held a series of "Parent Community Meetings" to help gain better insight...
On Sunday December 8, eight Middle School students competed in the Western Japan FIRST Lego League robotics...
Good luck to the middle school Dolphin teams for their WJAA final tournaments on Dec 6th and 7th. MS...
The ELC Kindergarten drama students who visited the Gr. 7 Drama class were so inspired! As part of their unit, Gr. 7 students created short performances of modernized fairy tales. The Kindergarten students learned what a fun performance looks like and helped get them ready for their own stage performance at the Winter Arts Showcase on December 13!
Gr. 8 students synthesized their Visual Arts skills with Drama skills within their chilling Gothic tales using...
The MYP Individual & Society Department is working on a student podcast. This is the human...
Last Friday, members of our NIS Cli-mates and Global Issues Network clubs joined local Japanese high school...
The Nagoya Action Heroes facilitated a workshop on Comprehensive Sexuality Education & Prevention of Sexual Violence with...
The Gr. 6 and 7 class spent the evening sharing and celebrating their talents in the arts at their Winter...
Parent Partners and PTA Volunteers gathered with staff and other parents to celebrate...
Students from Gr 1 and Gr 2 are preparing and practicing for their Musical Showcase performances on ...
NIS Robotic teams are preparing for robotics competitions in December! The Middle School team will participate in...
This quarter has quite a lot happening with the NIS After School Karate Club. All students including those who joined recently...
Last week, the Parent Partner Outreach Team launched a social media campaign #whereintheworld. We are excited to see where...
NIS Homebuilders team visited Cambodia this week. They worked very hard on building and painting a fence, creating...
The NIS Model United Nations delegation participated in the THIMUN Singapore 2019 Conference, representing...
NIS teachers spent two days attending workshops on Thursday and Friday.
Primary School teachers worked with...
A Gr. 12 student started filming students' life at NIS as part of his senior project. He is hoping to contribute to our ...
A big thank you to all the PTA board members and parents who donated time and items to the PTA booth this...
Over 40 educators from schools all over Asia - including NIS - came to the 2-day EARCOS Service Learning Workshop by Cathy Berger Kaye hosted...
Thank you to parents who brought English or Japanese books, or children's clothing to donate to the PTA for their...
The Gr. 10-12 Theatre Showcase was a great success! It was a true reflection of the fact that our students' creativity...
How does the amount of zinc affect temperature? What are some independent and dependent variables? What should we...
Representatives from over 20 charitable organizations from the Nagoya/Aichi area visited NIS to receive their donations from...
The Gr. 10 students and their parents had an opportunity to look ahead and learn more about the last two years of their ...
The Second Parent Partner Group Meeting was held on Wednesday, and there were many ideas about how to better help...
Quarter two sports starts right up quickly with a full weekend of teams playing. The MS Boys Basketball team has...
On Monday the ELC had their first Community Learning Day at Kasugai Greenpia Park where everyone...
Japan's national broadcasting network NHK hosted an event to celebrate the diversity and harmony of ...
Parents and students in grades 1-12 met with teachers today for 3-Way Conferences on Monday. Through three-way...
It was a spooky but fun day at NIS today. The annual Halloween parade for Primary students in costume was followed by...
Have you noticed the art display evolving outside the hallway near the entrance of...
Five NIS TED-Ed Club members shared their ideas in a short presentation on a general topic at the "TED-Ed Ignite Talks" on...
Gr 12 IB Chemistry students completed their lab work for their Internal Assessments (IA) on Tuesday. IA’s are ...
Gr 10 Drama and Gr 11-12 Theater students are busy preparing for the Showcase on Nov 14 (Thur) at 6 pm. On Monday, Gr 11 students ...
Congratulations to the Gr. 3-5 sea creatures who performed “Rocktopus the Musical” (by M. Bourgeois and C. Chambers) wonderfully to...
The high school volleyball teams have their final tournaments this week, with the boys playing...
On Wednesday, Gr. 10 students shared their progress they have made towards realizing their goals...
During the Elementary Sports Day, the MSSC held a Bake Sale to raise fund for...
Elementary students had a great time at Sports Day, despite the rainy weather. Even though some of the activities had to..
Ryuji Sakimoto, a Japanese Paralympic swimmer who competed in the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games...
The Home Builders Brick Drive has started! Please support NIS Home Builders build schools and wells in Cambodia with...
Gr 3-5 students are looking forward to sharing their learning and creativity with performances of "Rocktopus the Musical" next week! They have...
Middle School Dolphin teams have their final tournaments this weekend. MS Girls Volleyball play at Marist and...
Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac are a remarkable author-illustrator couple that visited NIS on Tuesday, spending time with...
Nagoya Action Heroes gave a presentation at the conference “Living on the Edge: The joys and challenges of...
Thank you PTA and all our families for the wonderful food and hospitality for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Day today, which...
Representatives from Ritsumeikan University and Temple University (Japan) visited NIS this week and gave presentations to...
Students had their annual medical screening on Tuesday and it went well in thanks to help from the NIS Parent Partners who helped get...
The NIS Cross Country team took part in their first race of the season at Canadian Academy, Kobe. The runners have been training hard concentrating on...
Both the HS Boys JV Volleyball team and the HS Girls JV Volleyball team had successful final...
The Gr. 1 students, who have been inquiring about homes and their connections...
It is a busy week in Dolphin Sports this week. The Primary Soccer team traveled to Kobe on Thursday...
On Thursday, the NIS Primary soccer team, consisting of players from grades 4 and 5, participated in the Falcons Futsal...
NIS students joined students from around the world to participate in a Climate Strike and march in...
As research shows that teachers working together to achieve common goals (Collective Teacher Efficacy) has...
On Thursday, families interested in applying to enter NIS attended the first Admissions Open House...
Casting is now complete for our HS Play, Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible', which will be performed on April 21. The play tracks the shocking...
The annual "Parent Information Day" was held for NIS parents on Monday, and this year, the event was shaped much like...
Congratulations to HS Boys Volleyball who won 2nd Place at their Mid-Season Tournament in Fukuoka last weekend. The boys overcame...
Special thanks to the many Parent Partners who joined the first full group meeting of the...
One of the best ways to learn more about a college or university pathway without actually visiting is to...
NIS students and staff gathered on the front steps near the bus parking lot and posed for the annual...
On Monday, all Gr. 12 students undertook their “Group 4” (Experimental Sciences) project. Focusing on collaborative...
Dolphin sports teams started their seasons this past weekend with high school playing away games in Osaka and...
As a provocation for their Unit of Inquiry on journeys, the Gr. 3 took a mini-journey...
The HS Girls Volleyball team has their first tournament of the season this weekend in Osaka. The girls have come out in large numbers...
Wednesday morning at NIS saw the 2019 iteration of our now annual "NIS Clubs Recruitment Fair". A staggering 45...
Gr. 12 students and their parents were invited in on Tuesday night to think about life after NIS for the ...
After School Activities (ASAs) and Home Language Club for students in grades 2-5 started this week. Students are engaging...
Students and staff smiled for the camera this week for the start of school Photos Days. We are grateful...
The entire NIS Secondary School went off on retreats in Nagano Prefecture for three days this week. The Middle School ..
With hand-made binoculars in hand, the ELC Kindergarten students spent part of their first full day on campus...
The Personal Project is culminating examples of inquiry which reflects students’ ability to initiate, manage and direct their own inquiry by investigating...
The NIS Community gathered for the first time this year for the NIS Welcome Potluck Dinner last Friday. New and returning...
Gr. 11 students were introduced to hints and tips for successfully negotiating the last two years of high school and for preparing for any pathways...
NIS conducted the first earthquake drill of the year on Thursday. Students, staff and guests ducked and covered...
NIS opened the 2019-20 school year with a record number of 503 students. The first day of our 56th school year started with a ...
With the 2019-20 school year officially starting on Tuesday, new students and their families were invited to "Orientation Day" ...
Yesterday, NIS was honored to welcome both Aichi Governor Ohmura and Nagoya Mayor Kawamura along with other prominent leaders . . .
Both the Middle School and High School divisions gathered to give awards to recognize student’s achievements in each grade...
Both the Middle School and High School participated in sports day activities to end the school year, with...
The Primary Student Council organized a day of safe but wet “Water Play” for each grade, much to the delight...
Primary students and staff took a moment to look back at the year, celebrate the completion of...
To raise funds to support communities in Haiti, some of the Gr 3 students created an...
Gr 3 and 4 students showed off their musical talents and artistic creativity at the Spring Concert...
The NIS MSSC (Middle School Student Council), in conjunction with a group of passionate Gr 8 students, organized the first-ever NIS Pride March . . .
Gr 10 Drama students created four pieces about Environmental issues. Over the past week, they have been ...
On Tuesday, NIS celebrated "Be Who You Are" Day in honor of Ms. Luci Willis, our Whole School Principal for Well-Being...
Gr 1 and 2 students delighted family and friends with their music performances...
Megan J. (Gr. 11), created an Instagram page as part of her CAS to spread positivity at NIS by sharing photographs of students with Posipan, the Positive Panda . . .
Applications for the NIS Summer Program are coming in and spaces are filling up! If you wish...
Thank you so much to our Parent Partners for joining the Brainstorming Session on Thursday morning. It was a a great opportunity...
Gr. 10 students celebrated a milestone with parents and teachers on Monday evening as they...
Gr 5 students and parents gathered to celebrate the completion of Gr 5 and the PYP program on Monday. Certificates acknowledging ...
With Graduation Ceremony tomorrow, the entire school lined up in the hallways and from the classrooms and cheered on...
Back in March, the Gr 3 students raised 55,164 yen at their "Market Day", which was in connection...
Move-up days are one important way for students to make a smooth transition to a new school or a new division. This week...
Gr 11 IB Art students held a mini exhibition on Monday to have a chance to show their art and talk about the process...
Everyone is invited to come and celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2019 at the 52nd NIS Commencement Exercises . . .
The grade 9's have just begun their MYP Personal Project journeys with a series of introductory workshops. The Personal Project is the culmination of...
It was a beautiful day for a walk! The 28th Annual NIS/ACCJ Walkathon was a HUGE success with many families coming out to play...
Gr 10 Biology students have become the teachers! They spent time researching on biotechnology...
The Boys Baseball team had a successful final tournament, coming back on the second day of the tournament ...
Everyone is invited for panel discussions and workshops related to social and emotional support for multicultural and international young people . . .
ELC Preschool and Kindergarten families had a great time at the ELC Spring Celebration watching performances that included...
High school teams are in their season-ending sports tournaments this weekend, the last of the school year. The girls softball team is playing in Kobe while...
Gr 5 students visited Toyooka City in Hyogo Prefecture as part of their UOI on Biodiversity. During this annual three day trip, they learned and engaged in...
Everyone in the NIS community had a great day at the annual PTA Spring Bazaar, enjoying ...
The Gr. 12 students have started the IB "Diploma Program" examinations, with testing continuing through May 23 . . .
Gr 11 students visited Eiheiji, one of Japan’s main Soto Zen Buddhist temples for their annual 2-day Theory of Knowledge (TOK) retreat. A tradition...
Mr. N. Bitencourt, the Brazilian Consul visited school on Thursday. He toured the school, met some of our Brazilian students, and also our parents. We are proud of...
Students from Gr 6 to 10 were away from school for three days for their MYP "Interdisciplinary Units" field trips this week. Gr. 6 visited Kaga city (Ishikawa), Gr. 7 went to Hida-Takayama...
Members of the Forest Kids Club led some creative art and craft activities for invited local elementary school children at the Kidzuna Earth...
Be on the watch for the Walkathon Ticket Order Form (envelopes) which will go home in backpacks after the holiday . . .
Congratulations to all students and staff involved in the HS Musical 'Grease'. From the beginning planning ...
Fifteen members of the NIS Global Issues Network (GIN) student-led club again travelled to Toyooka in northern Hyogo Prefecture. For several...
Last Saturday, the NIS TED-Ed Club hosted its second annual event in Sakae. This was the first to be student-driven, as a CAS Project by two Gr 11...
To explore how it feels to reduce our reliance on technology, NIS had a "Low-Tech Day" on Monday, a day to encourage staff, students and families to try...
An interesting texture? An inspirational quote? A sketch of your pet? A poem? Something you have seen, remembered, felt or imagined? The choice of subject...
The IB MYP (Middle Years Program) Personal Project brings together the skills, knowledge and understanding gained as students engage with a ..
Pet Bottles, Bees, Charcoal Batteries, Claw Machines and WAY MORE! 44 individual projects, 23 mentors, 45 days ..
The HS Girls Softball team took second place at the Spring Classic at NIS on April 13th. The middle school ...
NIS student performers brought down the house on Friday evening, with an amazing performance of 'Olivia', the musical. The performance was...
The Spring Classic softball tournament is underway with a big win for the varsity girls in their first...
Competing against teams from Canadian Academy, Yokohama International School, and Osaka International School, NIS Dolphins competed ...
We thank all parents who participated in the CIS meeting on Tuesday, and also the Parent Partner meeting...
The 19th Annual NIS Scholarship Golf Tournament was held at Springfield Golf Club in Tajimi on Saturday, and...
About 30 primary students from Gr 2 and 3 who participated in the Reading Challenge enjoyed spending ...
Gr 1 students visited the Obara Paper Art Museum in Toyota city on Thursday and enjoyed learning the process...
Good luck to HS Badminton as they travel to CA in Kobe for their final tournament...
The Gr 12 IB Art Exhibition opened in the Library on Monday evening, and parents, students and ...
Gr 12 students slipped into their graduation caps and gowns and posed for photos under cherry blossoms that are...
The Elementary hallway was busy today with shops full of great student-made products and customers! Within their "How we organize Ourselves" unit, the Gr 3 students explored...
The NIS Model United Nations (MUN) team has been participating the GECMUN Conference in Jeju, Korea. Each of...
On Tuesday, the College Counselors Mrs Hayashida and Mr. Moody introduced Gr 11 students and their parents to...
A dedicated group of Gr. 5 students deserve recognition for their perseverance and the impact they have made recently. After organizing...
Today, NIS joined forces with hundreds of thousands students from more than 1,200 cities around the world...
The Meito Playhouse was a great off-campus site for the Gr. 9 and 10 students to showcase...
NIS GIN (Global Issues Network) Club attended a community meeting on Sunday...
Elementary students in Gr 3-5 welcomed a guest - Giselle the service dog from Japan Service Dog Association. NIS high school JSDA club members...
The Varsity Boys Soccer team won their home tournament which took place March 8th and 9th. The boys had to came back to defeat Kyoto in the finals...
In an effort to highlight the United Nations designated International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8, NIS hosted...
There are two big tournament this weekend to finish Quarter 3 seasonf for the soccer teams. NIS is hosting...
On Wednesday, tables in the staff room were overflowing all day with delicious food and desserts...
The NIS Arts Department is gearing up for not one, but TWO musicals in April! On April 12 (6 pm), the MS Musical...
Frustrated at the lack of real action around the world and at home, and inspired by Greta Thurnberg and the growing student ...
As part of their “How We Organize Ourselves” unit, Gr.4 students are having a sleepover this weekend. After learning about different government..
NIS conducted an earthquake drill on Tuesday. Even though it was one of our three unannounced drills ...
Middle Schoolers had a successful weekend in Dolphin Athletics, with both the boys soccer A team and girls ...
After weeks of hard work, grade 9 has some amazing art to share with everyone.The Drawing Series project ...
International Mother Language Day provided the impetus for reflection on, and celebration of, our diversity. Many of the NIS staff and students speak different languages and can navigate between...
Combine a group of curious 5th graders, some rulers and the blueprints for the new East Building (better know as the 2020 Vision Project!) and what do you get...? A terrific math lesson! The Gr.5 students...
Students in grades 3-10 participated in ISA (International Schools’ Assessment) testing as a way to compare our curriculum effectiveness with other schools and . . .
NIS GIN students were disappointed to be 'uninvited' from a meeting involving community groups and Costco to discuss the environmental impacts of the proposed new Moriyama Costco store....
The Middle School Soccer team took home two trophies last weekend, with the A team winning 1st place, and the B team winning...
The NHS (Nagoya Honor Society) did their part to help fundraise for the 2020 Vision Project by holding a talent show...
This week was the first week of Open Campus for families with students in grades 1-5. Open Campus is a time for parents to come and observe their child...
The PTA hosted a Popcorn Day, and the school was filled with the delicious smell of popcorn! Students and staff enjoyed the snack after lunch ...
Each year, the Library hosts an optional Reading Challenge for students in grades 2 to 5. It is a great chance to promote the love of reading outside...
Some Gr. 5 students wanted to help a local hospital, so, they planned a chocolate sale to raise money for the hospital library for the hospital. After working with...
NIS teachers spent two days last week working together to improve the quality of the learning in the school. On the first day, a trainer from the IB worked with high school teachers ...
Gr. 5 parents got together for a PYP Exhibition Parent Information Meeting. The PYP Exhibition is the culminating project for the PYP...
The ELC had an unwelcome visitor on Tuesday - a scary looking “Oni” (demon) who wishes to bring bad luck and evil spirits to your house. But don't...
Monday, February 4 was “NIS Happy Day" - a day for students and teachers to spread happiness throughout the school. In the...
The HS Varsity Boys Basketball team had a great tournament in Hokkaido, winning 4 of their 5 games to finish in 3rd place..
The Middle School Musical team has been working hard for their performance of "Olivia"...
Gr. 2 students are working on a Unit of Inquiry with a theme of “Human Actions Impact the Environment”...
On Wednesday, NIS was fortunate to welcome Mr. Christopher Watson, the Dean of Admissions at ..
As part of their current unit about the memories of war and how people can understand and share their experiences, Gr. 10 MYP Japanese Language and Literature class invited a guest speaker, Ms. Yanagi, to learn about her experiences from...
Nick Kreel, the Head of Community Outreach for Brighton Table Tennis Club(BTTC), Brighton, UK visited NIS on Wednesday. With the strong belief that table tennis can be used as a powerful tool in engaging people of all ages and...
What are the options ahead for our Gr. 10 students? On Tuesday evening, the High School Diploma/IBDP Information Meeting...
Students and families from G4-6 joined a field tour with the Moriyama Wild Squirrel Conservation Society on Saturday...
The ELC has recently begun a new Unit of Inquiry under the theme How We Express Ourselves. The focus of the unit is on play and how we can learn...
The PTA had their first board meeting for the second semester and hosted a Welcome Tea for all families...
Hayato, from the Class of 2015 and in his final semester at Boston University, visited the Gr. 11 homeroom on Wednesday to share...
Classes visit the Asahi Newspaper photo exhibition to delve more deeply into the events surrounding the tragedy and resiliency of communities...
A group of volunteer parents, our Parent Partner Outreach Team, organized a panel discussion on Monday that asked participants, "Why NIS"? "...
Pictures from the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami are on display in the library courtesy of Asahi Newspaper....
Gr. 4 is currently investigating human-made global warming and its causes. They had a chance to visit the high school chemistry lab and inquire into our Earth, the atmosphere, greenhouse gases, and...
The Middle School "Roots & Shoots" club is proud to announce that NIS now has a bat box! You may have noticed that there are many small bats flying around ...
Gr. 1 students started a new UOI on "How We Express Oueselves" where they are learning all about storytelling. Today, they invited Ms. Johnson as a guest speaker who shared...
Nagoya Action Heroes,a group of high school students who were inspired by the Blank Noise community/public art project...
On Tuesday, NIS received a visit from the Nagoya Vice Mayor and representatives from the educational community from the city of Nagoya...
The Gr. 1 and 2 students performed holiday classics and a few other tunes for their end of the semester Musical Showcase...
Great job to all middle school artists, musicians and actors who performed and presented their work at the Middle School Winter Arts Fair...
On Saturday, Nagoya International School’s Dolphins Robotics Team 42042D participated in the Japan VEX Robotics Competition at the ...
Students, parents, staff and guests from the community got together to enjoy all the bargains, food and performances...
GIN (Global Issues Network) students have been working hard not only toward raising awareness of global issues, but...
Nagoya Action Heroes recently participated in a Student Service Learning Conference organized by Senri Osaka International School. The theme...
The NIS Dolphins High School Robotics Team are competing this weekend at the VEX Robotics Competition hosted by...
The ELC Kindergarten students visited Nagoya Science Museum as part of their unit, “How the World Works”on Tuesday...
Last week, NIS Homebuilders returned to Pursat, Cambodia to continue work on the development of a secondary school in a rural village. To their amazement they found the school building finished, complete with a well, proudly placed at the front of the school. The building was...
NIS celebrated the UN Children’s Day on November 20 and all students from preschool through high school were paired with classes from other divisions. Students spent the whole day sharing personal artifacts and significant events...
An amazingly delicious Harvest Lunch was hosted by PTA on Wednesday. Parents and staff enjoyed turkey, potatoes, pumpkin and other delicious dishes! They also enjoyed spending time...
TED-Ed Club members held the first event of the year - TED-Ed "Ignite Talks" presentations to share their TED talk ideas to students, staff and faculty. The event was live streamed...
An information session was held on Monday evening for Gr. 10 students and parents to explain how the NIS High School Diploma and IB Diploma programs work, and to help them select their courses for the upcomiong...
The ELC families visited the Mizunami City Fossil Museum on Saturday for their first ELC Experimental Learning Day, created to help build connections within our ELC community. The days are...
Gr. 10-12 Theater students are in final rehearsals for their Theater Showcase on Nov. 12. You will be able to see . . .
Gr. 4 students visited "Meiji-mura" for their "Where We are in Place and Time" UOI, in which they have been inquiring about . . .
The PTA organized a bus trip to Asuke with 50 participants who enjoyed the autumn leaves, indigo-dying, weaving and . . .
The 2018 ACCJ/NIS Walkathon Fund Distribution Ceremony was held in the Library on Wednesday, planned, organized and ...
The 2nd EAL/MT Joint Parent Tea was held on Nov 6. with Translanguaging for a topic. Translanguaging is one successful literacy technique that can be used to support ELLs.
NIS hosted a weekend workshop for regional educators led by M. MacLean and S. Peacock to help schools move beyond the traditional focus on . . . .
Ongoing since 2010, the student-initiated NIS Second Harvest / Takidashi group helps serve food to those in need on nominated evenings under the...
In their current unit covering the impact of diseases, Gr. 8 students have been learning about the Black Death and its impact on...
Thanks to the work of many high school students, teachers and parents, Primary students ..
Students in Grades 3-5 held two performances of “Earth Expedition: The Elementary Musical” on Wednesday and Thursday. The musical follows a Molekin on a journey to find the Gravitas...
Gr. 12 Physics students spent all day on Wednesday at the National Institute of Fusion Science (NIFS). It was an excellent experience to follow up their study on Atomic and Nuclear Physics...
Parents who participated in the Turkish Cooking Class on Tuesday had great fun cooking trying six different foods. A big thank you to all the participants and of course, to PTA for...
High school members of HLC supported the International Exchange Group at the Owariasahi City Festival this past Sunday, Oct. 13. NIS students welcomed ...
All four NIS secondary sports teams are playing in their final league tournaments this weekend, as the last of the teams made it off this morning . . .
Grade 6 English Language Acquisition students are exploring the connections between stories through a collective exploration of myths, legends, ...
The Grade 12 Biology students visited a local river to carry out field tests on the diversity of plant life and river water quality. They conducted scientific tests to determine the pH and...
Under a clear, beautiful autumn sky, the Primary Sports Day was held on Monday. Students and teachers (and parents too!) enjoyed a great day of...
As part of their CAS activities, a group of Gr. 11 students have been planning, prepping and teaching "Lunchtime Science" experiments for elementary students in Gr. 3-5...
The Grade 3-5 students have been working hard to prepare for "Earth Expedition" - the upcoming Elementary Musical! Students who are participating in the Drama ASA ...
Gr. 2 students made timeline charts with events that are important in their life for their UOI on personal history. On Thursday, they visited the Gr. 12 Individual and Societies class ...
NIS held our first Fire Drill of the year this week, one of three "announced" drills this semester, to go with the three "unannounced" drills in the next semester. These drills are ...
NIS teams are participating in lots of tournaments this weekend. The Elementary Soccer Teams participated in the Falcon Cup...
The first Kidzuna activity of the year was held on Friday and students from Gr. 3-5 made presentations about what they have been learning ...
The PTA had their first "Casual English Conversations Class" on Tuesday, and the topic was about food cultures. Participants had a great time ...
An NIS Admissions Open House was held on Monday and families intersted in enrolling their ELC-aged children into NIS had a tour of the school and had a chance to chat with current NIS ...
The PTA hosted a Korean cooking class on Thursday and the PTA house was filled with the yummy smell of Korean foods and ...
Students from the Gr. 10 Drama and Gr. 11-12 Theater classes are busy preparing a wide range of performances for our November Showcase....
The annual K-12 student medical screening for weight & height, vision, hearing, and scoliosis took place on Tuesday. On behalf of everyone we ...
The all day "Information Day" (Open House) for all current families was held on Monday, and we are happy so many parents were able to join us ...
An information session was held on Tuesday for students and parents interested in learning more about Operation Wallacea. Operation Wallacea offers students an opportunity to be involved in ...
The Gr. 12 students gathered with parents as a group for one of the last times before the college application process reaches its peak. Parents were ...
Gr. 5 invited local naturalist Mr. Iio, who spoke with students about the local natural history of Shidami, and who will help students identify ...
Club 'life' at NIS launched again for 2018-19, kicking-off with a 'Club Recruitment Fair' in the gym held on Wednesday. Members . . .
All Home Language Club groups started this week! Home Language Club (HLC) is a student-led language club that gives participants a chance to value and nurture their Mother tongue. Every week . . .
The first week of After School Activities in the Primary School was a huge success! Students from Grade 1-5 participated in nine different activities, ranging from Storytelling to Soccer to Dance and Drama!
All students and staff were photographed this week, not only for the yearbook and ID cards, but also of course for any families wanting to order photo packages with a variety of sizes. Special thanks to the PTA for helping to organize the flow of traffic and also making sure everyone looked just right!
In Gr. 3, for their "Journeys" unit, students have been interviewing classmates about journeys they have taken, interviewing family members about migrations...
Middle School and High School students were off to the mountains on their annual two night/three-day retreats with staff. With many activities...
The PTA hosted their annual "Welcome Tea" on Wednesday to talk with parents about the upcoming year and...
The school welcomed families back to NIS - along with families new to NIS - fo the annual Welcome Potluck on Friday, Aug. 24. There were...
The grade 11 students are spending two days (and tonight!) to plan out the next two years at their beginning of the year IBDP Introduction/Retreat...
The ELC students (and parents!) had their first full day (half-day actually) in classes today, after orientation interviews...
NIS welcomed all new students and families to the NIS community on Monday, with a half-day of orientation led by teachers and student buddies...
On Orientation Day, one of the sessions was an informative joint presentation by the EAL department...
NIS staff have been busy planning and preparing for the start of the 2018-19 school year next week. Teachers . . .
The NIS Design and Fabrication Lab is the school’s latest addition to support the expansion of the current curriculum and . . .
We had another successful four weeks at the NIS Summer Program with everyone learning, creating and . . .