Our Campus
Set on a campus of approximately 7.5 acres, NIS consists of five modern buildings connected by terraces, gardens, and covered walkways.
The NIS campus includes architecturally distinctive buildings that provide safe and comfortable spaces to encourage learning in all areas, including classrooms for all ages, specialist areas, outdoor spaces, a design and fabrication lab, a sports field, and play equipment for the younger students. All classrooms have interactive white boards, and students utilize technology with a robust school-wide wifi network. Click on the numbers below to see photos and further descriptions of each area!
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Upper Parking
The Upper Parking Lot is the main lot for parents and guests, as well as for student drop-off and pick up.
Main Entrance
The Main Entrance stairway leads to the front gate. A slope to the service entrance and elevator access enable easy access to the left of the main stairway.
Raymond Building Reception
Reception is found within the Academic Office, on the right, immediately after entering the Raymond Building.
Raymond Building 2F Offices
The Head of School and other administration offices are located on the second floor of the Raymond building.
Charles Barton Garden
The Charles Barton Garden, dedicated to former Head of School Mr. Barton, is a beautiful place to relax, reflect, and enjoy the seasons.
Elementary Classrooms
Elementary Classrooms for Grades 1-4 are located on the west side of the circular Raymond Building.
ELC Classrooms
Early Learning Center (ELC) classrooms for Preschool and Kindergarten students, where learning comes to life in a Reggio Emilia-inspired environment.
ELC Outdoor Play Area
ELC students are able to enjoy playing outside in this safe and inspiring outdoor play area.
Gr. 5 Annex
The Annex is a special classroom space where the Gr. 5 students transition from Elementary students into future Middle School students.
Elementary Playground
The Elementary Playground is the perfect place to play off some energy during morning and lunch breaks.
Chicken Coop
The chicken coop is where we keep chickens that help reduce our food waste while providing delicious eggs!
The Commons
The Commons is a multipurpose space used mainly as our cafeteria and Cezars Kitchen food service, but can also turn into a stage area for performances and meetings.
Library
The Library is where you find books for all ages, the media center, and comfortable nooks for collaboration or quiet areas for study.
The Community Garden
The Community Garden is where students and staff grow vegetables and herbs!
Fieldhouse
The Fieldhouse contains a classroom for Health and Well-Being on the lower level, and upper level space for the PTA and our “Little Dolphins” after school childcare program.
Keith Dixon Field
The Keith Dixon Field is where you can find our NIS Dolphins competing in various sports and PE activities.
Secondary Humanities Classrooms
Secondary humanities courses such as English (Language Arts), History (Individuals and Societies), and Economics are found on the east side of the Raymond building.
Design & Fabrication Lab
The Design and Fabrication Lab is home of our robotics program and MYP Design activities.
Multi-Purpose Hall
The Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH) in the East Building is a flexible space for large gatherings, collaborative work, assemblies, performances, testing or Physical Education.
Secondary Art Classrooms
Secondary Art Classrooms in the East Building include a large, bright space and a work-shop studio which houses a kiln.
Secondary Math Classrooms
Secondary Math Classrooms are found mainly on the 4th floor of the East Building.
Secondary Science Classrooms
East Building Science Classrooms include two Biology/Natural Science labs, a Physics lab, a Chemistry lab, greenhouse space, and a prep room that supplies them all with materials needed to learn all about science.
Secondary Music Classrooms
Secondary Music Classrooms in the East Building include a large classroom, smaller ensemble room, and three practice rooms.
Kawanabe Room
The Kawanabe Room, named after one of the architects of the East Building, is a multi-purpose space with a large balcony for meetings and other collaborative functions.
Black Box Drama Room
The Black Box Drama Room is a place where creativity is explored through dramatic performance.
Elementary Music
The Elementary Music Room in the lower level of the Wing Building has one classroom and two practice rooms.
Elementary Art
Elementary Art is held in the Wing Building Lower Level.
Gym
The Wing Building Gym is where the NIS Dolphins compete in basketball, volleyball and badminton, as well as the center for the PHE curriculum.
Japanese Language Classrooms
Five Japanese Language Classrooms are found in the lower level of the Wing Building.
Atrium Fitness Center
The Atrium Fitness Center supports the PHE curriculum and is open to secondary students and staff.
iSpace
The iSpace is a welcoming space for students of all ages to come for academic, language, or emotional support and well-being.
Bus Parking
The Bus Parking Lot is for bus drop-off in the morning and loading in the afternoon for bus users.
East Parking
The East Parking Lot is reserved for staff parking during the day, but open for parent use for evening or special events.