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Gr. 3 students have been inquiring into various forms of storytelling as part of their UOI “How We Express...

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'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.

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...

Gr. 5 began their journey this week as young scientists. This week’s focus area comes from...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
 

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...

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...

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...

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...

In their science unit, Gr. 3 students are exploring the characteristics of light and sound. They have...

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...

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...

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...

Gr. 5 students started 6 weeks ago on their exhibition journey!  Students worked to identify interests, connect...

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...

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...

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.

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!"...

As a part of celebrating International Women’s Day, NIS also spent time this week celebrating Women in Science! 

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Gr. 4 students are getting ready for the Big Day...their presidential election! As part of their UOI "How We Organize Ourselves"...

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! 

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...

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...

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.

Dolphin Wave Website
 

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!

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...

“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...

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...

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!!! 

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...

After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, high school members of Home Language Club (HLC) finally were able to participate in volunteering...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
 

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Grade 10 Design students turned their classroom into a T-shirt printing studio on Thursday. It was the culmination of a weeks-long...

As an annual right of passage, the High School Student Council held elections, determined the new leaders, and then officially passed the baton...

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...

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...

The High School TED-Ed Club is in the 'tough part' of their journey as they dig deeper in exploring...

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...

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...

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...

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...