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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!
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...