A lot of people ask me: “What motivated you to start your work with the United Nations at such a young age?” I always answer that it was the..
For many schools worldwide, classrooms have more or less maintained a standard approach to learning and teaching that expects all students to absorb..
The world of education – especially with regards to international schools – is vast, with different curriculum, languages, learning environments,..
Many important factors influence parents' decisions when choosing a suitable school for their children, not the least of which includes having a good..
Enrolling your child in an international school means exposing them to an enriching environment and academic experience that could open up a world of..
As a part of their UOI “Sharing the Planet,” Gr. 1 students were inquiring into living things and what they need to survive. What do plants and..
When we read history, we often focus on major declarations, devastating battles, and how leaders shape and reshape the world. But this view of..
The school is abuzz with the exciting news that two Grade 11 students will be heading to Kyoto, February 27 & 28, to attend the Kyoto Congress Youth..
As a parent weighing the benefits and potential drawbacks of the Japanese school system versus an international school in Japan, there can be a lot..
Language is the connective tissue of a community. It is the means by which we communicate with others, share our thoughts and feelings, and connect..
At Nagoya International School (NIS), we embrace the benefits of a diverse student body and the benefits of diversity in the classroom and use them..
As an IB World School, one of the driving beliefs at NIS is that students, as learners, should be partners in their learning and have responsibility..
It is not uncommon to hear around any given dinner table of a bi-cultural English/Japanese family, including my own, “Salt wo totte” or the related,..
It was a historic day in an unprecedented year. It was a day that no one was certain would happen. But on Saturday, June 5 at 4pm, 31 students of NIS..
Democracy, what is it? What is it in the context of the wider world, in our individual countries, and even in our classrooms? These are the questions..