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Welcome —> Intro to NIS | Mission | Profile | Post-NIS | Planning
Introduction to NIS
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Creating life-long learners From the very first squeak of their gym shoes at the entrance of Nagoya International School (NIS), students can feel there’s a different passion here. Yes, our focus is to pass knowledge forward. But we are also readying students for an increasingly complex world. We want our students to take their final steps from our campus prepared for the adventures ahead — whether they leave after 2nd grade or as graduating seniors. This is why one of our critical roles is
also to foster lifelong curiosity. We want every student to be well
equipped to follow their dreams, whether it’s a thirst for more
knowledge, a passion for art or music, or discovering ways to be better
global citizens.
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Potential-centered curriculum Structured along a North American model of education and guided by the philosophies of the IBO, our standards-based, English-language, college-preparatory curriculum is the backbone of the NIS program. This integrated, comprehensive plan starts with how we teach our youngest children and continues through how we guide those ready to step out into the world. The curriculum provides well-defined benchmarks that prepare our students for future education. At the same time, it’s a curriculum that encourages all of us to “celebrate uniqueness” as we encourage achievements of each individual. We fulfill the challenging curriculum with smaller classes and ongoing communication, and, most importantly, with a highly-qualified, caring faculty, hired from around the world. These professional, certified instructors are central to our goals of excellence:
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Facilities that take students further Over the past decade, we have worked to create a forward-built campus, a facility that best meets our needs today and creates the infrastructure for the next generation of students. Technologies will no doubt change, but our commitment is to have a campus that makes the best use of space, whether for chemistry lab or drama productions, writing seminars or musicals, varsity basketball or sculpture class. And we are continually working to provide a space that enhances the environment for learning and allows our children to develop to their full potential. In 2004 we completed a critical first phase of a long-term facilities plan with the complete renovation of the Early Childhood and Raymond buildings, and in 2006 completed the renovation of the athletic field and elementary playground. In 2008 the middle school was expanded to increase classroom space and allow for barrier-free access, and a neighboring home was turned into our new "Cultural Center" in 2009. The phases that follow will help us to use our land most effectively for parking, larger-scale performances and classroom space as needed.
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The source of success We know why we are successful; our goals as a world-class educational institution are achieved when we are in partnership with our wider community. What we share with our parents is a commitment to provide the very best international educational experience possible. We will remain close to the community of students and families we serve and close to the broader community in Nagoya where we are located.
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