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Mission
Vision
NIS envisions a school community devoted to developing the skills,
attitudes, and values that allow students to realize their full
potential, lead lives of purpose, and become responsible, global
citizens.
Mission
NIS, with internationally accredited educational programs primarily
serving English speaking students, enables all students to think
critically, pursue lifelong learning, and contribute to their
communities through an innovative, challenging curriculum, utilizing
the unique resources of our community.
Objectives
Each student at NIS will:
- Demonstrate the inquisitiveness and enthusiasm of a critical
thinker by continually seeking answers and solutions to problems posed
by themselves and others.
- Demonstrate the joy of learning by continually choosing to engage
in acquiring knowledge, skills, and experiences to achieve their
goals.
- Recognize the intrinsic value of contributing to individuals and
community by choosing to do so on an on-going basis.
- Use our program to develop and demonstrate achievement of
independent learning, critical thinking, effective communication,
collaborative work and quality work
It is our expectation that students exiting Nagoya International
School will acquire an appropriate balance of content knowledge and
process skills that will serve them well in leading a full and
meaningful life in a rapidly changing world. The IB Learner Profile is
used to enhance the way our content is delivered.
International Baccalaureate
Learner Profile (Preschool-Gr. 12)
The aim of all IB programs is to develop internationally minded
people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship
of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
As IB learners all NIS students will strive to be:
- INQUIRERS
They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary
to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They
actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained
throughout their lives.
- KNOWLEDGEABLE
They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global
significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop
understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
- THINKERS
They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and
creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make
reasoned, ethical decisions.
- COMMUNICATORS
They understand and express ideas and information confidently and
creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of
communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration
with others.
- PRINCIPLED
They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness,
justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and
communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the
consequences that accompany them.
- OPEN-MINDED
They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal
histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of
other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and
evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the
experience.
- CARING
They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and
feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act
to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the
environment.
- RISK-TAKERS
They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and
forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles,
ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their
beliefs.
- BALANCED
They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional
balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.
- REFLECTIVE
They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and
experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and
limitations in order to support their learning and personal
development.
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