In this special episode of the NIS Voices podcast, hosted by an AI chatbot named “Nissa”, guests Kasson Bratton, Director of Learning, and Dr. Shannon Doak, Director of Technology, discussed the current state and future of AI in education. The conversation highlighted the varied applications of AI across educational systems, the need for adapting educational practices to the rapid evolution of AI, and the impact of AI on assessment and teaching methodologies. Guests emphasised the ongoing efforts to integrate AI responsibly in educational settings and addressed the challenges and opportunities ..read more

In the ever-evolving landscape of international education, the concept of 'joyful learning' is gaining increasing prominence. For example, UNESCO's "Happy Schools" initiative emphasises the importance of happiness in learning, viewing it not as a trade-off with academic achievement but as a vital component for broader and more effective learning experiences and outcomes. But what exactly does this mean in the context of primary education, and how does it reshape the way we think about our children's educational journey here at Nanjing International School?   In this episode of NIS Voices ..read more

Join us for our first student takeover of the NIS Voices podcast! Cindy from Grade 11 hosts Kyle Bueschlen, Head of Communications & Marketing at NIS to get an inside look at the launch of our new school website ..read more

With our re-accreditation visit just around the corner, join us with Kasson Bratton, NIS Director of Learning as we discuss the importance of accreditation at international schools.  “So when we're thinking about ‘are we living up to our mission?’ ‘Are we making decisions that are aligned with our guiding statements?’ accreditation gives us a very concrete and internationally recognised way to do that ..read more

Join us with Niels Loos, our new NIS Aquatics Director! Learn more about him and what’s next for our inclusive swimming programme. “Students, my athletes become co-pilots in their own learning process and have a say and a choice in what they do ..read more

Join Laurie McLellan, our School Director, for a very special end-of-year podcast where we recap milestones and memories of 2022-23 and our 30th anniversary. Looking ahead to next year, we discuss leadership, the HUB project construction, sustainability, and much more! “It's hard to believe that we're coming towards the end of what has just been a momentous 30th year for the school. The achievements are around those moments in time when you reinforce the values within your organisation. For us as a school, the number one value that always comes to the top is community ..read more

The Primary Student Council truly has voice in what happens in our Primary School over the course of the year. Join representatives Jihwan and Rina as they discuss this year’s accomplishments as well as student voice and leadership at NIS. “And it feels like we have a voice and we can tell the school what we want. And we can also, like, bring the voice of others students into the student council and make the school a better place ..read more

NIS is anything but a teach-to-the-test school. We’re an inclusive school. But learning evaluations and diagnostics are still important tools for our educators. Learn how we approach testing differently from Kasson Bratton, Director of Learning at NIS. “It’s more of a guide to help us ask the right questions about learning than it is some sort of definitive answer about how a student is growing or doing in the school ..read more

Learn more about the preparation and process behind this year’s NIS PYP Exhibition, a capstone event in Primary School where our 5th Grade students explore, research, and share their understanding of a real-life issue or topic related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. “It's just a fabulous opportunity for people to really see. The PYP is a beautiful programme, and this is the end result of it. The learning that has gone on is a huge celebration on this day ..read more

Join Kalei, G10 and co-founder of the Non-Straight/Straight Alliance, and Ken Brady, Tech Coach and Design Teacher, as we take a look at allyship from another perspective: how to be a male ally at school and support inclusion.   “This is my privilege. And I think as men we need to recognise this and use the privilege that you have in a positive way to help stand up for women. And that's really important to become an ally.” -Kalei   “For me, allyship has involved rekindling particular programmes where I can encourage girls particularly to participate. So, the rekindling of the robotic ..read more