NIS Voices

From Early Years to Grade 1 and Grade 5 to 6, this is a time of year where many transitions are taking place in our Primary School. Join Primary Principal Mr. Adam Dodge as we explore how our IB Continuum school supports and facilitates student growth throughout the PYP and during the transition into Secondary School and the MYP. 

It’s more than a just an exhibition – it’s a major milestone on the IB learning journey of our Grade 5 students and the culmination of the Primary Years Programme at NIS. Join Mr. Gareth Jacobson, our Deputy Primary School Principal, as we explore this year’s upcoming PYP Exhibition and what makes the NIS approach to PYPX memorable, fulfilling, and unique.

Transforming tech with innovative solutions. Changing the world one line of code at a time. Join our very special guest Ms. Alice Keeler, Google Developer Expert, keynote speaker, and author as well as NIS IT Director, Dr. Shannon Doak, as we discuss learning how to code – in particular, girls and women in coding, and how students can succeed in maths and tech-related fields.

At Nanjing International School, our college counselling team not only provides Secondary students with guidance on future education and admissions, but also nurtures academic success and supports well-being. Join Ms. Pearl Noh, NIS College Counsellor, as we learn more about our school's inclusive, integrated college counselling services and how they're helping students embark on their next step in life.

What is a global citizen? It is a person who understands and is aware of the wider world, as well as their place in it. With active roles in their community, global citizens strive to think critically and collaborate with others to make our planet more equitable, peaceful, and sustainable. Join Nanjing International School's Director of Learning, Mr. Kasson Bratton, as we explore how our school is fostering global citizenship in all of our students.

At Nanjing International School, our interdisciplinary and inclusive performing arts programme provides opportunities for students to explore all aspects of the arts as they develop the skills and love of lifelong learning. Join NIS Primary Performing Arts Teacher, Ms. Heidi Dean, as we discuss how drama, music, dance, and more enriches the education of our Primary students.

There are many benefits for a school to have equitable, inclusive admissions policies and practices. At Nanjing International School, this not only advances our mission and strategy, but also fosters diversity and actively moves us towards providing greater opportunities and access to a broader range of students. Join NIS Head of Admissions, Mr. Matt Shean, as we discuss our school's approach to admissions and how it is a key part of developing our inclusive learning community.

Engaged parents have an important role in supporting their children's health and learning. Join Nanjing International School's Secondary Counsellor, Mr. Ruben Joyner, as we discuss how parents can help support their children to succeed from a mental health and wellness perspective.

International mindedness is a way to look at the world and all its cultures with an open mind and learn from those around you. Join Kari Detwiler Beck, NIS Secondary Humanities Teacher, as we explore fostering international mindedness, a core tenet of our school mission, and how it promotes respect, encourages collaboration, and sees students develop compassion and empathy.

The disruptive challenges facing global education systems call for disruptive and forward-thinking innovation. Join our very special guest Dr. Sonny Magana, digital age learning pioneer, award-winning teacher, best-selling author, and Oxford Research Scholar as well as NIS IT Director, Dr. Shannon Doak, as we discuss enhancing instructional practice with teaching and learning tools – in particular, Dr. Magana's T3 Framework for Innovation.