Secondary School
Transitioning into Knowledge Mastery
Our Secondary School focuses on the unique learning needs and developmental characteristics of adolescents and teenagers. Here they transition from our inquiry-based Primary Years Programme into higher level learning that will support them through diploma study and beyond.
A Look Inside Our Secondary School
Continuity of Learning
"Our innovative and academically challenging International Baccalaureate programmes are the framework for learning at Secondary School."
Grades 6 to 10
The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) provides a framework of academic challenge and life skills, achieved through embracing and transcending traditional school subjects. Learn more about our MYP Programme.
Grades 11 to 12
The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is one of the most academically demanding two-year curricula in the world, leading to a prestigious qualification that is respected by top universities internationally. Learn more about our DP Programme.
Ruth Clarke
Secondary School Principal
After many years of teaching Humanities and History, Ms. Clarke now leads educators in the Secondary School and works with students to strive for personal excellence through the development of our rigorous and fulfilling IB programmes.
A New Way of Teaching and Learning
At the heart of Secondary School is our innovative, award-winning NIS Strategy that puts students at the centre of everything we do: Student Voice and Student Choice and Bursting the Bubble.
21st Century Education in Action
At NIS, we are developing critical thinkers and leaders by involving students in the decisions about teaching and learning.
We support risk-taking and international mindedness by equipping our learners with the skills to thrive outside their comfort zone and connect with nature, people, culture, and places.
Globally-Recognised NIS Diploma
Our international graduating classes are accepted to top universities around the world each year, including Ivy League schools and many of the Times Higher Education World Top 50 universities.
Our team of professional counselors offer personalised support to find the best-fit university or next step for each individual that offers programs and experiences suited to their goals and passions.
Signature Secondary School Courses
Global Citizen Diploma
Global Online Academy
Social and Emotional Learning
We are an inclusive school dedicated to not only providing all our students with the best opportunities to learn academically, but also socially and emotionally.
Our caring teachers and inclusive environment support and foster the development of self-awareness, self-management, and interpersonal skills that are needed for school, career, and life success. NIS offers a unique Advisory and Wellness programmes for our students, as well as world-class Counselling and Learning Support.
Co-Curricular and Language Programmes
Our holistic, student-centred Secondary School supports the pursuit of of our learners' passions with a full range of opportunities in performing arts, athletics, music, and service through our Co-curricular Programmes. We are proud to offer authentic immersion in Chinese culture and the study of Mandarin, as well as many other languages with our comprehensive IB Language Programmes.
Discover China Trips
Service Learning
Service is an established part of our IB school curriculum for all grade levels. We believe that involving oneself in and out of school in service activities adds to one's personal excellence and further develops NIS as an inclusive community.
Students in Grade 6 to 10 spend one block every cycle in a bespoke Service class working on projects linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Service groups are encouraged to participate within NIS, locally, nationally, and internationally.
