IB DP Subject Choices for the Future
One of the most beautiful aspects of the IB Programme is the breadth of subjects that students are required to study. For some students, this initially seems quite daunting, but for others it allow...
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English Proficiency & Admissions to NIC
If you are considering applying to NIC for the September 2023 point of entry, the following change in the application must be great news. As our school operates on an international academic calenda...
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Upgrade your English this summer!
Fluency in English is increasing its demand as the world continues to globalize, contribute, and unite—but the COVID-19 pandemic may create a barrier in exchange or study abroad programmes. But not...
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Summer School - Full House!
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has applied for NIC Summer School 2022! We are more than excited to announce that 75 students from both in and outside of Japan will j...
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Summer School - now 75 seats!
NIC preparation office is very happy to announce that more than 50 students from around Japan and from overseas have already applied for the 2022 edition of the Summer School. Due to this high numb...
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Japanese Language Classes at NIC
‘Do I need to speak Japanese in order to apply to your school?’ This is one recurrent question from our international candidates. Surprisingly, the answer is “no”. All our classes are taught in Eng...
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10 Reasons why the IB Diploma is Ideal Preparation for University
1. It offers academic breadth and depth Research in the UK found that IB graduates were much more likely to be enrolled in a top 20 university than other students. Universities see the benefits of ...
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First-language acquisition vs. Second-language acquisition?
Learning a language is a process that most of us have experienced. The pathway of learning a new language is not an easy and simple one and it is deeply connected with many components such as the c...
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IB DP or A-Level?
Both the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the A-Level are secondary education completion qualifications but how do they differ? This article will introduce each of these university...
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Round Admissions: Features and Tips
It is common to see application deadlines for overseas schools divided into several rounds. Each round lasts approximately one to two months and the level of difficulty varies depending on the timi...
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Teaching Methods & Learning Outcomes
When people discuss learning-outcomes, the behaviour and habits of learners are often highlighted. Of course, these are significantly related to the outcomes, however, teachers also have a burden o...
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Misconceptions about IB Education in Japan
Many people who have never visited or lived in Japan often have misconceptions about Japan’s education system and Japanese society, in general. Some examples of these misconceptions are that Japan ...
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Pastoral care crucial in dormitory life
A common perception is that there is a lot of stress to face in dormitory life. A regular day at the boarding school requires students to wake up and go to bed at a set time. Meal and shower times ...
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The key to learning efficiently
Have you ever asked yourself the question ‘’How can I learn effectively’’? From childhood to adulthood, people have asked this question and wished there was a ‘miracle answer’. Dennison & Kirk ...
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“Management” skills acquired at a boarding school
In a boarding school, you can develop various skills not only in school life but also in real life away from your parents. The motivation and quality of effort will be greatly enhanced. This can be...
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Career Paths and Post-16 Studies
Many young people, when beginning their post-16 education, do not have concrete ideas of what career path they would like to follow. Others do have specific plans of a career but may find themselve...
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Prohibiting smartphones: a reasonable educational choice?
As a parent, it's only natural to be concerned about your child's academic success. And although these days, most teenagers have a smartphone, it is still reasonable for parents to worry about see...
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International boarding schools to raise the leaders of tomorrow
International boarding schools may the best place to raise the leaders of tomorrow. Choosing an international boarding school for the education of your child reveals two undeniable and unique advan...
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Is boarding school the right choice for my future?
Although there are boarding schools for younger students, it is often recommended that the ideal age for going to boarding school is for high school students. It is because high school students are...
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True advantages of the boarding school life
Immersion Environment and Mentoring A boarding school is like a 365-day training camp. The school and dormitory are close together, you live with other students 24 hours a day, there will be no bou...
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What can you expect from summer school?
Summer school is typically a one or two-week long program. The length usually depends on the activities and travel needs. The one week type program focuses on immersion language study; in other wor...
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How much English do you need to participate in summer school?
Have you given up on participating in a summer school because you worry that your English is not good enough or simply because you lack confidence? In fact, for junior high school students, the lev...
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Summer school in Japan recommended for beginner to intermediate English learners
Summer school in Japan is recommended for beginner to intermediate English learners. There are a variety of summer schools in Japan, and if it is your first time attending summer school or if you a...
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The design of the dormitory rooms is now available!
The construction of the international student dormitory project, which started last December, is progressing steadily. Today we would like to share with you the design images of the dormitory rooms...
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