Year: 2025

University of British Columbia(UBC) Information Session

  • Event: University of British Columbia(UBC) Information Session
  • Date: Wednesday September 17th
  • Time: 12:10-13:00
  • Location: LGR 1
  • Description: UBC is one of the top universities in Canada. We are known for our business program, forestry programs and exhaustive list of majors in both arts and sciences.

Please RSVP through the LINK or QR code below. Thank you!

Updated Emergency Contact Card

An updated Emergency Contact Card(shown as below image) will be placed at staff’s pigeonhole this week, please collect and keep it as current valid one and then discard the old version. Thanks for the attention.

Peersphere & Eduspark

As shared at the Morning briefing here are 2 great opportunities for Professional Development.

Peersphere – Peersphere offers virtual job-alike experiences where you can connect with others who might have similar roles or interests as you. There are 30 + role- and topic-based communities which you can join such as an EAL specialist group, AI in education, Early Years, and more. If you’re interested let Sandra know and she’ll sign you up with the school pricing of $145/person vs. the regular $190/person as part of your Professional Learning Allowance.

Eduspark – Eduspark provides virtual courses on a variety of topics for educators. Courses include Conceptual inquiry, AI in Education, Data Literacy, EAL, Social emotional learning and well-being and Child protection. Content creators are expert educators including creators like Kath Murdoch, Trevor Mackenzie, Rachel French, Tan Huynh and Dylan William. If you’re interested let Sandra know and she’ll sign you up with the school pricing of $120/person vs. the regular $200/person as part of your Professional Learning Allowance. Eduspark is also looking for content creators and Sandra is compiling a list of interested creators to share with Eduspark.

PSAT Registration Reminder

Dear Grade 9, 10, and 11 students,

The digital PSAT/NMSQT test will take place on Saturday October 11th from 8:00am to 10:30am. The registrations are now open and will close at 12pm (noon) on Friday September 12th. Please submit the survey(click HERE  or scan the QR code) to sit the test. 

Students should pay RMB140 by September 12th to take the PSAT. Please find payment instructions HERE

University of Calgary Visit Today

University of Calgary is visiting NIS today. Looking forward to seeing you all!

  • Date: Friday September 5th
  • Time: 12:10-13:00
  • Location: LGR 2
  • Description: We are Canada’s Entrepreneurial University – the youngest of the top research institutions in Canada, where students are not bound to tradition, but rather encouraged to be creative, innovative, risk-takers, and changemakers. Located in one of the most livable cities in the world, right by Canada’s Rocky Mountains, Calgary is Canada’s engineering capital, with one of the fastest-growing tech hub and startup ecosystem in the country. Whichever of our 250+ programs you choose, you’ll find state-of-the-art creative labs, hands-on learning experiences, co-op/internship opportunities and invaluable supports. UCalgary doesn’t just teach entrepreneurial thinking, it’s part of everything we do!