NIVA Company Profile Feb 2018

www.niva.ac.th

Thailand’s Premier American School Committed to Individual Success & Leadership INTELLECTUAL

SOCIAL

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ABOUT NIVA NIVA American International School was established in 1991, and has since earned a reputation for its genuineness and integrity as a school that cares about the wants and dreams of parents and students. NIVA does everything it can to bring out the best in children for a highly successful future from the day they join NIVA.

NIVA upholds the belief that the students are the most important people in the school.

Students success means success for parents as well as all the other stakeholders associated with NIVA. Parents are invited to attend many school functions and also to engage in the school’s curriculum and program developments. Through this partnership, students receive a dynamic learning experience that harmoniously develops their intellectual, social, physical and spiritual potential to the optimum. NIVA also trains its students to become responsible, confident, mindful and respectful of cultural diversity.

SWIMMING POOL

LEARNING COMMONS / LIBRARY

MULTI-PURPOSE COURT

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Welcome to the NIVA community. 21st century schools are more than just learning venues; they are communities that stretch far beyond the infrastructure we all can see in the school environment. Coupling strong principles of integrity with hard work and the desire to achieve sets us apart from other international schools. Our teachers and administrators work tirelessly to create an environment that our students and their families are proud to call home.

Frequently, schools are looked at as a place where students go to solely accrue knowledge and when the day is over, so are students’ relationships with the school. At NIVA, we are different.

Our leafy campus, complete with excellent sports facilities and a fantastic indoor swimming pool, is a place where students come to congregate, not only for their education, but also for a warm and safe social unit. This marriage between the academics and social life helps our students to feel like they are a part of the NIVA family.

Deciding on which school is best for your children can be a difficult and trying process. At NIVA, we take away the guess work by having a transparent system where expectations are clearly delineated. In the same way that our rigorous expectations are defined for our students, so are our expectations for our fully qualified faculty. We select teachers not only based on their education and academic pedigree, but also on their ability and desire to create a nurturing environment, catering to the specific needs of our diverse population. Chosen from a pool of thousands, NIVA teachers are an exceptional group of people all of whom have a clear understanding of our collective mission and vision.

Centered on creating globally-minded graduates with a deep understanding of application-based learning, we are certain that NIVA will continue to stand out as the leader in “Building Skills for Excellence” and will, for generations, strive to provide the absolute best learning environment for our students.

Gabriel Pierce School Principal

ACADEMICS & SCHOOL LIFE EARLY YEARS PSYCOMOTOR SKILLS At an early age, students have the option to learn skills that will help them in the future. Some of the most popular classes are ballet and Tae Kwon Do classes. Other art classes help the students develop their creativity skills.

STRONG HOLISTIC programs

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SPORTS

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At NIVA American International School we understand that school is not limited to academics. Our multi-faceted program is geared to allow students to gain a myriad of skills, ranging from leadership to athletics, and to the arts. An appreciation of the full gammut of what makes us individuals, is integral to our students’ success.

Our sports teams are some of the best when it comes to inter-school competitions, taking the first place in many events.

ACADEMIC competitions The school participates in various competitions in Thailand as well as overseas to include the MangaHigh Maths Challenge and the World Scholar’s Cup in Vietnam.

BUSINESS intelligence Students learn the skills to survive in the real world. Many of our students have used the NIVA business curriculum to attain the skills necessarry to run and manage their businesses successfully.

Leadership

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Students get the chance to organize their own events and learn how to lead and work with a team. These activitiies help them gain confidence and develop leadership skills.

Tech SAVY

NIVA keeps up with the changing world. When technology changes, we also move forward with technology. Whether it’s English, Science, or Math, teachers make use of the technology available to them to teach those subjects in a modern setting.

CURRICULUM NIVA American International School follows a structured American curriculum and educational programing to meet the needs of Thailand and the international community of students.

The NIVA curriculum incorporates Asian and European strands along with the main American strands to emphasize high standards, independence and choices, pragmatism, global citizenship and character development. NIVA graduates can join any university program, whether it is American, British or

other national and international programs. When it comes to determining what career paths our graduating students will choose, the Guidance Department provides early career and college education insight and continual guidance for our students. The Guidance Department also helps with preparing students for admissions to colleges and universities, as well as in securing scholarships for students who have been highly motivated.

NURSERY & KINDERGARTEN The day-to-day environment at NIVA naturally instills a love of learning as we share our own passion for learning with our students.

NIVA students learn through well thought out creative learning activities. At NIVA, we teach through nurturing the child and conscientiously setting the foundation for the development of the mind and body. Children learn the essential basics of literacy in both English and Thai, mathematics, science and social studies. Students also learn to express themselves and enjoy creative experiences while learning art, music, and physical development activities.

Additionally. NIVA students enjoy taking part in other practical life skills such as cooking, swimming, and other extracurricular activities.

ELEMENTARY At NIVA, our programming is structured to allow students to have congruency in both curricular and co-curricular activities.

This marriage allows students to have a simultaneous exposure to critical elements of the NIVA program while enriching their understanding of traditional academics. NIVA students acquire English both experientially as well as formally in their classes, where their focus on English speaking is the cornerstone of their language acquisition. We believe that our fully immersive environment trains students to be successful life-long learners.

Students who complete their studies at NIVA’s academically competitive elementary school are primed for success as they matriculate into middle school and high school.

SECONDARY NIVA’s secondary curriculum teaches entrepreneurial, scientific, technological, and critical thinking skills. Biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and liberal arts courses are taught up to American Advanced Placement (AP) level.

Our high school students are also primed for SAT and AP exams, project-based learning, and public speaking. Students also take charge of leading and running over 80% of the events held on campus.

NIVA students are not only ready to enter university but are also ready to lead!

SSLR

School-wide Student Learning Results NIVA STUDENTS WILL BE: 1. Effective Communicators who: • Speak, read, write and use the English language confidently • Express thoughts and ideas beneficially in English, art, music and technology 2. Well prepared for career ambitions, who: • Are broadly prepared for their higher education as well as their career choices 3. Effective Users of Technology who: • Are able to use online and social media programs to their advantage in their career, business and personal branding and marketing 4. Knowledgeable in modern business skills, who: • Possess the knowledge to incorporate technological business innovations for their personal, career and business endeavors 5.

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Integrity-based attitude: Exercise integrity in all facets of life Respect diversity in humanity Exercise rights responsibly

HIGH QUALITY

AMERICAN EDUCATION

Preparing students for acceptance into TOP INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS Harit Phromphol is an alumnus of NIVA American International School. Mr. Phromphol successfully passed the aero medical examinations and was selected for Air cadet in 2011 with a Commercial Pilot License, Aero Plane, at the International Aviation College, Nakorn Phanom University of Thailand. He Graduated with the title, “Top of Flight”, which is the highest score in flight school.

“Although I was an average student in school, NIVA had prepared me to achieve excellence in almost every aspect of life. NIVA did that by teaching me the fundamentals of being a successful student, not only to be great at the academics and the English language, but also to be great at teamwork and leadership skills. I guarantee the current students, that when you find yourself in college doing presentations in front of the class, you will be the most

experienced speakers and will be the most comfortable on stage because NIVA has given you all the training during your years here.”

Mr. Phromphol went on to say: “Being a pilot, teamwork is a core skill that is needed to be effective; in fact, it was part of the test in the pre-pilot selection process. At this particular point, I remembered how NIVA taught me life-essential skills to prepare for my pre-pilot selection. Student-led activities such as the prom taught me to prioritize tasks and work within a limited span of time. I still use these essential skills in my everyday life as a pilot. My experience at NIVA is unforgettable; the memories have always put a smile on my face. Without NIVA, I would not have come this far. I love the school...it is my second home.”

HARIT PHROMPHOL (Son) Second in Command at Thai Lion Air Mentari. Co.th Piloting the Boeing 737-800, Boeing B737-900ER and B737-900 MAX

A FEW OTHER SUCCESSFUL ALUMNI

Siripatsorn Patchana Full Scholarship at Grand Canyon University, Arizona, USA

Sathita Amnuayskul Support Specialist at Google, Singapore

Austin Lee, Ph.D Plant Manager at Leader Label Co., Ltd. & Planning Manager at Rainbow Printing Co., Ltd.

NIVA AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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Jidapa Prayoonrat Full Scholarship & 1st Valedictorian at Waseda University, Japan