Campus, Facilities and the NIVA Vibes

Our open and green campus promotes our students' mental, emotional, and physical health. Our facilities are designed to optimize the learning experience for our students. Visit us to see how our campus and facilities create the ideal setting for your child's growth.

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A green & open campus

Benches beneath trees in the school patio

Four students talking and laughing in the patio

Students playing table tennis in the patio

Kindergarten students riding bicycles in the patio

Students painting leaves beside the patio garden

Three students studying together on a patio bench

I like the atmosphere of the school because it is built around nature

— Student for 12 years | Senior Class of 2023 —

Classrooms

Elementary students sharing a tablet in class

Students playing Scrabble in English class

Elementary students working at colorful classroom desks

Classroom with students working at rows of colorful desks

Teacher helping an elementary student with her classwork

Hallways

Two students walking beside the hallway lockers

Tables and chairs beside the stairs on the second floor

Blue lockers along the third-floor hallway

STEM Laboratory

Hand tools arranged on a STEM lab tool board

STEM lab cabinets filled with tools and equipment

Students assembling a model crane in the STEM lab

Teacher and students examining a model airplane

Science Laboratory

Students wearing safety goggles during a science experiment

Student dissecting a frog in biology class

Student holding a miniature wooden bridge in the science lab

Students mixing liquids during a science experiment

Students using beakers and glassware in the science lab

Teacher and student observing a plant under a lamp

Library

Two girls reading a book together in the library

Students reading and browsing the library shelves

Kindergarten student showing a book to classmates in the library

Teacher reading with kindergarten students in the library

Library area with low shelves and colorful seating for young children

Multipurpose Court

Children playing a game with hoops and colored balls on the court

Students reaching for a basketball during a game

Students competing for the ball in a futsal match

Student shooting a basketball toward the hoop

Students playing volleyball across the net

Students preparing to receive a volleyball

Children riding bicycles through balloon arches on the court

Multipurpose Field

School buildings overlooking the green field

Two children jumping into hoops on the grass

Students running together during PE on the field

Students racing across the field on sports day

Students chasing a football across the field

Students playing football on the school field

Swimming Pool

Life jackets laid out beside the swimming pool

Swimming instructor supporting a student using a float

Students smiling and raising floats during swimming class

Students practicing kicks at the edge of the swimming pool

Child swimming with a yellow flotation aid

Badminton Court

Student jumping to hit a shuttlecock during badminton

Student reaching up to hit a shuttlecock

Student watching a shuttlecock with racket raised

Playground

Front view of the playground climbing frame and slides

Two children smiling beside the playground equipment

Canteen

Green dining tables with colorful chairs in the canteen

Soup and cooked dishes at the canteen serving counter

Cucumber slices and tomatoes at the canteen salad counter

Bowls of sauces beside lettuce at the canteen counter

Tray of fried food at the canteen serving counter

Potato wedges at the canteen serving counter

Chicken and vegetable dish at the canteen serving counter

Vegetable soup at the canteen serving counter

Heisler Hall

Students performing a Thai dance in traditional costumes

Students dancing on stage at a Songkran celebration

Kindergarten students dancing on stage at a Christmas celebration

Student band playing guitars and singing on stage

Heisler Hall lit in blue during a performance

Grand piano beside the stage in Heisler Hall

IT & Robotics

Student assembling a robot at a classroom desk

Teacher helping students build a robot beside a laptop

Three students assembling a robot together

Student-built robots displayed on a table

Students working together on a laptop in class

Art Room

Student wearing a handmade hat from an art project

Colorful clay figures displayed on a palette

Student paintings displayed on tables and easels

Music

Student singing and playing guitar at a microphone

Student playing the trumpet in music class

Students performing with melodicas on stage

Students practicing guitars in a classroom

Student band performing with brass instruments on stage

Nursery

Nursery children playing with toy farm animals

Nursery child examining a plant growing on a tree

Nursery child crawling through a play tunnel with a teacher nearby

Nursery children smiling on the playground climbing frame

Nursery child climbing colorful playground steps

Teacher helping a nursery child down a blue slide

Kindergarten

Kindergarten students eating lunch at classroom tables

Kindergarten students using number cards in an outdoor maths activity

Kindergarten classroom with colorful seating and learning materials

Kindergarten child washing hands at a sink

Kindergarten students climbing a wall with teachers nearby

Teacher helping a kindergarten child stretch on a mat

Kindergarten students sitting with hoops during PE on the court

Kindergarten students hanging from a bar with a teacher nearby

Kindergarten students building with colorful blocks

Campus

School entrance beside the kindergarten building

Trees and parking area beside the kindergarten building

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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What curriculum does NIVA use?

NIVA uses an American curriculum based on the California common core standards.

What are the class sizes and student-to-teacher ratios? What is the average class size and how many students are there per class?

We typically have smaller class sizes and lower student-to-teacher ratios than Thai schools. Class sizes may range from 15 to 26 students, with student-to-teacher ratios ranging from 13:1 to 20:1.

What are the qualifications of the teachers and staff?

Teachers and staff at NIVA hold advanced degrees and have experience teaching in international or multicultural settings.

What facilities and resources are available for students, such as libraries, sports facilities, and technology?

Please check out pictures of our beautiful campus here. You can also book a school tour to come visit our campus with your family!

Do we have a program to help students who cannot speak English?

Yes, we do. Our English Language Learner (ELL) program is designed to lay foundations for student who don't speak English with the goal of getting them ready to join our mainstream program. This program is available to all students, including those coming from Thai schools and Chinese-speaking families.

What extracurricular activities (ECAs) does the school offer?

NIVA offers a wide range of extracurricular activities including sports, arts, music, drama, and community service. Click on the following links to see a sample of ECAs we offer for elementary school and secondary school. Please note that the ECAs listed here are examples of what we typically offer. This list may change according to student interest.

What is the school's policy on student safety and security?

NIVA has policies and procedures in place to ensure student safety and security, including protocols for emergency situations, visitor management, and student supervision. You can read more about our Child Protection Policy here.

What AP courses does NIVA offer?

Please click here to see AP courses we offer. Please keep in mind that each class must have met the required minimum number of students registered it to take place.

How does the AP program benefit the students when they go to university?

The Advanced Placement (AP) program can benefit students when they go to university by providing them with college-level coursework in high school, which can help prepare them for the rigor and expectations of university-level courses.
Students who take AP courses may be eligible to receive college credit, advanced placement, or both, which can help reduce the cost of college tuition and allow students to graduate earlier.
Additionally, having AP courses on a student's transcript can demonstrate to universities that they are willing to challenge themselves academically and may improve their chances of being accepted into competitive programs.

Do students receive a diploma for AP?

There are two types of AP diploma:

AP Capstone Diploma: The requirements for receiving this diploma is as follows: AP Capstone 1 (Seminar), AP Capstone 2 (Research), four other AP exam scores (all scores have to be at least 3 out of 5).
AP International Diploma (APID): A globally recognized certificate awarded to students who display exceptional achievement across a variety of disciplines. Five AP exams with scores of 3 or above is required (different subjects have different requirements).

How does the school help students with scholarships abroad?

Our guidance counselor works tirelessly to help our grade 11 and 12 students apply for scholarships abroad. We help students prepare and send their applications, guide them with the student interview questions, and assist with all the documents needed for their choice universities.

What happens when a student changes from IB curriculum (or others) to an American Curriculum?

When a student transfers to NIVA, our guidance counselor and registrar will assess and determine subjects that can be matched and transfered to our system. We will then guide the student through the process of developing a plan to acquire the remaining necessary credits and classes for graduation.