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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.

A green & open campus

NIVA green and open campus - Vertical shot of bench and trees
NIVA green and open campus - four students talking and laughing
NIVA green and open campus - Kindergarten students having fun biking
NIVA green and open campus - Elementary students painting leaves by observing them in real life
NIVA green and open campus - A wideshot of the paito facing the school building
NIVA green and open campus - Students cooking on the patio for ECA

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

Student for 12 years | Senior Class of 2023

Classrooms

NIVA Classrooms - Elementary students smiling and having fun
Students playing scrabble for English classwork
NIVA Classrooms - A close up shot on a classroom with exciting and colorful desks
NIVA Classrooms - A wide angle shot of a classroom with exciting and colorful desks
NIVA Classrooms - A close up shot of an elementary classroom with a teacher

Hallway

NIVA Hallway - Students walking and smiling across the hallway
NIVA Hallway - A space for students to chill and hangout
NIVA Hallway

Science Laboratory

NIVA Science Laboratory - Students with science equipment doing an experiment
NIVA Science Laboratory - Secondary students dissecting a frog for biology class
NIVA Science Laboratory - A student building a miniature bridge for physics class
NIVA Science Laboratory - Students mixing colorful chemicals in the lab
NIVA Science Laboratory - Students experimenting with a heated beaker in the lab
NIVA Science Laboratory - An elementary student experimenting and observing the bahavior of light and shadows in science class

Library

NIVA Library - Three elementary students enjoying the library
NIVA Library - Two elementary boys reading in the library
NIVA Library - Two elementary girls reading together in the library
NIVA Library - Four high school students using the library
NIVA Library - Kindergarten students in a library class
NIVA Library - Kindergarten students in a library class
NIVA Library - Young children's section of the libary

Multipurpose Court

NIVA Multipurpose Court - A wide angle shot of the court
NIVA Multipurpose Court - A basketball on the court
NIVA Multipurpose Court - Students going for a basketball
NIVA Multipurpose Court - NIVA girls in a futsal match
NIVA Multipurpose Court - Students shooting a basketball in a game
NIVA Multipurpose Court - Three boys cycling on the court
NIVA Multipurpose Court - Students training for speed and agility on the court
NIVA Multipurpose Court - Girls playing volleyball smiling at the camera

Field

NIVA Multipurpose Field - A wide angle shot of the field
NIVA Multipurpose Field - Boys jumping into hoops for PE games
NIVA Multipurpose Field - Students warming up for PE class by running
NIVA Multipurpose Field - Girls participating in tug-o-war for sports day
NIVA Multipurpose Field - Secondary students playing football
NIVA Multipurpose Field - Secondary students playing football

Swimming Pool

NIVA Swimming Pool - Training foam floats at the swimming pool
NIVA Swimming Pool - Safety swim rings at the swimming pool
NIVA Swimming Pool - Safety vests at the swimming pool
NIVA Swimming Pool - A boy giving a thumbs up in the swimming pool
NIVA Swimming Pool - A girl showing a peace sign in the swimming pool
NIVA Swimming Pool - Students practicing kicks in the swimming pool
NIVA Swimming Pool - A boy swimming in a fun floating device in the swimming pool

Badminton

Playground

NIVA Playground - A boy monkey swinging in the playground
NIVA Playground - A diagonal shot of the playground in front of the building
NIVA Playground - A straight shot of the playground in front of the building
NIVA Playground - Girls smiling at the camera at the playground

Canteen

NIVA Canteen - Close-up shot of watermelon. Tomatoes, cucumber, and other salad vegetables in the background.
NIVA Canteen - Wide angle shot of tables in canteen
NIVA Canteen - Close-up shot of tables in canteen
NIVA Canteen - Soup, krapao, and eggs
NIVA Canteen - Cucumber and tomatoes
NIVA Canteen - Pesto sauce
NIVA Canteen - Deep fried food
NIVA Canteen - French fries
NIVA Canteen - Chicken label in front of a chicken dish
NIVA Canteen - Vegetable label in front of a vegetable soup

Heisler Hall

NIVA Heisler Hall (Assembly Hall) - Thai cultural dance in Heisler Hall
NIVA Heisler Hall (Assembly Hall) - High school students dancing on stage during Songkran
NIVA Heisler Hall (Assembly Hall) - Kindergarten students dancing on stage during Christmas
NIVA Heisler Hall (Assembly Hall) - High school band playing and singing on stage during Christmas
NIVA Heisler Hall (Assembly Hall) - Heisler Hall in concert with blue lights
NIVA Heisler Hall (Assembly Hall) - Piano in Heisler Hall

IT & Robotics

NIVA IT & Robotics - Secondary students working on robots
NIVA IT & Robotics - Secondary boys working on a robot
NIVA IT & Robotics - Your girls in robotics class
NIVA IT & Robotics - Robots that NIVA students made
NIVA IT & Robotics - Secondary students using a laptop

Art Room

NIVA Art - Secondary students in art class
NIVA Art - Elementary students in art room
NIVA Art - Elementary boy painting in art class
NIVA Art - Clay art work
NIVA Art - Display of student's artwork
NIVA Art - Display of student's masks

Music

NIVA Music - Band setup
NIVA Music - Secondary student playing the trumpet
NIVA Music - Elementary students performing pianica on stage
NIVA Music - Secondary guitar class
NIVA Music - Middle school students performing on stage
NIVA Music - Secondary students playing violin

Nursery

Nursery teachers and students reading together
Nursery teachers and students playing together
Nursery students learning about animals
Nursery boy with orchid and tree
Nursery boy coming out of a tunnel
Nursery kids sitting on playground, smiling at camera
Vertical nursery girl sliding down the slider
Vertical nursery girl playing on playground
Vertical nursery boy sliding down the slider

Kindergarten

NIVA Kindergarten - KG Students running together
NIVA Kindergarten - KG Students lining up
NIVA Kindergarten - KG students at lunch
NIVA Kindergarten - KG students maths activity
NIVA KG Classroom - A wide angle shot of a kindergarten classroom
NIVA Kindergarten - KG student playing with toy
NIVA Kindergarten - KG students in PE class at court
NIVA Kindergarten - KG Student showing off paper plane
NIVA Kindergarten - KG students building something
NIVA Kindergarten - KG boy putting cream on cookie
NIVA Kindergarten - KG boy activity with hoops and balls

Campus

NIVA American International School building on the Kindergarten side
NIVA American International School building from across the field
NIVA American International School building and Parking Lot on the Kindergarten side

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the curriculum and teaching philosophy of the school?
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. Click here to read more about our Child Protection Policy.
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ASC/WASC) LogoNIVA is fully accredited by WASC.The Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA) LogoNIVA has full ONESCA accreditation status.MOE LogoOPEC LogoInternational Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT) LogoNIVA is a member of ISAT.