Day: August 23, 2023

August SAT

Gentle reminders for the August 26 SAT test taker 

  • Students are expected to bring their own devices with downloaded Bluebook. ( Take Practice tests in advance)
  • Students are to bring admission ticket: e-version/printed ticket/emails
  • Test center access: Arrive the test center by 7.45 AM. No test room entry later than 8.00 am. Venue: H302 in centre building.
  • Students should come with College Board login credentials/device sign-in credential. (College Board account and password)
  • The laptop should be fully charged before being used for two hours.
  • Follow Proctor’s instructions carefully throughout the entire exam
  • Please check what you have to bring and what is expected here:  https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/what-to-bring-do/what-to-expect
  • Make sure to get enough sleep the night before the test day!

Higher Education Afternoon

Join us for Higher Education Afternoon information session to delve into the critical topic of NIS students’ college applications. Chinese and Korean translations will be provided.

Event Details:
Date: 29 August, 2023
Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: NIS PAC
Who: Grade 12 & 11 students (mandatory) and parents (strongly recommended),
Grade 9-10 students and parents (optional)

Attendees will learn about the following:

  • College application trends and updates on NIS senior students
  • Tips and insights from innovative university counseling programs implemented by the NIS university counseling department to equip students with tools for achieving their post-secondary goals
  • How families can provide positive and constructive support throughout their child’s PSI application journey
  • Expectations for G12/11 to G10/9 students and how they can prepare themselves as inquiring and well-balanced learners in exploring their post-secondary options

Looking forward to your attendance and participation.

Pearl Noh
University Counselor

EVACUATION DRILL TODAY 9:55am

Thank you in advance for:

-QUIETLY making your way to the nearest exit

-QUIETLY moving purposefully to the track

-QUIETLY finding your correct location

-QUIETLY ensuring that everyone is accounted for

-QUIETLY waiting for the all clear and dismissal

-thank you.

Learning2 Asia Last Call!

Last call for interest in Learning2 Asia at ISB Bangkok November 2-4, 2023.

Please see Kasson before the end of business tomorrow (Thursday) if you are a teacher interested in attending this conference, last hosted face-to-face at NIS! Professional Learning Allowance eligible!

Pay Day Schedule

  • Author By hollywang
  • Publication date August 23, 2023
  • Categories: Staff

Pay Day Schedule

Here is the link to pay day schedule for information.  Please note that July salary will be paid in July for returning staff in line with the monthly tax cycle and practice.  How to access money from outside China will be explained.

At the Staff Meeting on Sep 5th, Holly will help to go through/refresh the following.

  • How to access e-Payslip?
  • How to understand the pay slip?
  • What documents are needed for overseas bank transfers at CMB?