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

Classrooms

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

Science Laboratory

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 - 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 - Young children's section of the libary

Multipurpose 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 - 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

Swimming Pool

NIVA American International School is licensed by the Thai Ministry of Education and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), ONESQA, and OPEC.

NIVA Swimming Pool - Safety swim rings at the swimming pool

NIVA Swimming Pool - Safety vests at 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 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 tables in canteen

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) - 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 - 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 boy painting in art class

Music

NIVA Music - Elementary students performing pianica on stage

NIVA Music - Middle school students performing on stage

NIVA Music - Secondary students playing violin

Nursery

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 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)

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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.