Parent Essentials

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

There’s a whole world of learning at students’ fingertips when they join NAIS Dublin. Nurturing their hobbies and pastimes is an integral part of our curriculum and the vast array of co-curricular activities on offer means all our students can find exciting clubs and experiences tailored to their interests.

Digital design and programming

Through such activities as animation, coding, robotics and retro-game making, students harness their natural curiosity and channel their imagination into developing the skills they’ll need to flourish in a technological future.

Athletics and team sports

Sport is one of the key components of our co-curricular offering. We collaborate with highly experienced external coaches, who supplement our teaching staff in sports like football basketball, tennis, gymnastics and taekwondo. For the enthusiasts and rising stars, there are countless opportunities to compete and excel.

Academics and languages

Through co-curricular activities such as Model UN, Junior Einsteins, Green Schools and Mother Tongue Language Support, we encourage our students to develop their understanding of global issues, improve their public speaking skills and explore their academic interests more deeply.

Music

Our music programmes and private lessons inspire students to engage with music in powerful ways, instilling in them a love of the art form which will last a lifetime. Enriched by our collaboration with The Juilliard School our music programme covers a rich variety of genres, styles and cultural influences.

PREPARING FOR SCHOOL

At NAIS Dublin, we strive to ensure students have everything they need to thrive from day one.

Uniform

Our modern school uniform gives students a sense of belonging. We expect our students to wear it for all school activities, including those off campus.

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School transport

It's not always easy for parents to drop their children off and pick them up. Our morning and afternoon bus services, available for children from three years of age, will make your life that little bit easier. Each bus has a Bus Monitor who supervises students and ensures they’re collected and dropped off at their designated stops.

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The Lunchbox

Students enjoy a variety of fresh, nutritious meals in our school Lunchbox, both hot and cold. Our excellent catering service is provided by Cliff Catering.

PTA

Our Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is hugely active in our community. They organise family events, charity fundraisers and coffee mornings, and closely collaborate with the school’s Senior Leadership Team to play a part in shaping students’ learning experiences. NAIS Dublin simply wouldn’t be the same without our super parents!

Parent-school relationship

When you join NAIS Dublin, you join a thriving international community – and our parents are integral to making it a warm and welcoming place. Parents can get involved at NAIS Dublin in all sorts of ways – in our PTA, but also in workshops and social gatherings which build a strong network of families. We even have our very own Parents’ Cafe.

Our house system

Our house system celebrates all things Ireland. It helps foster community spirit, provides opportunities for students to connect with others in different year groups and allows them to support each other both socially and academically. Through the house system we cultivate achievement by celebrating success.

PORTAL AND APPS

NAIS Dublin uses several market-leading education apps to connect students, teachers and parents seamlessly. Through Toddle, ManageBac, SchoolsBuddy, and our very own school app, students can show their learning, teachers can gain insights to further personalise their education and parents get a window into the classroom, building a bridge between home and school.

NEWS AND EVENTS

News

Blog | Global Education | NAE Global Family | Featured

How to manage student stress: seven techniques

Stress is an inevitable – and perfectly natural – part of a student’s learning journey. Alongside life-changing experiences, fun, and good times, every one of our talented, hard-working young people will also, at some point, feel under pressure.

Whether it’s balancing IB Diploma coursework with co-curricular activities, coping with the demands of exams, or managing their own or others’ expectations, student life can be stressful. We recognise these challenges at NAIS Dublin and are committed to helping our community manage student stress.

The Importance Of Motivation In Education | NAIS Dublin - The importance of motivation in education

Blog | Global Education | NAE Global Family | Featured

The importance of motivation in education: bringing out the best in every child

Motivation matters. We know that driven students are much more likely to fulfil their potential. They’re also happier, more confident, and engaged in every aspect of their education.

So, what is it that motivates a child to learn? And how do our outstanding teachers inspire each student to be their best, every day?

In this article, we discuss the importance of motivation in education, and how we bring out the best in each learner. We also share some of our motivation tips for students.