About Us

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Inquiry Based Instruction

The inquiry-based learning model is important because it allows students to explore and ask questions about the world around them, instead of regurgitating facts. This type of learning helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Learning Experiences

Learning must extend beyond the four walls of a classroom. At NVSI, we bring learning to life through real world experiences during our many field trips. Students have the opportunity to connect what they are learning to real life through service, community engagement, and exploring nature.

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Units of Instruction

NVSI uses carefully designed inquiry-based instructional units that connect across all curricular areas. This provides students with opportunities to explore content by connecting what they are learning to the real-world, in order to solve real-world problems.

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Relationships

NVSI only enrolls a maximum of 28 students. The small, personalized environment promotes acceptance, belonging, and creates a family atmosphere.

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Whole Student

We focus on all aspects of intellectual and character growth, attending to the social and emotional needs of our students. With our small enrollment criteria, students get the time and attention they deserve.

Tuition for 2026-27 School Year at NVSI is $13,000.

Tuition can be paid monthly with a deposit of $1,000, and installments of $1,200 per month (Aug-May).
Tuition is pro-rated for late enrollment.

Tuition covers all school supplies, application fees, testing fees, and all single-day class trips.

NVSI is registered with Nevada Choice Scholarship Program (Opportunity Scholarship).
The only additional cost is our mandatory end-of-year learning experience.
In 2026-27, students will head to Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The price of this trip is $1,200, covering airfare, transportation, food, lodging, program fees, and wilderness guides.
Fundraising opportunities are available throughout the year to help offset this cost.
Students are required to bring their own personal laptop computer, iPad with keypad, chromebook, or Microsoft Surface with a 5 GHz Wi-Fi band.
For the 2026-27 school year, classes run Monday through Thursday, 8:00am - 2:00pm. Each Friday, students have the option to attend in person, or work from home. NVSI also runs after-school clubs Monday through Thursday from 2:00pm - 3:00pm.
Enrollment at NVSI is limited to 28 students across a mixed-age classroom of grades 6-8, ensuring a low student-to-teacher ratio and targeted instruction.
NVSI teaches the Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS). You can preview some of our teaching programs via our Family Portal.

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NVSI offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including daily clubs (Monday–Thursday) that vary based on student interest, family events, and schoolwide service projects throughout the year. Students passionate about service and community involvement can also join our Interact Club.
NVSI is part of a select group of private schools registered for the Opportunity Scholarship. Schools participating in the program report student growth data to the State, to ensure funds are being spent on quality education.

Children whose families meet specific income guidelines could be eligible to receive Opportunity Scholarships up to $8,000 per student or more, per year.*
There are six approved Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGO) in Nevada. Click below for a list of active SGO's.

Nevada Choice Scholarship List
*Nevada School of Inquiry does not send or accept scholarship applications for the Nevada Choice Scholarship program. Parents and guardians must apply directly with the Scholarship Grant Organizations. Participation in the Nevada Choice Scholarship Program is an exclusive agreement between families and granting Scholarship Grant Organization.