Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
900 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Over 45 |
Most common nationality |
South Korean |
Ratio of local students to international students |
8:1 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language Support Available |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, Korean, Japanese, French, German,Spanish |
Max. number of students per class |
16-24 Depending on Year Level |
Average number of students per class |
18 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
UISG is a 1:1 Apple school. Students from Year 3 onward participate in our BYOD program and technology learning standards are integrated in to the IB curriculum. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma; MYP e-certificate |
Results in these examinations |
IBDP Average score 34 in recent years |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on year level of students |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
An Individual Education Program is implemented for students with specific needs; supervised by a Learning Support Coordinator and supported by Learning Support Assistants if necessary |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Placement assessment/interview |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Oxford Online English Placement Test; NWEA MAP; or WIDA as required |
Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
UISG accepts applications and rolling enrollments at all points during the school year |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8:20am |
School finish time |
3:20pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
Year 4 and older have access to After School Activity programs |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Gymnastics, dance, rock band, orchestra, animation, water sports, table tennis, swimming, student magazine, baseball, badminton, ballet, story telling, golf, photography, hiking, design tech, cricket, robotics, computer programming. and many more |
Sports activities included |
Swimming, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Badminton, Football, Rugby, and more |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
Gym, playground, soccer field, basketball courts, outdoor swimming pool, tennis court |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Utahloy International School is the only international school in Guangzhou to offer a full International Baccalaureate continuum education from Early Years to Year 12. UISG values diversity and operates an inclusive learning environment for all students. |
Teaching approach of the school |
UISG is committed to excellence in education. It strives to fulfill the unique potential of students by addressing their social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs in a supportive learning environment that prepares them for life in a multi cultural world as a global citizen. |