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| Number of students |
1430 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
122 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
8% US, 92% other countries |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
ELL (English Language Learner) classes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
The student-teacher ratio is 7 to 1, and the class sizes range from 2 to 24 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| 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 |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
2 to 3 hours a night, Monday to Friday |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, but it depends on the specific need |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment (prekindergarten to fourth grade) or interview (fifth to twelfth grades) |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
The regular application deadline is 15 November, though the other documents can be submitted and the assessment or interview held by mid-January. Applications are accepted after that main admission season as well. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Applications for midyear entry must be submitted by 15 March and, if accepted, a student must be enrolled and attending classes by 1 April. |
| School start time |
8:20 a.m. (fifth to twelfth grades), 8:30 (prekindergarten to fourth grade) |
| School finish time |
2:55 p.m. (prekindergarten to fourth grade), 3:00 p.m. (fifth to twelfth grades) |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Care Program for Junior School and Middle School children, which goes from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. The Care Program is designed to meet the needs of Junior and Middle School parents who want their children to do their homework and be engaged in relaxing and creative activities after school hours. |
| School bus service available |
Yes, both public and private buses |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Students can bring their own lunches. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Baking, book club, journalism, coding, drama, endangered species, environmental club, film production, equality club, knitting, Model UN, scifi/comic book, sketchbook and doodling club |
| Sports activities included |
Soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, fitness, swimming, track and field, baseball and softball |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, science labs, two theaters, music practice rooms, art studios, filmmaking studio |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Three gyms, three sports fields, and a running track |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The United Nations International School is the school of the United Nations, and is a Pre-K-to-12th grade, coeducational, International Baccalaureate, college-preparatory day school. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
UNIS provides an inclusive and diverse learning environment in which rigorous international programs foster academic excellence, innovation, creativity and cross-cultural communication to educate and inspire its students to become an active force in shaping a better world: peaceful, compassionate and sustainable . |
Contact the admissions team at United Nations International School
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