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Canadian and International
Ages 12 to 18

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CityToronto
CurriculumsCanadian and International
Leaving qualifications
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 12 to 18
Boarding available - Yes
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications OSSD
Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 15 students / class
Maximum 20 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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Yearly fees: from: C$18,800
to: C$21,200
Address: 2 Champagne Dr D6, Toronto, ON M3J 0K2, Canada
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Number of students

About 350

Number of nationalities represented in the school

About 10

Most common nationality

Our student body includes students from all around the world including Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Ratio of local students to international students

20%

Native English speaking teachers

Yes, they are.

Language support for students not fluent in English

UIS operates ESL classes from ESLAO to ESLEO and IELTS Preparation courses as well.

Additional language classes offered by the school

French, Mandarin and Korean.

Max. number of students per class

20

Average number of students per class

15

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

1. Schoology (learning management system (LMS)), 2. Edsembli (to receive student reports and marks digitally and check if the teacher requesting for an interview, or reports on any concerns from counselors. )

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)

Urban International School has launched asynchronous learning through a program called UHUB. All credits are granted by Urban International School, but this program allows the freedom for students to study anywhere and anytime they would like.

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

N/A

External examinations or assessments available

The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) measures whether students are meeting the minimum standard for literacy across all subjects up to the end of Grade 9. All students in Grades 10 and 11 and non-graduating students, including those who are learning remotely, must also work toward the literacy graduation requirement by participating in the OSSLT or completing the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC).

Results in these examinations

Successful completion of the literacy test is one of the requirements to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes, they do.

Approximate hours of homework given

About 2 hours per day

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

98%

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

Yes

Learning support offered

UIS has Intensive Support Programs (ISPs) at all grade levels are designed to support communities of exceptional (special needs) students who have similar behavioural, communication, intellectual needs.

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

We offers Advanced Placement® (AP®) programs to high school students. The goal is to connect students to college success through allowing them to take college classes while still in high school.

Student access to education psychologist

Yes

Entry evaluation for students

Yes

Brief description of entry evaluation required

We have ESL level and math assessment test before accepting new students.

Waiting list

N/A

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

We have 5 semesters in a year, and the deadlines vary.

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School start time

9:00 AM EST

School finish time

5:30 PM EST

Supervised care before/after school

Yes

School bus service available

N/A

School provided lunches

N/A

Uniform required

Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

At UIS, we offer many different clubs. These include: science club, book club, yoga club, media club, board game club, and a sports club.

Sports activities included

This course equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the future. Through participation in a wide range of physical activities, students develop knowledge and skills related to movement competence and personal fitness that provide a foundation for active living.
Students also acquire an understanding of the factors and skills that contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by, and affects, the world around them. Students build their sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

We have basketball and hockey teams, as well as their annual sports competitions.

Facilities at the school

Here at UIS, we offer a student lounge, library, music/arts room, cafeteria, and a computer lab.

Sports facilities at the school

UIS has onsite indoor sports facilities. These include: a competition sized swimming pool, basketball court, soccer field, one regular size hockey rink, and one Olympic game sized hockey rink.

Grades/ages available for boarding

Gr 7- 12

Boarding facilities at the school

Single Room, Double Room (bunk bed or two single beds for pair of students.) / Fully Furnished
Home-style 3 meals per day (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Student Study Lounge
24 Hour On-site Residence Supervisor
Housekeeping Service
Laundry facilities on site
Unlimited free WIFI

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Urban International School (UIS) is a private high school inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education. We offer specialized academic programs that are geared specifically for students who wish to pursue higher education in Canada and abroad. UIS provides courses ranging from Grade 7 to Grade 12.
Depending on the program the student wishes to pursue, UIS prepares a customized learning plan for each student to ensure success.
With the changing focus of society, we offer specialty programs like media studies, art (fine arts, photography), and communications technology to meet the needs of our current student body. Our graduates get accepted to many prestigious universities such as University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, University of British Columbia, McMaster University, McGill University and more. Our student body includes students from all around the world including Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Teaching approach of the school

At UIS, we offer face-to-face interactions between teachers and students. Students are encouraged to explore their academic strengths and weakness, this way, our students are on track to successfully achieve their academic goals and full potential.

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