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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.
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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
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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.
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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. |