The UNISUS IB

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UNISUS is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Authorized School, united by the IB’s philosophy and approaches to learning and teaching. Our IB Programmes challenge students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 to excel in their academic and personal lives and focus on developing each student as a whole person.

At UNISUS, we inspire our students to be globally-minded citizens and critical thinkers through Academic Excellence, Student Empowerment and Global Citizenship.

Unisus School is a leading co-ed, IB World School with boarding. With a fully accredited International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) and Middle Years Progam (MYP) (Candidate) and Primary Years Programme (PYP), UNISUS offers an inquiry-based education for students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.

The IB develops inquiring, knowledgeable, well-rounded and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through education that builds intercultural understanding and respect.

With a vision to be a leader in global education and prepare students for an ever-changing world, UNISUS commits to supporting students to become globally-minded citizens, and critical thinkers, and empowering them to make a positive change in the world.

Four foundational pillars anchor the school: The IB, Outdoor Education, Technology & Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Small and personalized, UNISUS places the learner at the core of the school experience. The UNISUS IB Diploma Programme (DP) offers students world-class university preparation programs and pathways to fine universities worldwide.

What is the International Baccalaureate (IB)

The IB

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a global leader in international education—developing inquiring, knowledgeable, confident, and caring young people. The programmes empower school-aged students to take ownership in their own learning and help them develop future-ready skills to make a difference and thrive in a world that changes fast.

The IB Continuum of programmes are designed to develop well-rounded individuals who can respond to today’s challenges with optimism and an open mind. For over 50 years, our four programmes provide a solid, consistent framework and the flexibility to tailor students’ education according to their culture and context.

IB programmes enable teachers to develop resilient, self-motivated young people who have the knowledge, skills, and sense of purpose they need to thrive throughout their lives and contribute to making the world a better place.

-International Baccalaureate ibo.org

The UNISUS IB

At UNISUS, we go beyond the world-class IB program to deliver an innovative education that prepares students for tomorrow’s rapidly changing world.

We call this the UNISUS advantage.

At UNISUS, we are committed to nurturing tomorrow’s leaders today, equipping students with tools and skills needed to excel in tomorrow’s technology driven world.

We weave 3 foundational pillars into the IB curriculum and to the experiences outside of the classroom that we believe are critical for our children's future:

Outdoor Education

Technology and Innovation

Entrepreneurship

It is estimated that by 2030*, more than 50% of current jobs will disappear. The future leaders of tomorrow will face a world disrupted by technology such as AI, and require different skill sets and tools to succeed.

The UNISUS Advantage

Outdoor Education

Through outdoor learning, our students not only foster an appreciation for the environment and conservation, they also acquire life enriching and outdoor survival skills. Research has shown that learners of outdoor education also exhibit the following:

Better academic results
Healthier physical disposition and lower stress levels
Enhance communication skills and high levels of self-esteem
Stronger leadership and collaboration skills

The UNISUS outdoor education program has the immediate advantage of the renowned Okanagan climate.

With doorstep access to some of the best hiking trails, lakes, and ski hills in the world.

Key Elements of Our Outdoor Education Programs:

Outdoor Education is a foundational part of our K-12 learning curriculum
Through experiential education students learn about themselves in a dynamic and changing environment
Students learn to think quickly and work collaboratively
Students gain confidence, resilience, improved mental health, and respect for others

Students have an opportunity to attain the Duke of Edinburgh awards.

By attaining Bronze, Silver and Gold level achievements, graduates develop personal empowerment and leadership skills while earning credits towards their high school diploma.

Technology & Innovation

Access to the right technology empowers students as learners, builders, and makers. They learn to think critically and creatively using the latest learning tools such as augmented and virtual reality, coding, and robotics, enhancing their learning experience and providing real world context.

UNISUS is at the forefront of incorporating AI as a tool into student learning and as a critical research tool. Students also learn to create digital media for online content curation.

Key Elements of Our Technology and Innovation Programs:

Technology is a foundational part of our K-12 learning curriculum
Understanding how AI is shaping our world, when to use it and when to work with their own cognitive and analytical skills n shaping conclusions or in creative expression
Students learn to manage technology, not letting it manage them
Students gain confidence, improved mental health, respect for technology, and skills for innovative individual expression
Students learn to use social media constructively in an increasingly online world, and to create empowering online presence with digital content

Entrepreneurship

Students acquire fundamental and core competencies to financial literacy and business. The program is structured around both class and team-based project learning. Students learn to develop business ideas from concept to ideation to launch.

Key Elements of Our Technology and Innovation Programs:

Developing an entrepreneurial mindset is foundational to our K-12 learning curriculum and class room experience
students learned to develop and write coherent business plans to convey information using domain-specific vocabulary for the product or service they want to offer
Immersive break programs to create a gaming or robotic product, develop a market plan, and present to a panel in a dragon's den format
Students also learn life-long transferable skills such as being ambitious, independent, risk-takers, visionary, passionate, adaptive and creative.

NEXT: Learn about the UNISUS Diploma Programme (DP)

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