Curriculum
Students are taught in relatively small classes, with averages of 17 children in kindergarten (JA), 17 in grade 1 (J1), 17 in grade 2 (J2), 19 in grades 3-4 (J3-J4), and 21 in middle and high school (M1-T4). Emphasis is placed on preparation for the IB exams during High School, for which virtually all seniors sit (either for full Diploma or Certificate). UNIS has campuses in Manhattan and Jamaica Estates, Queens. The school provides an international education that emphasizes academic excellence within a caring community. The School promotes the appreciation of the diversity of persons and cultures, provides an optimal environment for learning and teaching, and offers a global curriculum that inspires in its students the spirit and ideals of the United Nations Charter. As per our mission, children whose parents transfer from abroad to work for the United Nations, Missions to the UN, and Consulates enjoy priority in terms of admission, but admission is not automatic. All children are required to be interviewed and assessed in person at UNIS so that we can determine whether our program is the right fit for them. We can only give an admission decision after we have met with and assessed the child and have also received all the necessary documentation, including official school reports, which we should receive prior to meeting with the student.
Between 2003 and 2008, the top 10 College destinations for UNIS Graduates were:
| College | Total Students Attending (2003–2008) |
|---|---|
| McGill University | 28 |
| George Washington University | 17 |
| Cornell University | 15 |
| Boston University | 13 |
| New York University | 12 |
| University of Virginia | 11 |
| Brown University | 10 |
| Duke University | 10 |
| Barnard College | 9 |
| Columbia University | 9 |
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