United Nations International School

United Nations International School

Infobox Secondary school
name = United Nations International School
native_name = UNIS
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established = 1947
city = New York
state = NY
country = USA
campus = Urban
type = Independent, International School
affiliation = United Nations
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rector =
dean =
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chairman =
head_label = School Director
head = Dr. Kenneth Wrye
faculty =
students = approx. 1,450
grades = K-12
address = 24-50 FDR Drive, New York, NY 10010
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accreditation =
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colors = Blue and White
newspaper = UNISVERSE
yearbook =
website = http://www.unis.org

The United Nations International School (UNIS) is a private international school in New York City. It was founded in 1947 by families whose work related to the United Nations to provide an international education for their children, while preserving their diverse cultural heritages. It includes a Kindergarten, elementary school (Junior school), junior high school (Middle school) and high school (Tutorial House, or "Tut" house). As of 2008, it has over 1,450 students representing 119 countries. English is the main language of instruction. Secondary studies aim towards the International Baccalaureate.

The school has two campuses, one in Manhattan, on the East River approximately one mile south of the United Nations Headquarters, and one in the borough of Queens, in Jamaica Estates, the latter being a smaller campus with fewer than 200 students but being known as having a family enviornment.

Notable alumni

Former students include: Kate Burton [http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/01/theater/01burt.html?ex=1202533200&en=53081ae03697b151&ei=5070&emc=eta1] , musician John Zorn, actress/model Yasmine Bleeth, Broadway star Sarah Jones, socialite and business tycoon Vikram Chatwal (the son of Sant Singh Chatwal), author Ishmael Beah, NBA player Joakim Noah, actor Lewis Many, and publisher Joey Rahimi. Many of the school's parents are ambassadors, consuls general, and employees of the United Nations. UNIS has students from more than 150 countries.

Overview

The school maintains a strong relationship with the United Nations, promoting and adhering to its values. For example, school is closed on United Nations Day in honor of the holiday. It also has access to some U.N. facilities, including the UN General Assembly for senior graduation and for the UNIS-UN student conference.

Because of the school's international theme, UNIS has an unusually comprehensive language program that starts as early as Kindergarten when students are offered French or Spanish instruction. In 7th grade, students begin the study of a third language and choose from one of eight modern languages: French, Spanish as well as Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, and Russian. English as a Second Language is also offered in all grades.

Membership and accreditation

The school is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents and is accredited by the European Council of International Schools. It is a member of the College Board, the National Association of Independent Schools, the New York State Association of Independent Schools, the European Council of International Schools and the International Baccalaureate Organization.

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 junior and high school (M1-T4). [http://www.unis.org/admissions/faq.asp] The curriculum covers a broad range of topics. Emphasis is placed on diversity and preparation for the IB exams in later years.

Clubs

*AIDS Awareness
*Amnesty International
*Art Club
*Avifauna
*Current Events Club
*Debate Society
*Gay Straight Alliance
*Habitat for Humanity
*Homeless Help
*Human Rights Committee
*Make-A-Wish
*Neel Bagh
*Millennium
*Model UN
*Oxfam
*Red Cross Club
*Improvisational Comedy Club
*(PAC) Prevention and Awareness against Cancer
*S.A.L. (Students Against Landmines)
*Science Club
*Social Justice
*UNIS-UN
*UNISVerse Student Newspaper
*Yearbook

External links

* [http://www.unis.org/home.asp United Nations International School]
* [http://www.unis-un.org/unisun/ UNIS-UN Student Conference]
* [http://www.un.org United Nations]


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