UNISUS School, BC Canada

Fostering Innovative Leaders of Tomorrow

KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12 DAY SCHOOL | WEEKDAY AND FULL BOARDING WWW.UNISUS.CA

MISSION

Fostering confident, creative, and global minded thinkers in an environment of collaboration and goodness.

Are You Ready for Tomorrow’s Rapidly Changing World?

Our innovative student-centred program and team of experienced educators are prepared to equip today’s students for tomorrow’s rapidly changing world. We understand the challenges and opportunities facing students as technology is impacting the way educators teach and the way students learn.

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L O C AT I O N

CANADA

Our gated 17-acre campus is located in Summerland, BC. Situated on top of a hill overlooking Lake Okanagan the campus is surrounded by miles of lush green vineyards and orchards. The beautiful natural surrounding creates the perfect environment for students to learn and grow.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

• Proximity to Vancouver via 45-minute flight or 4-hour scenic drive

• Ranked #1 community to live in Canada in

terms of climate (Maclean’s Magazine 2019)

• Nearby to 2900 km2 of beaches, 100+km including 2 UBC campuses

UBCO

SFU UBC

of hiking trails, and 3 world-class ski resorts

• Close to 11 universities and colleges,

Kelowna

Vancouver

Victoria UVIC

Summerland UNISUS

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Outdoor Education Through outdoor learning, our students not only foster an appreciation for the environment, 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 Enhanced communication skills and high levels of self-esteem Stronger leadership and collaboration skills

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 diplomas.

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UNIS FOUND PILL 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.

Students also learn life-long transferrable skills such as how to be ambitious, independent, risk-takers, visionary, passionate, and creative.

SUS DATION LARS Technology and Innovation Students are 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.

International Baccalaureate* The IB program challenges students to excel and develop the right attitudes and skills vital to academic and real world success. The IB diploma is regarded as one of the best foundations for post-secondary study.

95%

University Acceptance

60%

79%

University Graduation

39% DP Cohort

Public School Cohort

50%

of today’s jobs will be automated by 2030

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LEARNING PRINCIPLES AT U N I S U S S C H O O L • Learning requires a positive social, emotional and physical environment that fosters a sense of safety and independence

• Learning takes place in a variety of environments and is not confined to the classroom

• Learning is transdisciplinary and STEAM focused • Learning is active, inquiry-based, student-led which encourage creativity and critical thinking

• Learning failure is part of the journey to develop resilience • Learning is concepts-focused through big ideas

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G R A D UAT E P R O F I L E At Unisus School our students become lifelong learners. We teach them “how” to learn and not “what” to learn.

We foster skills and attitudes that create independent and motivated students who are prepared to solve problems and face the challenges of tomorrow’s rapidly changing world.

Our Unique personalized 4-pillar program enables our graduates to pursue their dreams and aspirations as they enter university or take on employment opportunities.

Creativity Social Responsibility

Collaboration Critical Thinking Self Management

Research Communication Reflection Information Literacy Beginning in Grade 8, our career counselling experts work with each student to develop their multi-year pathway program. This program prepares students to pursue their choice of universities or to develop skills for career possibilities.

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PAT H WAY P R O G R A M

BC Universities 3*

BC High School Diploma (Dogwood)

GRADUATE

IB Diploma (IBDP) 1* 2*

HIGHSCHOOL

Technical Institutes & Colleges 3*

Canadian Employment

Other Canadian & North American Universities

POST SECONDARY

Permanent Residency & Canadian Citizenship 4*

International Employment

EMPLOYMENT

1 Graduates of IBDP with a score of 5 or higher may transfer credits to their first-year university courses 2 Unisus School is an IB World School 3 Technical college subjects may qualify as transfer credits toward first and second year of university 4 After 2 years of qualified employment

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BOARDING

Boarding offers a rich academic and social experience. In class and out, they are challenged to develop independence, leadership skills and positive relationships as well as executive functioning and selfmanagement skills to transition them to university with confidence.

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SAFE AND SECURE HOME AWAY FROM HOME We are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students to live and learn.

• State-of-the-art entry to the gated

boarding facility located on campus.

• 24/7 dedicated dormitory staff on site to provide learning and living support.

• Dormitories and floors organized by gender.

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM Learning and enrichment opportunities offered during the evenings and weekends.

• Sports and physical activities, technology

and chess club organized in the evenings.

• Outdoor learning activities scheduled every weekend.

• Individualized learning for student with special interests.

HEALTH AND NUTRITION In addition to health and nutrition, food and meal preparation is an important part of our students’ learning.

• A balanced diet in accordance with the new Canadian Health Food Guide.

• International cuisines are served so students learn the richness of food and culture.

• Through specialized training and hands on

experiences, students learn about food safety and preparation from our award winning Chef.

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Open the Door to Your Child’s Future

7808 PIERRE DRIVE SUMMERLAND BRITISH COLUMBIA V0H 1Z2 PHONE +1.250.404.3232 | EMAIL US AT INFO@UNISUS.CA WWW.UNISUS.CA