Market Research Report: United Nations International School (UNIS)

Company Overview

• Name: United Nations International School (UNIS)

• Mission: Under the auspices of the United Nations and guided by its ideals, UNIS provides a rigorous international program in an inclusive and diverse learning environment focused on academic excellence. UNIS fosters innovation, creativity, and cross-cultural communication, educating and inspiring its students to become an active force in shaping a better world: peaceful, compassionate, and sustainable.

• Founded: 1947

• Founder: A group of United Nations parents

• Key People: No information is available

• Headquarters: Manhattan, New York

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: No information is available

• Known For: Providing an international education closely aligned with the ideals of the United Nations. UNIS is one of the founding schools of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, and it offers a comprehensive Pre K-12 curriculum that prepares students for the IB.

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Academic and Co-curricular Programs

• International Baccalaureate Program

• Description: A prestigious program recognized worldwide that prepares students for university education and continual personal growth.

• Key Features: Internationally recognized standards, bilingual diplomas, rigorous academics. UNIS was one of the founding schools of the IB and offers the full IB curriculum.

• Modern Languages

• Description: Offers education in nine languages including French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Mandarin, Arabic, German, Japanese, in addition to English.

• Key Features: Prepares students for multicultural understanding and communication.

• Arts Program

• Description: Includes music, visual arts, theater, and film studies that provide opportunities for cultural and creative exploration.

• Key Features: Encompasses classical and contemporary practices, fostering creativity through various mediums such as playwriting and digital photography.

• Athletics Program

• Description: Covers multiple seasons (Fall, Winter, Spring) and includes 38 school teams.

• Key Features: Focus on fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship, provides opportunities for all levels of sporting ability.

Extracurricular and Community Initiatives

• Travel Programs: Offers comprehensive travel opportunities to broaden global understanding.

• Student Clubs & Conferences: Facilitates student-led initiatives and participatory forums to discuss global issues.

• Community Service and Engagement: Encourages students' participation in community service and other social responsibility initiatives.

Recent Developments

• International Food and Fun Fair (May 2023): Annual event hosted by the UNIS Parents' Association to celebrate diverse cultures through food and activities.

• Gift of 100-Year-Old Olive Tree (May 2023): Italy gifted a centenary olive tree to mark the 100-year anniversary of the Italian Air Force's service to UN Peacekeeping missions.

• UNIS Celebrates 2023 UN Day (October 2022): Celebrating the entry into force of the UN Charter, involving students wearing national attire representing their heritage.

• UNIS-UN Conference (March 2023): Hosted "Turning the Page: A New Chapter in Education" to address contemporary educational challenges.

• New Facility - Oman Assembly Hall (2022): Inaugurated as part of the school's 75th anniversary celebrations.

Other Noteworthy Information

• Student Body: 1,454 students enrolled, representing 109 countries.

• Faculty Diversity: Faculty comes from 45 different countries.

• Connected to UN: Unique affiliation with the United Nations provides distinctive educational and cultural opportunities.

This report integrates all gathered data on the United Nations International School, showcasing its commitment to delivering an internationally recognized education aligned with UN ideals.