United Nations International School - Queens Campus is a private school located in Jamaica, NY. UNIS is committed to multiculturalism, diversity, academic excellence, the creative arts, and the development of our students into independent, responsible, active participants in the world. The school opened its doors in Lake Success, NY to thirty-six children who came from fifteen countries and spoke ten languages.The foundation of the school was to create a program in keeping with the spirit of the United Nations that is one making no distinction as to race, gender, language or religion.Our high school, the Tutorial House, covers grades nine to twelve, and provides a challenging and well-rounded global curriculum that culminates in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program.Under the auspices of the United Nations and guided by its ideals, UNIS provides an inclusive and diverse learning environment in which rigorous international programs foster academic excellence, innovation, creativity and cross-cultural communication to educate and inspire its students to become an active force in shaping a better world: peaceful, compassionate and sustainable .UNIS-UN is a student run conference, held in the General Assembly Hall at the United Nations Headquarters, with the goal of providing an intellectually enriching experience for their peers from around the world.UN Day marks the day the United Nations officially came into being.
As the school of the UN, UNIS promotes a culture and curriculum that support the spirit and ideals of the UN. In order to fulfill our mission, our program is comprehensive and recognizes that education encompasses more than just academics.
Our unique connection with the UN provides students with many unique opportunities to meet, work with, and visit the UN and its leaders. 9 languages are offered at UNIS.In 1983, UNIS purchased a two-story school building located in the residential neighborhood of Jamaica Estates. Let say like if you go to a new school and it was UNIS-Queens, the transition wouldn’t be that hard because it feels like just one family, nobody is mean. 74 United Nations International School jobs available in Queens, NY on Indeed.com.
Today, UNIS has over 1600 students in two locations, serving the United Nations, international and New York communities. We educate not only minds, but also hearts. Our commitment to the mission of the United Nations is the foundation of a program of instruction like no other. The new Queens campus has its own gym, green space, private playground and houses JA (Kindergarten) to 8th grade students.students attending since kindergartenUNIS offers students curricular and extra curricular trip opportunities that enrich and enhance their classroom experience, through language, culture, and/or exchange programs.founding school, bilingual diplomas offeredmother-tongue languages spoken by studentsUNIS Queens provides an international education for students K-8. (718) 658-6166. We educate students with a range of talents--artists, musicians, athletes, scientists, mathematicians, writers--and we want those talents to blossom. It has 164 students in grades K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 6 to 1.
In a ceremony in the General Assembly, Secretary-General U Thant dedicated the corner-stone plaque for the permanent UNIS building, thus marking the start of actual construction of a four-story complex that would be able to open its doors to 1,200 pupils in September 1972, on the occasion of the school’s twenty-fifth anniversary. United Nations International School Queens Campus is located at 173-53 Croydon Road, Jamaica Estates, NY and can be reached at this number (718) 658-6166. In 1983, UNIS purchased a two-story school building located in the residential neighborhood of Jamaica Estates. The United Nations International School (UNIS) is a private international school in New York City, established in 1947 by families who worked for or were associated with the United Nations.
Whether locally or globally, in the public sector or in private industry, in the arts or the sciences, UNIS students are prepared and empowered to shape a better world.”“UNIS-Queens is the community feels like a family. Six primary grade levels (Junior A, Junior B, Junior C, Junior D, Middle A, and Middle B) accommodated students ages 5 to 10 plus.
Tuition is $38,000 for the highest grade offered. Grades K, 8. Learning is accompanied by joy, curiosity, enthusiasm, and engagement. “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” These timeless words from Nelson Mandela encapsulate a UNIS education. The school grew and each year a grade was added.UNIS is a member of New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS).countries represented by studentsIn the UNIS Junior School, teachers are committed to delivering academic excellence while honing investigative skills and critical thinking.The painting of Pablo Picasso's daughter Maya was reproduced, with the artist's permission, on a commemorative United Nations postage stamp. The teachers are also great and you know if you are having trouble with something you can always ask for help. "Most importantly, when you walk into our building, you will feel a joy that cannot be replicated elsewhere.