7808 Pierre Drive, Summerland, British Columbia, V0H 1Z2
School Busing:
School offers bus transferring.
Service options offered are airport pick-up, regular rider, occasional rider.
The regions School offers busing from are:
Kelowna
Penticton
Summerland
West Kelowna
Additional notes: We offer bussing daily from Penticton and West Kelowna. In addition, we support our 5-Day (M-F weekday) boarders with transportation options if required. Transportation to boarding events, activities and weekend adventure programs is on our Unisus school busses, driven by our licensed professional drivers.
The setting for the campus couldn’t be more attractive, nestled comfortably on 17 acres in the Okanagan Valley. The school prides itself on a ability to remain agile, and to innovate programs and approaches. It’s a candidate for the full IB continuum, though, as any school in a similar position, is of course already teaching to that curriculum. While we think of innovation in terms STEM instruction—engineering and digital design perhaps particularly—there is also a core belief in what outdoor education can offer, something that adds dimension to the academic delivery and the student experience. The boarding program adds depth and diversity to the student population. Founded in 2016, Unisus is comparatively a young school, though the leadership brings a wealth of experience in private schooling. The school was founded to offer an exceptional learning experience, something that it has proven, through hiring and program development, to be very adept at achieving.
We questioned the school adminstration
1. Who are you, as a school?
"UNISUS is an innovative IB School in the beautiful Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, offering day and boarding programs for local and international students. We provide an education within, as well as beyond the classroom through academic + enrichment programs, individualized learning in optimal class sizes, safe, home-like boarding on a 17 acre campus, university guidance and preparation, the Scholar-Athlete programs + more. Ignite your child's passions with a memorable educational experience at UNISUS School."
Beautiful 17 acres safe and secured gated campus
The school is situated in the Okanagan Valley, the natural surrounding to learn: indoors and outdoor
Four pillars program: IB, Outdoor education, Tech and Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
Local Canadian day school students with international boarding students from around the world
University and colleges in the surrounding area: UBC, Okanagan College
Our pathway program helps students as early as Grade 8 to prepare their path to university
BC curriculum and B.C. Diploma are known to be one of the best in the world
After school activities, Weekend Adventures program (boarding and day), Outdoor Education focus
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program School + offering B.C. Diploma - 2nd year of grads!
Program of health wellness, emotional, financial, and academic supports
2. What do you do differently and uniquely well?
"As an IB World School, the IB curriculum encourages students to think critically, challenge assumptions and consider both local and global contexts. Outdoor Education is a...(more)
"As an IB World School, the IB curriculum encourages students to think critically, challenge assumptions and consider both local and global contexts. Outdoor Education is a foundational part of our K-12 learning curriculum. Unisus is based in the four-seasons Okanagan Valley with access to unparalleled outdoor recreation, including skiing, boating, and watersports! We offer English language instruction. We offer ELL, Outdoor Ed and boarding in our custom-built facility."
3. What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?
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4. What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?
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5. What type of student is a good fit for your school?
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6. Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?
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7. To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?
"Where you send your child to school is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. At UNISUS, we inspire our students to be globally-minded citizens and...(more)
"Where you send your child to school is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. At UNISUS, we inspire our students to be globally-minded citizens and critical thinkers through Academic Excellence, Student Empowerment, and Global Citizenship. We are proud to be the only IB World Boarding School in the Okanagan. Our location in beautiful Summerland allows us to offer an extensive and varied outdoor education program, including downhill skiing. High standard+high support."
8. How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?
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9. What aspect of your school is underappreciated?
"What might surprise students - particularly international or national boarding students - is the opportunity to explore four-season outdoor recreation activities: skiing,...(more)
"What might surprise students - particularly international or national boarding students - is the opportunity to explore four-season outdoor recreation activities: skiing, snowboarding, hiking, canoeing and kayaking, water sports. Boarding students who had never skied before arriving in the Okanagan, are all proficient skiers after spending weekends at Apex Mountain Ski Resort and Nickel Plate Nordic Centre! Add to that, a tight-knit, supportive community where no student feels lost in the crowd."
10. What might families find surprising about your school?
"Based in the beautiful Okanagan, British Columbia, we have a unique chance to ignite a passion and respect for outdoor exploration and recreation. The UNISUS outdoor education...(more)
"Based in the beautiful Okanagan, British Columbia, we have a unique chance to ignite a passion and respect for outdoor exploration and recreation. The UNISUS outdoor education program has the natural advantage of the renowned sunny Okanagan climate and four-season outdoor activities, including skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, swimming, rock climbing, ziplining and direct access to some of the best hiking trails, lakes, and ski hills in the world. We also boast a tight-knit, caring community!"
11. What improvements or changes has your school made recently?
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12. How will your school change in the next 5 years?
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