The UIS curriculum is an English-language curriculum developed from North American, Australian, and European programs. While no school can be all things to all people, our goal is to meet -as much as possible - the needs of our international community as they move back and forth between PNG and their passport countries.
If you would like to see class-specific UIS curriculum documentation, please contact us with your request.
Curriculum
Courses Offered
Primary Campus (Kindergarten - Grade 5):
Language Arts (Reading, Writing, Spelling): Savvas MyView Literacy (Grades 1-4), Letterland (K-2), Zaner-Bloser Handwriting
Mathematics: iReady Mathematics
Science: Delta Science Modules
Social Studies: UIS-developed country studies
Specials: Depending on instructor availability, students take weekly specials such as Library, Music, PE, Computer, and Social-Emotional Learning (Friendzy Biblical SEL Program). Vocal and Instrumental music groups may also be available for students in the upper primary grades.
Middle School (Grades 6-8):
Language Arts: Middle school Language Arts classes include Literature circles, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, and Composition.
Mathematics: iReady Mathematics (grades 6 and 7) and Algebra I (grade 8)
Science: Basic Science Skills; Prentice Hall Science Explorer Series, including topics in Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, Earth Science, Earth’s Waters, and Astronomy.
Social Studies & Christian Religious Studies: Geography (grade 6), Western Civilisation I (grade 7), and Western Civilisation II (Grade 8) are all taught in conjunction with Religious Studies
Physical Education and Health
Electives: Intermediate band and Middle School choir
Practical Arts: Depending on teacher availability, a rotation of practical and expressive arts classes is offered. Typical classes include Middle School Orientation, Word Processing, Desktop Publishing, Public Speaking, Introduction to Spanish; Introduction to ASL; Introduction to Theatre, Art, Home Economics, Cooking, and Woodworking.
High School (Grades 9-12):
In each department, additional electives may be offered depending on teacher availability.
English:
Grades 9 and 10 include literature analysis in a variety of genres, grammar, vocabulary, and composition (dialogues, journals, memoirs, screenplays, short essays, research and source citation skills), speech skills, and formal debate.
Grade 11 and 12 students may have the option of taking a grade-level English class (American Literature; British Literature) or an AP course (AP Literature and Composition; AP Language and Composition).
Mathematics: Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, AP Statistics
Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology; depending on teacher availability, UIS may offer AP science classes.
Social Studies: World Geography, US History, World History and Modern World History, US Government, AP World History
Personal Finance
Christian Religious Studies: Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, Apologetics, Worldviews, and related electives
Computing and Technology: Computer Studies, Computer Applications, and related electives
Physical Education and Health
Foreign language: Spanish I; Spanish II (other languages such as French, German, and Japanese have been offered when teachers have been available)
Electives: Other electives are offered based on teacher availability and may include: Band, Choir, Computer Programming, Computer-Aided Design, Advanced Theatre, Ceramics, Digital Photography, Visual Arts, Sewing, Cooking, Music Theory, Metal Shop, Wood Shop, Auto Basics, Small Engines, Yearbook, Driver’s Education, and work study programs.
I absolutely LOVE teaching here in Ukarumpa.
I couldn't ask for more professional and supportive bosses and colleagues.
And the kids … well, they're just the best.
~Dee, UISPC Teacher