Utahloy International School Guangzhou

Utahloy International School Guangzhou (UISG) is a school with English-language class instruction in Baiyun District, Guangzhou.[1] It serves students aged 2-19 years. There are seven main native languages, including English, Chinese, Korean, French, Japanese, German and Spanish and UISG contains more than 50 nationalities students. The school proposes three kinds of programmes which are Primary Year programme, Middle-year programme and Diploma programme. Average of 18 students per class, with a teacher to student ratio of 1 to 8.

GNIS International School of Guangzhou
Address
800, Sha Tai North Road, Bai Yun District, 510515 Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
Information
TypePrivate International School
Established1998
Enrollment900+
Color(s)Green
Athletics conferenceACAMIS
SDRC
PRC
NUX
MascotWolves
Affiliations
Websitewww.utahloy.com/gz
Utahloy International School
Simplified Chinese广州誉德莱国际学校
Traditional Chinese廣州譽德萊國際學校

Academic accreditation

Utahloy is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). It is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to provide the IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) and IB Diploma Programme (IBDP).

Primary years education

The IB Primary Years Programme, for students ages 3 to 12, focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, in the classroom and in the world outside. Classroom teachers teach Language, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, in integrated units of inquiry and in single subject lessons with the focus being on making trans-disciplinary connections. Specialist teachers are responsible for music, art, mother tongue language classes and physical education. An ICT specialist assists primary school teachers to implement ICT across the curriculum. English as a Second Language staff work across the grade levels as necessary.

Middle years education

The IB Middle Years Programme is a curriculum designed to meet the education needs of students between the ages 12 and 16. The Mother Tongue programme is implemented during these years providing with languages such as Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, and Italian. The curriculum consists of nine components: The Arts, English, Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical & Health Education, Science, and Design. In addition to this, students are to complete their Community & Service requirements and their Personal Project by the end of their final year in the IB.

Diploma education

The IB Diploma Programme is aimed to prepare students for the competitiveness of Higher Education. At Utahloy International School Guangzhou all students aiming for the IB Diploma are required to study six subjects, up to four Higher Level and the rest Standard Level. A Higher Level subject represents a minimum of 240 hours of classroom study during the two-year period. A Standard Level subject represents a minimum of 150 hours of classroom study during the two-year period.

In addition, students follow a course in Theory of Knowledge, write an Extended Essay of 4000 words and complete a Creativity, Action and Service programme.

Subject options available at UISGZ for the academic program 2014-2016*:

Group 1 (Literature)

Course AvailableHigher LevelStandard Level
English LiteratureYesYes
English Language & LiteratureYesYes
Korean LiteratureYesYes
Korean Language & LiteratureYesYes
Mandarin LiteratureYesYes
Mandarin Language & LiteratureYesYes
Japanese LiteratureYesYes
French LiteratureYesYes
German LiteratureYesYes
Spanish LiteratureUnconfirmedUnconfirmed
Self-Taught LiteratureNoYes

Group 2 (Language Acquisition)

Course AvailableHigher LeverStandard Level
English BYesYes
English B Ab Initio-Yes
Mandarin BYesYes
Mandarin Ab Initio-Yes
French BNoYes
French B Ab Initio-Unconfirmed
Spanish BNoYes
Spanish Ab Initio-Yes
Japanese BYesYes
Korean BUnconfirmedUnconfirmed

Group 3 (Individuals & Societies)

Course AvailableHigher LevelStandard Level
Business & ManagementYesYes
HistoryYesYes
GeographyYesYes
EconomicsYesYes
PsychologyYesYes
Information Technology in a Global SocietyYesYes

Group 4 (Experimental Sciences)

Course AvailableHigher LevelStandard Level
BiologyYesYes
ChemistryYesYes
PhysicsYesYes
Design TechnologyYesYes
Sports, Exercise and Health ScienceNoYes
Computer ScienceNoYes

Group 5 (Mathematics)

Course AvailableHigher LevelStandard Level
MathsYesYes
Maths Studies-Yes

Group 6 (The Arts & Electives)

Course AvailabilityHigher LevelStandard Level
Visual ArtsYesYes
MusicYesYes
Theatre StudiesYesYes

Students also have the option to choose another subject from Groups 1-5.

Utahloy offers SAT and TOEFL preparation classes for senior students applying to universities and colleges worldwide.

Athletics

Utahloy is a member of ACAMIS (Association of China and Mongolia International Schools), SDRC (Southern Delta Region Conference), and participates in the PRC (Pearl River Conference) and NUX (Nanjing, Utahloy, Xiamen). Students from years 9 to 12 usually participate in the Orange Division in ACAMIS, Utahloy competes in Association Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Cross-country, Golf, Table tennis, Tennis, and Swimming whilst competing against other international schools from all around China. Students between the ages of 11 to 14 participate in SDRC, competing in Association Football, Touch Rugby, Volleyball, and Basketball.

Student life

In the primary school, students are engaged in the classroom with the influences of the IB Learner Profile. It is important for the students to be engage outside the classroom to enhance the development of the whole child and provide an extension to the school curriculum. The secondary school provides both IBMYM and IBDP programmes. Like in the primary school, students in the secondary school have the opportunity to participate in activities outside the classroom.

Primary School ActivitiesSecondary School Activities
BalletEntertaining the Elderly
BaseballHigh School Model United Nations
FootballUtahloy Foundation for Orphans
BadmintonRoots and Shoots
Paper CraftsHOPE Foundation Club
SwimmingGlobal Issues Network
Ice SkatingChinese Calligraphy and Art
Story TellingCantonese Language and Culture club
Touch RubyChinese Language Tutoring
Water SportsMovie Making Club for Film Festival
Water FunESL Couleur de Chine
Table TennisStudent Magazine
African MusicPhotography Club
Alternative PrintmakingOrchestra
AnimationIce Skating Club
AOC InvestigatorStudent Production Club
Art Madness/Murals/GraffitiIB Mentor Programme
Board GamesMaths Competition Club
Card GamesMath Buddies
ChessKorean Literature and Movie Critique Club
Chinese CalligraphyRobotics and Computer Programming
Chinese GamesMiddle School Debating Club
Ten Pin BowlingHigh School Debating Club
Ultimate FrisbeeFitness Club
CricketGirls App Competition
Design TechShares and Stock Trading Club
Flying ClubPilates
Fun with FoodModern Dance
Garden PartyCheer Leading
Guitar ClubYear 12 study skills group
Hiking ClubRock Band
Hip Hoppers ClubGuzheng Club
Jumping GamesMiddle & High School Cross-country
Kiwi Games - TapuwaiTennis
Rhythmic GymnasticsGolf
-Table Tennis
-Student Council
-Show Rehearsals
-Marimba Club
-Spanish Language Magazine
-Craft Club
-Apprentice Club
-Joy in Action
-Arts Trip to NYC
-Design and Technology Club
-Korean Debating Club
-The Language and Cultural Exchange Programme
-DCODERS Dance Crew

Animal Welfare Club

References

  1. "Map and Location". Utahloy International School Guangzhou. Retrieved 2020-11-21. 800 Sha Tai Bei Road, Bai Yun District, 510515 Guangzhou, PR China 广州誉德萊国际学校 廣州市白雲區沙太北路800号 郵編: 510515

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