Compare International Schools in Summerland, Canada

UNISUS School is located in Summerland, British Columbia, Canada, at 7808 Pierre Drive, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z2. Summerland is a safe, vibrant community about 3.5 hours from Vancouver and 45 minutes from Kelowna, with outdoor recreation nearby. The campus sits on a gated 17‑acre site surrounded by orchards and vineyards, close to nature and local amenities.

Preschool through Grade 12, including Early Childhood Education (ECE), Junior School (Kindergarten–Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6–7), and Senior School (Grades 8–12).

co-educational IB World School with boarding.

ELL (English Language Learner) program supports non-native English speakers with in-class and language-learning support; language skills are assessed using the WIDA system.

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For Grade 6–7, the daily schedule runs 8:20am–3:30pm with a lunch break 12:50pm–1:30pm. Mondays feature assemblies (parents welcome), Tuesdays–Thursdays include enrichment, and Fridays have early dismissal at 3:30pm; 3:30–4:30pm is set aside for enrichment on select days.

Boarding is available on campus for Grades 8–12 with two options: 5 days per week (Monday–Friday boarding) or 7 days per week (full-time boarding). The Boarding Fee covers room and board, daily meals, 24/7 care, afterschool and weekend activities, and airport pick-up/drop-off on designated dates when the boarding facility is closed. Canadian students pay CAD 45,000 for 5 days and CAD 53,700 for 7 days; international students CAD 64,320. Boarding life is described as integrated with the school community and located on campus just steps from the academic building.

Uniforms are required for all students and are purchased directly from the designated uniform service provider (approximately CAD 500–700).

Hot lunch is available for purchase (optional) for Kindergarten through Grade 12, with typical weekly pricing in the CAD 40–60 range.

The school is governed by the UNISUS Board of Directors; the site lists current board members as the governance body of the school.

UNISUS is a Pre-K-12 IB school offering day and boarding programs. The Dual Pathways Program combines the International Baccalaureate (IB) with the British Columbia High School Diploma. The Academics+ program integrates Scholar-Athlete Academies or Enrichment Programs into the school day. The school comprises Early Childhood Education, Junior School (K-5), Middle School (6-7), and Senior School (8-12). IB language requirements include proficiency in at least two languages, with English Language Learning (ELL) support and Spanish offered as the core second language; French and Mandarin are available in Grades 11-12 via Pamoja, and a bilingual IB Diploma option is available for some first languages.

Graduates pursue higher education at international universities, including Maastricht University in the Netherlands; Daniel, Class of 2024, is studying medicine in Mexico City.

Academics+ integrates Scholar-Athlete Academies or Enrichment Programs into the school day to support advanced interests and personalized learning.

The school uses English as the main language of instruction, with an English Language Learning (ELL) program to support non‑native English speakers. ELL includes English in the mainstream with differentiated classrooms, language acquisition activities, language extension, and immersion opportunities, and the program uses the WIDA system to assess language proficiency.

1. Rolling admissions are accepted throughout the school year, with main intakes in September and January.
2. Book a Visit: Schedule an in-person or virtual consultation by contacting the admissions team.
3. Complete Application: Submit an online application and pay a 250 CDN application fee.
4. Provide Supporting Documents: Upload requested documents, including copies of the latest report cards and the final report card from the last two years, and a copy of the passport or birth certificate.
5. Interview and Assessment: Complete a Literacy and Numeracy Assessment with IXL and participate in a parent and/or student interview.
6. Receive Enrollment Notification: The admissions team will email the admission decision within 7 days of the assessments; if the grade level is full, successful candidates will be placed in the wait pool.

Merit Scholarship: Up to 8,000 CDN; Leadership Scholarship: Up to 3,000 CDN; Scholar-Athlete Scholarship: Up to 5,000 CDN. Candidates are globally minded and should demonstrate leadership, service, and other relevant talents. Applicants should be able to express ideas in English and at least one other language (international applicants).
Application steps for scholarships: 1) Complete the UNISUS Merit, Leadership, or Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Application Form; 2) Complete the Admissions Application and submit two previous end-of-year report cards plus one current report and a confidential character reference; 3) Submit the Scholarship Application to admissions@unisus.ca.
Languages and bilingual opportunities: English language learning is supported for non-native speakers; Spanish is the second language taught, with French and Mandarin options (Pamoja platform in Grades 11-12; additional cost); a bilingual IB Diploma is possible when taking a self-study Language Literature course in a first language such as German, Japanese, or French.

If the grade level is full, successful candidates will be placed in the wait pool.