The IBO recommends that from at least the age of 7, all students in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) have the opportunity to learn more than one language.
UISZ strongly promotes international mindedness on the part of everyone.
Whilst the school’s medium of instruction is English, we recognise the importance of bilingualism and strengthening our students’ home languages. The school encourages access to different cultures, perspectives and languages.
Research shows that children who have a strong foundation in their home language are more successful at school than monolinguals and enjoy a greater feeling of self-worth and identity. It enriches personal growth and helps facilitate international understanding for both the student and his/her peer. By continuing to have opportunities to engage in a mother tongue, learners are able to build on the language skills they have already established and it facilitates the learning of additional languages.
The ability of our students to speak languages is highlighted year on year with our impressive results in the IB MYP E-assessments and the IB Diploma.
The study of Korean language and literature course in UISZC aims to produce independent and academic inquirers. It promotes critical and reflective skills, ultimately providing our learners with the strength to understand the world around them and shape it positively for their future.
Key concepts such as communication, connections, creativity, and perspective broadly frame the curriculum. Related concepts such as genre, purpose, context, and style lead our learners to deeper understanding.
Global issues explored in the study of Korean language and literature course include:
identity, culture, belief, diversity
childhood, adolescence, youth, experience
families, friendships, relationships
communities, globalization, urbanization
media, mass communication, technology
social class, minority, conflicts, alienation
UISZC offers outstanding courses for IB MYP and DP Korean. There are three lessons per week for all year levels. Various kinds of authentic materials are used in the classroom to give meaningful content to our learners, provoke their interest, and fuel their imagination.