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.

UISG strongly promotes international-mindedness on everyone’s part.

While 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 with a strong foundation in their home language can be more successful at school and enjoy greater self-worth and identity than their monolingual peers. Developing a child’s mother tongue language enriches personal growth and helps facilitate international understanding for both the student and their peers. By continuing to have opportunities to engage 于 their 母语 language, learners can build on the language skills they have already established. The development of mother tongue language skills also facilitates learning additional languages.

The ability of our students to speak languages is highlighted year after year by the number of students completing a bilingual IB Diploma. The mother tongue programme promotes students’ native language and culture.