UIS runs on a modified year-round, northern hemisphere school schedule with the school year beginning in late July and ending in early June.  The year is divided into two semesters, each made up of two “terms.”  Students at both campuses receive a report card at the end of each term.  

Typical Calendar of Special Events:

Term 1: Late July through late September

• Open House
• Student Representative Council (SRC) leadership retreat (Secondary)
• External standardised testing
• Secondary Sports (Boys’ Volleyball, Girls’ Rugby)
• Eastern Highlands Sports Tournament (Secondary)
• Choir and Band concerts
• High School Retreat (sponsored by SIL-PNG Youth Ministry)

Term 2: Early October through mid-December

• PSAT, SAT, and ACT testing (Secondary)
• Middle School Retreat (sponsored by SIL-PNG Youth Ministry) or Field Trip
• Carnival (hosted by Secondary for the community)
• Secondary Sports (Boys’ Soccer, Girls’ Basketball)
• Eastern Highlands Sports Tournament (Secondary)
• Choir and Band concerts
• Semester cumulative exams (High School)
• Empty Christmas Tree (community service project)

Term 3: mid-January through late March

• Invitational Sports Tournament (Secondary)
• Book Festival (Primary)
• Secondary Sports (Boys’ Basketball, Girls’ Soccer)
• Eastern Highlands Sports Tournament (Secondary)
• Choir and Band concerts
• High School play

Term 4: early April through mid-June

• Secondary Sports (Boys’ Rugby, Girls’ Volleyball, Track & Field)
• Eastern Highlands Sports Tournament (Secondary)
• External standardised testing
• Talent Night (Secondary)
• AP Exams
• Grade 8 play
• UIS Invitational Sports Tournament
• SRC Representative elections
• Sports Day (Primary & Secondary)
• Junior/Senior Banquet (sponsored by parents)
• Choir and Band concerts
• Awards Night (Secondary)
• Grade 12 Graduation and Reception

Please contact us to request a more detailed, current calendar or start/end dates for specific terms.