Mission and Vision

The Science Department Chairman explains an outdoor science experiment.

UPP is a highly selective academic program that prepares students to pursue higher education at competitive universities in Saudi Arabia and around the world. Our mission is to train students in a stimulating academic environment to become life-long learners, critical thinkers, and problem solvers able to succeed in institutions of higher learning.

At UPP, students are our top priority. Our international faculty brings a vast collective professional experience that will serve to enhance and inspire student learning. Through the Office of Student Services, students receive academic and career advice, and additional help is available for those who may be struggling academically. Visiting professionals expose students to career options in various fields. Extracurricular activities—including clubs, sports, and social activities—enrich campus life and promote a collegial atmosphere. UPP encourages not only the academic advancement of each student, but also the development of confident graduates prepared to meet future challenges.

UPP’s approach is unique—

• English is the sole medium of instruction for all subjects and lab sessions.
• Students are exposed to fundamental content knowledge and laboratory-based experiences.
• Instruction is student-centered, where students assume an active and important role in their own learning and understanding.
• The UPP curriculum is based on the integration of English language training, the sciences, mathematics, and information technology. Students follow one of three tracks that prepare them for university careers in medicine, engineering, and business.
  All academic courses emphasize skills development in learning techniques, written and spoken communications, leadership, time management, and critical thinking.
• Applicants are placed in courses according to their individual levels of knowledge and English language proficiency. Individualized attention is given to students who may be struggling academically.
• Preparation for standardized tests helps students maximize their achievement on SAT I, SAT Subject Tests, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and even Advanced Placement (AP) exams for those who qualify.