Model United Nations

Student Leadership

Exploring the World Through Debate

Model United Nations (MUN) is an extracurricular activity in which students act as delegates and simulate United Nations committees. Kings participates in MUN conferences, giving students opportunities to research international issues and develop through debate.

Skills for Life

  • Research and critical thinking
  • Public speaking, debating and writing
  • Teamwork, negotiation and leadership
  • Meeting people with an interest in global affairs

Supporting Participation

Families can encourage students to attend a meeting, discuss their research topics with them and support participation in conferences. Explaining an issue to someone else helps students clarify their ideas and grow in confidence.