University Laboratory School (ULS) is a Hawai'i public charter school located in Honolulu. ULS has a unique and special mission: to provide an exceptional education to its own students while also serving as a seedbed for curriculum research and development in the educational research community. The school is dedicated to supporting educational research and development, disseminating educational materials, and implementing improvement strategies.

ULS offers a diverse and innovative learning environment for students in grades K-12. With a focus on teaching, learning, and assessment, the school serves as an experimental site for educational practices and continuously provides professional development for both current and future educators. ULS is proud of its high academic achievement and the active participation of its students in extracurricular activities.

Graduates of ULS typically go on to pursue post-secondary education. The school operates in close partnership with the Curriculum Research & Development Group (CRDG) at the University of Hawai'i College of Education. Together, they conduct research, design educational programs, offer teacher training, and provide related services for schools in Hawai'i and beyond.

With over 50 years of collaboration, ULS and CRDG have developed exemplary programs in various subjects that are used by schools worldwide. Parents who choose ULS for their children must be willing to embrace the mission of the school and actively participate in its research and educational programs. In addition to providing a quality education for all students, ULS serves as an ideal setting for curriculum research and development, offering a working curriculum model that can be demonstrated to other educational institutions.

Overall, ULS strives to create a community of learners where teaching, learning, and demonstrations of knowledge are emphasized through direct experience, hands-on activities, and higher-order thinking processes