2. Who we are
UWC schools, colleges and programmes
deliver a challenging and transformative
educational experience to a diverse cross
section of students, inspiring them to create
a more peaceful and sustainable future.
3. Our Values
To embrace personal challenge,
inspire a sense of idealism,
create international and intercultural
understanding, celebrate difference,
respect the environment,
act with compassion and serve our
communities, encourage mutual
responsibility and respect, demonstrate
personal responsibility and integrity and
lead by action and personal example.
4. UWC since 1962
Today UWC educates more than 7,500
students each year
More than 45,000 students from over
180 countries have studied at UWC
UWC played an innovative role in
establishing the IB
President HM Queen Noor of Jordan
and Honorary President Nelson Mandela
Former Presidents Lord Mountbatten
and HRH The Prince of Wales
5. How we select our students
UWC has national committees and
selection contacts in over 140 countries on
6 continents
Passionate local UWC volunteers work to:
- Promote UWC and motivate potential
students to apply
- Manage the selection process
- Support the students and their families
throughout the UWC experience
- Support the national UWC alumni network
- Fundraise locally
7. Our academic programme
Twelve UWC schools and colleges teach
the International Baccalaureate Diploma
(IB) to students typically aged 16-18.
Our three schools also have academic
programmes for younger UWC students.
8. Social responsibility
UWC fosters a culture of social
responsibility and volunteering. UWC
students are given the responsibility and
courage to identify opportunities
and take the lead.
Each UWC tailors its programme to the
local environment.
9. UWC is transformational
At UWC we challenge our students to think
for themselves and to take advantage of
their personal potential in the context of a
diverse community. It is a transformational
experience and the start of a lifelong
journey.
