About United World Colleges (UWC)
What is UWC?
United World Colleges (UWC) is a global network of schools and colleges that aim to make education a force for peace and a sustainable future. UWC brings together students from different backgrounds and countries to study together, learn about each other's cultures, and work on important social and environmental issues. The goal is to help students become more open-minded and make a positive impact in the world.
When was UWC first established?
United World Colleges (UWC) was first started in 1962. The idea was founded by Kurt Hahn, a German educator, with the aim of promoting international understanding and peace through education. The first UWC school, Atlantic College, was established in Wales, United Kingdom.
How many UWC schools and colleges are there worldwide? As of 2024, there are 18 United World Colleges (UWC) schools and colleges around the world. These institutions are spread across various continents and work together to fulfill UWC’s mission of fostering international understanding and peace through education. UWC Atlantic College – Wales, United Kingdom: https://www.uwcatlantic.org/ UWC Adriatic – Duino, Italy:https://www.uwcad.it/ UWC Costa Rica – Monteverde, Costa Rica:https://www.uwc.org/uwc-costarica UWC East Africa – Arusha, Tanzania: https://www.uwcthailand.ac.th/ UWC Thailand – Phuket, Thailand: https://www.uwcthailand.ac.th/ UWC ISAK Japan – Karuizawa, Japan:https://uwcisak.jp/ UWC Mahindra College – Pune, India:https://www.uwcmahindracollege.org/ UWC Robert Bosch College-Freiburg, Germany: https://www.uwc.org/rbc UWC South East Asia – Singapore (multiple campuses): https://www.uwcsea.edu.sg/ UWC Philippines – Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines :https://www.ph.uwc.org/home UWC Dilijan – Dilijan, Armeni: https://www.uwcdilijan.org/ UWC Red Cross Nordic – Flekke, Norway: uwc red cross nordic UWC USA – Montezuma, New Mexico, USA: https://www.uwc-usa.org/ UWC Maastricht – Maastricht, Netherlands: https://www.uwcmaastricht.nl/ UWC Waterford Kamhlaba – Mbabane, Eswatini: https://www.uwc.org/waterford-kamhlaba-uwc-of-southern-africa UWC Chengdu – Chengdu, China:https://www.uwc.org/uwcchangshuchina UWC Xiangyin – Xiangyin, China: https://www.uwc.org/uwcchangshuchina Pearson College UWC-Metchosin, British Columbia, Canada:https://www.ca.uwc.org/
What kind of programs or courses does UWC offer?
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme
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Core Components: The IB Diploma Programme is the main academic program at UWC schools. It includes:
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Six Subject Groups: Students take courses in a range of subjects, including languages, sciences, mathematics, and humanities.
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Theory of Knowledge (TOK): A course that encourages students to reflect on the nature of knowledge.
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Extended Essay (EE): An independent research project that culminates in a 4,000-word essay.
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Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): A requirement that involves engaging in various extracurricular and community service activities.
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To learn more about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, please visit the following link for detailed information: International Baccalaureate (IB) Program.
Admission and Selection through National committee:
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Each country with a UWC presence has its own National Committee, which is responsible for managing the admissions process within that country.
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National Committees organize the selection of students who apply to UWC schools from their respective countries.
Application Process:
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Local Applications: Students submit their applications to the National Committee of their country. The committee reviews these applications based on local criteria and UWC’s global values.
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Interviews and Assessments: The National Committees often conduct interviews, review academic records, and assess personal statements to evaluate applicants. They may also use additional assessments or group activities to gauge candidates’ suitability.
Selection:
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Shortlisting: The National Committee shortlists candidates who best fit UWC’s values and mission.
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Final Recommendations: The selected candidates are then recommended to UWC for final consideration. These recommendations are based on the committee’s assessment of the candidates’ alignment with UWC’s principles.
Financial aid For Afghan Students at UWC
UWC offers a range of financial aid options to support students from diverse financial backgrounds. This includes full and partial scholarships that cover tuition, boarding, and other essential costs. Financial aid is designed to ensure that students can attend regardless of their financial situation. Almost all selected candidates will receive a full scholarship covering all costs for two years. Some UWC schools also cover the cost of travel to and from the school for the initial arrival and for summer trips home. Additionally, some UWCs provide monthly pocket money, although these offerings can vary from one UWC to another based on the specific scholarship.
UWC For Afghan Youth
The UWC community was profoundly impacted by the events that occurred in Afghanistan in August 2021. The ensuing humanitarian crisis prompted UWC to take action and launch the UWC for Afghan Youth Appeal to increase its support to Afghan students. Since the inception of this initiative, 47 young Afghans — 37 of them girls — have been given the opportunity to access a life-changing UWC education at 14 different UWC schools, all with financial support.
Applications to the UWC Afghanistan National Committee
If you are interested in applying to UWC, or know someone who is, please note that eligible applicants must:
1.Be 15-17 years old at the time of application
2. Live in Afghanistan, or have an Afghan citizenship while living elsewhere in the world.*
To prove your citizenship, you will be asked to provide:
1. A copy of your Tazkira national identity card and/or a valid Afghan passport;
2. Or a refugee document issued by your host country that confirms your Afghan nationality.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, but don’t have the necessary documentation to prove your nationality or to travel at the moment, we still encourage you to apply. UWC receives technical advice and support from refugee-focused organisations, and may be able to support you in obtaining documentation and visas. However, we can make no guarantee that you will receive a visa.Applications for Afghan students to apply to study at UWC in August/September 2025, open on 20 September 2024. The application and selection process is conducted entirely online. This means that you don’t have to worry about logistics: you can apply and, if invited, you can attend interviews from wherever you are in the world.Keep a close eye on the UWC Afghanistan National Committee website for further details.
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