“UWC makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a

sustainable future”

UWC Mission Statement

“The striking thing about UWC is that they embrace the entire world across all divides of race, history, culture, wealth, religion, economic status and personal belief: they are unique and conscious of their responsibilities.”

Nelson Mandela, Honorary President

• United World Colleges (UWC) brings students together from all over the world, selected from within their own country, on merit and regardless of their ability to pay

• UWC enhances the teaching of a globally recognised curriculum with the focus on educating the whole person

• UWC is a challenging experience that equips students socially, academically, philosophically and morally, so that they are personally empowered to do what they can to make the world a better place

What is United World Colleges?

The UWC Experience

A rigorous academic programme

Where students are taught to think for themselves rather then learning

by rote to pass exams.

A demanding social responsibility programme

Enables young people to learn about themselves and to

develop a sense of responsibility whilst engaging

with and supporting their communities.

An intensive multi-cultural environment

Through living together students gain respect,

integrity and responsibility for self, others and community

• Twelve of the United World Colleges teach the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) – Choose from six subject groups:

• First Language• Second Language• Mathematics and Computer Sciences• Experimental Sciences• Individuals and Societies• Arts

– 3 at Higher Level (HL) and 3 at Standard Level (SL)– Extended Essay– Theory of Knowledge– Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)

UWC Academic Programme

• Each UWC tailors its programme to the local environment– students at UWC Atlantic operate lifeboat and cliff rescue

services along the South Wales coast– Mahindra UWC students work with local village organisations to

alleviate some of the worst effects of poverty and illiteracy– Li Po Chun UWC students provide coral reef data to the World

Wildlife Fund (Hong Kong) to monitor pollution levels and illegal fishing

• In addition to regular weekly activities, the Colleges allocate at least one week each year for the students to devise and implement an intensive service project

Social Responsibility Programme

• At the UWC Colleges, an average of 70 different nationalities are represented each academic year

• Embracing the cultures and nationalities present in each College is a key feature of UWC life. Activities such as music, crafts, arts, and drama help students to explore and develop an international appreciation

• Living on campus with such a diverse group of peers creates an environment where preconceptions, prejudices and values are questioned and tested on a daily basis

Multi-Cultural Environment

UWC Colleges

• What do we do?• Scholarships• Application Process

– Written Application– Group Activities– Interview

• When can you apply?

www.uwc.org.au

UWC Australia

Every year 1,500 students from over 120 countries graduate from

the 12 United World Colleges

Could any of these UWC students be YOU?

Questions?

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