Why do you want to go to UWC What will you bring to the UWC community?

Because you want to see more of the world. UWC offers the chance to immerse yourself in a local community or culture. But it’s also a place to learn about the world. Whether you’re studying in your home country or in a new environment, you’ll form lifelong friendships with students from other places and backgrounds.

What is the most expensive UWC?

Costs for the two IBDP Years

UWC school or college	Cost of two IBDP years
UWC Maastricht (Netherlands) UWC-USA (New Mexico, USA) UWC Thailand	Between USD 80,000 and USD 95,000
Li Po Chun UWC of Hong Kong Pearson College UWC (British Columbia, Canada) UWC Atlantic (Wales, UK)	Between USD 95,000 and USD 110,000

Does UWC have an application fee?

APPLYING TO UWC There is NO application fee to apply. In order for your application to be considered COMPLETE you must successfully complete the online application form as well as submit all required documentation.

Is UWC boarding school?

UWC boarding schools are unique amongst some of the world’s top boarding schools. While many of these schools pride themselves on exclusivity, elitism, family connection and legacy, our schools are inclusive and deliberately diverse.

How do you qualify for UWC?

The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with an achievement rating of 4 (Adequate achievement, 50-59\%) or better in four subjects chosen from the following recognised 20-credit NSC subjects (known as the ‘designated subject list’): Accounting, Agricultural …

Who can apply to UWC?

Over 80\% of UWC students selected for UWC through the UWC national committee system receive a full or partial scholarship, enabling admission to a UWC school to be independent of socio-economic means. This means that anybody can apply to UWC.

What makes UWC different from other schools?

While UWC schools follow the well-recognised IB Diploma curriculum, beyond that we are unlike other schools. We are deliberately diverse. We come from 156 countries. We come from all kinds of backgrounds. We hold a wide and varied range of beliefs.

What is the mission of UWC?

UWC’s mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. UWC comprises a network of 17 international schools and colleges on four continents and a system of volunteer-run national committees in more than 155 countries.

When does the academic year start and end at UWC?

Roughly speaking, the academic year at a UWC school or college will start around August, will have a break during the second half of December/early January and will then continue until late May or June.