Our students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which is made up of three core components and six subject groups. Average class size: 12 students

Core components

• Theory of Knowledge: Students reflect on the nature of knowledge and on how we claim what we know.

• The Extended Essay: An independent, self-directed piece of research finishing with a 4,000-word paper.

• Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): Students take part in a range of experiences and at least one project.

Subjects

• Studies in language and literature: English Language & Literature, German Language & Literature, French Language & Literature, Spanish Language & Literature, Arabic Language & Literature, School Supported Self-Taught Literature
• Language acquisition: English B, French B, German Ab Initio, German B 

• Individuals and societies: Economics, Geography, History, Global Politics, Environmental Systems & Societies, Social & Cultural Anthropology

• Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems & Societies

• Mathematics: Maths - Analysis and Approaches, Maths - Applications and Interpretation

• The arts: Visual Arts, Theatre
  

Co-curricular

All students at UWC complete a co-curricular programme called Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) - an integral part of the IB qualification. Students get the opportunity to choose a physical, a creative and a social service activity.

UWC RBC places a particular emphasis on environmental issues. A key question is how technology can contribute to sustainable, ecological development and peace. This, together with the innovative pedagogical approach to the development of the school and its programme, gives UWC Robert Bosch College a distinctive profile.

Located in Freiburg, Germany‘s “green city“, the college has a special focus on sustainability, which is embedded in academics, student life and the architecture of the buildings. The proximity to the Black Forest National Park further allows for a well-rounded outdoor programme.

Residential accommodation:

Within the campus, there are eight three-storey student residences. The main floor includes a communal kitchen, common room and laundry facilities, with a wheelchair-accessible two-person room. The other two floors have three rooms for four students each and a shared bathroom with showers. Housing is generally co-ed, with floors often arranged by gender. Students are assigned rooms based on gender identity and preference where possible. Each residence is supervised by a House Parent (parents providing residential support to students) living in a nearby staff house.

Academic and emotional well-being

The school supports students’ academic and emotional well-being through:

• Full-time mental health counsellor offering individual counselling sessions, group activities, training and supervision for peer supporters and will refer students for further external support where necessary

• Each student is assigned a personal tutor group of up to 10 students 

Medical provisions

• Full-time nurse
• Personal and House Tutors with general first aid training provide support for students
• Management team member on call for emergencies

You can apply to UWC Robert Bosch College through your UWC national committee (NC). National committees represent UWC in over 150 countries and territories around the world.