In their final two years of secondary school, UWC Maastricht students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP). The IBDP is made up of three core components and six subject groups. The IBCP also offers IBDP subjects, but combines these with an in-depth Career-related study in Sustainable Business or Music.

Average class size: 22

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

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 Literature, English Language & Literature, Arabic Language & Literature, Dutch Language & Literature, French Language & Literature, Italian Literature, Spanish Language & Literature, Chinese Language & Literature, School Supported Self-Taught Literature
• Language acquisition: Dutch B, Dutch B Ab initio, English B, English B Ab initio, French B, French B Ab initio, German B, German B Ab initio, Spanish B, Spanish B Ab initio

• Individuals and societies: Economics, History, Geography, Environmental Systems & Societies
• Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Design Technology, Physics, Environmental Systems & Societies
• Mathematics: Maths – analysis and approaches, Maths – applications and interpretation 

• The arts: Visual Arts, Music, Film
  

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.

On top of this, UWC Maastricht has designed a social Impact programme including action-oriented courses, social entrepreneurship and community service projects. UWCM students develop the skills and attitudes needed to be active participants in society, to identify problems and injustices wherever they exist. They design project weeks, providing service to the Maastricht community, but also other places around the world.

UWCM campus is located in a very green and leafy part of Maastricht, close to the city centre. The site is surrounded by sports fields, a nature reserve and modern housing.

Residential accommodation:

IBDP/CP students live in residences across three buildings consisting of three floors, each comprising six rooms. Every room hosts four to five students, of different nationalities. Each floor has a common room, study room, laundry room and kitchenette and is supported by a residence mentor who lives in an apartment adjacent to the floors.

Academic and emotional well-being

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

• Each student is allocated a tutor, who meets with students individually and in small groups

• Students are able to self-refer or be referred to a counsellor or a psychologist 

• All residential students have access to residence mentors 

You can apply through your UWC national committee (NC) or through the UWC Global Selection Programme. Direct applications are also possible for the lower years. For more information about UWC Maastricht, visit the website.

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.

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

Average class size: 15

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

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 & literature: English Literature, English A Language & Literature, Hindi Literature, Spanish Literature, School Supported Self-Taught Literature, Language & Culture
• Language acquisition: English B, French B, French Ab Initio, Hindi B, Spanish Ab Initio, Spanish B Language acquisition: English B, French B, Chinese B, Spanish B, French AbInitio, Chinese Ab Initio, Spanish Ab Initio

• Individuals and societies: Economics, History, Global Politics, Philosophy, Psychology

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

• Mathematics: Maths – analysis & approaches, Maths – applications & interpretation
• The arts: Visual Arts, Theatre, Film Studies

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. Our Triveni (CAS) programme is extensive and a crucial part of a MUWCI education, with particular focus on community engagement and outdoor education. We also have a rich variety of inclusive campus events, celebrating the diversity of our students and the local culture and festivals.

The CAS activities on offer change each year as they are student-led and faculty mentored. Typically we offer 30+ creative and physical activities and 25+ on and off-campus service learning opportunities. A sampling of what’s on offer is below:

Physical activities

Located on a beautiful hilltop in rural Maharashtra, MUWCI has a sprawling 180-acre built-to-purpose campus with a biodiversity reserve within the Sahyadri mountain ranges – a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Residential accommodation:

MUWCI is divided into five ‘wadas’ (residential clusters). Students live with relative independence and responsibility in houses of eight arranged around a shared courtyard. Each room houses four students from different continents. So-called “wada parents” and other faculty are part of the wada community, living with their families and pets in adjacent homes. Residential buildings include common rooms with kitchens and separate laundry facilities.

Medical provisions

• Resident doctor and nurses
• 16-bed medical centre staffed by an on-call resident doctor and full-time nurses
• Specialist consultation and hospitals nearby in Pune, 90 minutes from campus via college ambulance.

Academic and emotional well-being

• Faculty advisors and wada (residence) parents provide pastoral care for students
• Head of Student Life and on-campus staff members focus on student well-being
• Psychologist available on campus
• Psychiatric specialists available for consultation in Pune when needed

UWC Adriatic provides a two-year educational pathway for students aged 15-19: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The IBDP is made up of three core components and six subject groups.

Average class size: 14 students 

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

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 and Literature, French Literature, Italian Literature, Spanish Literature, Russian Literature
• Language acquisition: Italian B, Italian Ab Initio, English B
• Tutored languages: Arabic Literature, Croatian Literature, Serbian Literature, Bosnian Literature, German Literature, Slovene Literature or alternative (school- supported) self-taught languages
• Individuals and societies: Economics, History, Philosophy, Global Politics, Environmental Systems & Societies, World Arts and Cultures, Psychology
• Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems & Societies

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

• The arts: Visual Arts, Music, 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 Adriatic boasts a fully equipped music centre and sports facilities shared with local associations in Duino, fostering interaction with the local youth. Additionally, outdoor activities in the adjacent hills, mountains, rivers and sea provide a wide range of physical challenges.

Residential accommodation:

The college has student residences scattered through the village of Duino. Rooms vary in size and may be single, double, triple or quadruple. Each residence is unique and this is reflected by the distribution of students/rooming and facilities. Every residence is overseen by one or more residence tutors.

• There is a medical doctor present at the college for 2 hours, four times a week, including Saturday afternoon. 
• The college nurse visits all day, every weekday. 
• Emergency medical care, all other medical services and public hospitals are available in nearby Monfalcone and Trieste.

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

• The full-time psychologist and counsellor who assists students with special educational needs and learning difficulties.
• Assigning students with a personal tutor, who provides both personal and academic support. 

• Tutorial groups meet weekly and plan dinners and events together to develop the sense of a smaller ‘family’ group.

• Residence tutors in charge of more practical aspects of residence life.

• Assistance from the college teacher librarian with specific learning needs when students are referred by the Study Skills support team. 

• Peer Support programme allows students to connect with trained peer supporters in times of need.

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

Our students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which is made up of three core components and six subject groups. with an average class size of 13 students.

Core components

• Theory of Knowledge: Students reflect on the nature of knowledge and on how we know what we claim to 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 Literature, English Language and Literature, Chinese Literature, Chinese Language and Literature, Spanish Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, School Supported Self-Taught Literature

• Language acquisition: English B, French B, Chinese B, Spanish B, French Ab Initio, Chinese Ab Initio, Spanish Ab Initio

• Individuals and societies: Economics, Geography, History, Global Politics, Environmental Systems & Societies, Business Management.

• 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. There are more than 70 different CAS experiences (referred to as Quan Cai) offered at LPCUWC.

In addition to classrooms, labs and library in the academic building, LPCUWC has a number of amenities from a well- equipped auditorium and theatre, to a climbing wall and outdoor swimming pool.

Residential accommodation:

There are four mixed-gender student residences. Rooms are deliberately mixed with overseas students and local students. All residences have a day room/common room and laundry room. All full-time teachers also live on campus with everyone playing a significant role in the college community, creating and supporting each other’s UWC experience.

Academic and emotional well-being

The school supports students’ academic and emotional wellbeing through:

• Students partnered with tutor who provides guidance and support to tutor group 

• Head of House and Director of Student Welfare 

• Wellbeing programme (sleep, nutrition, exercise, study skills) for first year students 

• Two part-time college counsellors 

• Trained student peer supporters

Pearson College UWC provides two distinct two-year educational pathways for students aged 16-19: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the Climate Action Leadership Diploma (CALD), an innovative alternative to the traditional IB curriculum.

Average class size: 13

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

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, English Literature, Chinese Literature, French Language & Literature, Spanish Language & Literature, School Supported Self-Taught Literature
• Language acquisition: English B, French B, French Ab initio, Spanish Ab initio

• Individuals and societies: Economics, History, Global Politics, Philosophy

• Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Marine Science

• Mathematics: Mathematics – Analysis and Approaches, Mathematics – Applications and Interpretation

• The arts: Visual Arts, Theatre, Performance
  

Pearson College UWC’s innovative alternative pathway is for students with a passion for tackling the most pressing issue facing humanity – climate change. The Climate Action Leadership Diploma (CALD) is an IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) for 16-19 year-olds wanting to specialise in climate leadership.

The CALD curriculum leverages unique programmatic strengths: the location on the shores of the Salish Sea and amongst the old-growth forests of Vancouver Island, a commitment to collaboration and community building with indigenous elders and knowledge keepers, support for local partnerships with outstanding educational institutions and community leaders and a deliberately diverse cohort of inspired students. The curriculum is designed in alignment with UWC values, the IBCP, partnerships with local universities – Camosun College, Vancouver Island University and Royal Roads University – and informed by an analysis of what the world and our students need through the lenses of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and global intersectional movements for change and solidarity.

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.

In addition to classrooms, labs and a specialised marine sciences building, as well as trails and idyllic natural surroundings, Pearson has a number of amenities from meeting rooms and lodging, to bike, kayak and boat rentals.

Residential accommodation:

There are ten rooms in each residence house and each room is usually shared by four to five students from various countries. Each student has a desk, a bed and a closet. Each house has a place to relax and rejuvenate and were recently renovated to include fully equipped kitchens. Each residence has two houseparents who are responsible for the smooth running of the house.

Medical provision and well-being support

• Full health and wellness team 

• Two full-time nurses 

• Nurse practitioner

• Clinical counsellors 

• Pearson College Emergency response Team (PCERT)

Academic and emotional wellbeing

The Dean of Students promotes and preserves the health and well-being of students and community life at the College in collaboration with the health & wellness team, House Parents (parents providing residential support to students), adult residents, advisors, the host family coordinator and other community members.

UWC Atlantic provides two distinct two-year educational pathways for students aged 15-19: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the Systems Transformation Pathway, an innovative alternative to the traditional IB curriculum.

Average class size: 13 students

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Most students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which is made up of three core components and six subject groups.

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 and Literature, Spanish Literature, Self-taught Languages
• Language acquisition: English B, French B, Spanish B

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

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

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

• The arts: Visual Arts, Music
  

Systems Transformation Pathway

Since 2023, UWC Atlantic has offered an alternative piloted educational programme in partnership with the International Baccalaureate called The Systems Transformation Pathway.

This course equips students with the skills, attitude and abilities they need to tackle complex and interdependent systemic challenges. It is fundamentally action-oriented, and it replaces written exams and classroom-based learning with relevant, ambitious, necessary work in complex and authentic real-world contexts. The bespoke curriculum shines a spotlight on Transformative Change, Systems Leadership and Just Futures across the core IBDP curriculum. Students then apply the knowledge they’ve gained, immersing themselves in the impact areas that mean the most to them personally, whether that be biodiversity, energy, food or migration. This course equips students to go beyond treating symptoms to advance transformative change at a systems level.

More information on

https://www.uwcatlantic.org/learning/academic/systems-transformation-pathway

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.

The campus hosts an arts centre, where student-led productions, community meetings and film screenings take place, and the historic castle includes a library and gothic styled dining hall. Surrounded by woodland and situated on the seafront, students are also eligible to volunteer at the National Coastwatch Institution Station, which assists in the protection and preservation of life at sea.

Residential accommodation:

There are eight student residences. Typically, boys and girls are separately accommodated on different floors/wings. Most students are in rooms of four with nationalities and cultures deliberately mixed. All houses have a common room, kitchen and a quiet/study room with computer and Wi-Fi access.

Medical provisions:

• Health centre open seven days a week and staffed by two full-time nurses and a well-being assistant

• Local doctors (GPs) on campus twice a week 

• On-call provision 24/7 through our pastoral team and night staff 

• Local hospitals located 30 and 45 minutes away

Academic and emotional wellbeing:

The school supports students’ academic and emotional wellbeing through:

• Clinical Psychologist who runs the Health and Wellbeing team on campus
• Three counsellors who offer social-emotional support through both individual appointments or drop-in sessions
• House-parents available to support all aspects of student life
• Weekly meetings with personal tutors to oversee academic, social and emotional wellbeing
• Tutors from the same house meet regularly with House Parents (parents providing residential support to students)
• Tutors living on-site do regular house check-in duties

You can apply to UWC Atlantic through your UWC national committee (NC) or through the UWC Global Selection Programme.

Our students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which is made up of three core components and six subject groups. At UWC CSC, students are encouraged to explore Chinese culture in the context of dialogue between “people, nations and cultures,” building bridges and improving understanding.

Average class size: 20 students

The Pre-IBDP (foundation) programme

UWC Changshu China offers a Pre-IBDP programme for Grade 10 students as well as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) curriculum. The Pre-IBDP programme aims for students to acquire the skills and knowledge needed for successful entry into the IBDP programme.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

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 Literature, English Language and Literature, Chinese Literature, Chinese Language and Literature, Spanish Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, School Supported Self-Taught Literature
• Language acquisition: Chinese B, English B, French Ab Initio, French B, German Ab Initio, German B, Spanish Ab Initio, Spanish B

• Individuals and societies: Economics, Environmental Systems & Societies, Geography, History, Philosophy, Psychology

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

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

• The arts: Music, Film, Theatre, Visual Arts

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 Changshu is a newly built, state-of-the-art school. It was designed by a protégé of renowned architect I.M. Pei. The campus is impeccably landscaped in the style of a traditional Chinese garden and is situated on the edge of the Kuncheng Lake, with our own harbour where sailing, kayaking, paddle boards, dinghies and Dragon Boats are berthed.

Residential accommodation:

Each room has four students, accommodated in houses of around 50 students. Each student has a bed, a desk with a window view and a wardrobe. The common rooms serve as spaces for students to study, relax and enjoy each other’s company. The UWC Diploma Programme students are accommodated on the main campus in 11 student houses, supported by a Head of House and advisors.

UWC CSC can place students with host families during extended holidays and help to provide options over winter breaks.

Medical provisions:

• Six full-time nurses
• Health centre
• Four social and emotional well-being counsellors
• Agreements with local and regional hospitals.

Academic and emotional wellbeing

The school supports students’ academic and emotional wellbeing through:

• Students partnered with tutor who provides guidance and support to tutor group 

• Head of House and Director of Student Welfare 

• Wellbeing programme (sleep, nutrition, exercise, study skills) for first year students 

• Two part-time college counsellors 

• Trained student peer supporters

You can apply through your UWC national committee (NC) or through the UWC Global Selection Programme. Direct applications are also possible for Foundation Programme. For more information about UWC Changshu China, visit the website.

Our students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which is made up of three core components and six subject groups. We are a bilingual college and the IBDP is offered in Spanish and English.

Average class size: 13

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

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 Literature, English Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, School Supported Self-Taught Literature
• Language acquisition: English B, French B, Spanish B, French AB Initio, Spanish AB Initio

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

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

• Mathematics: Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches in English, Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation in English and Spanish 

• The arts: Visual Arts in English, Theatre in English
  

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.

Physical activities

Creative activities

Social service

UWC Costa Rica’s new campus is located in the mountains of San Isidro de Heredia, on a unique piece of land next to the Braulio Carrillo National Park. The 48 hectares of nature will allow students and guests to immerse themselves in new learning environments, wind down on the trails across campus, learn about the different flora and fauna ecosystems shared with the national park and breathe the fresh air of the mountains. Our current campus at the heart of Santa Ana allows students to directly engage with the Costa Rican community while still surrounded by nature.

Residential accommodation:

Each residence house in Santa Ana has between 24 and 28 students. We have between two and four students per room who are supported by two student resident assistants (who have constant training and adult support) and one adult resident coordinator who lives adjacent to each building.

Students can stay on campus or stay with host families during the mid-term breaks. During summer, students must return to their families.

Medical Provisions

• Two full-time nurses
• Paramedics weekday nights and weekends
• One part-time doctor with office hours.
• 24/7 on-call emergency services
• Modern, private hospitals are 15 minutes from school, where we have private health insurance.
• Students are also covered by the government medical system.

Academic and emotional well-being

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

• Relevant topics reviewed through group activities and talks

• Wellness counsellors are available on campus to offer one-on-one support 

• Mentors support students with specific academic needs. 

• Eight residence coordinators work weekdays and residential staff are available during the weekends 

• Medical support 24/7
• Two night-shift staff members
• Access to external providers such as psychotherapists and psychiatrists for specific cases
• Wellness ambassadors (a group of students who join the wellness team) to co-create activities and workshops promoting healthy lifestyles

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

Average class size: 14 students

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

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: Armenian Literature, English Literature, English Language and Literature, Russian Literature, School-Supported Self- Taught Literature
• Language acquisition: English B, German Ab Initio, Language and Culture, Russian Ab Initio, Spanish Ab Initio

• Individuals and societies: Economics, Environmental Systems and Societies, Geography, Global Politics, History, Language and Culture, Philosophy

• 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 community service activity.

The co-curricular programme at UWC Dilijan consists of 4 elements – CAS, Project Weeks, Focus Weeks and Cultural Weekends. Students work closely with the local community in Dilijan and in neighbouring villages, engaging in the activities of organisations working with kids and the disadvantaged. UWC Dilijan’s outdoor education includes hiking, skiing, sailing and caving expeditions with access to nature to inspire team building and a keen interest in the environment.

The cutting-edge campus is set on eight hectares of sloping and wooded countryside, located in the Dilijan National Park. Its architectural design, employing the most advanced environmental standards, provides access to knowledge anywhere, at any time through technology that fuels a continuous and adaptive learning environment.

Residential accommodation:

We have modern, well-equipped residential facilities and students live in one of six boarding houses, known as ‘Toons’ (the Armenian word for home). Typically, students are two or four per room with shared bathrooms. We do our best to ensure a mix of students – by country, culture or language – in each room to foster international understanding.

Students return home for the winter and summer breaks unless they are unable to. In this case, the school helps them to either find a host family or rent a shared apartment with other students.

Medical provisions:

• Purpose-built 24/7 Medical Centre on site
• Doctor and team of nurses
• Well-equipped hospital in Dilijan
• Close connections with hospitals in Yerevan (90-minute drive from campus)

Academic and emotional well-being

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

• A psychotherapist who visits weekly
• A full-time well-being counsellor

• Mentor for students in two weekly tutorial sessions 

• Live-in Toon parents (as we call houseparents)
• Links with registered psychiatrists in Yerevan if specialist care is needed

• A full-time university and careers counsellor

• Peer Listeners – a group of students trained to support their peers

You can apply to UWC Dilijan through your UWC national committee (NC) or through the UWC Global Selection Programme.