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Pdf 2021 UWC KY NC Slides "UWC MAKES EDUCATION A FORCE TO UNITE PEOPLE, NATIONS AND CULTURES FOR PEACE AND A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE” UWC schools, colleges and programmes deliver a challenging and transformational educational experience to a diverse cross section of students, inspiring them to create a more peaceful and sustainable future. At all 18 schools and colleges, academic achievements are put into perspective with a demanding mix of community engagement, international affairs, physical activities, service commitments and creative pursuits. UWC MOVEMENT UWC WAS FOUNDED IN 1962 WITH THE VISION OF BRINGING TOGETHER YOUNG PEOPLE WHOSE EXPERIENCE WAS OF THE POLITICAL CONFLICT OF THE WAR ERA More than 60,000 students from 180 countries have studied at UWC schools, colleges and programmes and there are more than 150 national committees. We welcome students from a deliberately diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. At UWC, diversity extends to differences in socio economic background, culture, race and religion as well as nationality. UWC students are united in their commitment to positive social action to build a more equitable and fairer world. UWC EDUCATION ALL UWC SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES TEACH THE IB DIPLOMA (INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE) The IB Diploma is one of the most well regarded and widely known secondary school quali- fications in the world and is recognised by the world’s leading universities. Students study six subjects, three at higher level and three at standard level. Subjects are divided into groups and students choose one subject from each group: First Language, Second Language, Individuals and Societies, Mathematics and Computer Sciences, Experimental Sciences and Arts. UWC ALUMNI A UWC EDUCATION IS TRANSFORMATIONAL AND THE START OF A LIFELONG JOURNEY Our alumni apply their commitment to UWC values throughout their lives, so that the benefits to the individual of a UWC education spread to whole communities. UWC alumni work in a diverse range of fields– in medicine, education, international relations, non- governmental organisations, business, politics, arts and the media – and they all share a determination to make a difference. UWC CAYMAN ISLANDS RECENT SCHOLARS AYANNA DAVIS-EDEN (2019 - 21) COURTNEY THOMAS (2017 - 19) UWC THAILAND, Thailand UWC MAASTRICHT, The Netherlands ALEIGHA GENERAL (2019 - 21) ELIJAH SAMPSON (2017 - 19) LI PO CHUN UWC, Hong Kong SAR LI PO CHUN UWC, Hong Kong SAR FENNA MADISON (2018 - 20) CHANELLE SCOTT (2016 - 18) ISAK JAPAN UWC, Japan LI PO CHUN UWC, Hong Kong SAR MARK PLOWRIGHT (2018 - 20) AYANDA JONES (2016 - 18) UWC ADRIATIC, Italy UWC RED CROSS NORDIC, Norway JULIANA GASPAR (2018 - 20) JULIAN MENKO (2016 - 18) UWC-USA, USA UWC-USA, USA MARLEY MCCOY (2017 - 19) HALEY WILLKOM (2015 - 17) PEARSON COLLEGE UWC, Canada UWC ADRIATIC, Italy CAMPUS LIFE LIVING ON CAMPUS IS A SIGNIFICANT PART OF THE UWC EXPERIENCE FOR MANY OF OUR STUDENTS All UWC schools and colleges are influenced by their local geography and culture. Each year, with a variety of nationalities, cultures, backgrounds and languages, the student body adds a further influence. Through living as well as studying together, students learn about other cultures and the importance of international and intercultural understanding. The UWC staff who also live on campus or in the student residences play an important role in pastoral care. SERVICE AND ACTIVITIES INVOLVEMENT IN ARTISTIC PURSUITS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE IN BASED ON THE CREATIVITY, ACTION, SERVICE (CAS) CAS is an integral part of campus life as well as one of the IB requirements. Students learn skills in reflection, goal-oriented strategizing, and stewardship. With a range of indoor and outdoor activities, students can participate in various clubs, groups and events. Students are given the responsibility and courage to identify opportunities and take the lead in community service projects, which are diverse and appropriate to the local environment. SHORT PROGRAMMES UWC COLLEGES, SCHOOLS AND NATIONAL COMMITTEES RUN SHORT PROGRAMMES TO TAKE UWC’S MISSION AND VALUES TO A WIDER AUDIENCE Most programmes take place over two to three weeks in the months of July and August and cover topics including youth leadership, sustainability and intercultural understanding. UWC Cayman Islands held “Toward a Sustainable Future” short course in 2015 and 2017. NATIONAL COMMITTEES UWC DEPENDS ON THE DEDICATION AND EXPERTISE OF A NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS TO FIND AND SELECT MANY OF OUR STUDENTS The volunteer groups are called national committees and they operate in over 150 countries worldwide. The UWC national committee system selects more than 1000 students each year from within their countries and territories to attend UWC schools, colleges and programmes. In order to achieve a true diversity of students representing nations, cultures, races and religions our national committee application processes are tailored to ensure relevance to local circumstances. APPLICATIONS UWC Cayman Islands typically selects 2-3 students per year. The application process consists of written application, individual interviews and group stage. Students are selected solely on merit without regard to socio-economic background and ability to pay. UWC Cayman Islands relies on fundraisers and the generous sponsorship of individuals, corporations and other organisations in order to assist with funding UWC scholars. Parents partake in an assessment to determine how much they are able to contribute. Scholarships can cover all or part of a scholar’s tuition and accommodation costs (including meals and school trips) and may also include assistance with travel and other expenses if necessary. To apply through UWC Cayman Islands students must be: ▪ 16 or 17 by Sept 1 of entry year ▪ Caymanian UWC ADRIATIC LOCATION: Duino, Italy STUDENT BODY: 200 students AGES: 16-19 WEBSITE: www.uwcad.it The college is integrated into the Italian/Slovene village of Duino/Devin. Trieste is within easy access and each year the college organises visits to Venice, Padova, Bologna, Mantova, Verona and Ravenna. The college houses the Scuola Superiore Internazionale di Musica da Camera del Trio di Trieste. Students with a very strong background in classical music are invited to audition. The surrounding area offers remarkable opportunities for cultural, linguistic and physical exploration. UWC ATLANTIC COLLEGE LOCATION: Vale of Glamorgan, Wales STUDENT BODY: 350 students AGES: 16-19 WEBSITE: www.atlanticcollege.org Founded in 1962, it was the founding college of the UWC movement. The college is located in the 12th century St Donat’s Castle on the dramatic South Wales coastline, overlooking the Bristol Channel. Atlantic College’s co-curricular programme includes four experiential faculties that allows students to engage in discovery, to determine their own pathways. Weekly music concerts, national cultural evenings, visiting speakers, and student debates on international issues enrich the experience and reflect the diverse cultures represented at the college. UWC COSTA RICA LOCATION: Santa Ana, Costa Rica STUDENT BODY: 200 students AGES: 16-19 WEBSITE: www.uwccostarica.org UWCCR Campus is located in a 12.35-acre land surrounded by mountains and nature in the valley of Santa Ana. The college evolved out of the pre-existing SOS International College Her- man Gmeiner Costa Rica. In recognition of the unique SOS heritage, there is a significant population of students with SOS backgrounds, and, in celebration of the location approximately 40% of the students come from Latin America. An important aspect of the UWCCR identity is a bi-lingual school. Virtually all students study both Spanish and English. UWC DILIJAN COLLEGE LOCATION: Dilijan, Armenia STUDENT BODY: 100 students AGES: 16-18 WEBSITE: www.uwcdilijan.org One of two new colleges opened in 2014, it is based halfway between Yerevan and Tbilisi, the capitals of Armenia and Georgia. Dilijan is an important town both culturally and historically, with a lush national park and pre-historic heritage. The campus was built with sustainable materials and is situated on an 88-hectare site, on the verge of Dilijan National Park. Students at the college can enjoy challenging outdoor activities such as mountain hikes, rock climbing and, water activities at the nearby lake and, in the winter, ski at in a nearby resort. LI PO CHUN UWC LOCATION: New Territories, Hong Kong STUDENT BODY: 250 students AGES: 16-19 WEBSITE: www.lpcuwc.edu.hk The college is situated in Hong Kong, a city in China that lies at the cross-roads of Asia in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic regions. In daily life, the college emphasises the strong Chinese traditions of proper conduct, practical wisdom, appropriate social relationships and respect for academic learning. All first year students travel to Mainland China for a week to perform service work, and other projects enable students to engage in activities beyond the classroom in various parts of east and South-east Asia. UWC MAASTRICHT LOCATION: Maastricht, the Netherlands STUDENT BODY: 850 students AGES: 2-18 WEBSITE: www.uwcmaastricht.nl UWC Maastricht was founded in 2009 as the merger of two existing international schools and opened the doors to a brand new, custom built campus just outside of the city centre in 2013. The site was planned with environmental impact, energy use and value for the future in mind, and the resulting campus is highly innovative. The college has ambitious outreach plans and serves as a centre for expertise for community services (CECS) and a centre for short courses. UWC MAHINDRA LOCATION: Paud, Pune, India STUDENT BODY: 200 students AGES: 16-19 WEBSITE: www.uwcmahindracollege.org The college occupies 175 acres of land on the shoulder of a hill overlooking the Mulla river valley in the Western Ghats some 40 kilometers to the west of the city of Pune. The prize winning campus buildings combine modern architecture with local materials and give the feeling of life in a small hill village. The college has dedicated much of its land to the nation as a biodiversity reserve that was opened by the Prime Minister of India in February 2008.
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