National Committees Selected in UWC Adriatic Strives to Be Fully Integrated Into the Life of 157 Different Countries

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UWC ADRIATIC

Situated in North Eastern Italy, in the coastal village of Through the support for the highly-esteemed college by Duino, 20km west of Trieste. The college buildings are regional and national government funds and a growing dispersed trhough the village which is a popular tourist number of private and corporate donors UWC Adriatic is destination on the Italian Adriatic sea, just 5km from able to provide the greatest proportion of full scholarships Slovenia. The area is steeped in history and cultural for students (over 70%) of all colleges in the UWC heritage, being at the cultural crossroad of Italian, Movement. The college delivers a challenging and Slovene and Austrian influences. UWC Adriatic was transformative education based upon the UWC the first UWC in a non-speaking English country in Educational Model. All students are enrolled in the Europe. It was founded in 1982 with the support of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, which is the Italian government and the Italian Region Friuli taught and assessed in English. Fewer than 20% of the Venezia Giulia. The United World Colleges college student body are native English speakers, with Movement has the mission to use education as a force around the same percentage of native Italian speakers. to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. UWC Adriatic was founded with a UWC Adriatic helps students to become active, involved special interest in South East Europe, the and educated citizens whose attitudes towards cultural Mediterranean regions and conflict and post conflict understanding and community service will be powerful areas. catalysts for change. The UWC Adriatic experience is the start of a lifelong journey and commitment rather than a UWC Adriatic is a multi-national, rather than stand-alone education. Support for student and alumni international, fully residential school of close to 200 initiatives is one of the distinctive features of the College. students aged 16 -19 selected from a diverse range of Through its students and 3,400 alumni, who act as countries, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. representatives of their countries, UWC Adriatic influences Students who attend the college have often left their wider communities to become more understanding, home country for the first time in their lives. Students compassionate and peaceful. are selected on the basis of personal merit and potential by UWC National Committees selected in UWC Adriatic strives to be fully integrated into the life of 157 different countries. The selection process the local bilingual Italian and Slovenian community within identifies suitable students independent of their Race, the Duino. Students participate in a Community Service gender, religion, politics and ability to pay. programme that motivates them to apply their ideals to everyday life; it is a chance for them to show their commitment to “making the world a better place” and to offer their help to others, regardless of differences.

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The college location is a multicultural crossroad, being The famous "Rilke Path", named after the Austro-German the meeting point of the Latin, Slavic and Germanic poet, Rainer Maria Rilke, celebrated for the Duino Elegies he cultural heritage. The area around the college offers composed in 1912 while staying in Duino Castle, starts just in wonderful opportunities for physical, cultural and front of the Foresteria residence. The village is located linguistic exploration. Its location between the Adriatic between two cities (Monfalcone and Trieste) which are easily Sea and the surrounding Julian Alps provides the venue accessible for shopping. The International Community Music for the physical activities programme which includes Academy based within the college provides UWC Adriatic sailing, kayaking, rock climbing, skiing, cross country students with exceptional opportunities to develop their running and orienteering. The college students have musical talent in a wide range of musical styles and a wide organised cultural excursions to nearby Venice, Trieste, range of instruments. Students can develop their instrumental and Aquileia. As a seaside village, Duino has a Porto mastery or begin a new passion with lessons from local (harbour) and a beautiful breakwater with striking views tutors from nearby music conservatoires, and visiting high of the Adriatic Sea. Surrounding Duino are open level performers who offer Master Classes at weekends. Karsitic woodlands which are ideal for orienteering, jogging or walking. For further details about UWC Adriatic please visit its website www.uwcad.it.

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UWC MOVEMENT

INTRODUCTION

The model for UWC colleges was conceived in the 1950s at the height of the Cold War. It was a bold plan, the realisation of German educationalist Kurt Hahn. Hahn believed that much could be done to overcome religious, cultural and racial misunderstanding and avoid conflict if young people from all over the world could be brought together. It was felt that students aged 16 to 19 would be grounded in their own cultures but still impressionable enough to learn from each other.

The first UWC – Atlantic College – opened in 1962 and today there are 17 UWC schools and colleges across five continents. In the turbulent world of the 21st century, UWC’s aims and objectives are as relevant as they were in 1962 – perhaps even more so. UWC Atlantic played a major part in developing this internationally recognised programme, while also emphasising the importance of experiential learning, community service and outdoor activities. Today all UWC schools and colleges teach the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma as a pre-University qualification within the UWC Educational Model that is embraced across the UWC schools and colleges.

MISSION AND VALUES

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 transformative educational experience to a diverse cross section of students, inspiring them to create a more peaceful and sustainable future. UWC believes that to achieve peace and a sustainable future, the values it promotes are crucial:

. International and intercultural understanding . Celebration of difference . Personal responsibility and integrity . Mutual responsibility and respect . Compassion and service . Respect for the environment . A sense of idealism . Personal challenge . Action and personal example

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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

With UWC schools and colleges in 17 countries and national committees and selection contacts in 155 countries, the international scope of the UWC movement is truly global. Each of the 17 colleges is an independent legal entity with its own governance model as appropriate to its country where it is situated. The UWC Schools, Colleges and National Committees form an affiliation based on the common mission and values, and are centrally supported by the UWC International Office and overall movement policies are determined by the UWC International Board.

NATIONAL COMMITTEES

UWC depends on the dedication and expertise of a network of volunteers to find and select many of its future students. These volunteer groups are called national committees and they operate in 155 countries worldwide. UWC national committees promote UWC to prospective students in their country, encourage and support applications and select students based on merit and potential to represent their country at UWC colleges and schools. Some national committees also run short programmes and other outreach activities and many also fundraise for scholarships. UWC college students are selected in more than 155 countries, through UWC’s unique National Committee system. Selection is based on demonstrated promise and potential. In accordance with the UWC ethos that education should be independent of the student’s socioeconomic means, 70% of students in their IB Diploma years receive either full or partial financial assistance, based on their economic needs. UWC fosters a lifelong commitment to social responsibility and, to date, it has inspired a worldwide network of more than 60,000 alumni, who believe it is possible to take action and make a difference locally, nationally and internationally.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Thanks to the ongoing generous support of the Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Committees and many public and private donors, including numerous generous individuals, all the students who attend the UWC Adriatic do so regardless of their ability to pay. UWC Adriatic is able to provide around 70% of full scholarships per year and the result is a truly diverse school population both culturally and socio-economically.