{"id":36,"date":"2026-05-12T21:02:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T21:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/impact-report.uwcstaging.co.uk\/?page_id=36"},"modified":"2026-06-15T10:37:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T10:37:41","slug":"how-students-join-uwc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/impact-report.uwcstaging.co.uk\/how-students-join-uwc\/","title":{"rendered":"How students join UWC"},"content":{"rendered":"
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme students across UWC schools and colleges <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A shared learning experience<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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UWC attracts students from very different educational systems and backgrounds to study together in a range of programmes including full primary and secondary education, the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) offered across all 18 UWC schools and colleges, and the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP). Specific academic offerings vary from one UWC school to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many students in the IBDP\/IBCP years arrive from conflict-affected or under-resourced contexts. For some, the IBDP\/IBCP years are their first experience of living outside their home country or studying in the English language<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Academic outcomes<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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UWC students were examined in 73 first-language literature subjects, reflecting the linguistic and socio-cultural diversity present across UWC campuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These outcomes reflect academic rigour alongside the strength of a model built on lived diversity, structured support and shared responsibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n <\/section>\n \n\n

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How UWC creates impact <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Intentional diversity<\/h3>\n

Students from different countries, cultures and life experiences live and learn together.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Shared learning and responsibility<\/h3>\n

Academic study is combined with service, leadership and collaboration.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Understanding and agency<\/h3>\n

Young people learn how to navigate differences and act in their communities.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Long-term impact<\/h3>\n

Graduates carry these experiences into universities, professions and civic life around the world.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n

Together, these elements help prepare young people to contribute to a more peaceful, sustainable and just future.
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\n \n Three themes shaping UWC\u2019s work in 2025\/2026 <\/h2>\n
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Peace: learning and living together<\/p>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Planet: learning for a changing world<\/p>\n <\/a>\n \n

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People: access, opportunity, belonging<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n \n

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\n How students join UWC <\/h2>\n

\n There are various pathways into UWC <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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UWC national committees (NCs)<\/h3>\n

Select students for the IB\/IBCP in 150+ countries, often with financial aid<\/p>\n \n Apply through a UWC NC <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n

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International Application Pathway (IAP)<\/h3>\n

For students needing financial aid<\/p>\n \n Learn about the IAP <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n

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Global Selection Programme (GSP)<\/h3>\n

Alternative IB application route for students not requiring financial aid<\/p>\n \n Explore GSP <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n

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UWC short courses<\/h3>\n

Short experiential programmes lasting from a few days to several weeks<\/p>\n \n Browse UWC short courses <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n

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Younger years programmes<\/h3>\n

Available at some schools, for students below the IB<\/p>\n \n Discover younger years <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n \n\n