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September 2008
UWC makes education
a force to unite
people, nations and
cultures for peace and
a sustainable future
• United World Colleges (UWC) brings students together
from all over the world, selected from within their own
country, on merit and regardless of their ability to pay
• UWC is enhances the teaching of a globally recognised
curriculum with the focus on educating the whole person
• UWC is a challenging experience that equips students
socially, academically, philosophically and morally so
that they are personally able to play an active role in the
pursuit of peaceful and sustainable future
What is United World Colleges?
• UWC was conceived in the aftermath of WWII
• Kurt Hahn, a German educationalist, developed the idea
of a multi-national pre-university school to help
overcome religious, cultural and racial misunderstanding
to avoid conflict
• 16 to 18 olds are well grounded in their own cultures but
also at a unique age when they are impressionable and
open to learn from and respect each others differences
• The first UWC – UWC of the Atlantic – opened in 1962
• Today there are 12 United World Colleges 5 continents
educating 3,000 16-18 year old students
UWC History
The UWC Experience
A rigorous academic programme
Where students are taught to think for themselves rather then learning by rote to pass exams.
A demanding social responsibility programme
Enables young people to learn about themselves and
to develop a sense of responsibility whilst engaging with and supporting their communities.
An intensive multi-cultural environment
Through living together students gain respect,
integrity and responsibility for self, others and
community
• The United World Colleges teach the International
Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
• The IB was pioneered at the first UWC, Atlantic College in
the 1970’s
• The IB is the most recognised and highly regarded
secondary school qualification in the world and, as such,
accepted by the world’s leading universities
• Simón Bolívar UWC of Agriculture offers a tertiary level
three-year agricultural education and training programme
UWC Academic Programme
• Each UWC tailors its programme to its the local environment
– students at UWC Atlantic operate lifeboat and cliff rescue
services along the South Wales coast
– Mahindra UWC students work with local village organisations to
alleviate some of the worst effects of poverty and illiteracy
– Waterford Kamhlaba students provide care programmes for those
affected by AIDS and HIV
• In addition to regular weekly activities, the Colleges
allocate at least one week each year for the students to
devise and implement an intensive service project
Social Responsibility Programme
Multi-Cultural Environment• At the UWC Colleges, an average of 70 different
nationalities are represented each academic year
• Embracing the cultures and nationalities present in each
College is a key feature of UWC life. Activities such as
music, crafts, arts, and drama help students to explore
and develop an international, inter-cultural appreciation
• Living on campus with such a diverse group of peers
creates an environment where values, preconceptions,
and prejudices are continuously questioned and tested
UWC Colleges•Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar
•Canada, Vancouver Island
•Costa Rica, Santa Ana
•China, Hong Kong SAR
•India, Pune District
•Italy, Duino,
•Norway, Fjaler
•Singapore
•Swaziland, Mbabane
•USA, Montezuma, NM
•Venezuela, Barinas
•Wales, Vale of Glamorgan
UWC Colleges
• UWC Maastricht
– First to go through the new rigorous approval process
– Open in September 2009, uniquely within Dutch education system
– Model similar to that of UWCSEA – kindergarten to IB2
• Proposals or expressions of interest received for:
– Kenya
– Tanzania
– New Zealand
– Spain
• Middle East
– Currently seeking funding for a feasibility study for a College in the
region
New Colleges
UWC Global Selection Network
UWC has National Committees in 122 countries
• Our Colleges delegate responsibility for student selection
to the National Committee system
• UWC National Committees, only exist through the
commitment and expertise of passionate local volunteers
• These volunteer based National Committees:
– Promote UWC
– School outreach to attract students to apply
– Manage the selection process
– Support the student and their family in preparation for UWC
– Support the national UWC Alumni network
– Local fundraising
UWC Global Selection Network
Every year 1,500 students
from over 120 countries
graduate from the 12
United World Colleges
UWC Students
10%
26%
14%14%
3%
8%
2%
23%
Africa
Asia
Central and Eastern Europe
Latin America and Caribbean
Middle East
North America
Pacific
Western Europe
• Students are selected on personal merit from over 120
countries
• In each country selection is irrespective of race, gender,
religion, politics and the ability to pay
• The UWC scholarship system creates schools that
represent all parts of the world and all aspects of society
• This diversity creates vibrant, enthusiastic and
stimulating communities
• UWC students are selected through a meticulous
process run by the UWC National Committee Network
UWC Students
UWC Graduates5%
27%
11%
4%10%
12%
15%
7%
9%
Arts
Business
education
Law
media
medicine
non profit
politics
science
UWC Governance and Organisation• UWC is governed by the International Board
– Representatives from all the 12 Colleges and leaders in
education, non-profit, business and finance
– Supported by its Presidents Queen Noor of Jordan and Nelson
Mandela and several other patrons
• The Colleges are autonomous in their own jurisdiction
and accountable to the International Board
• UWC is supported by the UWC International Office
– National Committee development and coordination
– Supporting new College initiatives
– Developing and coordinating international fundraising
– PR & Corporate communications
• Annual operating costs are US$70 million with the
average scholarship per student US$20,000 per annum
• College funding sources include:
– Endowments
– Government support
– Key donors – individuals, corporations, trusts and foundations
– College alumni
• National Committee funding sources include:
– Government support
– Key donors – individuals, corporations, trusts and foundations
– Means tested parental contribution
– National alumni
UWC Funding
UWC International Fundraising• Opportunity to leverage the unique global value of UWC
• Expansion of the international UWC fundraising function
to complement existing College & NC fundraising
• Build on the success of managing complex multi-year
private, corporate and foundation scholarships funds
• Attract global partners to align the world-wide impact and
recognition across the sponsoring and UWC organisation
• Engaging Lead Global Partners
Support for UWC can be structured in a variety of ways:
• Gender or ethnicity specific scholarships
– for example enabling more young women to attend a UWC
• Country or region specific scholarships
– for example enabling more students from a specific country or
region to attend a UWC
• College specific scholarships
– for example to support students to attend a UWC in a priority region
for Goldman Sachs to foster better relationships with these scholars
• Build capacity in education and community service
– for example by support the development of regional teacher
training, leveraging the resources of UWC
Investing in tomorrow’s leaders
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