United World Colleges Great Britain

Who we are

The United World Colleges are a group of seventeen colleges across the world where young people aged 16-19 come together for two years to study for the International Baccalaureate Diploma, engage in community service and start conversations about how to make the world a better place.

There are currently seventeen colleges, spanning Europe, North and Central America, Asia, and Africa. All teach the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme. 

Some UWCs are large schools for students of a wide range of ages and offer a unique opportunity for British students to be truly immersed in an international education. The UWC GB National Committee selects students for the two final years (the equivalent of sixth form) at these schools. 

The other colleges are stand-alone colleges offering a two-year pre-university education for students aged 16-19.