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<strong>UWC</strong> <strong>schools</strong>, <strong>colleges</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>programmes</strong> <strong>deliver</strong> a<br />

<strong>challenging</strong> <strong>and</strong> transformative<br />

educational experience to a<br />

diverse cross section of<br />

students, inspiring them to<br />

create a more peaceful <strong>and</strong><br />

sustainable future


The <strong>UWC</strong> movement<br />

<strong>UWC</strong> is an international education movement<br />

made up of:<br />

- 13 <strong>schools</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>colleges</strong> across five continents<br />

- An exp<strong>and</strong>ing portfolio of short <strong>programmes</strong><br />

- More than 7,500 students<br />

- Students from more than 140 countries<br />

- More than 40,000 alumni


<strong>UWC</strong> International<br />

HM Queen Noor of Jordan is the president of<br />

<strong>UWC</strong><br />

The <strong>UWC</strong> International Board <strong>and</strong> <strong>UWC</strong> Council<br />

chaired by Tim Toyne Sewell<br />

The <strong>UWC</strong> International Office based in London<br />

provides leadership <strong>and</strong> support for the whole<br />

<strong>UWC</strong> movement


Our <strong>schools</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>colleges</strong>


<strong>UWC</strong> Values<br />

International <strong>and</strong> intercultural underst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />

Celebration of difference<br />

Personal responsibility <strong>and</strong> integrity<br />

Mutual responsibility <strong>and</strong> respect<br />

Compassion <strong>and</strong> service<br />

Respect for the environment<br />

A sense of idealism<br />

Personal challenge<br />

Action <strong>and</strong> personal example


<strong>UWC</strong> Common Code of<br />

Conduct<br />

The <strong>UWC</strong> Common Code of Conduct is a set of<br />

commitments used by all <strong>UWC</strong> <strong>schools</strong>,<br />

<strong>colleges</strong> <strong>and</strong> short <strong>programmes</strong><br />

They are designed to ensure all <strong>UWC</strong> students<br />

make the most of their time at their school or<br />

college or on their short programme<br />

Common Code of Conduct produces tolerant,<br />

compassionate <strong>and</strong> harmonious communities


<strong>UWC</strong> Alumni<br />

Our alumni apply their commitment to<br />

<strong>UWC</strong> values throughout their lives<br />

Through our alumni <strong>and</strong> the work they do in<br />

spread far beyond our <strong>schools</strong>, <strong>colleges</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>programmes</strong><br />

Many alumni give back to <strong>UWC</strong> by volunteering<br />

for their national committee


Good luck <strong>and</strong> keep in touch<br />

extranet.uwc.org<br />

www.facebook.com/uwcio<br />

www.twitter.com/uwc_io<br />

Student profiles<br />

www.uwc.org/student_profiles/<br />

Alumni profiles<br />

www.uwc.org/alumni/

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