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The United World Colleges (UWC) are a group of twelve international schools. Founded during the Cold War, the United World College Movement aimed at promoting understanding between the different nations through education and through interaction between young people from different countries, living and working together. The UWC select students from around the globe at a pre-university level, selected on merit, regardless of their financial, ethnic, religious or educational background and regardless of their ability to pay. Official logo of the United World Colleges This is a copyrighted and/or trademarked logo. ... Official logo of the United World Colleges This is a copyrighted and/or trademarked logo. ... For other uses, see Cold War (disambiguation). ...

The international organisation of UWC is a British based foundation that comprises twelve colleges in Canada, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Norway, Singapore, Swaziland, the United States, Venezuela and the United Kingdom, and, as of August 2006, newly opened eleventh and twelfth Colleges in Costa Rica and Bosnia and Herzegovina ; National Committees in more than 130 countries; a network of more than 36,000 graduates and an International Office in London. The United World Colleges usually accept students who are between 16 to 18 years old, with exception of the ones in Singapore and Swaziland. Each UWC typically comprises between 200 and 300 students from about 90 different countries. This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ...

History

Kurt Hahn

The first UWC, the Atlantic College, located in a 12th Century Castle in the Vale of Glamorgan in South Wales, United Kingdom was founded in 1962 with the initiative of Kurt Hahn, a renowned German educationalist. His vision was based on his post-war experience at the NATO, where discussion between former enemies fascinated him. He wanted to transmit a spirit of mutual understanding to young people to help them overcome prejudice antagonism through living and working together. Kurt Hahn Source: United World Colleges Official Website This work is copyrighted. ... Kurt Hahn Source: United World Colleges Official Website This work is copyrighted. ... The United World College of the Atlantic, more commonly referred to simply as Atlantic College, is an internationally-prestiged private boarding school in Wales, United Kingdom. ... Kurt Hahn Kurt Martin Hahn (5 June, 1886 - 14 December, 1974) was a German educator who founded projects such as the Schule Schloss Salem in Germany, Gordonstoun in Scotland, Atlantic College in Wales, the United World Colleges movement, and the Outward Bound schools. ... NATO 2002 Summit in Prague. ...

Hahn envisaged a college educating boys and girls of age 16 to 19, from different origins. The selection would be based on personal motivation and potential, regardless of any social, economic or cultural factors. A scholarship programme would facilitate recruitment of young people from different economic backgrounds. The project was realised in 1962 with the inauguration of the Atlantic College in Wales. The United World College of the Atlantic, more commonly referred to simply as Atlantic College, is an internationally-prestiged private boarding school in Wales, United Kingdom. ... This article is about the country. ...

Since 1967, under the presidency of Lord Mountbatten, new Colleges were founded in order to give more people access to the UWC system. In 1971 the United World College of South East Asia was established in Singapore, followed by the UWC of the Pacific in Canada in 1974. Under the presidency of Prince Charles, four more UWC were inaugurated: 1981 in Swaziland, 1982 in Italy and in the United States and 1988 in Venezuela. The rhythm accelerated with the foundation of three Colleges within five years: 1992 in Hong Kong, 1995 in Norway and 1997 in India, this rising the number of Colleges to ten. The eleventh and the twelfth College in Costa Rica and Bosnia & Herzegovina were opened in 2006. 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma (June 25, 1900 – August 27, 1979) was a British admiral and statesman and an uncle of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. ... The United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA) is an independent international school in Singapore. ... The Lester B. Pearson United World College logo Aerial View of Lester B. Pearson College Lester B. Pearson College, United World College of the Pacific is one of the ten elite United World Colleges around the world. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Prince Charles may refer to: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, current heir-apparent to the British throne Any of the previous British royals named Charles, Prince of Wales The former Belgian regent, Prince Charles of Belgium This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Motto: none Anthem: Intermeco Capital Sarajevo Largest city Sarajevo Official languages Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian Government  â€¢ President  â€¢ Prime Minister Federal republic Ivo Miro Jović1 (Croat) Borislav Paravac (Serb) Sulejman Tihić (Bosniak) Adnan Terzic Independence From Yugoslavia: 5 April 1992 Area  â€¢ Total  â€¢ Water (%)   51,129 km² (124th) Negligible Population  â€¢ July 2005... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

The threat of an international conflict decreased with the end of the Cold War, but regional and inter-ethnic conflicts have since then increased. The UWC have been attempting to establish links between individuals of different ideologies and perspectives. Their mission is to answer Lester B. Pearson's interrogation: "How can there be peace without people understanding each other; and how can this be if they don't know each other?" For other uses, see Cold War (disambiguation). ... Lester Bowles Pearson, often referred to as Mike, PC, OM, CC, OBE, MA, LL.D. (April 23, 1897 – December 27, 1972) was a Canadian statesman, diplomat and politician who was made a Nobel Laureate in 1957. ...

Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan has been President of the United World Colleges since 1995. Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been the honorary president of the UWC since 1999. Her Majesty Queen Noor (born August 23, 1951) is the fourth wife and widow of the late King Hussein of Jordan (1935-1999). ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (IPA pronunciation: //) (born July 18, 1918) was the first President of South Africa to be elected in fully-representative democratic elections. ... Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ...

Academics

All of the United World Colleges offer two years of pre-university education (with the exception of the Simón Bolívar United World College of Agriculture in Venezuela which offers an agricultural diploma). After these two years, all UWC students are holders of the International Baccalaureate Diploma, a prestigious high school diploma recognized worldwide. The International Baccalaureate Organization has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and three administrative offices in New York, Buenos Aires and Singapore. The Examinations Office is in the United Kingdom. The three working languages of the International Baccalaureate are English, French and Spanish. Ten of the twelve UWC use English as the main language of teaching and communication. 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Students at the college are eligible, after graduation, to participate in the Shelby Davis Scholarship programme, which funds undergraduate study (based on need) for UWC students at universities, such as Harvard University, Princeton University or Columbia University, in the United States. The Shelby Davis Scholarship is granted to graduates of the United World Colleges to study at American universities. ... Harvard University (incorporated as The President and Fellows of Harvard College) is a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA and a member of the Ivy League. ... Princeton University is a private coeducational research university located in Princeton, New Jersey, in the United States of America. ... Columbia University is a private research university in the United States. ...

Activities

The CAS programme (Creativity, Action, Service) is an integral part of the UWC system. Among those activities particular to UWCs are the Coral Monitoring Service at Li Po Chun United World College and the partnership between the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and Atlantic College. At United World College in Mostar the CAS Program contributes to the divided post-conflict Mostar society. Creativity, Action, Service (usually referred to as just CAS) is a component of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with the aim of providing a counterbalance to the academic rigour of the educational programme. ... Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong (香港李寶椿聯合世界書院), established in 1992, is one of the United World Colleges. ... Swanage lifeboat being winched up its slipway The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is a charity based in England dedicated to saving lives at sea around the coasts of Great Britain and Ireland. ... The United World College of the Atlantic, more commonly referred to simply as Atlantic College, is an internationally-prestiged private boarding school in Wales, United Kingdom. ... The United World College in Mostar is the twelfth College in the UWC family and the fourth College in Europe. ...

Mission Statement

The current mission statement

UWC makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.

The former mission statement

Through international education, experience and community service, United World Colleges enables young people to become responsible citizens, politically and environmentally aware, and committed to the ideals of peace and justice, understanding and cooperation, and the implementation of these ideals through action and personal example.

Admissions

Entry into a college is based on academic performance, personal engagement and the personal maturity of the candidate. The majority of students attending United World Colleges have been awarded scholarships through National Committees.

Applicants for United World College scholarships are interviewed by National Committees, all of which have a slightly different system. In Egypt, for example, the places are offered on the basis of a system of national competitions and specialised interviews, whereas in the Brazil, Argentina, United Kingdom, Spain, Germany and Italy shortlisted applicants attend a two-day residential with an interview, various games and debates. In Hong Kong, suitable applicants will be invited to attend a day-camp named "Challenge Day" where they will be engaged in different activities eg. debate, learning a new language, group games etc.. Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to attend a final interview before gaining admission.

The colleges

A map of the 12 United World Colleges

• United World College of the Atlantic (UWCAC) (Wales, United Kingdom) - opened in 1962
• United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA) (Singapore) - opened in 1971
• Lester B. Pearson United World College of the Pacific (Canada) - opened in 1974
• Waterford-Kamhlaba United World College of Southern Africa (Swaziland) - opened in 1963, joined UWC in 1981
• United World College of the American West (UWCUSA) (USA) - opened in 1982
• United World College of the Adriatic (Duino (UWCAD) Italy) - opened in 1982
• Simón Bolívar United World College of Agriculture (SBUWC) (Venezuela) - opened in 1988
• Li Po Chun United World College (LPCUWC) (Hong Kong) - opened in 1992
• Red Cross Nordic United World College (RCNUWC) (Norway) - opened in 1995
• Mahindra United World College of India (MUWCI) (India) - opened in 1997
• United World College of Costa Rica (UWCCR) (Costa Rica) - formerly "Colegio Internacional SOS Hermann Gmeiner", opened in August, 2006, in Santa Ana, Costa Rica.
• United World College in Mostar (UWCiM) (Bosnia and Herzegovina), opened in September 2006 in the city of Mostar.

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See also

• Shelby Davis Scholarship

The Shelby Davis Scholarship is granted to graduates of the United World Colleges to study at American universities. ...

External links

• UWC Official Website

National Committees:

• Austria
• Bolivia
• Australia
• Brazil(Portuguese/Português)
• Colombia
• Denmark
• Ecuador
• Egypt
• Finland (Finnish)
• France (French/Français)
• Germany
• Great Britain
• Hungary(Magyar)
• India
• Israel
• Italy (Italian)
• Mexico (Spanish/Español)
• the Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Nigeria
• Norway
• Poland
• Spain (Spanish)
• Switzerland
• Turkey
• Uganda
• United States of America
• Uruguay (Spanish/Español)
• Venezuela (Spanish/Español)
• Complete list of National Committees