UWC Selection Criteria

All UWC schools use six key standards to evaluate and select candidates:

1. Intellectual Curiosity

• Love of learning about the world, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Passion for in-depth exploration of at least one academic area.
• Ability to recognize and critically analyze global and local issues.

2. Commitment to UWC Values

• Alignment with and active practice of UWC’s core values.
• Humility and openness to diverse perspectives.
• Promotion of UWC values in daily life and global citizenship.

3. Social Competence

• Respectful and appreciative interaction with others.
• Effective teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Appropriate self-expression in different situations.

4. Resilience, Self-Awareness, and Independence

• Capability to thrive in a challenging boarding school environment.
• Development of healthy coping strategies and self-awareness.
• Willingness to ask for help when needed.

5. Personal Responsibility and Integrity

• Coherence between personal values, beliefs, and behaviors.
• Mindful consideration of one’s own and others’ needs.
• Demonstration of communal responsibility.

6. Academic Robustness

• Potential to meet the demands of the IB Diploma or Career-related Programme.

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