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September 2008


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UWC makes educationa force to unite

people, nations andcultures for peace and

a sustainable future


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United World Colleges (UWC) brings students togetherfrom all over the world, selected from within their owncountry, on merit and regardless of their ability to pay

UWC is enhances the teaching of a globally recognisedcurriculum with the focus on educating the whole person

UWC is a challenging experience that equips students

socially, academically, philosophically and morally sothat they are personally able to play an active role in thepursuit of peaceful and sustainable future

What is United World Colleges?


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UWC was conceived in the aftermath of WWII

Kurt Hahn, a German educationalist, developed the ideaof a multi-national pre-university school to helpovercome religious, cultural and racial misunderstandingto avoid conflict

16 to 18 olds are well grounded in their own cultures butalso at a unique age when they are impressionable andopen 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 continentseducating 3,000 16-18 year old students

UWC History


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The UWC Experience

A rigorous academicprogramme

Where students are taught tothink for themselves rather thenlearning by rote to pass exams.

A demanding socialresponsibility programme

Enables young people to

learn about themselves andto develop a sense ofresponsibility whilstengaging with andsupporting theircommunities.

An intensivemulti-culturalenvironment

Through living togetherstudents gain respect,

integrity and responsibilityfor self, others and

community


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The United World Colleges teach the InternationalBaccalaureate Diploma (IB)

The IB was pioneered at the first UWC, Atlantic College inthe 1970s

The IB is the most recognised and highly regardedsecondary school qualification in the world and, as such,accepted by the worlds leading universities

Simn Bolvar UWC of Agriculture offers a tertiary levelthree-year agricultural education and training programme

UWC Academic Programme


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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 toalleviate some of the worst effects of poverty and illiteracy

Waterford Kamhlaba students provide care programmes for thoseaffected by AIDS and HIV

In addition to regular weekly activities, the Collegesallocate at least one week each year for the students todevise and implement an intensive service project

Social Responsibility Programme


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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 asmusic, crafts, arts, and drama help students to exploreand 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


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UWC Colleges

Bosnia and Herzegovina, MostarCanada, Vancouver IslandCosta Rica, Santa AnaChina, Hong Kong SAR

India, Pune DistrictItaly, Duino,Norway, FjalerSingaporeSwaziland, MbabaneUSA, Montezuma, NMVenezuela, Barinas

Wales, Vale of Glamorgan


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UWC Colleges


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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 theregion

New Colleges


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UWC Global Selection Network

UWC has National Committees in 122 countries


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Our Colleges delegate responsibility for student selectionto 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


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Every year 1,500 studentsfrom over 120 countries

graduate from the 12

United World Colleges


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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


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Students are selected on personal merit from over 120countries

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


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UWC Graduates5%

27%

11%

4%10%

12%

15%

7%

9%

Arts

Business

education

Law

media

medicine

non profit

politics

science


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UWC Governance and Organisation UWC is governed by the International Board

Representatives from all the 12 Colleges and leaders ineducation, 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


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Annual operating costs are US$70 million with theaverage 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


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UWC International Fundraising Opportunity to leverage the unique global value of UWC

Expansion of the international UWC fundraising functionto complement existing College & NC fundraising

Build on the success of managing complex multi-yearprivate, 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


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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 teachertraining, leveraging the resources of UWC

Investing in tomorrows leaders


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