Applying to a UWC
Each year, the UWC National Committee of Great Britain provides students with the opportunity to attend UWC schools and colleges. Just like the UWCs themselves, the admissions procedure is very unique. These pages are designed to help you through the process of applying. Just click on the headings below for all the information you will need to apply to UWC through the British National Committee.
The first thing you should check is that you meet the eligibility criteria to allow you to apply through us. If you do not meet the criteria you may be eligible to apply through another national committee, or directly to the college. For further information visit www.uwc.org.
Applicants who do meet the eligibility criteria should then read through the application procedure page. This explains the selection process, including the application form and the interview should you be short-listed.
The FAQ pages provide support for applicants, parents and referees. Please take time to read these thoroughly before filling in the application form.
Applicant Eligibility
Selection for a place at a UWC through the National Committee of Great Britain is only open to students who meet the Eligibility Criteria. In brief these are: That you have lived in Great Britain for the three years prior to applying, and during this time you have been in school (including home schooling); if you do not meet this residency criteria we will also accept applications from those who have a British passport but live overseas, though it is suggested you consider whether you could apply through the National Committee in the country where you reside. Students should normally be 16 on the the 1st of September of the year they enter a UWC. If you wish to contact the National Committee to discuss your eligibility, please email Selection@UWC.org.uk. Click on "Eligibility Criteria" above to find more detailed information about who is eligible to apply through the UWC National Committee of Great Britain.
Application procedure
If you are eligible to apply through this National Committee then your first step is to obtain an application form. Initial application is via this form only, and the application deadline for 2010/2011 is January 14th, 2011. Here you can read about how to get the application pack and how the application procedure works. The 2010/2011 cycle of Selections is open from September 1st, 2010 and applications are now open. You can download an application by clicking here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed information on the selection process in its entirety is available in these FAQ pages. They include advice on eligibility, the process, the selection & interview process, selecting colleges, the finances, when you start, what support is available and who to contact.
The Application Form for 2010-2011 is now available!
Please click here to go to the application page.