UWC Canada

About UWCNCC/Pearson College

The UWC global movement is comprised of 17 schools, including Canada's most international school, Pearson College. Students are selected to attend from over 150 countries. Following a merit-based selection process, UWC aspires to meet the demonstrated financial need of all students, and we offer more financial aid than other international schools. This helps ensure our schools are diverse in every sense, which is key to fulfilling our mission to make education a force for peace and sustainability in the world.

Our Take: UWC Canada

United World College (UWC) was founded by Kurt Hahn in 1962, inspired by his experience as a German Jew during the war years. He had had a front row seat to all the ways in which societies can fail, often principally, he felt, by being too insular. As an educator, he hoped to play a role in changing that. The goals of the school are as grand as they are affective, including, says David Hawley, past head of UWC Canada, that of “preventing what happened with World War II from ever happening in the future." Hahn hoped to educate people about their place in the world, to appreciate the diversity of the global population through direct experience, and to understand the power of their voices within a multitude of voices. The first school was founded in Wales, the second being Pearson College in 1974 and named to honor Lester Pearson’s leadership. There are now 17 UWC schools dotting the globe, and in all the goal is to bring people from around the world together, including those from cultures and countries that may be in conflict. Students arrive very consciously bringing their experience with them, and they enter a community of like-minded individuals who, like them, are interested in taking a leadership role in their communities, whatever they may posit them to be. The ideal student is one who is able to thrive in an engaging, diverse, challenging academic and social environment.

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"different than any other school in the world"
Jacqueline Tam - Alumnus (Jan 24, 2018)

When I arrived at Pearson, I could feel just how different of a place it was than any other school i... — Read full review

"It was hands down the most incredible experience of my life."
Kate Rowan - Alumnus (Feb 01, 2018)

I attended Mahindra United World College of India through the Canadian UWC National Committee. It wa... — Read full review

"provided me with incredible tools for life"
Cécilia Barrette-Leduc - Alumnus (Mar 12, 2018)

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650 Pearson College Drive, Victoria, British Columbia, V9C 4H7

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Academics

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Curriculum: Progressive, International Baccalaureate
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- Advanced Placement courses :
- Sex and health education: Not British Columbia curriculum
Curriculum Pace: Standard-enriched
Academic Culture: Rigorous
Developmental priorities: Social
Special needs support: Indirect Support
Gifted learner support: Dedicated gifted school
Language: English

Curriculum Progressive, International Baccalaureate
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Central to your child's school experience is the underlying curriculum taught in the classroom. "Curriculum" refers to both what is taught and how it's taught. When considering the different curricula outlined in the next few pages, keep in mind that few schools fall neatly into one category or another. Most schools' curricula comprise a blend of best practices drawn from multiple curriculum types. Having said that, most schools do have a general overall curriculum type. These are identified for each school on OurKids.net.

Curriculum approach at UWCNCC/Pearson College : Progressive, International Baccalaureate
UWCNCC/Pearson College has a Progressive, International Baccalaureate approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Traditional, Liberal Arts, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).
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Progressive (sometimes called "in- quiry-based") curricula attempt to place children's interests and ideas at the heart of the learning experience. Instead of lessons being driven by predetermined pathways, progressive curricula are often "emergent", with learning activities shaped by students' questions about the world. Instead of starting with academic concepts and then tying it to everyday experience, progressive methods begin with everyday experience and work back to an academic lesson. Teachers provide materials, experiences, tools and resources to help students investigate a topic or issue. Students are encouraged to explore, reflect on their findings, and discuss answers or solutions.

Curriculum at schools on OurKids.net

Progressive - 25%
Traditional - 43%
Liberal arts - 16%
Montessori - 15%
Reggio Emilia - 0%
Waldorf - 1%

UWCNCC/Pearson College has a International Baccalaureate approach to secondary curriculum.

Some private schools offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programming. The "Diploma Programme" is offered to students in the final two years of high school, while the "Primary Years Programme" (ages 3 to 12) and "Middle Years Programme" (ages 11 to 16) serve as preparation for the diploma program.

What UWCNCC/Pearson College says: The education we offer is driven by seven principles inspired by renowned educationalist Kurt Hahn. 1) Education should take place within a diverse college community that reflects the wide range of tensions among and between people. 2) Education requires active promotion of intercultural understanding and the development of genuine concern for others, founded on shared life experiences, and cooperative and collaborative living. 3) Physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle are integral to developing a balanced person. Unhealthy lifestyles limit human potential. 4) Community interaction is at the heart of college/school life. 5) Students should be able to take positive action around issues of sustainability on both an institutional and individual level. 6) Students must have opportunities to practice personal initiative, self-discipline and responsibility, and to manage risk and embrace challenges. 7)Recognition is given to the fact that individuals possess unique talents and abilities. Programmes must exist which help students fulfill their potential.

International Baccalaureate offered:

Program offered
Primary Years
Middle Years
Diploma program
Career-related program

Approach:

Focus Special needs

Academic Gifted
Pedagogies and subject courses:

Mathematics

What UWCNCC/Pearson College says: This information is not currently available.

Textbooks and supplementary materials: This information is not currently available.

Calculator policy: This information is not currently available.

Science

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Topics covered in curriculum:

Subject offered
Biology
Chemistry
Ecology
Geology
Meteorology
Physics
Physiology
Zoology

Treatment of evolution:

Subject offered
Evolution as consensus theory
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
Evolution is not taught

Literature

What UWCNCC/Pearson College says: This information is not currently available.

Humanities and Social Sciences

What UWCNCC/Pearson College says: This information is not currently available.

Foreign Languages

What UWCNCC/Pearson College says: This information is not currently available.

Fine Arts

Program offers:

Subject offered
Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts

What UWCNCC/Pearson College says: This information is not currently available.

Computers and Technology

What UWCNCC/Pearson College says: This information is not currently available.

Program covers:

Subject offered
Computer science
Robotics
Web design

Physical Education

What UWCNCC/Pearson College says: This information is not currently available.

IB Diploma courses

Group 1 (Language A)

Group 2 (Language B)

Group 3 (Individuals and Societies)

Group 4 (Experimental Sciences)

Group 5 (Mathematics)

Group 6 (The Arts)

Advanced Placement courses

This information is not currently available.

Sex and health education Not British Columbia curriculum

Sex and health education approach at UWCNCC/Pearson College : Not British Columbia curriculum
UWCNCC/Pearson College has a Not British Columbia curriculum approach to Sex and health education (as opposed to Follows provincial curriculum approach).
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The sex education curriculum does NOT follow the provincial one taught in public schools - either in terms of structure, pacing, focus, and/or tone.

Sex and health education at schools on OurKids.net

Does not follow prrovincial curriculum - 46%
Follows provincial curriculum - 54%

Approach to sex and health education:
UWCNCC/Pearson College has a approach Mostly value-neutral (as opposed to Fairly value-based approach).
[Show: About Mostly value-neutral?]
By and large, students are taught about sex free of any particular moral or ethical standpoint. The school doesn't impose any particular values or value systems (such as social, political, or ideological values) on students when teaching sex and related issues.

UWCNCC/Pearson College 's approach to sex-ed: We help students discover the possibility of change. They learn that they can help to change the world through their courageous action, personal example and selfless leadership. We support young people to reach their intellectual, moral, aesthetic, emotional, social, spiritual and physical potential. All of our schools and colleges share the UWC mission and values. But each operates differently and has a distinct identity based on local resources and opportunities.
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IB Diploma courses

Advanced Placement courses

Sex and health education

Program	offered
Primary Years
Middle Years
Diploma program
Career-related program

Focus	Special needs
Academic	Gifted

Subject	offered
Biology
Chemistry
Ecology
Geology
Meteorology
Physics
Physiology
Zoology

Subject	offered
Evolution as consensus theory
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
Evolution is not taught

Subject	offered
Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts

Subject	offered
Computer science
Robotics
Web design

Curriculum Pace Standard-enriched

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This refers to the rate at which students move through the curriculum (e.g., topics, textbook material, skills, etc.). Curriculum pace is often defined in comparison to provincial standards.

Curriculum Pace approach at UWCNCC/Pearson College : Standard-enriched

UWCNCC/Pearson College has a Standard-enriched approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Accelerated, Student-paced approach).

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Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.

Curriculum Pace at schools on OurKids.net

Standard-enriched - 57%
Accelerated - 16%
Student-paced - 27%

What UWCNCC/Pearson College says: This information is not currently available.

Flexible pacing style

Flexible pacing style	offered
Subject-streaming (tracking)
Multi-age classrooms as standard
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace)
Regular guided independent study opportunities
Differentiated assessment

What UWCNCC/Pearson College says about flexible pacing: We are recognised internationally for our distinctive model of education which helps students flourish – physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically. UWC schools and colleges provide a holistic education for young people guided by a distinguished curriculum: Colleges offer the two-year, pre-university International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme

Academic Culture Rigorous

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Through the collective mindset of teachers, administrators, students, and parents, each school develops and maintains its own academic culture. This generally relates to the norms and expectations created around academic performance. Many parents look to private schools because they want a specific type of culture. Some want a rigorous environment that will elevate their child to new heights. Others want a nurturing environment that will help their child develop a passion for learning.

Academic Culture approach at UWCNCC/Pearson College : Rigorous
UWCNCC/Pearson College has a Rigorous approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Supportive approach).
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A school with a “rigorous” academic culture places a high value on academic performance, and expects their students to do the same. This does not mean the school is uncaring, unsupportive, or non-responsive -- far from it. A school can have a rigorous academic culture and still provide excellent individual support. It does mean, however, the school places a particular emphasis on performance -- seeking the best students and challenging them to the fullest extent -- relative to a normal baseline. High expectations and standards – and a challenging yet rewarding curriculum – are the common themes here. Keep in mind this classification is more relevant for the older grades: few Kindergarten classrooms, for example, would be called “rigorous”.

Academic Culture at schools on OurKids.net

Rigorous - 46%
Supportive - 54%

What UWCNCC/Pearson College says: The academic programme for 16 to 19 year-olds at UWC schools is based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Our students benefit from this challenging and balanced academic qualification which is recognized by the world’s leading universities. Our distinctive model of education has deliberate diversity of the student body at its heart.
Developmental priorities Social

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Schools have specific goals regarding how they want their educate and develop their students. This is part of a school's overall philosophy or vision, which is contained in its mission statement. While they tend have several developmental aims, schools tend to priortize certain aims, such as intellectual, social, spiritual, emotional, or physical development.

Primary Developmental Priority: Social

The goal is to cultivate "socially aware and active citizens, motivated to change the world (or their community) for the better."

Secondary Developmental Priority: Balanced

"Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation."

What UWCNCC/Pearson College says: UWC makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. UWC schools, colleges and programmes deliver a challenging and transformational educational experience to a diverse cross section of students, inspiring them to create a more peaceful and sustainable future. UWC believes that to achieve peace and a sustainable future, the values it promotes are crucial; International and intercultural understanding. Celebration of difference. Personal responsibility and integrity. Mutual responsibility and respect. Compassion and service. Respect for the environment. A sense of idealism. Personal challenge. Action and personal example.

Special needs support Indirect Support

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Schools offer a wide range of approaches and services to support students with special needs. This may include individualized learning, one-on-one support, small classes, resource rooms, and learning aids. These supports may be provided in a number of different environments such as a dedicated special needs school or class, an integrated class, a withdrawal class, or a regular class with resource support or in-class adaptations.

UWCNCC/Pearson College offers Indirect Support

Students remain in a regular classroom for the whole day; the teacher receives special training in accommodating special needs and/or learning disabled students.

Academic Support:

Subject Ttype	offered
Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties

Mild but clinically diagnosed ADHD:

Subject Ttype	offered
Accommodations
Modifications
Extra support

A - Forms of Support

Accommodation:

Modification:

Remediation:

B - Environments

Indirect Support:

Resource Assistance:

Withdrawal Assistance:

Partial Integration:

Full-Time Class:

Special NeedNeed

Forms of SupportA

EnvironmentsB

ADHD

Learning disabilities

Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability)
This is a learning disability that can limit a child's ability to read and learn. It can have a variety of traits. A few of the main ones are impaired phonological awareness and decoding, problems with orthographic coding, and auditory short-term memory impairment.
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)
This is a sound differentiation disorder involving problems with reading, comprehension, and language.
Dyscalculia
This is a kind of specific learning disability in math. Kids with this math disorder have problems with calculation. They may also have problems with math-related concepts such as time and money.
Dysgraphia
This is a kind of specific learning disability in writing. It involves problems with handwriting, spelling, and organizing ideas.
Language Processing Disorder
This is characterized by having extreme difficulty understanding what is heard and expressing what one wants to say. These disorders affect the area of the brain that controls language processing.
Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD)
These involve difficulties interpreting non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions and body language. They're usually characterized by a significant discrepancy between higher verbal skills and weaker motor, visual-spatial, and social skills.
Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit
A characteristic seen in people with learning disabilities such as Dysgraphia or Non-verbal LD. It can result in missing subtle differences in shapes or printed letters, losing place frequently, struggles with cutting, holding pencil too tightly, or poor eye/hand coordination.
Developmental

Autism
Refers to a range of conditions that involve challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and speech and nonverbal communication. They also involve unique strengths and differences. For instance, there are persons with both low- and high-functioning autism (some claim the latter is identical to Asperger's syndrome).
Asperger's Syndrome
On the autism spectrum, Asperger's is considered quite mild in terms of symptoms. While traits can vary widely, many kids with Asperger's struggle with social skills. They also sometimes fixate on certain subjects and engage in repetitive behaviour.
Down syndrome
his is associated with impairment of cognitive ability and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics.
Intellectual disability
This is a condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning (e.g., reasoning, learning, and problem solving). Intellectual disabilities are also known as general learning disabilities (and used to be referred to as a kind of mental retardation).
Williams syndrome
This is a rare genetic disorder present at birth. It is characterized by intellectual disabilities or learning problems, unique facial features, and cardiovascular problems.
Behavioral and Emotional

Troubled behaviour / troubled teens
roubled teens tend to have problems that are intense, persistent, and can lead to quite unpredictable behaviour. This can lead to behavioural and emotional issues, such as drug and alcohol abuse, criminal behaviour, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety.
Clinical Depression
This is a mental health disorder also called "major depression." It involves persistent feelings of sadness, loss, and anger. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms are usually severe enough to cause noticeable problems in relationships with others or in daily activities, such as school, work, or one's social life.
Clinical anxiety
This is a mood disorder involving intense, relentless feelings of distress and fear. They can also have excessive and persistent worry about everyday situations, and repeated episodes of intense anxiety or terror.
Suicidal thoughts
This involves persistent thoughts about ending one's life.
Drug and alcohol abuse
This involves the excessive use of drug and/or alcohol, which interferes with daily functioning.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
This is a disruptive behavioural disorder which normally involves angry outbursts, often directed at people of authority. This behaviour must last continuously for six months or more and significantly interfere with daily functioning.
Physical

Multiple sclerosis
This is a condition of the central nervous system. It affects the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. Symptoms can include fatigue, loss of motor control, memory loss, depression, and cognitive difficulties.
Cerebral palsy
his refers to a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood. CP is caused by abnormal development or damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, balance, and posture.
Muscular dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder which weakens the body's muscles. Causes, symptoms, age of onset, and prognosis vary between individuals.
Spina Bifida
This is a condition present at birth due to the incomplete formation of the spine and spinal cord. It can lead to a number of physical challenges, including paralysis or weakness in the legs, bowel and bladder incontinence, hydrocephalus (too much fluid in the brain), and deformities of the spine.
Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
This is a Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Also known as "sensory integration disorder," it affects fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. It may also affect speech.
Blindness
Visual impairment is a decreased ability or inability to see that can't be fixed in usual ways, such as with glasses. Some people are completely blind, while others have what's called "legal blindness."
Deafness
Hearing impairment, also known as "hearing loss," is a partial or total inability to hear. The degree of hearing impairment varies between people. It can range from complete hearing loss (or deafness) to partial hearing loss (meaning the ears can pick up some sounds).
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic condition, which affects the body's respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It affects young children and adults.
Multiple physical
Accommodating a wide range of physical conditions and disabilities.

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Gifted learner support Dedicated gifted school

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Schools support students with gifted or advanced learning abilities in a several ways. Whether they offer a full-time gifted program or part-time support, they normally provide some form of accelerated learning (delivering content at a faster pace) or enrichment (covering content more broadly or deeply). Many schools also offer a wide range of in-class adaptations to support advanced learners, such as guided independent studies, project-based learning, and career exploration.

Dedicated gifted programs:

Program	offered
Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school)
Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class)

Curriculum delivery: Enrichment (The main focus is on enrichment. This means that while students may work at a marginally quicker pace than public school peers, the primary aim is to study subject in broader and deeper ways.)

In-class adaptations:

Program	offered
Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement)
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement)
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement)
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement)
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others)
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement)
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement)
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement)
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement)

What UWCNCC/Pearson College says: This information is not currently available.

Language English

UWCNCC/Pearson College offers English as the primary language of instruction.

Language of enrollment include: Any foreign language

Extracurriculars

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While academics remain the priority for most private schools, many also place a strong focus on a well-rounded education and encourage participation in extracurricular activities such as sports, music, arts, or clubs. Involvement in extracurriculars helps stimulate students in their studies, makes them more motivated to learn, and can make school more enjoyable and fulfilling. Extracurricular activities can also provide students with a much-needed break from the stresses of academics, while helping them to develop skills and allowing them to take part in valuable social situations.

What UWCNCC/Pearson College says:

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Sports Offered	CompetitiveComp	RecreationalRec
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rowing
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Canoeing/Kayaking
Cycling
Running
Sailing

Clubs Offered
Foreign Language Club
Jazz Ensemble
Math Club
Musical theatre/Opera
Ballet and Classical Ballet
Outdoor Club
Outdoor Education
Photography
Poetry/Literature club
Radio club
Robotics club
School newspaper
Science Club
Yearbook
Yoga
Art Club
Astronomy Club
Audiovisual Club
Band
Chess Club
Choir
Community Service
Computer Club
Dance Club
Debate Club
Drama Club
Environmental Club

Tuition & Financial Aid

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This can depend on a number of factors, including the type of school, living arrangements, what’s included in tuition, school location, resources, and facilities. Many private schools in Canada have tuition that ranges between $6,000 and $12,000 a year. While some schools, such as schools which provide room and board, can be more expensive, many of these schools provide ways to defray the costs of tuition. For instance, they may offer merit-based scholarships or needs-based financial aid (often referred to as “bursaries” or “subsidies”).

	12
Boarding	$1

What UWCNCC/Pearson College says about their tuition: Over 75% of UWC students from Canada attend on full or partial scholarship. Following selection, scholarships are awarded based on financial need to ensure deliberate diversity. Family contributions towards tuition, large or small, are appreciated and help keep the UWC movement strong. See what Canadians typically contribute at www.ca.uwc.org in the "How to Apply" section.

Need-based financial aid

Grade range that need-based aid is offered:	12
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid	75%
Average aid package size	$25,000
Percentage of total enrollment on financial aid	75%
Total aid available	$1,600,000

Application Deadline:

November 15, 2017 Repeats annually

More information:

ca.uwc.org

Application Details:

Canadian students interested in attending any of the UWC schools follow the same application process as those who wish to attend Pearson College.We prefer applicants to be in Grade 11 when they apply. For entry in 2018, this means being in Grade 11 as of September 2017. Applicants should be 16 or 17 years old as of September 2018. Selection is based on merit, financial assistance is available based on need. Up-to-full scholarships are available for students to attend 17 UWC schools around the world.

Merit based Scholarships

This information is not currently available.

Enrollment

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Private schools come in all shapes and sizes. Some larger schools have enrollment numbers in the thousands, while some smaller schools have only a few dozen students. Boarding schools tend to be on the larger side, while alternative schools, such as Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf, are normally smaller. Besides the overall size of school, there are other important facts you’ll want to know about a school’s enrollment. For instance, here you can learn about a school’s enrollment for separate streams (if they have them), such as day and boarding, its average class size, and its average enrollment per grade.

Enrollment Details:

	Grades	Gender	Living Arrangement	Enrollment
Group 1	Gr. 12 to Gr. 12	Coed	Boarding	200

Additional Statistics:

Total enrollment	200
Average enrollment per grade	200
Average class size	6 to 16
Gender (grades)	Gr. 12 to Gr. 12 (Coed)
Boarding offered	Gr. 12 to Gr. 12
% in boarding (total enrollment)	100%
% in boarding (grade-eligible)	100%

International Students:

Percentage of students are international students
Number of different nationalities within student population	0
Five-day boarding programs offfered

Student distribution:

	12
Boarding Enrollment	100

Admission

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Private schools in Canada have admissions policies. All schools have some required application materials, though these vary between schools. These may include letters of application, application fees, essays, and exams (such as the SSAT). Many schools also require interviews with prospective students, either with their parents, on their own, or both. Schools also have different standards and priorities when evaluating student applications, different acceptance rates (which may vary between grade levels), and target different kinds of students. To improve your child’s chances of acceptance, you should find out everything you can about a school’s admissions policies and how they assess applicants.

Application

Admissions Assessments:

Assessment	Required	Grades
Interview		12 - 12
SSAT
SSAT (out of province)
Entrance Exam(s)
Entrance Essay		12 - 12
Application Fee

Application Deadlines:

Boarding students: November 15, 2017

What UWCNCC/Pearson College says:

We prefer applicants to be in Grade 11 when they apply. For entry in 2018, this means being in Grade 11 as of September 2017. Applicants should be 16 or 17 years old as of September 2018.

Canadian students interested in attending UWC follow the same application process as those who wish to attend Pearson College.
Students are required to submit an online application which includes a short essay. Shortlisted applicants attend an interview and in some regions, an interactive selection camp.
As our academic program follows the challenging International Baccalaureate, successful applicants should feel comfortable in an academic environment.
Low student-teacher ratios (typically 10-1) allow for a close-knit, supportive, collaborative learning environment.

Acceptance

Acceptance Rate: 25%

Type of student UWCNCC/Pearson College is looking for:
The UWC program is intense and transformative. To give you a brief idea of the types of students we are looking for, descriptive words include: determined, curious, fearless, ambitious, open, bright, collaborative, disciplined, creative, indefatigable, generous, kind.

Student Entry Points

Student Type	12
Boarding Acceptance (Acceptance rate)	50 - 60 (25%)

University Placement

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Where graduates of a school do their post-secondary studies can be an important factor in choosing a private school. Do you want your child to go to a Canadian university, an Ivy league school in the US, or some other institute? Regardless of your inclinations, take a look at a school’s university placement record, and the services they offer to support university applications and decisions.

Services	Offered
Career planning
Internships
Mentorship Program
University counseling

Key Numbers
Average graduating class size	100
*Canadian "Big 6" placements	N/A
**Ivy+ placements	N/A

*Number of students in the past year who attended one of McGill, U of T, UBC, Queen's University, University of Alberta, or Dalhousie University.

**Number of students in the past 5 years that that attended one of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford or Cambridge (UK)

Schools our students are admitted to (last 4 years): Carleton University Dalhousie University McGill University Mount Allison University Simon Fraser University Trent University Université de Montréal University of British Columbia University of Ottawa UK / Europe Cambridge University (on Blythe Scholarship) Norwegian University of Science and Technology Science Po University College London University of Glasgow USA Brown University Colby College College of Idaho College of the Atlantic Dartmouth University Deep Springs College Earlham College Georgetown University Harvard University Hood College Lewis & Clark University Macalester College Methodist University Middlebury College Northwestern University Pitzer College Princeton University Ringling College of Art and Design St. Lawrence University University of Colorado at Boulder University of Florida University of Kentucky University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Oklahoma Wartburg University Westminster University Williams College

Schools our students attend (last 4 years): Carleton University Dalhousie University McGill University Mount Allison University Simon Fraser University Trent University Université de Montréal University of British Columbia University of Ottawa UK / Europe Cambridge University (on Blythe Scholarship) Norwegian University of Science and Technology Science Po University College London University of Glasgow USA Brown University Colby College College of Idaho College of the Atlantic Dartmouth University Deep Springs College Earlham College Georgetown University Harvard University Hood College Lewis & Clark University Macalester College Methodist University Middlebury College Northwestern University Pitzer College Princeton University Ringling College of Art and Design St. Lawrence University University of Colorado at Boulder University of Florida University of Kentucky University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Oklahoma Wartburg University Westminster University Williams College

Notable Alumni

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Many private schools in Canada have numerous graduates who have gone on to great things. Learn about a school’s most influential, important, successful, and famous alumni.

Alumnus	Grad Year	Accomplishment
Chrystia Freeland	1986	Chrystia is currently the Minister of International Trade in the Canadian parliament.
Julie Payette	1982	Julie Payette has completed two spaceflights and served as Chief Astronaut for the Canada Space Agency. She is Canada's Governor General.
Yuen Pau Woo	1981	Yuen Pao Woo served as the President and CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. He was named to the Senate of Canada by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Niki Ashton	2001	Niki Ashton is the New Democratic Member of Parliament for the federal electoral district of Churchill—Keewatinook Aski in Manitoba.
Evan Adams	1984	Evan Adams is a Canadian actor, playwright and medical doctor. He is the Chief Medical Officer of the First Nations Health Authority in British Columbia.
Nmesoma Umenwofor-Nnweze	2017	Nmesoma Umenwofor-Nnweze was one of 15 young leaders named to the Prime Minister's Youth Council in 2016.

Alumni Highlights

From astronauts to CEOs, our more than 60,000 alumni are something we are very proud of. UWC is making a global impact like no other because the UWC movement is about more than just our students’ time at their school, college or programme.

Stories & Testimonials

Below, find stories and testimonials about UWC Canada.

Alumni Stories

UWC Alumni from Canada and around the world are change-makers who work in every industry and come from every walk of life. Learn more about how UWC shaped the lives of some noteworthy alumni here and here.

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Canada's Minister of Global Affairs

Chrystia Freeland is Canada's Minister of Global Affairs. Attending UWC Adriatic in Italy helped shape her world-view and develop a deep international understanding. "After I graduated from UWC Adriatic, I did a bachelor’s degree in history and literature at Harvard University, and a master’s at St Anthony’s College, Oxford University, which I attended as a Rhodes Scholar.

I began my career as a journalist as a stringer in Ukraine, writing for the Financial Times, The Washington Post and The Economist. Then I worked as deputy editor of The Globe and Mail, in Toronto, Canada.

I was the post managing editor of the Financial Times in New York then the deputy editor in London. I have also been an editor of FT.com, a UK news editor, Moscow bureau chief and Eastern Europe correspondent.

In 2000, my book Sale of the Century: the inside story of the second Russian revolution was published.”

She was appointed to the Cabinet of Canada as Minister for International Trade in November, 2015 and became Minister of Global Affairs in 2016.
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Principal's Message

Jens Waltermann, UWC Executive Director

My UWC journey started as a student at Pearson College in 1983. I can genuinely say, that experience laid the foundation for everything that followed. I chaired the German National Committee from 2008 and from 2010 onwards, I worked with our partners, the Bosch Foundation, on building UWC Robert Bosch College. I think it is fair to say that I have seen the UWC movement from different angles.

As Executive Director, I look to the future with optimism. UWC – already a leader in the field of transformational education – can have an even greater impact in the years to come and we can all play a part in this success.

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