Part of an international movement

The UWCSEA boarding experience is a culturally rich one, providing a supportive international family for our students. Its caring environment nurtures self-discipline, self-management and leadership skills, and is true to the Mission of the UWC Movement to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.

Developing international-mindedness and understanding

Our ethos, common to all 18 UWC schools and colleges around the world, promotes intercultural and interpersonal understanding as an outcome of our values-based education. The community is truly global, representing a diversity of experience, cultures and passions. Our boarders are given a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the life of the school community. As a result, their time in our boarding community not only provides students with insights into many different cultures, but also encourages them to discover a deeper appreciation of what is special about their own.

Scholarship students

Life in boarding is enriched by scholarship students, who bring unique perspectives to our boarding community. Our scholars are students from all over the world who are nominated for their scholarships by UWC volunteers in their home country, on the basis of both their academic ability and their commitment to the UWC Mission and Values. As a result of their passionate commitment to embrace the opportunity their scholarship provides, our scholars contribute much to the rich and diverse life in our international boarding family.

Such is the richness of their experience, and the strength of the friendships formed, many boarders find it difficult to leave our community at the end of their schooling. The lasting links established across the world are a demonstration of both the life-defining experience while at UWCSEA and their identity as global citizens.

“Living in the international and multicultural context at UWCSEA changed my perspective. I’m more open minded and socially aware of the political and cultural context of the world. News and events happening in countries that previously seemed so distant are now extremely close. I can now say that I am a genuine global citizen.”

Matheus, Brazil

“The most impactful part of my UWC education was making friendships, collaborating with others to create things in line with the UWC mission and values and learning to respect all people, nationalities and schools of thought and belief.”

Nethmi, Sri Lanka