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Canada, Victoria
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The UWC model prioritises personal growth, intercultural understanding, and community living as central to the educational experience
Contact the college for information on specific learning support provisions
Support is available for students from non-English-speaking backgrounds, though a strong level of English is required for admission
On-campus medical centre staffed by two full-time nurses, a nurse practitioner, and clinical counsellors providing comprehensive mental health support
Comprehensive safeguarding policies with residential staff in each house and 24-hour support on campus
Pearson College UWC is one of eighteen United World Colleges worldwide, located on the shores of Pedder Bay on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Founded in 1974, the two-year pre-university boarding college serves approximately 200 students aged 16 to 19 from around 90 countries. Students pursue either the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or the Climate Action Leadership Diploma (CALD), an innovative IB Career-related Programme. The campus sits on the traditional territory of the Sc'ianew (Beecher Bay) First Nation and features purpose-built facilities including a marine sciences building, observatory, theatre, and ten residential houses. With an average class size of 13, the college combines rigorous academics with experiential learning, community service, and outdoor education.
