Yes, part of the United World Colleges network.

Near Kunchen Lake in Changshu, China.

What is the Chinese Culture Project?

An integrated programme connecting students with Chinese cultural heritage.

Is there a focus on wellbeing?

Yes, with dedicated attention to adolescent mental health.

What workshops are offered?

Mini-UWC, Kaleidoscope Workshop, and summer programs.

How competitive is admission?

Highly selective, seeking specific UWC qualities.

United World College Changshu China

China, Changshu

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Instructs in English

Fees Unlisted

Ages 15 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 650

Type Co-educational

Opened 2015

Bus Service No

Availability Are there places?

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP)

Taught languages English

Typical class size 20

Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability

Stages High School

Introduction

United World College Changshu China, opened in 2015, is a co-educational residential school located on an island in Kuncheng Lake, Changshu. The school admits students aged 15 to 19, offering a Grade 10 Foundation Programme and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11 and 12. The campus accommodates around 580 students from over 100 countries across 11 residential houses. Facilities include a theater, track and field stadium, swimming pool, and a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) center. A unique feature is the "Zhi Xing" co-curricular programme, which translates knowledge into social action through 90 student-led initiatives. Students engage in environmental activism, community service, and water sports like kayaking and dragon boat racing on the lake. Additionally, the Yushan Academy’s Centre for Chinese Programmes offers immersive experiences in traditional arts, including calligraphy, Guqin, lion dance, and a mandatory two-year Chinese language course for all students.

www.uwcchina.org

88 Kunchen Lake West Road, Changshu, China

The Essentials

Location

88 Kunchen Lake West Road, Changshu, China

Stages

Grade 10 (IB Prep) and Grades 11-12 (IB DP)

Type

Private international boarding school

Pupil Nationality Mix

Students from around the world representing diverse backgrounds

Academics

Curriculum

IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12) and IB Preparation Programme (Grade 10). Chinese Culture Project integrated throughout.

Wellbeing

Mental Wellbeing

Dedicated focus on adolescent mental health and wellbeing; international conference held on this topic.

Admissions

1. Apply through the competitive selection process.
2. Demonstrate qualities of the 'UWC person'.
3. Applications submitted through the online system. Campus visits can be scheduled.

Scholarships

Scholarships available for selected students.

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