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UWC Atlantic College is located at St Donat's Castle on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast in south Wales. The castle dates from the 12th century and sits in extensive grounds overlooking the Bristol Channel. The nearest town is Llantwit Major. Cardiff, the Welsh capital, is about 25 miles east, with Cardiff Airport nearby. Bristol and London are accessible by road and rail.
The college offers a two-year programme exclusively at sixth form level (ages 16-19). All students follow the IB Diploma Programme. The Systems Transformation Pathway is an additional learning strand alongside the IB.
UWC Atlantic is a residential (boarding) co-educational international college. All students board on campus. It is part of the United World Colleges movement, a global network of 18 schools in 18 countries. The college is a registered charity.
The Teaching and Learning Centre provides support for students with Additional Learning Needs. EAL (English as Additional Language) support is also available through the centre.
UWC Atlantic College has no religious affiliation. It welcomes students of all faiths and none, from over 90 countries and all socio-economic backgrounds.
UWC Atlantic College has one of the most comprehensive scholarship programmes in the world. More than 65% of students applying through national committees receive full or partial scholarships based on demonstrated need. Fees cover tuition, boarding, meals, and the full residential programme. The college encourages all prospective students to apply through their national committee regardless of financial circumstances. Specific fee amounts should be confirmed directly with the admissions office at +44 (0) 1446 799000 or through the relevant national committee. A Global Selection Programme route is available for students who do not require financial aid.
Students come from over 90 countries, making UWC Atlantic one of the most internationally diverse schools in the world. The deliberate mixing of nationalities is central to the UWC mission. No single nationality dominates, as places are allocated through over 150 national committees worldwide.
UWC Atlantic College is a residential international sixth form college in Wales, founded in 1962 as the first of the United World Colleges. Set in the 12th-century St Donat's Castle and its grounds on the south Wales coast, the college brings together around 350 students from over 90 countries for a two-year IB Diploma programme. More than 65% of students applying through national committees receive full or partial scholarships. The college pioneered the IB Diploma and is part of a global network of 18 UWC schools across 18 countries. Alongside the IB, the college offers a Systems Transformation Pathway focused on building skills for social change. Students participate in CAS, Project Week, conferences, and the GoMakeADifference programme. The Teaching and Learning Centre provides EAL and additional learning needs support.
