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United Kingdom, Llantwit Major
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The college is housed in and around the 12th-century St Donat's Castle on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. The castle and its grounds provide a unique campus setting overlooking the Bristol Channel. Facilities include academic buildings, residential accommodation, and outdoor spaces within the castle estate.
The CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) programme is central to student life. The campus's coastal location supports outdoor and marine activities. The college has facilities for arts, sports, and community service projects.
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.
