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UWC Atlantic College

United Kingdom, Llantwit Major

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Language learning opportunities and multilingual education

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English is the language of instruction. The Teaching and Learning Centre offers EAL support for students whose first language is not English. With students from over 90 countries, the college is a naturally multilingual environment. IB Diploma students study languages as part of their subject groups.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 16 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 380
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1962
Bus Service No

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.

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