908758. UWC (United World Colleges) is a global education movement that makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. Its role is to coordinate between the different UWC stakeholders, to set the global direction and strategy for the UWC movement, to approve new UWC schools, colleges, national committees and educational programmes, to be in charge of UWC’s global fundraising and communication projects and to ensure the adherence of all stakeholders to jointly agreed policies. Registered Charity No. The UWC Council elects the UWC International Board and discusses issues of strategic, developmental and philosophical significance. UWC Simón Bolivar was a member of the movement until its closing in 2012 by the Venezuelan government. 2. The executive arm of the International Board is the UWC International Office, based in London and, since October 2019, in Berlin. The executive arm of the International Board is the UWC International Office. The selection would be based on personal motivation and potential, regardless of any social, economic or cultural factors. Finance Team. Apply for MBA in GD Goenka University, Gurgaon. United World Colleges adalah suatu gerakan pendidikan dengan misi "menjadikan pendidikan pemersatu kelompok, bangsa, dan budaya untuk masa depan yang cerah dan damai.Sekarang UWC terdiri atas 17 sekolah dan perguruan tinggi di empat benua, beberapa program pendidikan jangka pendek, dan komite nasional di 159 negara di seluruh dunia. [9], UWC values experiential learning alongside providing its 15-19-year-old students with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, an internationally recognised educational programme developed in close collaboration with UWC in the late 1960s. 5. A scholarship programme would facilitate the recruitment of young people from different socio-economic backgrounds.[4]. UWC (or United World Colleges) is a global network of schools and educational programmes with the shared mission of "making education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future". It has up to 60 members, who meet once a year. Programme Development Team  Support us. 3. Executive Team The first UWC college, UWC Atlantic College in Wales, United Kingdom, was founded in 1962 by Kurt Hahn, a German educationalist who had previously founded Schule Schloss Salem in Germany, Gordonstoun in Scotland, and the Outward Bound movement. 313690. UWC International is the organisation at the centre of the UWC movement and its many different stakeholders. [7], In 2016, the keynote speaker at a UWC Congress[8] was Peter Dalglish who would later be convicted of sexual abuse against minors in Nepal, with two young boys rescued during the police raid. © 2017 - 2020 UWC International. Registered Charity No. Learn More. UWC International, Third Floor, 55 New Oxford Street, London, WC1A 1BS, UK. 4. The organisation was founded on the principles of German educationalist Kurt Hahn in 1962 to promote intercultural understanding. The UWC International Board is comprised of up to 16 Directors, elected by the UWC Council. Hahn envisaged a college educating boys and girls aged 16 to 20. All Council members act on a volunteer basis. Any member of the UWC movement can nominate individuals for membership of the UWC International Board and UWC Council. The United World Colleges (International), Third Floor, 55 New Oxford Street, London, WC1A 1BS, United Kingdom is a company registered in England and Wales and Limited by Guarantee, No. Nominations will be submitted to the Nomination and Governance Committee of the UWC International Board. UWC was originally founded in 1962 to bridge social, national and cultural divides caused by the Cold War. UWC is governed by the UWC International Board and the UWC International Council. Fees : 9,05,560 (for 2 Years) Apply Now. Advancement Team (including fund development, communications, engagement and outreach) UWC relies on the passion and commitment of more than 4,000 volunteers worldwide. The United World Colleges (International), Third Floor, 55 New Oxford Street, London, WC1A 1BS, United Kingdom is a company registered in England and Wales and Limited by Guarantee, No. The UWC International Office team works in five main teams reflecting its main areas of activities: 1. United World Schools (UWS) works in some of the world's poorest regions to give every child access to free education. Five UWC schools (UWC Thailand, UWC South East Asia in Singapore, UWC Maastricht in the Netherlands, UWC East Africa in Tanzania and Waterford Kamhlaba UWC of Southern Africa in Swaziland) also offer non-residential educational programmes for younger students. There are currently 18 UWC schools and colleges in operation. UWC Internasional dikelola oleh Panitia Internasional UWC … UWC International is the organisation at the centre of the UWC movement and its many different stakeholders. [2] Today, UWC consists of 18 schools on four continents, some of which are also open to younger years (from Kindergarten). The team at the UWC International Office coordinates UWC’s different stakeholders, supports UWC schools, colleges and national committees alike in their activities and is the driver behind different initiatives across the UWC movement. UWC (or United World Colleges) is a global network of schools and educational programmes with the shared mission of "mak[ing] education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future". While numerous Board members are UWC alumni or current/former staff members, other Board members are not and add specific skills, know-how and perspectives. "The striking feature of the United World Colleges is that they embrace the entire world across all divides of race, history, culture, wealth, religion, economic status and political belief." UWC (United World Colleges) is a global education movement that makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. Learn More. High Visibility Version [1] The organisation was founded on the principles of German educationalist Kurt Hahn in 1962 to promote intercultural understanding. All Board members act on a volunteer basis. UWC’s 18 schools and colleges are set on 4 continents and deliver a challenging and transformational education to over 9,500 students each year. 313690. The highest package has reached up to INR 65 LPA. ", "The Canadian Encyclopedia – Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific", "Nepal jails Canadian former UN official for sexually abusing boys", "Installation Day of Canadaʼs 29th Governor General", "Governor General Julie Payette: Biography", "Douglas Alexander: Electoral history and profile", "Folketinget (the danish parliament) – Lene Espersen", "BBC news: MEP Eluned Morgan will step down", "South African Government Information – Profile Information", "The Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross - The Bishop", "Kim Han-sol interviewed by Elisabeth Rehn (1/2)", "The Royal House - The Prince of Orange - Education", https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-43501464, "HELSINGIN SANOMAT INTERNATIONAL EDITION - PEOPLE", "Alison Donnell Reviews "Sexualities in the Tent, "Manchester United Supporters' Trust - Founder", Vivid Sydney (Light, Music and Ideas) | Speaker, http://www.greekroyalfamily.gr/en/royal-family.html%7Caccessdate=15, https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/prof-dr-stephan-klasen/535900.html%7Caccessdate==04, "Goan teen to train women to scale high peaks | Goa News - Times of India", "Another win for Mayumi Raheem at swimming", "SAF Games 2006 : Swimming Results (SA Games Results)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=United_World_Colleges&oldid=990763679, Articles with a promotional tone from November 2018, Articles lacking reliable references from May 2019, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Schools, colleges and short educational programmes, This page was last edited on 26 November 2020, at 10:35. Former South African President Nelson Mandela was joint President (1995–1999) alongside Queen Noor, and subsequently Honorary President of UWC (1999–2013). 6. - Nelson Mandela. 908758. Sitemap [6] Former UWC presidents are Lord Mountbatten (1967–1978) and Prince Charles (1978–1995). Contact Us. The location and opening date for each UWC school and college is given below: The current President of UWC is Queen Noor of Jordan (1995–present).