Our students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which is made up of three core components and six subject groups. We are a bilingual college and the IBDP is offered in Spanish and English.
Average class size: 13
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Core components
Theory of Knowledge: Students reflect on the nature of knowledge and on how we claim what we know.
The Extended Essay: An independent, self-directed piece of research finishing with a 4,000-word paper.
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): Students take part in a range of experiences and at least one project.
Subjects
- Studies in language and literature: English Literature, English Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, School Supported Self-Taught Literature
- Language acquisition: English B, French B, Spanish B, French AB Initio, Spanish AB Initio
- Individuals and societies: Economics, Geography, History in English, History in Spanish, Social & Cultural Anthropology in English, Global Politics in English, Psychology in English, Environmental Systems & Societies in English and Spanish
- Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems & Societies
- Mathematics: Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches in English, Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation in English and Spanish
- The arts: Visual Arts in English, Theatre in English
Co-curricular
All students at UWC complete a co-curricular programme called Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) – an integral part of the IB qualification. Students get the opportunity to choose a physical, a creative and a social service activity. There are more than 70 different CAS experiences (referred to as Quan Cai) offered at LPCUWC.