UWC Costa Rica

600 Students | 16-19-years

Santa Ana Downtown, Costa Rica

1963

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As the only UWC in Latin America and the Caribbean, UWC Costa Rica (UWC CR) offers a bilingual programme, opportunities to learn more about the region’s social, political and cultural history and opportunities to explore Costa Rica. The country’s long-standing history of peace, democracy, environmental protection and absence of a national military provide the ideal setting to develop UWC Costa Rica’s curriculum.

Three Unique Features
  • Sustainability Framework: The College defines sustainability as a mindset and ethical guideline for balance and well-being, embracing reciprocity. This concept is integrated throughout the curriculum to promote learning from nature and new pedagogies. The College is also purposefully constructing a new campus aligned with this principle, addressing climate change through sustainable construction practices and nature reserve restoration on its property.
  • Agents of Change Programme: An experiential learning adventure where students become aware of their capacity for positive change. Students form project teams and partner with local communities or organisations to gain step- by-step experience in designing, implementing and evaluating a project from a social entrepreneurship approach. Projects focus on activism, social entrepreneurship, technology and sciences..
  • The wellness Initiatives: Initiatives at UWC create a secure, home-like environment fostering belonging, mutual understanding and open-minded learning. Rooted in the College’s sustainability framework, these initiatives instil lifelong skills in emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, stress management, intercultural communication and understanding within the UWC community.