UWC Atlantic College
A residential international sixth-form college at St Donat's Castle in south Wales for students aged 16-19, following the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme over two years. Students apply through UWC national committees or the Global Selection Programme rather than directly to the school.
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At a glance
- School type
- International school, Independent · Private
- Official website
- uwcatlantic.org
Address: UWC Atlantic, St Donat's Castle, Llantwit Major, CF61 1WF
Academic
- Ages taught
- Boarding college for students aged 16-19 following a two-year programme.source
- School admits
- Not confirmed
- Day places
- Not confirmed
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma Programmesource
- Qualifications
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programmesource
- Teaching languages
- ENsource
- Learning support
- The Learning Centre (TLC) offers counselling and support for specific learning needs.source
- English-language support
- Not confirmed
- Size
- Not confirmed
Boarding
The school confirms that it offers boarding but its pages do not name a full, weekly or flexible option, so none is shown.
- Boarding entry
- All students live on site for the two-year programme. (ages 16 and over)source
- Boarding is for
- Not confirmed
- Accommodation
- On campussource
- Boarding houses
- Eight boarding houses in the woodlands, each with a shared communal space, day room, quiet room, laundry room and bathrooms; a typical student house has 12 student rooms.source
- Rooms
- Not confirmed
- Weekends and holidays
- During October and Spring breaks students can stay on campus, travel or go home; the campus is closed during the Winter and Summer breaks.source
- Pastoral care
- A tutor is each student's first point of contact, with 8-10 tutees per tutor; a nurse, health care assistants and three counsellors are available.source
- Activities
- Not confirmed
- Facilities
- Not confirmed
Admissions
- Entry points
- Two-year programme; applications for 2027 are open via the Global Selection Programme.source
- Application process
- Students do not apply to the school directly: they apply through the Global Selection Programme (managed by the UWC International Office) or through their UWC National Committee.source
- Assessments and interviews
- GSP applicants are assessed through an online process including written answers and an online selection step.source
- Documents
- For visa applications: birth certificate, most recent school transcript, parents' consent letter and an approved English language exam certificate where required.source
- Language requirements
- Not confirmed
- Deadlines
- Not confirmed
- International applicants
- Accepted. Students come from more than 90 countries; most students need a visa except British and Irish nationals and those with (pre-)settled status. The College can sponsor Child Student and Student visas. More than 65% of national committee students are given a full or partial scholarship.source
- Guardianship
- Not confirmed
Fees
Fees not confirmed. The school has not published figures we could read, or we have not yet reviewed them. Contact the school for the current schedule.
Scholarships and financial assistance
ScholarshipNational Committee scholarshipssource
More than 65% of national committee students receive a full or partial scholarship, determined by a financial assessment.
Inspection reports
No inspection report is recorded for this campus in our research yet.
Accreditation, registration and membership
The school’s registration or licence with a government authority.
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Government registration / licenceCharity Commission for England and Wales
Stated by the schoolReference: 525761Scope: UK registered charity number printed on the school site
Accreditation and membership describe a school’s status with a particular body. Neither is a guarantee of safety, quality or suitability for your child.
How to read this page
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Sources (reviewed 17 October 2026)