Independent School of the Year for International Student Experience
We are delighted to announce that UWC Atlantic has been named Independent School of the Year for International Student Experience 2025, recognising our exceptional commitment to diversity, inclusion and global education.
This prestigious award celebrates the College’s dedication to creating an environment where international students thrive, one that intentionally brings together young people from across the world to learn, live and lead with purpose.
With students representing around 90 countries and staff drawn from over 15 nationalities, UWC Atlantic’s community is a living model of international understanding. Every day, students learn not only from their studies but also from one another. discovering how living and learning side by side builds empathy, fosters peace and deepens mutual understanding across cultures.
“This award reflects the spirit of UWC Atlantic - a community where diversity is our greatest strength and education is a force for unity and change.”
Throughout the year, students express their cultures and perspectives through National Evenings, conferences and social impact initiatives. Projects such as Atlantic Dippers (a cold-water swimming club), Project Week (where students sail the Welsh coast or design and build rescue boats), and Lighthouse (an entrepreneurial hub funding student-led initiatives) provide rich opportunities for collaboration, creativity and leadership.
Supporting every student to flourish is central to life at UWC Atlantic. The Learning Centre offers individualised academic, emotional and wellbeing support, including English as an Additional Language and Additional Learning Needs provision. Students live in eight residential houses, each guided by dedicated mentors and tutors, fostering a sense of belonging and family from the moment they arrive.
Through this model of inclusion, leadership and care, UWC Atlantic empowers international students to become systems thinkers and peacebuilders, ready to navigate and contribute to an increasingly interconnected world.
