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Applying via the UWC International Application Pathway (IAP)
If you’re aged 16-19 and interested in studying the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or Career-related Programme (IBCP)* at a UWC school or college, you may be eligible to apply through the International Application Pathway (IAP).
UWC schools and colleges make a limited number of IAP places available each year, based on their plans and available financial support funds.
*While all UWC schools and colleges teach the IBDP, the IBCP is available at Pearson College UWC and UWC Maastricht.
Is the IAP the right route for me?
The IAP is the route for you if you meet all of the following criteria:
- You are not able to apply through a UWC national committee (based on nationality or residency)
- Your are not able to pay full fees through the Global Selection Programme* and expect to need financial support
- You have not submitted an application through another UWC route this year
*If your family can afford full fees, you should consider applying through the Global Selection Programme.
We will check if you meet these criteria by asking you to complete an eligibility form, which will help us determine the best application route for your circumstances.
Please note that there are a limited number of IAP places and a limited amount of financial support available each year, so we encourage you to meet all the deadlines and, assuming you are eligible, to submit your application as soon as possible.
Application timeline
Applications for entry in 2026 will open for eligible applicants on 22 September 2025 and close on 27 October 2025.
Selection happens on a rolling basis, so submitting your application early increases your chances of success.
Applying via the IAP
Before you begin your application, you will need to confirm your eligibility by completing a short form. If you meet all the eligibility criteria, we will send you a link to the application form, which you will need to complete via one of our online platforms.
What happens after I apply?
Once you submit your application:
- It will be reviewed by a volunteer selection committee. Please be patient – timelines may vary depending on application volume and reviewer availability.
If your application progresses:
- You will be invited to attend an online selection day, which is a required part of the process. This includes group activities, a project presentation, an interview and an emotional wellbeing questionnaire.
- Selection days take place in English via Zoom. You do not need to be a native English speaker, but you must have access to a stable internet connection and a camera-enabled device.
- At the same time, we will begin a Financial Needs Assessment (FNA) process to understand your family’s financial situation, and determine what financial support you might be eligible to receive. Your parent(s)/guardian(s) will need to share relevant financial information and supporting documents with us, which we will use to match you to a particular school or college.
If successful:
- You will be nominated to a particular school or college, based on visa and travel restrictions (if applicable) and on the results of your FNA.
- You may be invited to a follow-up interview with the school’s Admissions Director or faculty.
Once you have been nominated to a school or college, they will begin your enrolment process.