Our students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which is made up of three core components and six subject groups. with an average class size of 13 students.
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 andLiterature, Chinese Literature, Chinese Language and Literature, Spanish Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, School Supported Self-Taught Literature
- Language acquisition: English B, French B, Chinese B, Spanish B, French AbInitio, Chinese Ab Initio, Spanish Ab Initio
- Individuals and societies: Economics, Geography, History, Global Politics, Environmental Systems & Societies, Business Management.
- Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems & Societies
- Mathematics: Maths – Analysis and Approaches, Maths – Applications and Interpretation
- The arts: Visual Arts, Theatre
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.