UWC Mahindra College

Our students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which is made up of three core components and six subject groups.

Average class size: 15

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

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 & literature: English Literature, English A Language & Literature, Hindi Literature, Spanish Literature, School Supported Self-Taught Literature, Language & Culture
• Language acquisition: English B, French B, French Ab Initio, Hindi B, Spanish Ab Initio, Spanish B Language acquisition: English B, French B, Chinese B, Spanish B, French AbInitio, Chinese Ab Initio, Spanish Ab Initio

• Individuals and societies: Economics, History, Global Politics, Philosophy, Psychology

• Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems & Societies

• Mathematics: Maths – analysis & approaches, Maths – applications & interpretation
• The arts: Visual Arts, Theatre, Film Studies

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. Our Triveni (CAS) programme is extensive and a crucial part of a MUWCI education, with particular focus on community engagement and outdoor education. We also have a rich variety of inclusive campus events, celebrating the diversity of our students and the local culture and festivals.

The CAS activities on offer change each year as they are student-led and faculty mentored. Typically we offer 30+ creative and physical activities and 25+ on and off-campus service learning opportunities. A sampling of what’s on offer is below:

Physical activities

In addition to classrooms, labs and library in the academic building, LPCUWC has a number of amenities from a well- equipped auditorium and theatre, to a climbing wall and outdoor swimming pool.

Residential accommodation:

MUWCI is divided into five ‘wadas’ (residential clusters). Students live with relative independence and responsibility in houses of eight arranged around a shared courtyard. Each room houses four students from different continents. So-called “wada parents” and other faculty are part of the wada community, living with their families and pets in adjacent homes. Residential buildings include common rooms with kitchens and separate laundry facilities.

Medical provisions

• Resident doctor and nurses
• 16-bed medical centre staffed by an on-call resident doctor and full-time nurses
• Specialist consultation and hospitals nearby in Pune, 90 minutes from campus via college ambulance.

Academic and emotional well-being

• Faculty advisors and wada (residence) parents provide pastoral care for students
• Head of Student Life and on-campus staff members focus on student well-being
• Psychologist available on campus
• Psychiatric specialists available for consultation in Pune when needed