In their final two years, UWC Thailand students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which is made up of three core components and six subject groups.
Average class size: 24 students
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Core components
Theory of Knowledge: students reflect on the nature of knowledge and on how we know what we claim to 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, Thai Language & Literature, School Supported Self-Taught Literature, Language & Culture
- Language acquisition: Chinese B Ab Initio, English B, French B, French B Ab Initio, Spanish B Ab Initio
- Individuals and societies: Business Management, Economics, History, Global Politics, Environmental Systems & Societies
- Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Design Technology, Physics, Environmental Systems & Societies Mathematics: Maths – Analysis and Approaches, Maths – Applications and Interpretation
- The Arts: Visual Arts, Film
Co-curricular
All IBDP 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.
UWC Thailand’s strong focus on Outdoor Experiential Education and Place-Based Service Learning ensures students engage with the island’s diverse environments. This commitment sustains partnerships with neighbouring service organisations, addressing wildlife conservation, ecological restoration, community support and action-oriented governmental work for policy development and change. 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.