Our students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which is made up of three core components and six subject groups. At UWC CSC, students are encouraged to explore Chinese culture in the context of dialogue between “people, nations and cultures,” building bridges and improving understanding.
Average class size: 20 students
The Pre-IBDP (foundation) programme
UWC Changshu China offers a Pre-IBDP programme for Grade 10 students as well as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) curriculum. The Pre-IBDP programme aims for students to acquire the skills and knowledge needed for successful entry into the IBDP programme.
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 and literature: English Literature, English Language and Literature, Chinese Literature, Chinese Language and Literature, Spanish Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, School Supported Self-Taught Literature
- Language acquisition: Chinese B, English B, French Ab Initio, French B, German Ab Initio, German B, Spanish Ab Initio, Spanish B
- Individuals and societies: Economics, Environmental Systems & Societies, Geography, History, Philosophy, Psychology
- Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems & Societies
- Mathematics: Maths – Analysis and Approaches, Maths – Applications and Interpretation
- The arts: Music, Film, Theatre, Visual Arts
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.