UWC Dilijan

220 Students | 16-17-years

Dilijan, Armenia

2014

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

Average class size: 14 students

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: Armenian Literature, English Literature, English Language and Literature, Russian Literature, School-Supported Self- Taught Literature
  • Language acquisition: English B, German Ab Initio, Language and Culture, Russian Ab Initio, Spanish Ab Initio
  • Individuals and societies: Economics, Environmental Systems and Societies, Geography, Global Politics, History, Language and Culture, Philosophy
  • 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 community service activity.

The co-curricular programme at UWC Dilijan consists of 4 elements – CAS, Project Weeks, Focus Weeks and Cultural Weekends. Students work closely with the local community in Dilijan and in neighbouring villages, engaging in the activities of organisations working with kids and the disadvantaged. UWC Dilijan’s outdoor education includes hiking, skiing, sailing and caving expeditions with access to nature to inspire team building and a keen interest in the environment.

Physical activities

Basketball

Football

Dance clubs

Volleyball

First aid

Swimming club

Creative activities

Art in the community

Ceramic with the community

Carpentry

College Choir

Film making

Debate club

DiliMUN (Model United Nations)

Coding

Web programming

Robotics

Tedx

Social service

Language courses – English, Russian, Chinese, Spanish

Science with the community

Swimming for community members

Red Cross club

Service in Bridge of Hope NGO

Cineclub for local kindergarten kids

Peer Listeners

Work with refugees

Hands for Youth

Science with local kids

Greenhouse and sustainability programs

Student cafe

School workshop

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