UWC East Africa

700 Students | 3-19-years

Tanzania, East Africa

1973

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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: 18 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: English Literature, English Language andLiterature, Chinese Literature, Chinese Language and Literature, Spanish Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, School Supported Self-Taught Literature

  • Studies in language and literature: English Literature, English A Language and Literature, Swahili Literature, School Supported Self-Taught Literature
  • 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, Music
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. UWCEA engages students to participate in different inter-school competitions locally and internationally for personal improvement and enjoyment.

Physical activities

Badminton

Basketball

Boxing

Cricket

Cross Country

Cycling

Football

Gymnastics

Netball

Rugby

Softball

Swimming

Tennis

Ultimate Frisbee

Volleyball

Walking

Yoga

Zumba

Creative activities

Afro Dance

Chess Club

Coding

College Choir

Community Choir

Cooking Club

Debate Club

Garage Band

Gardening

Knitting/Crochet Club

Model United Nations

Music

Painting

Photography

Poetry

School Production

TEDx

Yearbook

Social service

Animal Care Projects

Assistance to Local Hospital

Bee Club

Campus Care for Environmental Improvement

Community Clean-up

Farmers’ Market

Library Support

Peer Listeners for Student Support

Plastic Recycling Projects

Simba’s Footprint Foundation

Smokeless Kitchen

Student Climate Summit

Work with Children at Local Orphanage

Work with refugees

Project Week

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