Atlantic College
| UWC Atlantic | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Wales, United Kingdom | |
| Coordinates | 51°24′05″N 03°31′57″W / 51.40139°N 3.53250°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent, boarding, international school |
| Established | 1962 |
| Principal | Naheed Bardai |
| Staff | 144 |
| Grades | Sixth Form |
| Enrollment | 350 |
| Campus size | 30 Hectares (75 acres) |
| Campus type | Residential |
| Colours | Blue and teal |
| Affiliation | United World Colleges |
| Website | uwcatlantic |
United World College of the Atlantic (UWC Atlantic), commonly known by its former name Atlantic College, is an independent boarding school in Llantwit Major in Wales. Founded in 1962, it was the first of the United World Colleges and was among the first educational institutions in the world to follow an international curriculum. It helped create the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the 1960s.
It is attended by approximately 350 students from more than 90 countries, with students including refugees and victims of war, members of persecuted communities, and members of royal families and political dynasties from around the world. The majority of its students are selected internationally through their National Committees which facilitate nationwide selection processes across the world in over 120 countries, and help fund student education through partial or full scholarships. Over 65% of students who apply through these national committees receive some form of scholarship or financial aid awards.
In addition to the IBDP, UWC Atlantic places student participation in community service at its core. It is known for its liberal education, its global ethos, and its strong focus on local and global development and sustainability.