Canada’s School for the World
Pearson College UWC
Located in B.C., Canada, our international school unites 150+ countries, empowering students through IB education, experiential learning, and a commitment to fostering cultural understanding, personal responsibility, and environmental sustainability. Join us in making a difference for a better world.
Learn
Discover an education that challenges you academically and inspires you to make a difference in the world.
Connect
Stay engaged with a global community of changemakers who share the Pearson experience.
Support
Empower the next generation of leaders by supporting transformative education.
Guilherme
Brazil
Year 51/2026, IBDP
The UWC experience has fundamentally reshaped my understanding of education as a tool for systemic change. Growing up in Brazil, I saw education as a fragile privilege—something to be defended but rarely reimagined. At Pearson, collaborating with peers from Sweden to Sudan on projects as restorative forestry or marine conservation taught me that learning isn’t just about absorbing facts but about co-creating solutions across borders.
Guilherme
Brazil
Year 51/2026, IBDP
The UWC experience has fundamentally reshaped my understanding of education as a tool for systemic change. Growing up in Brazil, I saw education as a fragile privilege—something to be defended but rarely reimagined. At Pearson, collaborating with peers from Sweden to Sudan on projects as restorative forestry or marine conservation taught me that learning isn’t just about absorbing facts but about co-creating solutions across borders.
Our Programs
16–19 yo
2 years
IB Diploma
Only at Pearson
CALD Diploma Program
Certified under IB Career-related Programme
The Climate Action Leadership Diploma (CALD) Program
16–19 yo
2 years
IB Diploma
How to apply
In most cases the UWC National Committees are responsible for the standard selection process. They handle applications, conduct interviews, and choose students to represent their country at UWC institutions. However, if you’re from a country that doesn’t have a UWC National Committee, don’t worry! UWC offers the Global Selections Program for students like you. This program allows exceptional students from such countries to apply directly to UWC schools and colleges, providing an alternative pathway for admission.
National Committee Selections
Selection is based on academics, extracurriculars, personal qualities, and interviews.
- You can set your preference for specific UWC schools (up to 5 choices).
- Applications are handled by the National Committee in your country.
- Possibility of applying in a language other than English. (In most cases)
UWC Global Selection Program
Selection is based on academics, personal qualities, and potential to contribute to UWC’s mission.
- Alternative pathway if you do not require a scholarship or financial Support.
- Apply directly to UWC schools.
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The world needs Pearson students now more than ever
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