Red Cross Nordic United World
College
http://www.rcnuwc.uwc.org
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Through international education, experience
and community service, United World Colleges enables young people to
become responsible citizens, politically and environmentally aware, and
committed to the ideals of peace and justice, understanding and
cooperation, and the implementation of these ideals through action and
personal example.
UWC Mission Statement
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United World Colleges (UWC) is the only
global educational movement which brings together students from all over the
world at pre-university level (or tertiary level in the case of one College),
regardless of their ability to pay. Students are selected on merit and live
together in an environment designed to foster international understanding,
tolerance and peace. To read more, click
here.
Coursework
Economics HL
English A2 HL
Norwegian B
HL
Math Methods
SL
Environmental
Studies SL
World
Literature & Czech self-taught SL
Theory of
Knowledge (TOK)
An
interdisciplinary requirement intended to stimulate critical reflection on the
knowledge and experience gained inside and outside the classroom. The course
challenges students to question the bases of knowledge, to be aware of
subjective and ideological biases and to develop the ability to analyze
evidence that is expressed in rational argument.
TOK is a key
element in encouraging students to appreciate other cultural perspectives. The
course is unique to the IBO, which recommends at least 100 hours of teaching
time spanning the programme’s two years.
Extended
Essay
Each student
has the opportunity to investigate a topic of special interest. The essay
requirement acquaints diploma candidates with the kind of independent research
and writing skills expected by universities.
The IBO
recommends that a student devote a total of about 40 hours of private study
and writing time to the essay. It may be written in one of 60 subjects,
including many languages.
The essay
permits students to
deepen
their programmes of study, for example by selecting a topic in one of their
higher level (HL) courses. Or they might add
breadth
to their academic experience by electing to write in a subject not included in
their programme choices.
Creativity,
Activity, Service Requirement
The
IBO’s goal is to educate the whole person and
foster responsible, compassionate citizens. The CAS programme encourages
students to share their energy and special talents with others. Students may,
for example, participate in theatre or musical productions, sports and
community service activities.
Students
should, through these activities, develop greater awareness of themselves,
concern for others, and the ability to work cooperatively with other people.