UWC Atlantic is a college for students aged 16-19 years of age. Students travel from over 150 countries to live, study and learn together pursuing the International Baccalaureate and an outdoor-orientated experiential education over two years.

UWC Atlantic is based at St Donats Castle, south Wales, in a 12th century castle set in 122 acres of woodland and farmland, with its own valley and seafront. We are the only United World College in the UK. Established in 1962, we are the founding college of the UWC Movement, which we launched in 1967. The college also co-created the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme now widely respected across the world. The UWC Movement encompasses 18 global schools and colleges dedicated to uniting cultures and countries through education.

Viewing education as an experimental, experiential journey, the UWC Movement has moved away from rigid frameworks and created a ‘no-limits’ approach that challenges traditional boundaries between the curricular and co-curricular and enables each and every student to discover their sense of self and purpose in our ever-changing world. At UWC Atlantic we have over 9,100 alumni, each determined to make a difference to the lives of others and the world.

Our mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. Our vision is ot reclaim our position as the flagship college of the UWC movement, recognised for the radical and experimental spirit that defines our history and drives our impact on the world.

"Our vision is bold, our ambition statement is far-reaching and I hope our community - our students, alumni, staff, and supporters will listen to our clarion call as they listened to Kurt Hahn's - you are needed!"

Naheed Bardai, Principal, UWC Atlantic

Each and every member of our staff community at UWC Atlantic has a vital and important role to play in ensuring the delivery of the UWC Mission “to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future”.

Cynefin (pronounced Kun-eh-vinn) is a Welsh word, best described as a feeling of belonging, a sense of connection to a place and community. We find this word accurately evokes how it feels to both study and work at UWC Atlantic. We aim to attract people to work with us who create a staff community that epitomises that sense of belonging and to this beautiful place at the edge of the South Wales coast, a community which reflects the deliberately diverse student community which the UWC movement is renowned for.

We are committed to actively seeking and welcoming individuals with diverse backgrounds, varied lived experiences, talents and skills. People with an innate curiosity and openness to personal growth and mutual understanding.

In joining UWC Atlantic, you are not only joining an excellent, highly successful College, you are joining a powerful network of schools and colleges across the globe that is united by our shared mission. UWC Atlantic is a beautiful and unique place to live and to work and regardless of your role, you will be encouraged and supported to continuously develop and grow your professional skills and knowledge.