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United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA)
UWCSEA is an independent K-12 international school in Singapore, part of the United World College movement, offering a holistic education that integrates academics, activities, outdoor education, personal and social education, and service. It serves a diverse student body with over 5,500 students across two campuses and emphasizes a values-driven community with a focus on peace and sustainability.
Two campuses in Singapore: Dover Campus and East Campus in Tampines.
Approximately 5,500 students (around 3,000 at Dover Campus and 2,500 at East Campus).
Authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the IB Diploma Programme since 2012.
The school provides an integrated K-12 curriculum culminating in the UWC Program for Grades 9-10 and the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12.
Charged in the first year for maintenance, renewal, and replacement of campus facilities and capital projects.
Charged annually after the first year for ongoing campus maintenance and improvements.
Payable in addition to tuition fees for students in Grade 8–12 who board on campus.
Part of the UWCSEA learning programme, including academics, outdoor education, personal and social education, and service. The curriculum is concept-based with Standards, Strands, Conceptual Understandings, and Benchmarks.
Part of the UWCSEA learning programme, including academics, outdoor education, personal and social education, and service. The curriculum is concept-based with Standards, Strands, Conceptual Understandings, and Benchmarks.
Preparation for the IGCSE programme, focusing on a concept-based curriculum with Standards, Strands, Conceptual Understandings, and Benchmarks.
IGCSE programme, a two-year programme preparing students for the IB Diploma.
Leads the overall College, working closely with the Board of Governors and senior leadership teams to ensure alignment of the learning programme and operations with the College's strategy and vision.
Educational leader of the Dover Campus, responsible for student learning, wellbeing, global citizenship and campus culture, working collaboratively with the Head of East Campus and College Leadership Team.
Educational leader of the East Campus, accountable for student learning, wellbeing, global citizenship, and campus culture, working closely with the Head of Dover Campus, Governors, and College Leadership Team to implement College strategy and inspire an exceptional learning environment.
Position currently open; candidate to start Aug 2026 or Jan 2027.
UWCSEA provides a holistic education grounded in values that support students to develop as individuals and global citizens. The K-12 concept-based curriculum integrates academics, outdoor education, personal and social education, and service, all designed to nurture skills, qualities and mission competencies for students to live out the UWC mission.
The school emphasizes five mission competencies: Essential Literacies, Interpersonal and Intercultural Understanding, Peacebuilding, Sustainable Development, and Self and Community Wellbeing. These competencies reflect the application of learning to real-world challenges and support the UWC mission for peace and sustainability.
UWCSEA integrates peace education into its learning programme, fostering an understanding of peace that includes social justice, equality, and human rights. The curriculum and community initiatives cultivate awareness and action towards peace beyond the mere absence of conflict.
The school intentionally selects students based on diverse cultural and life experiences, promoting intercultural and interpersonal understanding from early years. Being located in Singapore, a global hub, enhances opportunities for students to engage with local and regional communities, embodying UWC’s international mission.