Rebecca Vasconcelos

UWC Thailand

UWC Thailand, previously Phuket International Academy, is a truly international school with boarding facilities. It has at its core the International Baccalaureate Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Years Programmes, and places emphasis on the importance of experiential and service learning, both inside and outside the classroom. Situated on a 23ha site in the peaceful northern part of Phuket, Thailand, it currently has 380 students aged 18 months to 18 years. The Staff at UWCT with them a wide variety of international experiences. \\UWCT firmly believes in a ‘Good heart, Balanced mind, Healthy body'. It became the 16th United World College (UWC) in August 2016, and shares the same mission; making education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. UWCT's Educational Goal is 'We seek to realise our highest human potential, cultivate genuine happiness and take mindful and compassionate action.'​\\UWCT is a global leader in the budding movement to integrate evidence-based Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and secular Mindfulness into the academic curriculum. \\Nestled on the boundary of a mountainous National Park. UWCT's beautiful location guarantees a pollution-free and nature-rich environment for its community.