Atlantic College campus in Llantwit Major, England

Atlantic College

Llantwit Major, EnglandDay · Co-edGrades 10 – 12Non-sectarianEst. 1962
Grades
10 – 12
Enrollment
9,100
Founded
1962
Campus
122 acres
Gender Policy
Co-ed

About Atlantic College

Our mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.

UWC Atlantic College is a college for students aged 16-19, located in a 12th century castle in Wales. It offers the International Baccalaureate and an experiential education, focusing on developing compassionate leaders and bridge builders.

Core Values

CompassionSustainability

Teaching Philosophy

Transforming Education through a new curriculum and a new way of learning equipping our students with the skills to reimagine systems and build change.

Faith Tradition: Non-sectarian

What Makes Atlantic College Special

  • Located in a historic 12th century castle.
  • Focus on experiential education and the International Baccalaureate.
  • Part of the global UWC movement promoting peace.

Academics

Curriculum

Atlantic College offers IB and Other curriculums, with specializations in Leadership and Environmental.

Academic Environment

Academic Culture
Rigorous

Programs & Extracurriculars

Arts Programs

6 programs
ActingDanceDrama/TheatreMusic (instrumental)Music (vocal)Visual arts

Sports

3 programs
SailingSwimmingTrack and field

Clubs & Activities

10 programs
DebateModel UNRoboticsDramaChoirBandEnvironmental clubService clubSTEM clubStudent government

Campus & Facilities

Atlantic College sits on a 122 acres-acre campus with Castle, Dining hall, Library, Science lab, and Theatre.

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid
Available

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Admissions

Requirements

  • Application form
  • Report cards
  • Interview
  • Essay
  • Standardized test

Community & Culture

UWC Atlantic cultivates an intentionally diverse, globally-minded community where students from over 90 countries live and learn together in a 12th-century castle set across 122 acres of woodland. The culture emphasizes service, activism, and personal growth through co-curricular experiences including student-led conferences, Project Week immersion experiences, and long-term community service initiatives. Students celebrate their diverse backgrounds through national evenings, culture weeks, and the annual UWC Day, while living in deliberately mixed dorms designed to maximize cross-cultural connection. The environment balances rigorous academics with outdoor experiential learning and peer-led leadership opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

UWC Atlantic explicitly prioritizes diversity as a core value. The college seeks students "regardless of their socio-economic, religious, national, ethnic or cultural background" and practices "deliberate diversity" in residential assignments, with dorms intentionally composed of students from different backgrounds. More than 65% of students selected through National Committees receive full or partial scholarships to ensure socio-economic diversity. The college's founding mission is to "unite people, nations and cultures for peace," and its 10-year strategic plan emphasizes building a courageous future and creating an engaged community grounded in this commitment to global understanding and inclusion.

Parent Involvement

Parent involvement details are not prominently featured on the website. The site provides extensive information for families regarding admissions, visa requirements, student life logistics, and financial matters, but does not describe specific parent committees, volunteer opportunities, or engagement programs. Families are directed to portals and can attend Open Days and campus tours, though ongoing parent participation structures are not outlined.

Accreditations & Recognition

IBMinistry-inspectedOther

Contact Atlantic College

Address

St Donat's Castle, St Donats, Llantwit Major, Llantwit Major, England, United Kingdom

Phone

+44 1446 799000

Email

info@atlanticcollege.org

Website

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Atlantic College

Atlantic College serves students in grades 10-12.

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