UWC Thailand is a co-educational, IB Continuum Programme for students in Nursery through to Grade 12. Founded as Phuket International Academy in 2008, UWC Thailand has grown to now serve a mix of nearly 500 day and boarding students. Our first Grade 12 cohort graduated in May 2016 and we anticipate enrollment will continue to grow to over 500 students, including 170 boarding students, by 2025.

A ‘mission-driven school’, UWC Thailand is focussed on providing a holistic education through its education programme that consists of five components: Academics; Social and Emotional Learning and Mindfulness; Service; Activities and Outdoor Education. UWC Thailand offers the continuum of three International Baccalaureate programmes - Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma - and has developed a justifiable reputation as being a leader in the field of Social and Emotional Learning and Mindfulness; an area in which we have considerable expertise. The School is a dynamic and high-energy environment and we seek individuals that will thrive in a fast-paced, high-standards culture that keeps students and the mission at the core of what we do.

UWC Thailand became the 16th United World College in August 2016. While maintaining what was unique about the School, there came an increased emphasis on experiential learning, service learning and outdoor education. The School is committed to deliberate diversity in all facets and students come from more than 60 different nationalities. Amongst this diverse group are our National Committee (NC) selected students who have been specially chosen because of their alignment with the UWC mission and values through a rigorous process in more than 155 countries. Our NC students currently come from more than 50 different countries and make a significant impact upon the community from the time they arrive in Grade 11; we are committed to increasing the number of NC-selected students in the years to come.