{"id":135,"date":"2025-04-22T15:14:46","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T14:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/by.uwcstaging.co.uk\/eligibility-criteria\/"},"modified":"2025-10-19T09:56:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T09:56:22","slug":"eligibility-criteria","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/by.uwcstaging.co.uk\/en\/eligibility-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"Eligibility Criteria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-studio14-blocks-site-banner-block\"><section class=\"about-banner text-sideBySide about-banner--colorful\" style=\"background-color:transparent\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"about-banner-bg\" src=\"http:\/\/s14.uwcstaging.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/04\/image-for-sus-school-1.png\" alt=\"Eligibility Criteria\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"about-banner-graphic\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/uwc-wp\/assets\/images\/circle-graphic-blue-1.png\" alt=\"UWC logo\"\/><div class=\"about-banner-main \"><h1 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Criteria<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/by.uwcstaging.co.uk\/uwcbelarus-selection-criteria\/\" class=\"custom-sticky__nav__menu__link \" title=\"UWC Selection Criteria\">UWC Selection Criteria<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-studio14-blocks-content-wrapper-block content-wrapper\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are looking for motivated and passionate young individuals who are eager to contribute to a diverse and dynamic learning environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To apply through our UWC national committee, you must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-age-requirement\" style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif\">1. Age requirement<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants must be born<strong> between July 1, 2008, and August 31, 2010<\/strong>. This typically aligns with students entering the final two years of secondary education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eligibility criteria for UWC IB Diploma programme based on age:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif;--custom-fontsize:15;--custom-fontsize-tablet:15;--custom-fontsize-mobile:15;--custom-fontweight:inherit;--custom-fontweight-tablet:inherit;--custom-fontweight-mobile:inherit\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>*Date of birth which is highlighted in bold blue meets the UWC selection criteria<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2008<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2009<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2010<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">January<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">January<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">January<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">February<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">February<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">February<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">March<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">March<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">March<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">April<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">April<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">April<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">May<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">May<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">May<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">June<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">June<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">June<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">July<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">July<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">July<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">August<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">August<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">August<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">September<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">September<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">September<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">October<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">October<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">October<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">November<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">November<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">November<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">December<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">December<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">December<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-educational-background\" style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif\">2. Educational background<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants must be currently enrolled in&nbsp;<strong>10th or 11th grade in high school (or equivalent)<\/strong>. We will also consider&nbsp;<strong>students of professional colleges in their 1st or 2nd year<\/strong>&nbsp;and applicants on a&nbsp;<strong>gap year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will not accept applications from students in 9th grade or below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Academic and extracurricular activities in UWC colleges are extremely rigorous. To ensure a candidate\u2019s ability to succeed in all aspects of life, we judge candidates based on their past academic achievements. But while a strong academic record is important, we also value a demonstrated commitment to learning beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s14.uwcstaging.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/04\/UWCISAKJP_Outdoor1-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-256\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-residency-and-nationality\" style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif\">3. Residency and nationality<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates applying through UWC Belarus must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be a <strong>citizen of the Republic of Belarus, <\/strong>and\/or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold <strong>permanent residency<\/strong> in the Republic of Belarus, and\/or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>a refugee certificate<\/strong>&nbsp;in Belarus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants&nbsp;<strong>do not need to live in Belarus<\/strong>&nbsp;to apply. We welcome applications from internally displaced persons, refugees, or representatives of Belarusian diaspora, regardless of where they are in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are unsure if you should apply via a different UWC national committee, please contact us for clarification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-personal-qualities-and-values\" style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif\">4. Personal qualities and values<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While academic excellence is important, UWC seeks students who exhibit a strong commitment to&nbsp;<strong>UWC\u2019s values<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>International and intercultural understanding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celebration of difference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A sense of idealism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal responsibility and integrity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mutual responsibility and respect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal challenge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compassion and service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respect for the environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Action and personal example<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Great applicants will be able to show the&nbsp;<strong>resilience and adaptability<\/strong>&nbsp;needed for an international and rigorous residential educational experience, as well as a strong desire to make a&nbsp;<strong>positive impact<\/strong>&nbsp;in their communities. They will be able to represent Belarus well in their respective colleges, not shy away from difficult conversations, and be leaders for their peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-studio14-blocks-cta-card-block\"><div class=\"support-owtg-content\"><div class=\"other-ways-to-give__list\"><article class=\"other-ways-to-give__card other-ways-to-give__card--colorful-blue\"><div class=\"other-ways-to-give__content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/by.uwcstaging.co.uk\/uwc-selection-criteria-2\/\" class=\"other-ways-to-give__title__link\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"UWC Selection Criteria\"><h4 class=\"other-ways-to-give__title\">UWC Selection Criteria<\/h4><div class=\"other-ways-to-give__link\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-studio14-blocks-cta-card-block\"><div class=\"support-owtg-content\"><div class=\"other-ways-to-give__list\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-language-requirements\" style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif\">5. Language requirements<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UWC schools and colleges primarily use&nbsp;<strong>English as the language of instruction<\/strong>. We do not require perfect language skills to apply, but applicants should be able to understand others and communicate their thoughts on an acceptable level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of our finalists have a B2 level of English or higher, but each year we also have finalists who have a slightly lower language level but exhibit a great motivation to improve. Those finalists usually get extra support once in college and are able to successfully complete their studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not confident that your language skills are enough? We recommend you try applying anyway. You might be underestimating yourself, and the selection process will be a great way to practice your English!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ready-to-apply\" style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif\">Ready to apply?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you meet the above criteria and are excited about the UWC experience, we encourage you to begin your application process. 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