Overview

Pearson College UWC is part of the United World College network. Pearson offers a global education with an IB-based academic program and strong experiential education components. Admission to Pearson is either through a direct entry Global Selections Program or more commonly through alumni volunteer driven UWC National Committees operating 160 countries. Pearson seeks to welcome a deliberately diverse student community by actively seeking a representation of students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, including a diversity of socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds.
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Official information of Pearson College UWC in 2024 | FindingSchool

Boarding Grades: 11-12PG
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: CAD 68,450
# of Students: 210
International Student: 75%
AP Courses: 0
Endowment: $228,571/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 100%

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#2 Columbia University 1
#6 Stanford University 1
#6 University of Chicago 1
#9 Northwestern University 1
#14 Brown University 1
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 New York University 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
LAC #9 Middlebury College 1
#49 Lehigh University 1
LAC #17 Colby College 1
#94 Lewis & Clark College 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
#127 University of Oklahoma 1
LAC #26 Colorado College 1
LAC #30 Mount Holyoke College 1
LAC #38 Whitman College 1
LAC #46 Trinity College 1
College of the Atlantic 1
Concordia University 1
McGill University 1
Ringling College of Art and Design 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 1
University of British Columbia 1
University of Calgary 1
University of Prince Edward Island 1
University of Toronto 1
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IB Courses

(Total 31)
IB Language A: School-supported Self-taught Literature
IB Chinese
IB English
IB English B
IB French
IB French ab Initio
IB French B
IB Spanish
IB Spanish ab Initio
IB Economics
IB Language A: School-supported Self-taught Literature
IB Chinese
IB English
IB English B
IB French
IB French ab Initio
IB French B
IB Spanish
IB Spanish ab Initio
IB Economics
IB Global Politics
IB History
IB Philosophy
IB Biology
IB Chemistry
IB Physics
IB Analysis and Approaches
IB Applications and Interpretations
IB Theatre
IB Visual Arts
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 18)
Astronomy
Campus Restoration and Development
Classical Photography
Coastal Biodiversity
Community Connector @ Metchosin House
Choir and Singers
Creative Words & First Person
Diving
Guitar
Voice & Musicianship
Astronomy
Campus Restoration and Development
Classical Photography
Coastal Biodiversity
Community Connector @ Metchosin House
Choir and Singers
Creative Words & First Person
Diving
Guitar
Voice & Musicianship
Expedition Kayaking
Model United Nations
Music Performance
Pearson College Emergency Response Team (PCERT)
Pearson Dancers
Peer Supporters
Sailing
Wilderness
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1974
Campus Size: 75+ acres
Religious Affiliation: Secular

Application Info

Deadline: n/a
Pre Interview: No Requirement

TOEFL

Brief Reviews

(Total 1)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
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0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation
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Frequently Ask Questions about Pearson College UWC

01.
Tell me a bit about Pearson College UWC.
Pearson College UWC is Co-ed private boarding school located in BC, Canada. It was founded 1974 , and currently has about 210 students, 75.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.pearsoncollege.ca.
02.
Does Pearson College UWC have rigorous academic requirements?
Pearson College UWC also have 100% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Pearson College UWC students typically go for their colleges?
In 2022, some students attended Columbia University, Stanford University, University of Chicago, Northwestern University and Brown University.
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What is the application requirement for Pearson College UWC?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Pearson College UWC’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Pearson College UWC’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Pearson College UWC in 2024 is CAD 71,950 , which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@pearsoncollege.ca .
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Where is Pearson College UWC located?
Pearson College UWC is located in the BC, Canada.
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How to start with an application with Pearson College UWC?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Pearson College UWC. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Pearson College UWC’s official site: https://www.pearsoncollege.ca or call them at 250-391-2411.
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