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School 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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School Stats

Average
Current School
Boarding Tuition
CAD 68450
Enrollment
210
International Students
75%
Class Size
12

Matriculation

(2022)
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 +

Academics

IB

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

(18)
Astronomy
Campus Restoration and Development
Classical Photography
Coastal Biodiversity
Community Connector @ Metchosin House
Choir and Singers
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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Contact Info

https://www.pearsoncollege.ca
650 Pearson College Drive Victoria, BC Canada, V9C 4H7
250-391-2411
admissions@pearsoncollege.ca

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 11-12PG
Urban
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1974
Campus Size: 75+ acres
Boarding Rate: 100%
Religious Affiliation: school.Secular

Application Info

Pre Interview: No Requirement
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Frequently Ask Questions about Pearson College UWC

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.
Does Pearson College UWC have rigorous academic requirements?
Pearson College UWC also have 100% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
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.
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, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Pearson College UWC?
The total fee for Pearson College UWC in 2024 is CAD 68,450 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 .
Where is Pearson College UWC located?
Pearson College UWC is located in the BC, Canada.
How popular is Pearson College UWC on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Pearson College UWC is within top 20000 for all schools on FindingSchool.

How do I complete an application for 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.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Pearson College UWC?
Yes, here are few: St. Michaels University School, St. Margaret's School (Canada) and Brookes Westshore.

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