UWCSEA is part of the UWC Movement
UWC South East Asia (UWCSEA) is a K–12 international
school in Singapore with two campuses, offering a holistic,
values-based education for children 4 to 18 years old. The
College is part of the UWC global movement of 18 schools
and colleges that make education a force to unite people,
nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.
UWCSEA offers a unique Learning Programme
UWCSEA’s Dover and East Campuses in Singapore offer a
mission-aligned concept-based curriculum that develops the
skills and qualities that students need to be independent
learners, embrace challenge and take responsibility for
shaping a better world. From K1 through Grade 12, students
participate in the five elements of the UWCSEA Learning
Programme: Academics, Activities, Outdoor Education,
Personal and Social Education, and Service. In Grade
11–12 students take the IB Diploma Programme.
UWCSEA’s community is intentionally diverse
We admit around 1,000 students each year across both
campuses. Approximately 40% of families we admit are
relocating to Singapore. With respect to nationality, we do
not have quotas and consider all applications. If your child
is a Singapore Citizen, please read the information on our
website regarding the College’s strict priority categories.
School year and entry dates
August – June
K1–Grade 10 (4–14 years): Term 1 August (Day and
Boarding) and Term 2 January (Day only)
Grade 11 (16–18 years): Term 1 August only
Age-Grade boundaries
K1 to Grade 8: placement is strictly according to age by
1 September of the year of entry. However, there may
be some flexibility based on the individual student’s
educational pathway. More information is available on
our website.
Grade 9, 10, and 11: out-of-grade placements are
considered on a case-by-case basis.
UWCSEA does not have a waitlist
Applications open on 1 September each year, for entry in
August the following year. This means that families moving
to Singapore have the same opportunity for placement as
those already in Singapore.
Applications for August entry (Grades K1–11 Day,
Grades 8–11 Boarding) must be submitted in time for
either the first or second application deadline. From August
2027 boarding will start in Grade 9 (14 years old).
Applications for January entry (Grades K1–10 Day only)
may be submitted at any time while January applications
are open, usually until July or early August prior to the
January entry point.
Residency requirements
All Day students must reside with at least one parent who
is also resident in Singapore and present for at least 90%
of each term. Students applying to Grade 8 and above can
apply to join as boarders. Please note that from August
2027 boarding enrollment will start in Grade 9.
Residential Boarding
We offer boarding at both East and Dover campuses. On-
site boarding facilities are home to students from Grade
8–12 (11–18 years old). From August 2027 boarding will
be available from Grade 9 (14 years old) and up.
Application fees
$627 for a single campus application; $1,254 for a dual
campus application; $841 for a Boarding application
(current at August 2025, please check the UWCSEA website
for the most up-to-date fees)
Tuition costs and payment
A full schedule of fees and billing information is available
on our website at www.uwcsea.edu.sg/admissions/fees or
scan the QR code at the top of this document.
The UWCSEA Nominee Programme
The UWCSEA Nominee Programme (UNP) offers the
opportunity to secure a place at UWCSEA, with a limited
number of places available each year for prospective
students who meet our entry criteria.
Inter-campus transfers
Please note that transfers between campuses are not
available once a place has been accepted at one campus.
ADMISSIONS FACTSHEET
Please find a quick reference to key information about UWCSEA below.
Scan the QR code or visit www.uwcsea.edu.sg/admissions to get complete details.
Each application is reviewed individually
Applicants are not just selected on the basis of academics.
We look for students who are committed to our mission and
values as we seek to build a learning environment in which our
differences push our thinking and help us grow as individuals.
Application review processes are individualised
Sometimes we need to conduct tests or interviews to
assess the application. This is predominantly for Middle
and High School students that do not have English as their
first language. We may also assess students who may
have learning support needs. All High School and Boarding
applicants are interviewed and High School applicants also
participate in an interactive discussion forum.
UWCSEA has several language options
Several languages are offered during the curriculum timetable
depending on grade level and campus. UWCSEA offers a
highly-regarded Home Languages Programme that provides
a way for students to maintain and develop literacy skills in a
language spoken at home, but who do not study this language
as part of the academic curriculum. More information is
available on our website and in the Languages factsheet.
We support English Language Learners (ELL)
in every grade
At UWCSEA, we provide support so that all our students,
including those who need support with English language
proficiency, can both access and be challenged by the
UWCSEA learning programme. The approach, timing
and intensity of English as an Additional Language (EAL)
support varies depending on a student’s proficiency,
age and other learning needs they may have. We assess
student applications to ensure we are able to support each
student appropriately.
Last updated 5 December 2025 | ADM-2526
Dover Campus plans to move to a new
location in 2032
In 2032, the UWCSEA Dover community will relocate
to a new purpose-built sustainable campus in Tengah—
Singapore’s first forest town. The relocation will follow the
expiry of the Dover campus land lease.
Buses
UWCSEA employs a full-time Transport Manager on each
campus who partners closely with service provider Yellow
Bus to provide door-to-door bus services covering most
of Singapore.
Food
We work in close partnership with our food services
provider to deliver the on campus food service. Campus
canteens provide Western, Asian, Indian and vegetarian
catering. Both East and Dover Campuses do not serve pork.
Here to help
Contact our Admissions team at
admissions@uwcsea.edu.sg
UWCSEA Dover 1207 Dover Road
Singapore 139654 | +65 6774 2653
UWCSEA East 1 Tampines Street 73
Singapore 528704 | +65 6305 5353
www.uwcsea.edu.sg
Activities
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Languages
Age-Grade
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