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One of eighteen UWC schools around the world, UWC Dilijan is the first international residential school in the CIS region and the only UWC in the post-Soviet space and the Middle East. The college brings together more than 200 youngsters from 70+ countries of the world. The idea of creating UWC Dilijan was conceived by impact investors and social entrepreneurs Ruben Vardanyan and Veronika Zonabend in 2006. They, together with the Founding Patrons, Noubar and Anna Afeyan, Gagik Adibekyan,  Vladimir and Anna Avetissian funded the school’s construction and start-up costs. 

UWC Dilijan was officially opened on 11 October 2014. The first cohort of 94 students from 49 countries entered UWC Dilijan in August 2014.  
The school offers a two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for students aged 16 to 18. UWC Dilijan provides its intentionally diverse, global community of students a transformative, two-year, residential education with the UWC movement's core values at the fore. Living and learning with students and staff of different cultures and backgrounds is an essential feature of UWCD.

UWC Dilijan is looking for young people, who are passionate learners and are well-suited to the challenge of a rigorous curriculum and an experiential learning environment, who share the mission and values of the UWC movement and are committed to becoming changemakers for a better world. Places at UWC are awarded on the basis of merit and potential, and the initial selection is a ‘needs blind’ admissions process.

Scholarships, both full and partial, are available through the National Committee selection process. Students who do not require scholarships can also apply through direct admissions via the General Selection Programme.

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• The International Baccalaureate (IB DP) Programme recognised by universities worldwide with the curriculum taught in English.
• CAS is the core part of the UWC experience, allowing students to develop their interpersonal skills through experiential learning and to go on a journey of self-discovery by overcoming personal challenges. While other IB schools demand only the minimum requirements, UWC schools and colleges conduct more CAS in one term than other schools do in the whole year - and many UWC students see their CAS activities as their most essential UWC experience.
• Variety of student-led projects and service programmes with measurable social impact mainly aimed at engaging with the local community and environment.
• Among the most impactful community services are Science with Kids, Dilinglish, Swimming for Beginners, Ceramics with the Community, ORRAN and many more.
• Outdoor activities are offered throughout the week as part of the CAS programme, and on weekends where we are able to venture further afield for day and overnight trips to camp and explore. Outdoor programmes are also part of our project weeks and include trekking in Goris, hiking in Vayots Dzor, climbing in Noravank Canyon and sailing on Lake Sevan. Have a look at this video to learn more!
• Upon their arrival to UWC Dilijan, students accomplish 4-6 weeks of Armenian classes, after which some of them choose to continue their studies.
• Owing to the new educational and cultural initiatives emerging here, Dilijan has been transforming into a vibrant city. With its current development plan and perspectives, Dilijan is currently the fastest-growing urban settlement in Armenia.