• EITHER You have lived in Great Britain for the three years prior to applying, and during this time you have been in school (including home schooling); 
• OR if you do not meet this residency criteria we will also accept applications from those who have a British passport but live overseas, (However, we suggest that you considerapplying through the National Committee in the country where you reside if possible). 
• Students must also be 16 on the the 1st of September of the year they enter a UWC. UWCs are essentially sixth form colleges and our students are aged 16 or 17 when they start. To be considered for a place at a UWC through the National Committee of Great Britain you should be in your last year of GCSEs or Scottish Standard Grades or your first year of A Level or Scottish Highers. We cannot consider application forms from individuals who are in their final year of A-levels or Advanced Highers.
• All applicants who are shortlisted are are required to attend an interview at Atlantic College in March. The dates of the interviews will be published on our website shortly. 

If you wish to contact the National Committee to discuss your eligibility, please email selections@uwcgb.org 

The National Committee understands that every case is different and special circumstances are taken into consideration by the National Committee. If you are unsure of your status or have any questions about the eligibility criteria please contact selections@uwcgb.org

Northern Ireland has its own Selection Committee and all enquires from Northern Ireland should be made to Deborah Keatley via the UWC of the Atlantic at St Donat’s Castle, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, CF61 1WF. The National Committee of Great Britain will not be able to accept applications from any person normally resident in Northern Ireland. 

If you are not eligible under our selection remit, for example if you do not meet the residency requirements mentioned above, then it is likely you will be able to apply to attend a UWC through an alternative national selection committee.

Information on all National Committees and selection contacts is available on the main UWC site or by emailing uwcio@uwc.org. If it is the case that you are ineligible to apply through any National Committee then please contact Atlantic College (Principal@uwcac.uwc.org, Tel: (+44) (0) 1446 799002) and ask for information regarding International Quota (IQ) applications.

Please note that documentary evidence may be required by the National Committee to prove you meet these eligibility criteria.

If you are eligible to apply through this National Committee then request an application form.