Special mention – Welsh Sixth Form School popular with European Royalty
UWC Atlantic College
St Donat's Castle, St Donats, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom CF61 1WF
Type International Baccalaureate
Grades Sixth Form
Number of students 350
Campus size 30 Hectares
Campus type Residential
Religious Affiliation None
Affiliation United World Colleges
Main Office Telephone: +44 (0) 1446 799000
Email: enquiries@atlanticcollege.org
Website: https://www.atlanticcollege.org/
Atlantic College or the United World College of the Atlantic is an independent, international, residential Sixth Form College in the Vale of Glamorgan in Wales. In addition to the International Baccalaureate diploma curriculum, which the school was involved in creating in the 1960s, the College places student participation in community service at its core. Founded in 1962, it was the first of the United World Colleges and was among the first educational institutions in the world to follow an international curriculum. It is known for its liberal, progressive and radical education, its global ethos, and its strong focus on local and global sustainability. It is attended by approximately 350 students from more than 90 countries, the majority of whom are selected through 'National Committees' who help fund their education through partial or full scholarships; around 60% of students receive some form of financial aid.
Links to articles below:
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-56015904
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-43501464
What is Atlantic College?
Atlantic College is located at St Donat's Castle in the Vale of Glamorgan
Atlantic College is a residential sixth form college which brings together students aged 15-19 from around the world.
Founded in 1962, the estate near Llantwit Major in the Vale of Glamorgan includes the 12th Century St Donat's Castle and was once the former home of American newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst.
Atlantic College has a history of attracting foreign royals. Its president is Queen Noor of Jordan and one of her daughters graduated from the institution.
Willem-Alexander, King of the Netherlands, was also once a student at the college.
Atlantic College is a boarding school for pupils from all over the world
The college has also welcomed famous visitors in the past, including the Queen, Prince Charles and the Emperor of Japan.
In 2013, the college once again gained the world's attention when two Pakistani teenagers shot by the Taliban while travelling with their friend Malala Yousafzai - now a Nobel Prize laureate - were given scholarships to study there.
The 350 students at the college study towards the International Baccalaureate, which is combined with a co-curricular community service activities.
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The articles:
Spanish princess Leonor to attend UWC Atlantic College in Wales
The heir to the Spanish throne is to study in Wales from this summer, it has been announced.
Princess Leonor de Borbon, 15, the elder of two daughters of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, will attend Atlantic College, based at St Donat's Castle in the Vale of Glamorgan.
The princess, who turns 16 in October, will begin her £67,000 two-year course at the boarding school this summer.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will personally meet the cost of the course.
She applied for a place through the United World Colleges (UWC)'s Spanish committee.
Princess Leonor went through the entire selection process, part of which is conducted anonymously, along with all other candidates.
"We are looking forward to welcoming HRH Princess Leonor of Asturias as one of the Spanish nominees to attend UWC Atlantic in 2021," said Peter T. Howe, principal of the college.
"We hope very much she enjoys her time in Wales and have little doubt she will thrive as a member of our amazing community."
Princess Leonor is the elder of the two daughters of the King of Spain
Jens Waltermann, executive director of UWC International, added: "The princess will join 4,500 other students from 155 countries, and from a diverse range of backgrounds, who will be studying at one of our 18 schools.
"It doesn't matter where a student comes from to access a UWC education, with over 75% of all students receiving partial or full scholarships.
"What matters is their potential to contribute towards building a better and more just future for all."
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium to study in Wales
Princess Elisabeth will start at the college this summer
The heir to the Belgian throne is to study at Atlantic College in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Princess Elisabeth, 16, will begin studying for the International Baccalaureate this summer.
HRH Elisabeth, who is also known as the Duchess of Brabant, is the eldest child of Queen Mathilde and King Philippe of Belgium.
The college hosts more than 350 students from over 90 countries.
The Vale of Glamorgan campus is housed in the 12th Century castle of St Donat's
Atlantic College says its mission is to make "education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.
"To provide a platform for young individuals to learn through shared experience and be empowered to make a positive difference".
The Vale of Glamorgan campus is housed in the 12th Century castle of St Donat's.
Among its notable alumni are politicians, diplomats, scientists and artists including Welsh Government minister Eluned Morgan and the Welsh-Egyptian filmmaker Sally El Hosaini.
It was founded in 1962 by the German educator Kurt Hahn and was designed to promote international understanding through education.