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.
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.
School year
August – June
Entry dates
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
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.
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.
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.
Residential Boarding
We offer boarding at both East and Dover campuses. Onsite 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.
