Generic Info Regarding the 2025 Intake Process as reference below

All applicants are required to complete all stages of the selection process before an offer can be made.

All students selected will be completing the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The process outlined evaluates a student's ability to gain from a UWC education as well as complete the IB Diploma Programme. Further information about the IB Diploma Programme is available on the College website and www.ibo.org. 

Three Rounds of Applications 

We receive rolling applications throughout the year, and below are the 2025 - 2027 entry's application deadlines:

• First Round Deadline: 15 October 2024
• Second Round Deadline: 9 December 2024
• Third Round Application Cycle: Rolling

 

Students who submit a full application form by the First Round deadline will be considered first. Submission before the second round application deadline will be considered for Challenge Day.

Applications completed after the Second Round deadline will be considered on a rolling (first-come first-served) basis. Students are encouraged to submit their complete applications as soon as possible.

All information must be submitted by 23.59hours (Hong Kong Time) on the deadline of each round stated above. Late applications will not be considered for the respective rounds - contact us at admissions@lpcuwc.edu.hk should you have any challenges in abiding by this deadline.

Note: All financial documents should be submitted by 31 December 2024 to be considered for Scholarship.

 

Challenge Day (Sunday 19 January 2025)

• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a Challenge Day at LPCUWC, where they will participate in different group activities. The purpose of the activities is to gain a better understanding of the candidates, to evaluate their suitability to the UWC environment and for them to get a taste of interacting with current students and recent graduates of UWC.
• Challenge Day: 19 January 2025 (Sunday)
• Venue: LPCUWC or online
• Time: 8:15 am to 5:30 pm

Panel Interview (January - March 2025)

• A final short list of applicants will be invited to a panel interview, during which the candidate's understanding of current events, attitudes towards serving others and philosophy of life are explored.
• For applicants applying through the UWC Scholarship Scheme, a Financial Circumstances Data Form has to be returned by the designated deadline for the applicant to be considered for a scholarship award.
• Panel Interview Dates: early January - late February 2025
• Venue: LPCUWC or online

Notification of Offers (finalised by April 2025)

• Overseas UWC Schools and Colleges

Successful applicants will be notified of their preliminary UWC offer and scholarship award by early April 2025. Once the applicants have accepted the preliminary offer, they will be officially nominated to the respective UWC schools and colleges. Final confirmation of offers from the overseas UWC schools and colleges will be determined in May 2025.

• LPCUWC

Successful applicants will be notified of their offer from LPCUWC by early March 2025. The amount of scholarships awarded will be notified by June 2025.

Note to Hong Kong applicants who are currently overseas

Alternatives could be made for applicants who are unable to attend some of these selection dates if they are currently studying or living abroad. Please detail the current situation on the application form or contact the Admission Office at admissions@lpcuwc.edu.hk.