We are excited to share our Impact Report, a testament to accountability, gratitude, and inspiration that captures the diverse voices shaping this community. There is much to celebrate and anticipate in the years ahead, and we recognize that our work and contributions now lay the foundation for a more sustainable and promising future.
Let us remember that values like reciprocity, empathy, and accountability are not just words in this report—they are guiding principles we can incorporate into our daily lives. As we move forward, let’s seize each day as a chance to repay kindness, extend empathy to those around us, and take responsibility for building the world we aspire to see.
We hope you enjoy this year's Report. ¡Muchas gracias!
2023-2024 Impact Report
Looking Back With Gratitude
The Impact Report is UWC Costa Rica's annual accountability rundown of all the Impact generated by and for our community. Enjoy the Report and join the celebration!
Impact Report Showcase | We are proud to announce that our new campus, located in San Isidro de Heredia, will achieve both LEED® Platinum and RESET certifications.
Impact Report Showcase | At UWC Costa Rica, we strive to cultivate in young people the passion and ability to serve humanity and our planet by learning from nature and each other for a lifetime.
Impact Report Showcase | Our partnership with GSNN is a significant step towards realizing our vision of a more sustainable and integrated educational experience.
Impact Report Showcase | We are thrilled to announce that UWC Costa Rica has been awarded the prestigious Bandera Azul Ecológica in the Climate Change category!
Impact Report Showcase | It fills us with pride and joy to announce that UWC Costa Rica has obtained the prestigious Great Place to Work certification.
Impact Report Showcase | From February 29 to March 2, 2024, UWC Costa Rica delegates joined hundreds of UWC community members and leaders worldwide in Phuket, Thailand, for the UWC International Congress 2024.
Impact Report Showcase | Once again, United World Colleges (UWC), internationally recognized for its commitment to education as a catalyst for peace and sustainability, has been nominated for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize.
Impact Report Showcase | Last week, UWC Costa Rica had the distinct honor of welcoming Shelby Davis and Gale Davis, long-time supporters of all UWC International colleges.
Impact Report Showcase | At COP28, the global stage for climate action, UWC Costa Rica alums continue to lead as voices for change, representing the spirit of our principles and values and a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and a healthier planet.
Impact Report Showcase | UWC Costa Rica made history by hosting the first-ever Festival de la Esperanza (Festival of Hope) entirely in Spanish—a vibrant, multi-location event organized in partnership with the International Baccalaureate (IB).
Impact Report Showcase | Since 2019, the Grieg Foundation has been one of our most impactful donors, providing full scholarships to nine deserving students each year.
Impact Report Feature | This year, for the first time, UWC Costa Rica had the honor of joining the Costa Rican Independence Day Parade in San Isidro de Heredia, the future location of our new campus.
2024-2025 Student & Family Handbook & Code of Conduct
Our institutional handbook to help you familiarize yourself with the college procedures and the three key educational areas—residential, academic, and co-curricular. This resource will provide valuable information for navigating our college.
UWC International Common Standards for Safeguarding
The Safeguarding Task Force developed the Common Standards with input from various external experts, including legal experts and safeguarding specialists from the Council of International Schools (CIS). UWC International and all entities of the UWC movement, including all UWC schools and colleges, have adopted the UWC Common Standards for Safeguarding within their policies and practices.
Student Procedure for Reporting Safeguarding Cases
Procedures that provide students a clear path to report any incident or situations of physical, psychological, and/or sexual abuse that they have personally experienced, witnessed, or known through others with respect, compassion, and discretion.
In our effort to provide the best quality of education possible to students while aligning with our principles and values, we present the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan. Check the Plan [English] Check the Plan [Spanish]
Sustainability Framework
The Sustainability Framework's design applies research, listening, participation, and collaboration processes. Fueled by the question: How do we create a culture of sustainability at UWC Costa Rica?
Our mission: To cultivate in young people the passion and ability to serve humanity and our planet—learning from nature and from each other for a lifetime.