Safeguarding
Protecting The Well-being and Safety Of All Community Members
UWC Costa Rica is dedicated to safeguarding all students from all forms of harm. Safeguarding is aimed at promoting student welfare and protecting children from physical, emotional, neglectful, and sexual abuse. This includes promoting student well-being in both physical and digital environments.
Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
3/7/2025
UWC Costa Rica Costa Rica is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting all students from all types
of harm.
UWC International Common Standards for Safeguarding
2/25/2025
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).
Student Procedure for Reporting Safeguarding Cases
2/19/2025
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