Pearson College UWC of the Pacific
- IB Diploma
- IB Career-related
Per yearabout USD 56.3K
CAD 79.3K · 2026 fees · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
Pearson College UWC is a two-year pre-university school in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, for students aged 16 to 19 from over 150 countries. It offers the International Baccalaureate alongside outdoor-oriented experiential education, and is one of 18 United World Colleges.
Key facts
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Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026 fees
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB Career-related
Ages
Ages 16–19
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 150
- Selectivity
- Selective
- Boarding
- Yes
Fees
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2026 fees
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Program fee (per year, Entry 2026) | CAD 79,250≈ USD 56.3K |
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As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · IB CP (Career-related)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Outdoor education
- Service
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Accreditation and memberships
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- Accreditations
- CIS
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
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