About
International boarding college (UWC) on a hill reserve near Pune, India, offering the IB Diploma Programme with experiential learning and a multinational student body.
Key facts
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- A member school of United World Colleges (UWC). See all 18 schools of United World Colleges (UWC)
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2027
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Students
240
Type
International school
- Nationalities
- 70
- Founded
- 1997
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Selectivity
- Selective
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB
Admissions
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- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
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)Not here
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
Student support
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- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
- Food options
- Vegetarian
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Library
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Farm
- Art studio
- Hiking trails
- Health centre
Sports
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Football
- Badminton
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Cycling
Arts
- Painting
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
- Pottery
- Dance
- Music
- Theatre
- Film
After-school activities
- Triveni groups
- Artsoc
- Debate Club
- Chess Club
- Music Ensemble
- Improvisational Theatre
- Tech Raiders
- Writer's Lab
- Outdoor Education
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Country affiliation
Part of the United World Colleges movement; Indian citizens, NRIs and OCIs apply through UWC India.
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Diving deeper
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Boarding arrangements
Fully residential: students and faculty live together in residential wadas, and faculty advisors live in the same wada as their students.
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Food options
Offers vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals, student-run food initiatives, an organic farm and festival feast menus.
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Governance and ownership
Operates as a registered charity in India, with students participating in governance through assemblies and committees.
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Academics
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Curriculum
Runs the IB Diploma alongside experiential learning, including the Triveni programme of seminars, outdoor education and student-led projects.
- IB Diploma Programme
- Triveni Programme
- Outdoor Education
- Grants-based projects
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Exam results
Over 95% of graduates go on to university, most often in the United States; the campus is a registered SAT centre.
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Wellbeing
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Social and emotional learning (SEL)
All students take part in social and emotional learning sessions covering respectful relationships, stress management and self-awareness.
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Mental wellbeing
A full-time wellbeing psychologist offers confidential one-to-one sessions and group sessions, with external psychologists visiting twice a week.
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Safeguarding
Has a dedicated Safeguarding Committee and a published policy aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and India's POCSO Act.
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Parent experience
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Community
Students from 70-plus nations live together; the ARDEI Committee works on anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Facilities
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Facilities overview
Set on a 175-acre biodiversity reserve, with residential wadas, a cafeteria, library, health centre and social centre.
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Sports facilities
Includes a swimming pool, basketball, football and badminton courts, an outdoor training arena and hiking trails.
- Swimming pool
- Basketball court
- Football ground
- Badminton court
- Hiking trails
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Academic facilities
Has classrooms, laboratories, subject teaching spaces and a main library.
- Classrooms
- Laboratories
- Library
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Extra-curricular facilities
Includes a performing arts centre, art studios, an organic farm and a social centre with a gym.
- Performing Arts Centre
- Art studios
- Organic farm
- Social centre gym
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Extra-curricular activities
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Arts and creative
Has a performance arts centre and several art studios for theatre, music, painting, sculpture and pottery.
- Performing Arts Centre
- Art studios
- Pottery room
- Music Ensemble
- Improvisational Theatre
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Social and hobbies
Student-led clubs cover debate, chess, arts, media and innovation, and students can start new ones without an application.
- Debate Club
- Chess Club
- Artsoc
- Humans of MUWCI
- MUWCI Tech Raiders
- Paper Making & Upcycling
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Community and service
Emphasises service learning within CAS, with a first-year Project Week working with NGO partners across India.
- Project Week
- Experience India Week
- Village water filter projects
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Leadership and professional
Students take part in running the college through the College Assembly and campus committees, with voting rights.
- College Assembly
- Campus committees
- College Meetings
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Lifestyle and wellbeing
Encourages daily physical activity such as swimming, yoga and hiking, plus reflection through journaling or meditation.
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Hiking
- Journaling
- Meditation
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Admissions
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Admissions
Three application routes exist: national UWC committees, the Global Selection Programme and an international pathway. Interest can be registered with admissions.
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Scholarships
Scholarships are needs-based rather than merit-based, ranging from partial support to full funding of fees.
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Location
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