UWC schools and colleges primarily use English as the language of instruction. While fluency is not required at the time of application, applicants are advised to attain a basic proficiency in English and demonstrate a willingness to improve their language skills. At this stage, applicants can choose to apply in Lao or English.
To apply through our UWC national committee, you must prepare the following documents:
1. Application form
The application form will be available to download on December 3, 2025.
2. Academic reference
This is a reference from the school principal or a schoolteacher who is well acquainted with the student (Template can be downloaded here).
3. General reference
This reference letter is to be prepared by someone who knows the applicants well through their out-of-school activities or hobbies (Template can be downloaded here).
4. Official school transcripts
Every applicant should provide school transcripts covering the past TWO academic years up to the current academic year. If your first-semester transcript has not been issued, you can submit your current transcript of enrollment (September-December).
5. Language requirements
UWC schools and colleges primarily use English as the language of instruction. While fluency is not required at the time of application, applicants are advised to attain a basic proficiency in English and demonstrate a willingness to improve their language skills.
Ready to Apply? If you meet the above criteria and are excited about the UWC experience, we encourage you to begin your application process. For more details, please visit our Application Page or contact us at [email protected].
Please note that you are only allowed to submit one application per academic year to study at UWC, even if you are eligible to apply via more than one UWC national committee.
We look forward to receiving your application and helping you embark on this life-changing journey!
If you don’t meet the criteria above, have a look at the UWC International site and find out more about other ways to apply to UWC.