UWC Dilijan authorised as IB World School
In November 2013, UWC Dilijan has become fully accredited as an IB World School.
This means that it is authorised to offer the IB Diploma Programme (taught in English), to students aged 16-18, starting in September 2014.
The IB Diploma has become a symbol of academic integrity and intellectual promise throughout the world of international education, and is a sound preparation for students seeking entrance to the best universities and colleges in the world.
In the full Diploma programme, each student studies three Higher Level (HL) and three Standard Level (SL) subjects. IB candidates are also required to write an Extended Essay, complete a course of Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and actively engage in Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) components.
In October, 2013 Dilijan International School became a UWC school (United World Colleges) under the name of UWC Dilijan.
Dilijan International School is a large-scale philanthropic initiative which will put Armenia on the world educational map. DIS will open its doors in September 2014 for 90 students.
By 2023 the school will host 650 students from at least 60 countries. 90% of gifted students will receive full scholarships granted by the DIS benefactors, the press service of UWC Dilijan reported.