Compare International Schools in Dilijan, Armenia

7 Getapnya Street, 3903, Dilijan, Armenia. The campus occupies 8 hectares of land and is partially located within Dilijan National Park.

IB Diploma Programme for students aged 16-17 (two-year program; grades 11-12).

International boarding school.

Students from about 80 countries.

SEN policy; supports additional learning needs.

Armenia

Students live in on-campus residences called toons (Armenian for 'house'). Usually two or four students share a room; Toon Parents supervise the residences to maintain a safe and healthy environment.

The college cafeteria provides five meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus two snacks). The menu accommodates dietary needs with vegan, dairy-free, halal, and gluten-free options, and dishes are labelled; themed meals occur during cultural weeks; a Food Committee monitors service.

There are four Toons: Vardenis, Maymekh, Arpa and Debed. The UWC Dilijan Student Council comprises eight Toon representatives, two from each Toon, reflecting the house-based residential structure.

UWC Dilijan College was established by the Dilijan International School of Armenia Foundation (DISA) and is governed by its Board of Governors. The Board, which can have up to 15 members, is the highest managing body and approves the budget and appoints the Head. The Foundation is a non-commercial legal entity; Scholae Mundi Foundation (CIO) supports the College financially and by promotion, with at least one-third of its trustees serving on UWCD's Board.

IB Diploma Programme (16+) taught in English. The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year programme for students aged 16-19, recognised by universities worldwide. The DP comprises six subject groups: Group 1 Studies in Language and Literature; Group 2 Language Acquisition; Group 3 Individuals and Societies; Group 4 Sciences; Group 5 Mathematics; Group 6 The Arts. The core components are Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE) of 4000 words, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). The curriculum is delivered in English as the working language, with Armenian and Russian support for language learners and related courses offered as part of language provision.

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96% of UWCD students pass the IB exam.

Graduates have progressed to universities worldwide, including Yale, Columbia University, UCL, SOAS, Minerva University, McGill University, Duke University, Queen Mary University of London, University of Warwick, UC Berkeley, Ringling College of Art and Design, University of Edinburgh, Sciences Po, King's College London and Harvard University, among others.

UWC Dilijan provides a multi-tiered pastoral system to support students emotionally. Toon parents (house parents) and pastoral tutors offer listening ears and help students balance academic, co-curricular and social commitments. Twelve peer listeners (two from each Toon) are trained and supervised by the Pastoral Counsellor and Toon parents to provide peer support. A full-time Pastoral Counselling Service offers individual and group counselling, psychotherapy and group mediation to promote psychological wellbeing. The residential life programme and community culture emphasize supportive relationships across staff and students to foster social-emotional growth.

UWCD SEN Policy recognises that students come with diverse learning needs and outlines support for Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD). The school promotes inclusive education and may provide appropriate accommodations and strategies to support learners with SEN/SpLD. English as an Additional Language is considered within SEN contexts.

The working language of the curriculum is English.

Pastoral Counselling Service provides psychological facilitation and support for individuals and the community. Services include individual counselling, group counselling, psychotherapy, group mediation and experiential groups. Activities and programmes promote psychological wellbeing, foster self-awareness and resilience, and help develop interpersonal skills. Peer listeners and the residential team contribute to emotional support as part of the wellbeing framework.

A safeguarding policy exists to protect the welfare of students. There are designated safeguarding leads and contact points for concerns, including safeguarding@uwcdilijan.am. The policy covers procedures for dealing with safeguarding concerns and ensures safety across campus.

1. Decide your application route: UWC Dilijan provides two paths to the IB Diploma Programme—through the UWC National Committee (with potential scholarships) or through the UWC Global Selection Programme (direct application to UWC Dilijan with no scholarship). For the 2026/27 entry, applicants must be 16 or 17 years old on 1 September 2026, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is taught in English. The two-year program costs $88,000, payable in five installments, and places are limited.

2. Scholarships are available through the UWC National Committee selection process, with both full and partial awards available; initial admission decisions are said to be ‘needs blind' and scholarships are granted on the basis of need and means. Education at UWC is provided independent of socio-economic means through a comprehensive scholarship system. If applying via Global Selection Programme, you are not eligible to receive scholarships or financial assistance for UWC Dilijan.

7 Getapnya Street, 3903, Dilijan, Armenia. The campus occupies 8 hectares of land, partly located within Dilijan National Park. The school is located in Dilijan, a town in Armenia. It operates as an independent international boarding school.

IB Diploma Programme (DP) for the final two years of secondary education, for students aged 16 to 19.

Independent, not-for-profit international boarding school.

Students from about 80 countries are represented at UWC Dilijan.

Learning support is provided. The Head of Learning Support coordinates interventions, including differentiated instruction and test accommodations; language support is available, and staff receive training to meet language needs.

Armenia

The school is administered by the Dilijan International School of Armenia (DISA) Foundation, a charitable trust registered in Armenia solely for educational purposes and overseen by an all-volunteer Board. Its governance structure includes UWC Dilijan.

The school is accredited as a Cambridge international school for primary, middle and high school students. It operates as the primary, middle and high school section of the overall school, serving students from kindergarten to Grade 10. The DIS campus hosts over 120 pupils from 10 nationalities and 27 full- and part-time staff from 11 nationalities. It is co-located on the Dilijan campus with UWC Dilijan, which offers the IB Diploma Programme for the last two years of high school to about 220 students from more than 80 countries. Dilijan International School of Armenia Foundation (DISA) administers DIS as a charitable trust registered in Armenia for educational purposes, overseen by an all-volunteer Board; its governance includes UWC Dilijan.

Keeping children safe is everyone's responsibility at UWCD.

Step 1. Two main routes exist to apply for the IB Diploma Programme at UWC Dilijan: through the UWC National Committee in the applicant's country of residence or citizenship, or through the UWC Global Selection Programme. The National Committee route is used if a grant or scholarship is required; over 80% of students selected through the National Committee system are offered financial assistance. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of need and means. You cannot apply via both routes in the same school year.

Step 2. National Committee route specifics: Apply through your local National Committee and follow its deadlines and procedures. All UWC selection processes use the six core selection criteria and may add additional criteria, including minimum grade requirements. Scholarships are available through the National Committee process. Places are awarded on merit and potential.

Step 3. Global Selection route specifics: If applying through the Global Selection Programme, register on Open Apply to receive information about the Global Selection cycle. If you want to apply to UWC Dilijan specifically, register on Open Apply and you will be emailed a link to the Global Selection Application form. Scholarships or financial assistance are not available through this route. The Global Selection schedule is set by the Global Selection Programme, so start early and plan ahead.

Step 4. Register your interest: If interested in applying for August 2026 for the Grade 11 IB Diploma Programme, complete the Registration of Interest Form. You must be 16 or 17 years old on September 1, 2026 to be eligible for 2026/27 entry. This step initiates the admissions process and prepares applicants for next steps.

Step 5. Selection criteria: All UWC selection processes are guided by six core criteria: intellectual curiosity; active commitment to UWC values; social competence; resilience, self-awareness and independence; personal responsibility and integrity; and academic robustness. Each selection committee tailors the yearly process to the local education system and may add criteria such as minimum grades.

Step 6. Scholarships: UWC Dilijan places are awarded on merit and potential, and the initial selection is needs-blind. Scholarships, both full and partial, are available through the National Committee selection process. If applying via Global Selection, scholarship opportunities are not provided through that route.

Step 7. Prospective applicants should coordinate with their National Committee or Open Apply account to stay informed about deadlines and required documents.

UWC Dilijan awards places based on merit and potential, with the initial selection described as needs-blind. Scholarships, both full and partial, are available through the National Committee selection process. Scholarships are tied to the National Committee route rather than the direct UWC Dilijan application. If you do not require a grant or scholarship and wish to apply directly, you may pursue the Global Selection Programme via Open Apply, though this route does not provide scholarship funding. For details about scholarship eligibility and how to apply, contact admissions@uwcdilijan.am.