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Our Mission Statement

THROUGH INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, SHARED EXPERIENCE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, UNITED WORLD COLLEGES ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS, POLITICALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY AWARE, COMMITTED TO THE IDEALS OF PEACE, JUSTICE, UNDERSTANDING AND CO-OPERATION, AND TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE IDEALS THROUGH ACTION AND PERSONAL EXAMPLE.

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Staff and students of the United World College of the Adriatic have been carefully selected. They are expected to contribute to the College community and to identify with its aims and with the UWC ideals. These include :
  • The promotion of international understanding
  • Respect for others regardless of culture, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or social status
  • Participation in a programme of community service
  • Appreciation of the language and cultural heritage of Italy
  • Demonstration of responsibility for oneself and for others in College affairs
  • The pursuit of serious academic study and academic integrity

Academic Programme


All students at the Adriatic College study the International Baccalaureate Programme. The IB Diploma is recognized throughout the world as valid for university entry.
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Academic Courses

College Expectations


Students are carefully selected and they are expected to contribute to the College community and to identify with its aims and with the UWC ideals as well as showing commitment to their studies.


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Course Descriptions



The IB Diploma subjects are divided into six different areas: Language A1, Second Language, Individuals & Societies, Experimental Sciences, Mathematics, Arts & Music. Students must choose one subject from each IB group. In addition, students must must follow a course in Theory of Knowledge and write an Extended Essay in one of the IB subject.

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IB Subject Groups

Activities and Community Service


In addition to academic requirements, students must participate in creative and physical activities and community service.



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Other Aspects of the College Programme


The College programme is rich and stimulating: It includes special theme conferences with guest speakers, regular International Affairs lectures, concerts by music scholars, cultural visits to cities of art, involvement in local community initiatives...

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Frequently Asked Questions about College Life in Duino


Students at the Adriatic College do not live on a separate campus but in the middle of a peaceful, small town on the Adriatic sea.
What should you expect as far as rules, weather, food, getting along with your fellow students is concerned? Answers from the students' point of view.

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