Outward Bound
Kurt Hahn, founder of UWC was also the founder of the International Outward Bound movement.
Outward Bound NZ
NZ UWC is a partner of Outward Bound NZ and the schools will work closely to share programmes and facilities.
Round Square schools
Also inspired by Kurt Hahn, Round Square is an international association of schools that share values and a holistic approach to education.
International Award
Known in NZ as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, this was also founded by Kurt Hahn.
Kurt Hahn
A German Jew, imprisoned and then exiled for his public renunciation of Hitler, Hahn became one of the world’s great educational thinkers.
Davis UWC Scholars
Philanthropist Shelby Davis created a US$35M foundation to sponsor 100 UWC students annually and further contributes over US$25M annually to sponsor graduates of UWC to attend universities in America.