Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

We are looking for motivated and passionate young individuals who are eager to contribute to a diverse and dynamic learning environment.

To apply through the UWC Trinidad & Tobago national committee, you must meet the following criteria:

1. Residency and nationality

Candidates applying through UWC Trinidad & Tobago must:

for no less than 3 years.

If you are unsure if you should apply via a different UWC national committee, please contact us for clarification.

2. Age requirement

In general applicants must be between 15 years and 18 years old at the time of enrolment. This typically aligns with students entering the final two years of secondary education, but specific age requirements may vary by UWC school or college.

All UWC schools and colleges have similar age ranges that they can accept as students. However, there are slight variations between them.

For the offers available through the National Committee for Entry 2026-2028, applicants must be born between specific dates in order to be eligible for the respective Colleges. Once UWC T&T has received the offer for this period the age requirements will be posted below.

For the offers available through the National Committee for Entry 2026-2028, applicants must be born between specific dates in order to be eligible for the respective Colleges. Once UWC T&T has received the offer for this period the age requirements will be posted below.

Exceptions:

  1. Applications from students who meet the above-mentioned age criteria, but who are only in their 4th year of high school or younger students who are in at least their 5th year of high school may be considered at the discretion of the Selection Officer if their academic performance and school recommendations suggest that they will be able to meet the challenges of the IB curriculum. Such applicants will be advised that the Selection Committee’s ability to nominate them for a place will be dependent on whether the schools offering places are willing to accept students who would have spent less than 5 years in high school at the time of entry.
  2. Applications from older students with documented evidence of delayed / disrupted schooling due to circumstances beyond their control (e.g. significant learning disabilities, serious medical problems, wars, natural disasters) may be considered at the discretion of the Selection Officer.

These applicants should note that the Selection Committee’s ability to nominate them for a place will be dependent on whether the schools offering places to the National Committee are able to accept students who are older/younger than normal. The Committee will pay special attention to the emotional maturity of students who are younger than normal.

3. Educational background

Applicants should be currently enrolled in, or have recently completed, Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) or equivalent or in at least your 5th year of high school. A strong academic record is important, but we also value a demonstrated commitment to learning beyond the classroom.

4. Personal qualities and values

While academic excellence is important, UWC seeks students who exhibit:

The resilience and adaptability needed for an international and rigorous residential educational experience.

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.

Please review the UWC T&T Selection Policy for further details with respect to eligibility.

If you have any questions with respect to your eligibility, do not hesitate to email the UWC T&T Chief Executive Officer at [email protected]

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.

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.