Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong (LPCUWC) is a prestigious residential international school offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme (IBDP) to a diverse cohort of 258 students from 94 Countries . LPCUWC is one of the 18 esteemed United World Colleges (UWC) Schools and Colleges dedicated to fostering peace and sustainability through education. The College occupies a waterfront site that enjoys spectacular views on an estuary edge of Ma On Shan Country Park in the new territories.
Admissions
Waiting list
No
Students can join after academic year begins
No
Entry evaluation for students
Yes. Admission into LPCUWC is done globally.
Brief description of entry evaluation required
Admission into LPCUWC is done globally through different UWC National Committees. It involves four steps: application, aptitude exam, challenge day, and panel interview.
Details
Gender Policy
co-ed
Boarding
No
Address
10 Lok Wo Sha Lane, Sai Sha Road, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
Being a residential campus, our students have advisers or tutors who are also teachers residing on camps in residential blocks.
School bus service available
LPCUWC is a residential campus so students live on campus. Our school bus is provided for use by students for certain activities.
School provided lunches
Yes, all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are provided as part of the residential set-up on campus.
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
There is a wide range of food options that cater to a diverse student body.
Classroom
Max. number of students per class
20
Average number of students per class
16
Does the school employ teaching assistants?
No
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)
Yes
Use of technology in the classroom
Teachers utilise AVP equipment installed in every classroom.
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
Our student body is diverse and there is no single religion that prevails over another on campus.
Student Body
Number of students
256
Number of nationalities represented in the school
94
Most common nationality
Hong Kong nationals
Ratio of local students to international students
Around 42% of our students are from Hong Kong
Extracurricular
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered
There are over 60 Quan Cai activities that students can pursue on campus, clustered into four: community service (service projects to Hong Kong and the wider community), campus service (experiences that support the running of the campus), creativity (experiences that are artistic or require creative thinking), or activity (experiences focused on physical well-being, sports and outdoor pursuits).
Sports activities included
Students can decide take be active in different sports as part of their quan cai activities, from football, swimming, basketball, volleyball, tennis, climbing, rowing to kayaking.
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students
Yes, and the composition of these sports teams is based on their participation in quan cai activities.
Facilities
Facilities at the school
Amphitheatre, Library, Common Room, science labs,
Sports facilities at the school
Indoor sports hall, gymnasium, outdoor pool, basketball court, tennis court, squash court and climbing wall.
Language Support
Native English speaking teachers
Yes
Language support for students not fluent in English
Yes
Additional language classes offered by the school
French, Mandarin, Spanish
Student Support
Student access to education psychologist
Yes
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
LPCUWC is continuing to explore how best it can provide both programmes and services that cater to students with special learning needs.
The school supports gifted, able and talented students
All students are afforded equal opportunities to excel in areas where their talents and inclinations best suit them.
