Welcome to the 2025 application cycle for UWC Jamaica!

This form is to be used for entry in 2025 (2026 Waterford Kamhlaba).

To be eligible, you must be:

• Jamaican national or resident. (If you are unsure whether you meet the nationality requirement, or have lived in Jamaica for less than five years, please email us ASAP at info@jm.uwc.org so that we can guide you accordingly.)
• Be between 16 and 18 years old in September 2025 or at time of entry
• Be at least of CXC CSEC standard, i.e. fifth, or lower sixth form;
• Have an academic record that predicts success in the academic rigors of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; Minimum 80% average. If in lower sixth form, the majority of your CSEC grades should be a 1. 
• You must be taking (if in 5th form) or have taken (if in 6th form) at least 6 CSEC subjects or their equivalent, including Mathematics and English A.
• Have a strong history of co-curricular involvement and community service; and
• Be mature enough to respond to the challenges inherent in living and studying abroad

Before you apply:

• Find out all you can about UWC and the International Baccalaureate Diploma.  You will find more information at www.uwc.org

• Find out more about UWC Jamaica's application process, including reading our information packet. You can find the information at: jm.uwc.org

• Discuss the opportunity and the application process with your family

Applications are due on Thursday, December 4, 2024.