We are looking for motivated and passionate young individuals who are eager to contribute to a diverse and dynamic learning environment.
To apply through our UWC national committee (Intake for 2026), you must meet the following criteria:
1. Age requirement
Applicants must be between 16 and 17 years old as of September 1st, 2026. which means you must be born after 1st Sept 2008 and before 31st Aug 2010. No exceptions can be made if you are over 18 years of age next September. If you are below 16 years of age by next September, we recommend you apply in the following year.
2. Educational background
Applicants should be currently enrolled in, or have recently completed at least 10 years of formal education, i.e. on the path to complete O-Levels, Pre-IB, or Matric from any Pakistani board or equivalent by August 2026.. A strong academic record is important, but we also value a demonstrated commitment to learning beyond the classroom.
The following minimum grade requirements apply for your academic results:
| Examination | Benchmark for suitability |
O Level | B grade & aboveCumulative result for all subjects should be 75% & above. |
| Matric | 75% & above |
| Aga Khan Board | A grade (70% & above) |
| Inter 1st Year | Cumulative result should be:75% & above.B grade & above |
Documentation requirements for your academics:
| School Mid-terms | School Final Exam Results I – (Previous) | School Final Exam Results II – (Latest) | External Board Results | ||
| O-levels | If you are in O2 | Your 10th grade mid-term results issued by the school (Dec 2024 -Jan 2025) | e.g. 9th grade school results completed in April/May 2024 | e.g. 10th grade completed in April/May 2025 | O1 Results Issued By Relevant Board in Aug 2025 |
| Local Board | If you are currently in 10th Grade | Your 9th grade mid-term results issued by the school | Your 8th grade final examination results issued by the school | Your 9th grade final examination results issued by the school OR Preliminary / Mock Exam results issued by the school (before Board examination) | Board Issued Marksheet for 9th Grade (if not available, pls see instructions below) |
| If you are in 11th Grade / Inter Part 1 | Your 10th grade mid-term results issued by the school | Your 9th grade final examination results issued by the school OR 9th Grade Board Issued Mark Sheet | Your 10th grade final examination results issued by the school OR Any Preliminary / Mock Exam results issued by the school (before Board Exams) | Your Matric Examination Board results issued by the Local Board | |
| If you are in 12th Grade / Inter Part 2 | Your 11th grade mid-term results issued by the school | Your 10th grade final examination results issued by the school OR Matric Results | Your 11th grade final examination results issued by the school OR Any Prelinary / Mock Exam results issued by the school (before Inter Part 1 Board Exams) | Your Inter Part 1 Examination Board results issued by the Local Board (if not available, pls see instructions below) | |
| In case you do not have any one or more of the requested results due to your school not holding mid-term / final examinations, you may upload a a written note explaining the circumstances for each missing set of results and the Reviewer will take that into consideration | |||||
3. Residency and nationality
Candidates applying through UWC Pakistan must be:
- Pakistani Citizen (dual nationality is not an issue), or
- Resident of Pakistan at the time of application (IF DUAL NATIONAL)
If you are unsure if you should apply via a different UWC national committee, please contact [email protected] for clarification.
4. Personal qualities and values
While academic excellence is important, UWC seeks students who exhibit:
- A strong commitment to UWC’s values, including intercultural understanding, mutual respect, and sustainability.
- A desire to make a positive impact in their communities.
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.
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.
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.