Atlantic College

The United World College of the Atlantic, also known as Atlantic College, is an international IB Diploma Programme independent (private) boarding school in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1962, the school was the first of the United World Colleges and was among the first schools in the world to follow an international curriculum. It is known for its liberal, progressive and radical educational and global ethos and is attended by approximately 350 students from more than 75 countries. In addition to the International Baccalaureate curriculum, the school encourages student participation in community service. Atlantic College was founded in 1962 by the German educationalist Kurt Hahn — who also set up Gordonstoun School in Scotland and the...