Li Po Chun United World College
Coordinates: 22°25′53″N 114°14′53″E / 22.43139°N 114.24806°E / 22.43139; 114.24806
| Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong | |
|---|---|
| Li Po Chun UWC Logo | |
| Location | |
| Wu Kai Sha, Hong Kong | |
| Information | |
| Type | IB World School |
| Established | 1992 |
| Faculty | 28 |
| Number of students | 250 |
| Affiliation | United World Colleges |
| Website | www.lpcuwc.edu.hk |
Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong (Chinese: 香港李寶椿聯合世界書院), established in 1992, is a sixth-form college in Hong Kong. It is a member of the United World Colleges.
The UWC movement was initiated by the German educationalist Kurt Hahn, with the goal of promoting international understanding and post-World War II reconciliation amidst the general state of animosity and revolutionary zeal in the age of the Cold War.
The published exit statement for the College states that "Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong brings together students from all parts of the world to study, live and grow together. Following the educational philosophy of Kurt Hahn and the UWC movement, students are encouraged to stretch themselves beyond their comfort zones in every area of their formation, and to go forth into the world as responsible and compassionate young men and women, committed to putting into practice the ideals of peace, internationalism, justice and excellence in all things." According to the Wall Street Journal, the College has top university acceptance rates.
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