What’s going on at UWC Dilijan college (video)
Before entering the area of UWC Dilijan college you must show your passport for passing the checkpoint and must have an arrangement beforehand. It is done for ensuring the safety of students. 96 students from 55 countries study at this college. 10 from the students are from Armenia and the rest are from other countries. There are 20 teachers, 4 of whom are Armenians. International bachelor education is provided at the school. The annual fee is 35 thousands dollars. The founding head of the school John Puddefoot refused speaking about other financial issues but he notes that there are great discounts for everybody and nearly all pay 10 percent of the fee. The courses are conducted in English. Besides the main courses, there are also lessons of Armenian language. During our visit, some of the students have finished their classes and continued working in their classrooms. Princess, who came from Africa to Armenia to study in this school, says that she is very happy for that. It is her second school. After graduation she is going to continue her education in one of the famous universities. Alina from Masis, who also studies at this college, notes, “Your dreams come true at this school. You only need to study well and you will have opportunity to study, for example, at Oxford. Here we not only study different subjects, but we also have clubs, where we develop projects to help people and Dilijan residents in particular. For example, we have a project to open recycling centers in Dilijan.” Students live in hostels near the school. Several students live in a room together. According to the words of school Deputy Director, it is also effective that students live together, as the communication increases in this way. The official opening of college is due on October 11.
