| United World College in Mostar | |
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| Location | |
|---|---|
| Gimnazija Mostar / 2. kat, Spanjolski trg 1, 88 000 Mostar Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
| Information | |
| Affiliation(s) | United World Colleges |
| President | Nelson Mandela Queen Noor Elizabeth Rehn |
| Headmaster | Paul Regan |
| Students | around 200 |
| Type | International Baccalaureate |
| Established | September 2006 |
| Homepage | www.uwc-ibo.org |
The United World College in Mostar (UWCiM) is the twelfth College in the UWC family and the fourth College in Europe. Demographics 1971 Croats - 37782 (396% Bosniaks ( ie Bosnian Muslims - 33645 (36 The United World Colleges (UWC are a group of twelve international schools Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (xolíɬaɬa mandéːla born 18 July 1918 is a former President of South Africa, the first to be elected in fully representative Family and early life Noor was born Lisa Najeeb Halaby. She is the daughter of Najeeb Halaby, a former CEO of Pan-American World Airways Märta Elisabeth Rehn (born April 6 1935 in Helsinki, Finland) is a former MP of the Swedish People's Party and the first The International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma Programme (DP is an Educational programme examined in one of three languages ( English, French or Spanish The College was established in September 2006 as a part of UWC-IBO Initiative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is the first College located in a post-conflict country. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The UWC-IBO Initiative in Bosnia and Herzegovina is an organization which established The United World College in Mostar in September 2006. The War in Bosnia and Herzegovina, commonly known as the Bosnian War, was an international armed conflict that took place between March 1992 and November 1995
The school shares the building with Mostar Old Gymnasium. Before the war, this gymnasium was the finest school in Yugoslavia. See also Kingdom of Yugoslavia, Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Yugoslavia ( Serbo-Croatian The building is from Austro-Hungarian times and is deeply influenced by Turkish architecture. Ottoman architecture is the Architecture of the Ottoman Empire which emerged in Bursa and Edirne in 14th and 15th centuries
Students live in three residences: Sušac House, Čusto House and Vanda House (named by the local owners). Houses are on both banks of the river Neretva. The College does not have a separated campus according to location in the city.
On the 22nd May 2007 International Opening Ceremony of UWCiM took place. This event was attended by Queen Noor of Jordan, Prime Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina Nikola Špirić and many other important guests.
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Location
The UWCiM is located in the city of Mostar which is a centre of Herzegovina, a historical region in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Demographics 1971 Croats - 37782 (396% Bosniaks ( ie Bosnian Muslims - 33645 (36 Herzegovina ( Bosnian, Croatian: Hercegovina, Serbian: Херцеговина) is a traditionally Bosnia and Herzegovina ( Latin script: Bosna i Hercegovina, Cyrillic script: Босна и Херцеговина is a country on the Balkan The post address is UWC in Mostar, Španski trg 1, 880 00 Mostar
The IBO at UWC in Mostar
Recently (2007/2008) the UWCiM runs these subjects in each of the IBO groups:
- Group 1 (Language A1): Bosnian A1, Serbian A1, Croatian A1, English A1, German A1, Spanish A1, Italian A1; other languages may be taken as "self-taught" subjects. The United World College in Mostar, UWCiM (Koledž ujedinjenog svijeta u Mostaru Koledž ujedinjenog svijeta u Mostaru Колеџ уједињеног свијета у Мостару Demographics 1971 Croats - 37782 (396% Bosniaks ( ie Bosnian Muslims - 33645 (36 The Group One of IB Diploma Programme subjects subtitled language A1, refers to the Native language or otherwise best Language of the student
- Group 2 (Second Language): English B, English A2, French B, French Ab Initio, German B, Spanish Ab Initio. The Group Two of IB Diploma Programme subjects subtitled second language, refers to the one or more Foreign languages that each Diploma candidate is required
- Group 3 (Individuals and societies): Economics, History, Psychology, Anthropology. The Group Three of IB Diploma Programme subjects subtitled individuals and societies, consists of the Humanities and Social sciences.
- Group 4 (Sciences): Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems (will be replaced with Ecosystems and Societies starting in September 2009) . The Group Four of IB Diploma Programme subjects subtitled experimental sciences, consists of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Design
- Group 5 (Mathematics): Mathematical Studies, Mathematics Standard Level, Mathematics Higher Level. The Group Five of IB Diploma Programme subjects subtitled mathematics and computer science consists of four levels of Mathematics courses and an elective
- Group 6 (Arts): Visual Arts, Theater Arts. The Group Six of IB Diploma Programme subjects is subtitled ' The arts and electives'
All the subjects are taught by experienced IB teachers. The staff includes teachers from Italy, United Kingdom, Canada, Bulgaria, France, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Finland, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Malaysia and Bosnia and Herzegovina (mainly for local A1 languages). Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The state of Bulgaria (България transliterated bg-Latn ''Balgaria'' The country preserves the traditions (in ethnic name language and alphabet of the First Bulgarian This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka ( Sinhalese:, இலங்கை known as Ceylon before 1972 is an Island The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and Bosnia and Herzegovina ( Latin script: Bosna i Hercegovina, Cyrillic script: Босна и Херцеговина is a country on the Balkan UWC-IBO Initiative in Bosnia and Herzegovina provides also a Trainee Program for local teachers.
The CAS Program
The post-conflict society eleven years after the Dayton Agreement is now completely safe. The General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, also known as the Dayton Agreement, Dayton Accords, Paris Protocol On the other hand, there are still possibilities to contribute to the restoration of the community in the city of Mostar. CAS (Creativity, Actions and Service) has the potential to therefore play an important and interesting role in the local community.
Services: Mostar Community Foundation, Special School, Egyptian Village (village for children without parents financed by the Egyptian Government), Roma Neretva - work with Roma people, Refugee Camp, working in a hospital and in kindergartens, Amnesty International Organization. The Romani people (singular Rom, plural Roma as a Noun; also known as Romanies or Roma people) are an ethnic group with origins . .
Activities: Bowling, Hiking, Skiing, Rafting, Cycling, Yoga, Balet, Modern Dance, Volleyball, Basketball, Indoor and Outdoor Soccer, Gym, Rugby.
Creativities: Model United Nations (representatives attended also International MUN Conference in Geneva, Atlantic College MUN Conference and are preparing UWCiM MUN Conference in Mostar which will be held between 11th and 13th April 2008), Newspaper (the official school newspaper is called BUZZ), United World Religions at UWCiM, Photography, Astronomy, local languages lessons provided by students, Music Instruments Tutorials, Voice Tutorial, Chess.
Leaders of the CAS activities are IB teachers, volunteers, students or local supporters.
The Student Body
United College in Mostar in September 2007 welcomed a new generation of students. About 125 of them are Bosnian citizens (Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs) and 75 are international students. The Bosniaks or Bosniacs (Bošnjak pl Bošnjaci bɔ'ʃɲaːt͡si are a South Slavic people living mainly in Bosnia and Herzegovina ("Bosnia" Croats (Hrvati are a South Slavic people mostly living in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and nearby countries Serbs ( Serbian: Срби Srbi) are a South Slavic people living in the Balkans and Central Europe, mainly in Serbia, International students come from the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Finland, Czech republic, Slovakia, Poland, Macedonia, Belarus, Russia, Romania, Serbia, Kosovo, Turkey, Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Denmark, Albania, USA, Lebanon, Egypt, Hong Kong, Tajikistan, Montenegro, Croatia, Spain, Rwanda and Maldives. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. The Czech Republic ( ˈt͡ʃɛskaː ˈrɛpuˌblɪka short form in Česko ˈt͡ʃɛskɔ also called Czechia, Slovakia (long form Slovak Republic; Slovak:, long form, is a Landlocked country in Central Europe with a population of over five million Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland The Republic of Macedonia (Република Belarus ( Belarusian Беларусь / Biełaruś is a Landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Russia to the north and east Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania Serbia (Србија Srbija) officially the Republic of Serbia (Република Србија Republika Srbija) is a Landlocked Country Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. Palestine is a name which has been widely used since Roman times to refer to the region between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River. The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe This article is about the country in southern Europe For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Albania topics. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Lebanon (ˈlɛbənɒn Arabic: ar لبنان Lubnān) officially the Republic of Lebanon or Lebanese Republic (ar الجمهورية اللبنانية This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics. Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders Tajikistan (təˈdʒɪkɨstæn or /təˈdʒiːkɨstæn/ Тоҷикистон tɔʤikɪsˈtɔn or, Persian تاجیکستان taajikestaan officially the Republic of Montenegro ( British English) Montenegrin / Serbian: PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE THE LANGUAGES WITHOUT CONSENSUS ON THE TALK PAGE! Croatia (Hrvatska ˈxȓvatska officially the Republic of Croatia ( Republika Hrvatska) is a southern Central European country at the crossroads between Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The Republic of Rwanda (ruːˈændə or /rəˈwɑːndə/ in English ɾwanda or in Kinyarwanda is a small Landlocked country in the The Maldives ( or, or Maldive Islands) officially the Republic of Maldives, is an Island nation consisting of a group of atolls stretching New nationalities were added to the student body as of September 2008. These include Norway, Austria, Germany and Belgium. Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those
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