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King William's College

King William's College

Castletown, IM9 1TP, UK

+44 (0)1624 820110


admissions@kwc.im

www.kwc.im

King William's College
School type Co-educational Day & Boarding Senior & Sixth Form
Founded 1833
Status Private
Principal Mr Damian Henderson
Date Appointed September 2023
Language of Instruction English
Co-ed Age Range 11-18 years
Number of pupils 290
Day fees per annum £21,050 - £27,750 per annum
Boarding fees per annum £36,050 - £42,750 per annum
Average Class Size 15
Teacher/Pupil ratio 1:8
Authorised IB Programmes IBDP
Diploma Coordinator Joanne-Aristea Busuttil
Associations AGBIS, BSA, HMC, ISC, IB

Founded in 1833 and set in a stunning coastal location on the Isle of Man, King William's College is a co-ed independent boarding school for ages 11-18. We are committed to nurturing individual potential and fostering a lifelong love for learning, preparing our students for success beyond College. Our school is vibrant, friendly and fun, and whether you are from the Island or from further afield, you will bond with this special place. We embrace students from around the world, offering a welcoming boarding environment, and we are easily accessible through air links from major UK and Irish airports.

Academic excellence lies at the heart of King William's College. A highly qualified and enthusiastic staff ensure that all students are inspired and given the individual support they need to achieve success. We excel as one of the longest-standing International Baccalaureate schools in the British Isles, providing a rigorous curriculum that prioritises critical thinking and global citizenship. Our Sixth Form students pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma, preparing them for a diverse range of future opportunities after College. Our students consistently secure placements in top universities across the UK, Europe, and the USA.

We provide an education which offers a wide range of opportunities outside the classroom. We offer a diverse range of extracurricular activities including competitive sport, golf, paddle boarding, horse riding, sailing and more to enrich the student experience. Thriving in Drama and Music, our students often showcase their talents at events and productions. At King William's College, students can discover their passions and develop a broad range of attributes: natural curiosity, knowledge, critical thinking skills, the ability to express themselves confidently and creatively, integrity, honesty and open-mindedness.