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The most admired and innovative family of schools
in the world

We're building a global education network of research, innovation and collaboration, and equipping our schools to inspire young minds across the world.

Welcome

Wellington College Education (WCE) is a network founded by Wellington College, whose purpose is to align and maximise the impact of all our global education activities, directly or through partnership, with the ultimate aim of the whole being significantly greater than the sum of our individual parts.

Encompassing ten co-educational schools around the world as well as Festivals of Education in the UK, US, China and Thailand, WCE will expand educational opportunities and foster cultural connectivity through leadership, innovation and international collaboration.

“I am delighted to rejoin the Wellington fold after a decade away. Wellington College Education, alongside our worldwide partners, aims to raise global educational standards and empower young minds by becoming the most admired and innovative family of schools in the world. Nothing is more important than education and having this opportunity to work with schools internationally is an enormous privilege.”

Sir Anthony Seldon, Founding Director of Wellington College Education

WCE at a glance

8000+

students benefitting from a Wellington College education around the world

96%

of our pupils achieve A*-B grades at A-level across all of our schools

15

schools across the globe

2nd

Wellington College International Shanghai ranked second highest school in China

300k+

people in the Wellington College Education network – students, parents, mentors, staff and policy makers

50+

education events every year, across our schools

32%

of pupils at Wellington College UK received offers from Times Top 10 UK Universities

4

Hiba bilingual academies located in China and the US are endorsed by WCE

Our Founding School

Wellington College, Crowthorne, UK

Wellington College is a pioneering co-educational institution, which is driven by the need to provide young people with the knowledge, skills and character to fulfil their potential and help shape and serve the ever changing world in which they live.

Our Heritage

Wellington College (Crowthorne, England) was the vision of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Granted its Royal Charter in December 1853, with Queen Victoria laying the foundation stone in 1856, the school opened in 1859 as a national monument to Arthur Wellesley,
the first Duke of Wellington and one of the country’s most renowned military figures and statesmen.

Its purpose was to provide an education to the children of soldiers who died in service. Today, Wellington College is a globally acknowledged, leading British co-educational boarding and day school providing a world-class holistic education within an inclusive community.

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International Schools

Our schools across the globe share the values, ethos and unerring ambition of Wellington College Education, and are all authentically ‘Wellington’.

Each school delivers exceptional education, brought vividly to life through a dialogue between pedagogies and cultures, whilst being uniquely tailored to their own communities.

Bilingual Schools (Hiba)

Wellington College Education (China) also provides a partnership with Hiba Academies. Hiba are dedicated to connecting the educational excellence of the East and West to create a pupil-centric, bilingual, bicultural learning experience.

The Hiba ethos is to inspire children to be the best version of themselves, to take pride in where they come from and to be the change they wish to see in the world, expressed through the motto:
Be You. Be More.

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Leading Education

Wellington College leads education through a dynamic ecosystem of innovation and professional learning.

The Bridge connects global educators and turns evidence into impactful practice. The Festival of Education amplifies this mission through a global series of thought‑leading events that unite educators to explore, challenge and shape the future of learning. The Institute for Human Flourishing develops the human competencies young people need to thrive. The Wellington AI Institute guides schools in the responsible adoption of AI. The Wellington Leadership and Coaching Institute develops leaders of character and purpose who contribute confidently and positively to their communities.

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Our worldwide community

Speech Day extended far beyond the Big Top, with the entire campus alive with activity throughout the afternoon. From art and DET exhibitions to Welly Unplugged, sport fixtures, performances and student showcases, explore the many events that celebrated the creativity, talent and energy of the Wellington community.

#SpeechDay2026 #WellingtonCollege #OurWellington
@wellingtoncollege
Our brilliant Year 1 students took to the stage today for a spectacular performance of Billy and the Beast!

It was absolute magic to see our young actors step out with so much confidence, bringing this wonderful story to life with great energy and big smiles. From the brave heroes to the quirky beasts, every single child played their part beautifully and put on a fantastic show.

The Theatre was filled with so much warmth and pride as our parent community turned out in full force to support their little ones. Seeing the joy on the children's faces as they looked out and saw their parents cheering them on from the audience made the whole experience incredibly special.

A massive well done to all of Year 1 for their hard work and to our wonderful parents for always being the ultimate support team!

#Wearewellington #WellingtonBangkok #JuniorSchool #Year1 #SchoolProduction #BillyAndTheBeast #PerformingArts #WellingtonCommunity #RealiseYourPotential
@wellingtoncollegebangkok
Curiosity forms the foundation of learning at Wellington. Through our Curiosity Approach Accredited Early Years Programme (2024), children build strong foundations shaped by play, exploration, and wonder.
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#wellingtonpune #curiosityapproach #earlyyears #playbasedlearning #exploration
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We are incredibly proud of our school, Wellington College International School Bangkok, for hosting the COBIS - Council of British International Schools Marketing and Admissions Conference, and we extend our immense thanks to Ian Steele for his outstanding coordination.

A special thank you to the Marketing Leads from our Wellington Colleges across the UK, China, Indonesia and India for travelling to connect with one another and exchange marketing knowledge and ideas. Your insight and collaboration are truly valued.

We look forward to our schools hosting and being involved in future events that reinforce and strengthen connections across the Wellington College Education network, helping us continue to grow, collaborate, and inspire one another!
@wellingtoncollegeinternational
@wellingtoncollegejakarta
3 days to go…
 
Still unsure how to choose the right school for your child? This is your chance to hear directly from the people shaping our vision.
 
Join us this Monday, 1 June at 6 PM for our Live Webinar:
‘Choosing the Right School for Your Child’
 
🎙 Meet our speakers:
Christine Haslett, Founding Headmaster
Rachel Chadwick, Director of Admissions
 
✨ What you’ll discover:
• The key factors every parent should consider
• How values, wellbeing & academics work together
• What makes a Wellington education truly distinctive
 
This is a unique opportunity to meet members of our Founding Senior Leadership Team and hear their vision for the school.
 
📅 Register now — link in bio
 
#WellingtonEducation #SchoolChoice #ParentGuide #Webinar #EducationMatters #3DaysToGo
@wellingtoncollegelagos