Our Shared Values
All our schools reflect the founding values of Wellington College:
Kindness • Responsibility • Respect • Integrity • Courage
“None of our international schools is a clone of Wellington College, but from that shared ethos and vision they deliver exceptional quality education uniquely tailored to their communities. It is through this that we have also brought vividly to life our second aim—a dialogue between Eastern and Western pedagogies—which now delivers so much enrichment to the intellectual and cultural development of our students and their communities across the whole Group.”
A Wellington Education: Inspiring Excellence Worldwide
Across the Wellington College International network, education is more than academic achievement—it is a global experience that shapes character, nurtures curiosity, and prepares pupils to thrive in an interconnected world. From the UK to Asia and beyond, our schools share a common vision: to deliver an education that is outstanding, holistic, and future-ready.
Academic Excellence Across Borders
Wellingtonians consistently achieve exceptional results in GCSE, A Level, and IB Diploma, supported by a curriculum that combines British academic rigour with international perspective.
From early years to Sixth Form, our schools offer breadth, depth, and challenge—enriched by innovative programmes such as the Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) and bespoke global learning initiatives.
Pedagogy That Leads the World
Wellbeing at the Core: The integration of Wellbeing into the formal curriculum is pioneered in our schools, teaching habits for living well through philosophy, psychology, and science.
Collaborative Learning: The Harkness approach—round-table discussion and debate—develops critical thinking and global dialogue.
Digital Innovation: As a Microsoft Showcase network, our schools embed technology to empower creativity and digital fluency across continents.
Character and Leadership Without Borders
Our five values—Kindness, Courage, Respect, Integrity, Responsibility—are lived across every WCE school. Through leadership programmes, coaching, and global citizenship initiatives, pupils learn to lead with purpose and empathy. Our pastoral care and mental health provisions set new standards for wellbeing worldwide.
A Truly Global Outlook
With schools in the UK, China, Thailand, India, and beyond, Wellington offers a unique opportunity for cross-cultural exchange and bilingual learning. Sustainability projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and international collaborations prepare pupils to make a positive impact on a global scale.
World-Class Co-Curricular Opportunities
Arts: From Shanghai to Berkshire, our arts programmes rival the West End and Broadway, earning accolades such as Artsmark Platinum in the UK.
Sport: A global reputation for sporting excellence, supported by Olympic-standard facilities and a culture of participation and elite performance across the network.
Thought Leadership in Education
Wellington is a global voice in educational innovation. Through initiatives like the global Festivals of Education and research hubs such as The Bridge, we shape conversations that influence schools worldwide.
Why Wellington International?
Because we combine heritage and innovation, academic rigour with wellbeing, and local authenticity with global reach. A Wellington education is not just outstanding—it’s a way of life, wherever Wellingtonians are in the world.
Pioneering education to serve and shape a better world—wherever you are.
Explore our family of schools across the globe and discover what makes a Wellington education truly exceptional.
We are proud of the accreditations and memberships achieved by our family of schools, that include:
