King William's College , abbreviated as KWC, Manx . Colleish Ree Illiam, is a college on the Isle of Man . It is an independent school (independent school), that is, an educational institution that is financially independent of the government.
College named after King William IV of England
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History
The college is funded by the Bishop Barrow Trust, which was founded in 1668, although the college itself was founded much later, in 1833. Initially, only boys could study at college, but since the 80s of the 20th century, girls have been studying at college.
The college is a prestigious educational institution, in addition to residents of the Isle of Man, foreigners come here to study.
The college building was built in 1831-1833, and was repeatedly rebuilt in subsequent years, but retained the overall historical appearance.
College at the Beginning of the 21st Century
Students from three to eighteen years old study at the college. The college has two campuses, on the campus of The Buchan School located directly in Castletown, children are aged 3-11 years old (early childhood education and primary education), students 11-18 years old study in the main campus, located in the vicinity of Castletown, next to the island's airport . There is a boarding school on the main campus of the college.
Departments
The school has twelve departments:
- Of arts
- Economics
- In English
- Geography
- Stories
- Computer Science and Communication Sciences
- Mathematicians
- Music
- Physical education
- Religious Studies
- (natural) sciences
Prominent Alumni
- Bragg, William Henry - Nobel Laureate in Physics.
- Jack Churchill is a lieutenant colonel of an elite commando unit, a hero of World War II .