King William's College

King William's College is an independent school for ages 3 to 18, situated near Castletown on the Isle of Man. The College, fondly known as "KWC" widened entry from boys-only to co-educational in the 1980s. It was founded in 1668 from the Bishop Barrow Trust, while the College did not open its doors until 1833, with only 46 boys. Today there are roughly 500 pupils. The College was named after King William IV who is said to have offered the founders "my most valuable possession, my name" when asked for a financial contribution. King William's College attracts a high number of international students, and offers the International Baccalaureate to Sixth Formers. The College is located on two sites in Castletown; the main estate which takes pride of place on the shore of Castletown Bay, and The Buchan School which is the College's junior school, located in the Westhill part of Castletown, some two miles from the main campus. The school runs an ancient praefectoral system, with the Principal appointing members of the Upper Sixth Form to the role of Præpositors - a post known only to the College. The head Præpositor is also the Head of School.

Related Topics:
Castletown - Isle of Man - 1668 - Bishop Barrow Trust - King William IV - International Baccalaureate - The Buchan School

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The Crest of King William's College. The coat of arms in the centre is that of Bishop Issac Barrow who founded the College is 1668. On the left can be seen St. Brigida holding a church, while below can be seen the Three Legs of Mann. The mitre on top represents Bishop Barrow. The latin motto is Assiduitate Non Desidia - By Constant Practice, Not Laziness.

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