Academic Lyceum of Westminster International University in Tashkent
Public academic lyceum school in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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The Academic Lyceum of Westminster International University in Tashkent (ALWIUT; Uzbek: Toshkent xalqaro Vestminster universiteti akademik litseyi) is a public academic lyceum affiliated with Westminster International University in Tashkent in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Established in 2008, the lyceum offers a two-year pre-university curriculum focused primarily on advanced mathematics and English.
| Academic Lyceum of Westminster International University in Tashkent | |
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Toshkent xalqaro Vestminster universiteti akademik litseyi | |
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25 Shakhrisabz Street Uzbekistan | |
| Coordinates | 41°18′22″N 69°16′57″E |
| Information | |
| Type | Public academic lyceum |
| Established | December 9, 2008 |
| Grades | Levels 1–2 |
| Enrollment | 438 |
| Language | Uzbek, Russian, English |
| Affiliation | Westminster International University in Tashkent |
| Website | lyceum.wiut.uz |
In the 2021 national ranking of academic lyceums published by the State Inspectorate for Supervision of Quality in Education, ALWIUT was ranked second among academic lyceums across Uzbekistan.[1][2][3]
History
ALWIUT was established on 9 December 2008 by Decree No. 270 of the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan.[4] Its first cohort of students graduated on 21 June 2012.[5]
Academics
ALWIUT operates on a semester system for its academic term, unlike the traditional four-quarter system used by most public schools in Uzbekistan. Students must complete four semesters over two years to graduate.[6]
Admission
Admission to ALWIUT is highly competitive, as it ranks among the most selective academic lyceums in Uzbekistan.[1] In 2021, the lyceum received over 3,500 applications for admission, of which 182 were admitted for a 5.2% acceptance rate.[6]
The selection process consists of two stages. The first stage is an entrance examination administered by WIUT, which tests applicants' knowledge in advanced mathematics and English. Around 300 top-performing candidates are invited to the second stage, which is conducted by the Knowledge and Qualifications Assessment Agency. This phase includes assessments in IQ, mathematics, and English grammar.[6]