[8][9] The college continues to benefit from support from both the government of the Autonomous Region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

In addition to being responsible for classroom teaching they act as personal tutors for groups of students and contribute to the running of activities and services.

[27] The college is integrated into the village of Duino, located on the Adriatic coast between Trieste and Monfalcone, with school buildings and facilities interspersed with residential and commercial properties.

[28] The core academic curriculum at the college is the International Baccalaureate diploma, a two year, pre-university programme.

[29] In addition, all students are required to take Italian classes, in order to participate and contribute to their local community.

The creative activities program offers a wide variety of choices, ranging from drama to art, pottery, choir, and photography.

Her father, King Willem-Alexander, and older sister, Princess Alexia, both studied at the United World College of the Atlantic.