In their final two years of secondary school, UWC Maastricht students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP). The IBDP is made up of three core components and six subject groups. The IBCP also offers IBDP subjects, but combines these with an in-depth Career-related study in Sustainable Business or Music.

Average class size: 22

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Core components

Theory of Knowledge: Students reflect on the nature of knowledge and on how we claim what we know.

The Extended Essay: An independent, self-directed piece of research finishing with a 4,000-word paper.

Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): Students take part in a range of experiences and at least one project.

Subjects

• Studies in language and literature: English Literature, English Language & Literature, Arabic Language & Literature, Dutch Language & Literature, French Language & Literature, Italian Literature, Spanish Language & Literature, Chinese Language & Literature, School Supported Self-Taught Literature
• Acquisition de la langue : Néerlandais B, Néerlandais B Ab initio, Anglais B, Anglais B Ab initio, Français B, Français B Ab initio, Allemand B, Allemand B Ab initio, Espagnol B, Espagnol B Ab initio

• Individus et sociétés : Economie, histoire, géographie, systèmes environnementaux et sociétés
• Sciences: Biologie, Chimie, Technologie du Design, Physique, Systèmes environnementaux et sociétés
• Mathématiques: Maths – analyses et approches, Maths – applications et interprétation 

• Les arts : Arts visuels, Musique, Cinéma
  

Co-curricular

All students at UWC complete a co-curricular programme called Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) – an integral part of the IB qualification. Students get the opportunity to choose a physical, a creative and a social service activity.

On top of this, UWC Maastricht has designed a social Impact programme including action-oriented courses, social entrepreneurship and community service projects. UWCM students develop the skills and attitudes needed to be active participants in society, to identify problems and injustices wherever they exist. They design project weeks, providing service to the Maastricht community, but also other places around the world.

UWCM campus is located in a very green and leafy part of Maastricht, close to the city centre. The site is surrounded by sports fields, a nature reserve and modern housing.

Residential accommodation:

IBDP/CP students live in residences across three buildings consisting of three floors, each comprising six rooms. Every room hosts four to five students, of different nationalities. Each floor has a common room, study room, laundry room and kitchenette and is supported by a residence mentor who lives in an apartment adjacent to the floors.

Academic and emotional well-being

The school supports students’ academic and emotional well-being through:

• Chaque élève se voit attribuer un tuteur, qui rencontre les élèves individuellement et en petits groupes

• Les élèves peuvent s’adresser eux-mêmes ou être dirigés vers un conseiller ou un psychologue 

• Tous les étudiants en résidence ont accès à des mentors en résidence 

Medical provisions

• Infirmière à temps plein
• Psychologue à temps plein
• Tous les étudiants sont inscrits auprès d’un médecin généraliste local

You can apply through your UWC national committee (NC) or through the UWC Global Selection Programme. Direct applications are also possible for the lower years. For more information about UWC Maastricht, visit the website.