Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
900 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
+100 |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Support |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Dutch, French, Spanish, German, Italian Arabic, and numerous self-taught languages. |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology in the classroom embodies the challenge of providing meaningful experiences in a field characterized by accelerating change. UWCM strives not only to educate students in current technologies, but train students to assess and adapt to the ever-changing influx of digital tools critical to success and advancement in the world today. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
UWC Maastricht offers lessons through video conferencing when needed, for instance during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme or International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
+85%. Students that don't proceed higher education (immediately after graduation) choose to pursue a gap year: community service, travel, further studies, volunteering or employment opportunities. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
UWC Maastricht offeres Learning Support to students with special learning needs |
| Learning support offered |
For people with diagnosed special educational needs, UWCM has a learning support team to provide extra support. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Varies every year and depending on year level |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
08.10h |
| School finish time |
15.15h, when many after school activities start. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
There is a very good English day care close to UWC Maastricht |
| School provided lunches |
UWC Maastricht provides lunch for residential students. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
UWC Maastricht encourage students to further develop their talents through service learning, student led initiatives, social entrepreneurship programmes, project weeks, community clubs and music lessons. |
| Sports activities included |
All students take physical education and ha |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Garden, music rooms, laboratories, library, drama room, music rooms, gymnasium. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
UWC Maastricht Primary students follow the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and Secondary students the IB Middle Years Programme. All secondary students follow the rigorous two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) as their terminal degree. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
UWCM equips students with the attitudes, skills and knowledge to live a meaningful and flourishing life. The UWCM educational experience is about knowing and acting. UWCM nurtures an understanding of the world and its major challenges, and helps students discover how they can serve others and make a positive contribution to society. |