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
• Language acquisition: Dutch B, Dutch B Ab initio, English B, English B Ab initio, French B, French B Ab initio, German B, German B Ab initio, Spanish B, Spanish B Ab initio

• Individuals and societies: Economics, History, Geography, Environmental Systems & Societies
• Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Design Technology, Physics, Environmental Systems & Societies
• Mathematics: Maths – analysis and approaches, Maths – applications and interpretation 

• The arts: Visual Arts, Music, Film
  

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:

• Each student is allocated a tutor, who meets with students individually and in small groups

• Students are able to self-refer or be referred to a counsellor or a psychologist 

• All residential students have access to residence mentors 

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.

In the final two years, students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which is made up of three core components and six subject groups.

Average class size: 22

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

• Language A (first language): English Language and Literature; English Literature; Chinese Language and Literature; Dutch Language and Literature*; French Language and Literature; German Language and Literature*; Hindi Literature; Japanese Literature; Korean Literature*; Spanish Language and Literature and School Supported Language
• Language B (acquisition): English; Chinese; French; German*; Japanese*; Spanish; or French ab initio; Mandarin ab initio; Spanish ab initio

• Individuals and Societies: Business Management; Economics; Geography; Global Politics; History; Philosophy; Psychology

• Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems & Societies

• Mathematics: Maths – Analysis and Approaches, Maths – Applications and Interpretation

• The Arts: Visual Arts, Theatre, Dance, Film, Music

* subject is offered at Dover Campus only

Systems Transformation Pathway

IB Systems Transformation: Leadership for Change is an innovative new course, carefully designed by passionate and experienced educators in partnership with the IB. It is for students looking for further challenges and authentic, project-based experiences in their learning journey. This course will also help shift the IB Diploma worldwide towards a more flexible model with more real-world learning, more authentic assessment and greater student agency.

The Systems Transformation Pathway focuses on three areas:

• Sustainability
• Intercultural understanding 
• Peacebuilding

UWC SEA campuses offer exceptional facilities suited to the hands-on and technologically integrated learning programme. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and tools, both campuses provide an environment to support all five elements of our learning programme.

Residential accommodation:

Dover Campus has a capacity for 185 students in its two residential houses. East Campus (Tampines House) has a capacity for 155 students in a single residence. The gender split (50/50) across both campuses is maintained wherever possible, and approximately 70% of the students are in their IB Diploma years. Dover residents are in rooms of four with a shared ensuite bathroom. East residents in Grades 8-9 are in rooms of four, Grades 10-11 are in rooms of two, and Grade 12 residents have a single room with a sink. Shared, single-gender bathroom facilities are located at opposite ends of Tampines House.

Medical provisions

• Medical clinic with a General Practitioner and registered nurses.
• College sick bays staffed by registered nurses.
• House Parents (parents providing residential support to students) and registered nurses are available to help students with follow-up medical appointments.
• Hospitals located nearby for emergencies.

Academic and emotional well-being

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

• Wellness and Counselling Centre on both campuses 
• Students placed in a mentor group of 16 students under the care of a teacher-mentor
• Houseparents provide support for residential boarders

You can apply through your UWC national committee (NC). Direct applications are also possible. For more information about UWC South East Asia, visit the website.