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.

Our students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which is made up of three core components and six subject groups. At UWC CSC, students are encouraged to explore Chinese culture in the context of dialogue between “people, nations and cultures,” building bridges and improving understanding.

Average class size: 20 students

The Pre-IBDP (foundation) programme

UWC Changshu China offers a Pre-IBDP programme for Grade 10 students as well as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) curriculum. The Pre-IBDP programme aims for students to acquire the skills and knowledge needed for successful entry into the IBDP programme.

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 and Literature, Chinese Literature, Chinese Language and Literature, Spanish Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, School Supported Self-Taught Literature
• Language acquisition: Chinese B, English B, French Ab Initio, French B, German Ab Initio, German B, Spanish Ab Initio, Spanish B

• Individuals and societies: Economics, Environmental Systems & Societies, Geography, History, Philosophy, Psychology

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

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

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

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.

UWC Changshu is a newly built, state-of-the-art school. It was designed by a protégé of renowned architect I.M. Pei. The campus is impeccably landscaped in the style of a traditional Chinese garden and is situated on the edge of the Kuncheng Lake, with our own harbour where sailing, kayaking, paddle boards, dinghies and Dragon Boats are berthed.

Residential accommodation:

Each room has four students, accommodated in houses of around 50 students. Each student has a bed, a desk with a window view and a wardrobe. The common rooms serve as spaces for students to study, relax and enjoy each other’s company. The UWC Diploma Programme students are accommodated on the main campus in 11 student houses, supported by a Head of House and advisors.

UWC CSC can place students with host families during extended holidays and help to provide options over winter breaks.

Medical provisions:

• Six full-time nurses
• Health centre
• Four social and emotional well-being counsellors
• Agreements with local and regional hospitals.

Academic and emotional wellbeing

The school supports students’ academic and emotional wellbeing through:

• Students partnered with tutor who provides guidance and support to tutor group 

• Head of House and Director of Student Welfare 

• Wellbeing programme (sleep, nutrition, exercise, study skills) for first year students 

• Two part-time college counsellors 

• Trained student peer supporters

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

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

Average class size: 18 students

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 A Language and Literature, Swahili Literature, School Supported Self-Taught Literature
• Language acquisition: English B, French B, French AB Initio (Arusha), Swahili AB Initio, Spanish AB Initio
• Individuals and societies: Economics, Geography, History, Global Politics, Environmental Systems & Societies
• Business Management sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental systems & Societies

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

• The arts: Visual Arts, Theatre, Music

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. UWCEA engages students to participate in different inter-school competitions locally and internationally for personal improvement and enjoyment.

Arusha is a leafy campus spread out over 40 acres at the base of Mount Meru. Moshi is at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro and has organically grown to be a 40+ acre green, tree-filled space.

Residential accommodation:

Both campuses provide an excellent environment for residential students, equipped with outdoor living areas, kitchen, laundry facilities, study rooms and Wi-Fi. In Arusha, the newly built Jacaranda, Baobab and Acacia houses accommodate up to 120 IB diploma students. The Moshi campus features nine houses, admitting residential students from age eight and above.

Medical provisions

Arusha

• Health centre open 24 hours a day
• Full-time nurse
• Local hospital  five kilometres away & Arusha airport 24/7 Medivac facilities one kilometre away

Moshi

• Health centre open 24 hours a day
• Full-time nurse
• Fortnightly doctor’s clinic on campus
• Local GPs nearby and local hospital five minutes away

Academic and emotional well-being

• Full-time counsellor available Monday to Friday 

• Psychologist on campus three days a week in Arusha 

• Two House parents (parents providing residential support to students) live adjacent to the student residential houses – available in the evenings and weekends 

• Night staff on duty seven days a week 

• Weekly meetings with tutors or mentors who oversee student progress academically, socially and emotionally

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 East Africa, visit the website.

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

Average class size: 18 students

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 and Literature, Chinese Literature, Japanese Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, School Supported Self-Taught Literature
• Language acquisition: English B, Japanese B, Spanish B, Chinese Ab Initio, Japanese Ab Initio, Spanish Ab Initio

• Individuals and societies: Economics, History, Global Politics

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

• Mathematics: Maths – analysis and approaches, Maths – applications and interpretation

• The arts: Visual Arts, Theatre, Film

The Pre-IBDP Programme

UWC ISAK Japan welcomes boarding students between the ages of 15 and 19. Fifteen-year-old students can join the school as part of its three-year high school programme, which emphasises its flagship Leadership Programme in Grade 10, before merging with the two-year IBDP in Grade 11 (16-19 year-olds).

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.

Students are in charge of developing and running their own CAS projects in groups of eight or more students, so projects change from year to year. For example, recent CAS projects have addressed clothing recycling, environmental issues and sustainability, fundraising and support for Nepal, educational support for refugees in Asia, LGBTQ+ community advocacy, food waste and youth outreach.

The UWC ISAK Japan campus is located in Karuizawa, a beautiful mountain resort community located approximately 70 minutes by bullet train from Tokyo. As well as modern facilities, students have regular access to exceptional local athletic facilities.

Residential accommodation:

There are four mixed-gender student residences. Rooms are deliberately mixed with overseas students and local students. All residences have a day room/common room and laundry room. UWC ISAK Japan offers both single-sex residences and blended houses with students sharing either a two-person or four-person bedroom. Blended houses have gender-neutral toilets and showers, as well as single-sex showers. Rooms are diverse, with students coming from different countries and cultural backgrounds. Each house includes a common area, a small kitchen and laundry facilities.

Students are expected to return home between Year one and Year two. The school provides on-campus housing or alternatives for students unable to go home for winter break. Full-time teachers also live on campus with everyone playing a significant role in the college community, creating and supporting each other’s UWC experience.

Medical provisions

• Two full-time nurses
• Weekly campus visits by a local doctor
• Access to local medical and dental facilities
• Students covered by Japan’s National Health Insurance

Academic and emotional well-being

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

• House mentors who support students in their residential setting 

• Two school counsellors providing one-to-one support

• An experienced Pastoral Care team, led by a Deputy Head of Pastoral 

You can apply through your UWC national committee (NC) or through the UWC Global Selection Programme. Direct applications are also possible for Grade 10.  For more information about UWC ISAK Japan, 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.

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

Average class size: 24 students

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Core components

• Theory of Knowledge: students reflect on the nature of knowledge and on how we know what we claim to 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, Thai Language & Literature, School Supported Self-Taught Literature, Language & Culture 
• Language acquisition: Chinese B Ab Initio, English B, French B, French B Ab Initio, Spanish B Ab Initio 
• Individuals and societies: Business Management, Economics, History, Global Politics, 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, Film

Co-curricular

All IBDP 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.

UWC Thailand’s strong focus on Outdoor Experiential Education and Place-Based Service Learning ensures students engage with the island’s diverse environments. This commitment sustains partnerships with neighbouring service organisations, addressing wildlife conservation, ecological restoration, community support and action-oriented governmental work for policy development and change.

Medical provisions

• Full-time nurse
• International standard hospital within 10km of the campus

Academic and emotional well-being

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

• Two full-time counsellors 
• Advisory programme focused on social-emotional wellness and mindfulness 
• Full-time House Parents (parents providing residential support to students) for all boarding houses 
• Co-Directors of Residential Life to support students

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 Thailand, visit the website.

In their final two years, our students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which is made up of three core components and six subject groups. We also offer an extended induction period to assist with English proficiency.

Average class size: 17 students

Pre-IBDP & Lower School Programme

Aside from the IBDP, WK UWCSA offers Forms 1- 4. Forms 1 and 2 aim to establish foundational skills with mixed ability classes and tutor guidance, while Form 3 introduces subject choices in Creative Arts and Languages. Forms 4 and 5 focus on the Cambridge IGCSE qualification, preparing students for diverse academic paths and global challenges.

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, Siswati Literature

• Language acquisition: English B, French B, French B Ab initio, Spanish B, Spanish B Ab initio
• For Short courses
• Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems & Societies

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

• The arts: Visual Arts, Music, Theatre
  

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.

Residential accommodation:

There are eight student residences. Typically, boys and girls are separately accommodated on different floors/wings. Most students are in rooms of four with nationalities and cultures deliberately mixed. All houses have a common room, kitchen and quiet/study room with computer and Wi-Fi access.

Medical provisions

• Full-time nurse on campus
• Two school counsellors
• Private clinic within 10 minutes of campus

Academic and emotional wellbeing

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

• Full-time Deputy Head of Pastoral

• Head of Residences who provides support and oversight to students living on campus 

• School counsellors providing additional mental health supports 

• All students are assigned a tutor group 

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 Waterford Kamhlaba UWC of Southern Africa, visit the website.