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WELCOME TO UWC MAASTRICHT!
UWC Maastricht is a leading International Boarding and Day School in the Netherlands that unites young people from all walks of life to work toward peace and a sustainable future. From age 4 in our primary school to 19 in our Diploma and Career-related Programmes, we offer exceptional international education every step of the way. Discover more!
Primary School
Our Primary School welcomes children aged 4 to 11, inspiring them to come to school each day excited, happy and motivated to learn. At UWC Maastricht, your child will share experiences, ideas and cultures, creating a vibrant space where everyone learns with and from one another.
Secondary School
If you’re aged 11 to 19, our Secondary School is ready to welcome you! Each year, 600 students from around the globe come together at UWC Maastricht to learn, connect and work toward peace and a sustainable future. Whether you join as a day student or as part of our boarding community, you’ll become part of a diverse and vibrant international environment where learning extends far beyond the classroom. Join us and be part of the change!
Boarding School
Looking for an international learning and living experience? Our Boarding School welcomes students aged 16 to 19 from around the world to live, learn and grow together while studying the IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Career-related Programme (CP) at UWC Maastricht. As part of a vibrant residential community, you’ll build lifelong friendships, broaden your perspective and prepare for university and beyond. Join us and be part of the change!
Sannerijn Jansen appointed as interim Head of College
July 10, 2026
The Board of UWC Maastricht has appointed Sannerijn Jansen as interim Head of College of UWC Maastricht as of 1 August. The Board is pleased to welcome Sannerijn to UWC Maastricht. She brings extensive experience in educational leadership, governance and international education. She has worked…
Life after UWC: Aoife Fleming (Class of 2016)
July 8, 2026
We spoke with Aoife Fleming, UWCM alumna from the Class of 2016, whose journey since Maastricht has taken her from youth-led climate justice to feminist storytelling and grassroots activism. From co-founding World’s Youth for Climate Justice with a fellow UWCM student, to publishing Vrouwen van…
Impact Report 2025-20226
June 30, 2026
How do scholarships change lives? And what impact does a UWC Maastricht education have on our students, alumni and the communities around them? In our Impact Report 2025–2026, we combine stories with facts and figures to show how the generosity of our donors creates educational…
Female Empowerment Network: Creating Opportunities, Changing Lives
June 4, 2026
The latest edition of Zakenvrouwenclub features the inspiring story of UWC Maastricht’s Female Empowerment Network and the women helping create educational opportunities for young people from conflict-affected regions. In the article, Shirley Verduin, Jorien van Duijn and Debby Kessels share how meeting students at UWC…
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