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 Maastricht...
UWC Maastricht is seeking a strategic and people-centred Director of Human Resources to help shape the future of our diverse international school community. Working with a school community of more than 900 students and 200 staff from over 100 nationalities, you will lead and further develop...
Every year on 5 May, the Netherlands marks Liberation Day, commemorating the country’s liberation at the end of the Second World War and reflecting on the importance of freedom, democracy and human rights. Across the country, ‘Freedom Lunches’ bring people together to share stories and...
At UWC Maastricht, music doesn’t stay in the classroom. It moves between rehearsal spaces and performances shaped by students from all over the world. For Rowan, this experience is part of a wider learning journey through the IB Career-related Programme (CP), a pathway that allows secondary school...
Every summer at UWC Maastricht, most of our students return home to their families, their countries, their familiar routines. But for some, going back isn’t possible. Sometimes it’s because of distance but often it’s due to financial reasons, family circumstances or situations of conflict or instability....
At UWC Maastricht, learning does not stop at the classroom door. That applies as much to our students as it does to our staff. Humanities teacher Chiel Mooij has written a new study book for the International Baccalaureate and from the next academic year, students...
One room filled with students and supporters, conversations crossing generations and experiences. That is how we marked International Women’s Day 2026, bringing together our Female Empowerment Network and our students to learn from and with each other! Together, we joined a masterclass by Suzanne Leclaire, founder...
Our students took part in the regional preliminary round of De Stem van Jong Nederland, a national debate and speech platform for young people across the Netherlands. We are incredibly proud to share that the UWC Maastricht team finished second in their pool after a day...
A powerful way to kick things off! This Hague-based gathering brought together engaged professionals from across sectors, connected by ambition and a shared drive for impact. Together, we explored how education can be a powerful platform for young women from conflict-affected regions to grow and lead...
We were delighted to welcome Giulia Bertezzolo and Sara Bagnato from the European Commission to UWC Maastricht. During their visit, they spent time with our community and gained a first hand impression of what it means to study and live in a deliberately diverse learning...
