United World College Maastricht (UWC)
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- IB Career-related
Per yearabout USD 9.33K–14.2K
EUR 8.36K–12.7K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
English-language International Baccalaureate school in Maastricht for students aged 4 to 19 from over 100 national identities, with residential and day students.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-08 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 4–19
Students
900
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 100
- Ownership
- Foundation
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| IB Primary Years Programme (day students | EUR 8,360≈ USD 9.33K |
| IB Middle Years Programme (day students, | EUR 12,260≈ USD 13.7K |
| IB Diploma Programme or Career-related P | EUR 12,690≈ USD 14.2K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| IB Primary Years Programme (day students | EUR 8,360 (about USD 9.33K) |
| IB Middle Years Programme (day students, | EUR 12,260 (about USD 13.7K) |
| IB Diploma Programme or Career-related P | EUR 12,690 (about USD 14.2K) |
Source: school website (uwcmaastricht.nl) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| United World College Maastricht (UWC) (this school) | EUR 8,360 (about USD 9.33K) | EUR 12,690 (about USD 14.2K) |
| UStudy Academy@Watersley | EUR 12,000 (about USD 13.4K) | EUR 12,000 (about USD 13.4K) |
| UWC Maastricht | EUR 8,360 (about USD 9.33K) | EUR 43,575 (about USD 48.7K) |
Source: school website (uwcmaastricht.nl) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- EUR 810
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · IB CP (Career-related)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Outdoor education
- Performing arts
- Service
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Basic
- Boarding
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Gym
- Library
- Lab
- Music
- Garden
- Boarding
Arts
- Music
- Drama
After-school activities
- Community Clubs
- Music School
- Ballet
- Chess
- Art
- Cooking
- Drama
- Music lessons
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Accreditation and memberships
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- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS
Licence
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
A learning support team gives extra help to students with diagnosed special educational needs, within the IB system.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Three residence buildings house 200 Diploma Programme students, sharing rooms of four and eating meals together in the Mensa.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Governance and ownership
A cooperative foundation governed by three member organisations. A school board handles operations and an educational leadership team runs the school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Academics
Curriculum
Primary follows the IB Primary Years Programme with inquiry-based learning. Secondary offers the IB MYP, Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
School counsellors support students needing emotional help, and the school emphasises life skills and wellbeing alongside academics.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Special educational needs (SEN)
Students with diagnosed special educational needs receive extra support from a learning support team, with as many accommodations as possible.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
English as an additional language (EAL)
Classes are in English apart from home languages. Admission is based on potential, and an English Language Support Team helps students who need it.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Mental wellbeing
School counsellors provide socio-emotional support and work closely with the safeguarding team.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Safeguarding
A safeguarding team handles concerns through a dedicated address, and confidential advisors are available to the whole community.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Facilities
Facilities overview
The campus near the city centre has primary and secondary buildings, three residence buildings and a garden used as a living classroom.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Sports facilities
Academic facilities
Facilities include an atrium for performances, soundproofed music rooms, laboratories, a library and a drama room.
- atrium
- music rooms
- laboratories
- library
- drama room
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
The on-campus Music School offers instrument and voice lessons, with students performing at events and workshops.
- voice
- guitar
- flute
- clarinet
- drums
- violin
- viola
- cello
- classical piano
- jazz piano
- music production
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Social and hobbies
Community Clubs cover interests such as ballet, chess, sports, art, cooking and drama.
- ballet
- chess
- sports
- art
- cooking
- drama
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Languages
Language provision
Teaching is in English, and primary also offers Dutch language acquisition and Dutch language and literature lessons.
- English
- Dutch
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Reputation
Accreditations
The school is an authorised IB World School.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Admissions
Admissions
Primary takes ages 4 to 11, MYP ages 11 to 16, and DP and CP ages 16 to 19. Both residential and day students are admitted.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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