Netherlands, Maastricht
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Watersley is a green, inspiring environment designed for connection and creativity, where learning blends online coursework with hands-on workshops, outdoor activities, and community experiences. A healthy Body-Mind balance is an important part of campus learning. Highlights include daily mentorship and reflection circles, practical workshops (nutrition, cooking, music, fitness, yoga, chess, and outdoor activities), and a focus on wellbeing, teamwork, and personal growth. Lunch is included and eaten together as a community, and optional independent housing on campus is available for students aged 18+ and small families.
UStudy Academy@Watersley is an international secondary school in the Netherlands offering an American curriculum for students aged 12 to 18. The Watersley campus blends online coursework with on-site workshops, projects, and daily mentorship. Classes run Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with no homework, and learning centers on collaboration and projects. The program includes college counseling and a study-abroad option, and students can earn Accredited Certificates, Diplomas, and Transcripts, with credits allocated for each term and transfer opportunities. On-campus housing is available for 18+ students. English and Dutch are spoken on site; Dutch language options and ESL support are available for an added fee. Facilities include bright classrooms, a cooking studio, a performance stage, a student lounge, fitness and yoga spaces, and walking and cycling routes. Daily mentorship and reflection circles support wellbeing, with 24/7 access to the learning platform and a personal adviser for student success.