Kerkrade's Martin Buber school to move into modernized city-center building by 2027
Hundreds of students in Kerkrade and the surrounding region will soon benefit from a modern, future-proof learning environment. The Martin Buber school is relocating to a renovated building on VIE Boulevard, set to open in the 2027-2028 academic year, offering space for 600 pupils and new apartments.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| School Name | Martin Buber |
| New Location | VIE Boulevard, Kerkrade city center |
| Current Location | Marktstraat, Kerkrade |
| Relocation Date | Summer 2027 |
| Opening Academic Year | 2027–2028 |
| Student Capacity | 600 (900 including other facilities) |
| Additional Features | 9 apartments on floors 1-5 |
| Construction Start | March 2026 |
The municipality of Kerkrade is responsible for ensuring adequate educational infrastructure for its residents. This project reflects the local government's commitment to providing modern, sustainable, and accessible learning environments for secondary education in the region.
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Kerkrade takes next step towards modern and future-oriented education
Renovation and construction: The Martin Buber gets underway
The Martin Buber will relocate in the summer of 2027 to a building on the VIE Boulevard in the centre of Kerkrade. Today marked the ceremonial launch of the renovation/construction work for the new school building. Over the coming period, this building will be fully adapted and modernised to accommodate hundreds of students from Kerkrade and the surrounding region. Until then, The Martin Buber will remain housed on Marktstraat.
A thorough makeover for a fresh start
The initial work has already begun, involving demolition and structural work to prepare the building for its new layout and functions. The existing building will undergo a complete transformation with new layouts tailored to contemporary secondary education. On the 1st to 5th floors, nine apartments are also planned.
Space for 600 students at the new location
The renovated building will serve as the main location for The Martin Buber, ultimately accommodating around 600 students. Combined with other educational facilities and stops in the city, the school is intended to cater to a total of approximately 900 students.
Opening planned for the 2027–2028 academic year
If all work proceeds according to plan, students and staff will move into the renovated building at the start of the 2027–2028 academic year. This will give Kerkrade a modern, sustainable and inspiring learning environment ready for the future.