Accreditations

CIS/NEASC, Cambridge, International Baccalaureate

Tuition

The tuition fee includes the capital fee of €500 per child, the cost of the annual school trip for

Grades 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11, GDC for Grade 9 and also the contribution of € 20 per child for the

PTA, all of which are non-refundable, even if a student leaves during the course of the school

year.

Curricula

At RISS, the Foundation Years consist of Grades 6, 7, and 8 (ages 11 to 14). This is an exciting and formative time in a young person’s life. It is also a period of transition, as students move into secondary school and adolescence. In our inquiry-based setting, we encourage students to take an active role in their learning.

The Foundation Years offer a creative programme where students engage with a range of subjects, helping them become well-rounded and balanced individuals as they enter the Middle Years. In our international school, with more than 70 different nationalities represented, we celebrate diversity. We believe all students have potential and bring unique gifts and talents to our community.

In addition, we offer an innovative, school-developed programme called RISSRose. This programme is designed to give students opportunities to explore and grow beyond the traditional classroom setting, fostering a love of learning through experiential experiences. We provide a dynamic learning environment where students participate in hands-on activities that develop critical thinking, creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. By integrating real-world challenges and interactive learning methods, where students can apply and transfer their skills, we empower them to take ownership of their learning journey.

The RISS Middle Years (Grades 9 and 10) represent an exciting stage in a student’s academic, personal, and social development. They provide both a natural progression from the RISS Foundation Years (Grades 6–8) and excellent preparation for the RISS IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Career-related Programme (CP) in Grades 11 and 12, as well as other academic or career pathways.

RISS offers the two-year International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), administered by Cambridge Assessment International Education for over 30 years. This flexible curriculum is designed for international contexts and promotes learners who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative, and engaged. Each year, the IGCSE receives over 800,000 entries from around 160 countries.

During the Middle Years, students follow a broad, balanced, and integrated programme that combines IGCSE and RISS subjects. They are stretched, challenged, and inspired by IGCSE subjects across key areas: Languages (including English and a world language), Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, as well as Creative and Professional disciplines. Students also have the opportunity to pursue personal interests through elective subjects and may foster their mother-tongue language through optional private IGCSE study.

In addition to academic subjects, RISS students develop language skills in their host country through regular Dutch lessons. They also build knowledge and understanding of social-emotional and physical well-being through our tutorial and Physical Education programmes. The RISS Reach programme further empowers students to become thoughtful, reflective, and engaged global citizens.

The Senior Years at RISS (Grades 11 and 12) are a period of immense value and growth in our students’ social, intellectual, and moral development. On the cusp of independent adulthood, our students are supported by holistic yet rigorous academic programmes that encourage them to become responsible, internationally minded individuals.

Our senior students engage in the challenging academic programmes offered by the International Baccalaureate (IB). The IB qualifications are recognised and accepted by major institutions of higher education around the world.

At RISS, we offer both the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and the IB Career-related Programme (CP).

Learning during the Senior Years is shaped by the development of key skills: critical thinking, communication, social interaction, self-management, and research. Our teaching approach is inquiry-based, focusing on conceptual understanding, effective student collaboration, and differentiation to meet diverse learning needs. Learning is further supported through both formative and summative assessments, guided by clearly defined criteria.

Admissions Process

The admissions process consists of the following steps:

1. Parents start an online application via Open Apply and complete all required documents and the checklist.

2. The admissions team begins reviewing the application.

3. The admissions team contacts the parents to invite them to an admissions meeting with the Head of Section, which can be conducted online or in person. For families already in the Netherlands, a visit to the relevant school campus will be arranged.

4. After Step 3, the admissions team will make a decision regarding the application and communicate the outcome to the parents.

Note: RISS can only offer a space to the applicant once all four steps have been completed.

Entry Requirements

As a member of the Dutch International Schools, we must follow the DIS requirements.

A student can only be admitted to a school member of the DISS if they comply with at least one of the following three conditions:

- The student has a non-Dutch nationality and has a parent who is working in The Netherlands (or in a Dutch border region) for a limited time.

- The student has Dutch nationality and has lived and gone to school abroad for at least two years because a parent was stationed abroad.

- The student has Dutch nationality and has a parent (with whom the student will be living) who will be stationed abroad within two years and for at least two years. This is to be proven by a written statement from the parent’s employer.

- The school (RISS) is allowed to admit a student with Dutch nationality to the IBCP if the student has successfully passed the third year of HAVO and can prove that their level of English is adequate to follow education in the medium of English.

- The school (RISS) is allowed to admit a student with Dutch nationality to the IBDP if the student has successfully passed the fourth year of VWO and can prove that their level of English is adequate to follow education in the medium of English.

Applicant Evaluations

Evaluation includes:

- The eligibility criteria.

- The student's academic records from the past three years, including the current year.

- A first reference form, specifically the Principal Recommendation Form from the current school.

- A second reference form, specifically the Student Profile Form from the current school.

- An admissions interview with the Head of Section.

Waiting List

If a grade level is at full capacity, the student may be placed on a waiting list. The school will contact the parents if a space becomes available.

Languages Taught

Dutch
French
Spanish
German
Chinese
Heritage Language Support