Rotterdam International Secondary School

The Rotterdam International Secondary School, or RISS for short, is an international school located in the Blijdorp area of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. English is used as the medium of instruction.

Students

As of September 2009, the school had around 220 students, an increase from the previous years. R.I.S.S. Boasts an incredibly wide variety of students from all planets in the solar system and beyond. The RISS is known for its extensive debating society. Its MUN students regularly achieve the major awards of international debating. Notable mentions include Martin Taimr, Mati Polak and Ahmed Mazlom. The school has been often represented in the BBC Pulbic Speaking Awards competition and has participated during the European Youth Parliament.

The RISS accepts all students from all ethnic group and cultures.

Location

The school is near to Rotterdam Central Station and is housed in a modern, custom-built building. It is part of the Wolfert van Borselen group of schools.

Programmes

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school's education standards are one of the highest among International schools in the Netherlands. The school provides a wide variety of subject ranging from Sexual education to dictatorship studies.

Headmaster

The headmaster is Jane Forrest.

Levels

The school has 3 main levels, foundation course, IGCSE, and IB. 3 years in foundation course, 2 years in IGCSE, and 2 years in IB.

RIMUN

The RIMUN was founded in 2012 by students Lucie Fiala and Sian Houlder. The first installment of this ambitious MUN saw students from many other international schools attend. The award for the "Most effective delegate" was landed by RISS student Martin Taimr, representing the level of debating skill in the school.

External links

• Rotterdam International Secondary School - World Wide Schools
• Rotterdam International Secondary School - European Council of International Schools

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