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Rotterdam International Secondary School

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The Rotterdam International Secondary School, or RISS for short, is an international school located in the Blijdorp area of Rotterdam in the Netherlands.[1] English is used as the medium of instruction.

Students

As of September 2013, the school had around 200 students which is close to the capacity for the school. RISS boasts a wide variety of students from all around the world. [2] In 2017, 82 countries were represented.

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.[3]

Bentincklaan 294, 3039KK, Rotterdam. It is actually next to Rotterdam Zoo.

Programmes

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the IGCSE in the two exam years.[4]

School Principal

The School Principal is Mónica Gilbert-Sáez.[5]

Levels

The school has 3 main levels, Foundation Course, IGCSE, and IB. 3 years in foundation course (ages 11 – 14), 2 years in IGCSE (ages 15–16), and 2 years in IB (ages 17–18).

References

  1. ^ "Rotterdam International Secondary School".
  2. ^ "RISS Student/Staff Map".
  3. ^ "Wolfert van Borselen School Group".
  4. ^ "IB Diploma Programme".
  5. ^ http://www.wolfert.nl/riss

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