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 2021, the school had around 400 students which has grown since 2017. 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 Dr 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
External links
- Rotterdam International Secondary School - World Wide Schools
- Rotterdam International Secondary School - European Council of International Schools