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.[1] English is used as the medium of instruction.

Students edit

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 edit

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 edit

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

School Principal edit

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

Levels edit

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 edit

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

External links edit