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
As of September 2013, the school had around 200 students which is close to the capacity for the school. RISS boasts an incredibly wide variety of students from all around the world. In 2012 46 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.[2]
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.[3]
Head of School
The Head of School is Jane Forrest.[4]
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
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| The Hague | |
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| Eindhoven | |
| Maastricht | |
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