International School Het Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest vs International School Wassenaar - Rijnlands Lyceum
International School Het Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest and International School Wassenaar - Rijnlands Lyceum are both in Rotterdam, about 7 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes, and International School Het Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest also offers Dutch. Published annual fees are close, at €7,800 - 8,900 for International School Het Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest and €8,400 - 9,600 for International School Wassenaar - Rijnlands Lyceum. Both take pupils from 11 to 18. The two are similar in size, at around 350 and 360 pupils. Both keep typical class sizes around 26.
Apollolaan 1, 2341 BA Oegstgeest, The Netherlands.
Location
The International School Wassenaar is located at Backershagenlaan 5, 2243 AB, Wassenaar, The Netherlands. It is part of the Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar campus. The admissions contact is +31 (0)70 512 18 00 and admissions@rijnlandslyceum-rlw.nl.
Stages
Stages
IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) for ages 11 to 16 and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) for ages 16 to 18.
Stages
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP).
School type
School type
International School, IB World School embedded in the Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest campus.
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
Approximately 350 international students out of about 1,400 pupils on the Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest campus; local Dutch pupils ≈1,050.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Inclusive education with differentiation and curriculum/assessment accommodations; ISRLO Support Team and SEN Coordinator; access to a School Psychologist and other support staff; documentation and planning for transferring students via Individual Education Plans (IEPs); ongoing collaboration with tutors, programme coordinators, and families.
Additional learning support
The school provides Basisondersteuning (basic support) available to all students, with a three-tier support system (Ondersteuningslijnen 1–3) including teachers, mentors, a Passend Onderwijs coordinator, and external care providers. It includes language and learning support (e.g., dyslexia) and individual handelingsplannen; a ZorgAdviesTeam (ZAT) coordinates care and there are confidentiality processes.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Dutch state school in the Netherlands.
Country affiliation
The Netherlands
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
Day begins at 08:30 and ends at 17:10 with six 75‑minute lessons; on designated days, lessons are 60 minutes.
School day structure
The regular timetable runs from 08:25 to 16:15, with a morning break 10:40–11:00, lunch 12:30–13:00 and an afternoon break 14:30–14:45. A shortened timetable is used during teacher report weeks.
Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application fee
- Non-refundable registration/application fee: EUR 300, payable at the time the application is submitted.
Tuition fees (annual, per year group)
- Middle Years Programme (MYP1 – MYP5): EUR 7,800 per school year. - Diploma Programme (DP1 – DP2): EUR 8,900 per school year.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoicing and payment are handled through the school's online invoicing/payment system (WIS Collect). Parents receive payment instructions by email from the WIS Collect system. - Payment timing: school fees must be paid in advance either in full or in three equal instalments with these deadlines: - First instalment: no later than 1 June each year. - Second instalment: no later than 1 November each year. - Third instalment: no later than 1 January each year. - For admission after 1 June, the full payment or payment of the first instalment must be made within 21 days of receiving the invoice. A pro rata school fee applies for interim registration after 1 October (the fee equals the annual fee multiplied by remaining whole and partial months divided by 10). - Online payment methods are provided through WIS Collect; available payment methods depend on the payment-service setup (WIS Collect supports common Dutch online methods such as iDEAL and other trusted PSP methods where enabled).
Deposit and registration/acceptance payments
- School deposit required before a student may attend: EUR 500. This deposit is used to cover loss or damage to school property or loss of schoolbooks. The deposit is refundable when the student leaves the school once books are returned and outstanding invoices are settled.
Other costs and mandatory extras
- MP4 language trip: up to approximately EUR 850 (annual). - DP1 field trip: approximately EUR 175. - DP1 cultural trip: up to approximately EUR 850. - MP5 MYP certificate / e‑assessment fee (mandatory): EUR 450. - IB Diploma examination fee for a typical full candidature (six subjects, including administration, TOK, CAS and extended essay): approximately EUR 700. Examination fees are charged at the current IB rates and are mandatory for candidates. Separate invoices are issued for examination fees. - Extra-curricular activities, optional trips and some activities are not included in the school fee and will be invoiced separately. Costs for optional activities are notified to parents in advance and invoiced when applicable. - Books and prescribed textbooks are provided by the school at no charge; parents do not pay for textbooks. - There is a collective school insurance that covers certain liability/damage while travelling to/from school, at school, and during school activities; this does not cover personal property loss such as mobile phones or personal devices.
Refunds, withdrawal and cancellation charges
- Deposit refund: the deposit (EUR 500) is refundable on leaving the school after return of books and settlement of outstanding invoices; the deposit may be reduced by outstanding charges. - Withdrawing mid-year: if the agreement ends before the end of the granted period, the school is entitled to the due fees and reimbursement set as a percentage of the annual fee depending on the month of leaving. Example withdrawal percentages (mid‑year): - August–December: 50% owed; January: 60%; February: 70%; March: 80%; April: 90%; May–July: 100% owed. - Deregistration for the next school year must be completed by 1 June. If Parents/Guardians deregister after 1 June but before 1 August, 25% of the next year's school fee is owed. - DP2 re‑sit candidates: students retaking up to three exam subjects pay 50% of the school fees plus all associated examination costs.
Fee details
Application fee
- A non-refundable application fee of EUR 300 is payable at the time of application.
Tuition fees
- MYP1–MYP5: EUR 8,400 per year. - DP1–DP2: EUR 9,600 per year.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is charged annually in advance. Fees can be paid in full up front or in three instalments.
- The school issues the billing under a school-fee agreement for payment; instalment schedules and due dates are set in that agreement and by the school.
Deposit and refund-related terms
- A refundable placement deposit of EUR 500 is required before a student can be placed. The deposit is refunded when a student leaves after all loaned books are returned and any outstanding charges have been settled.
- A minimum of 60 days' notice in writing is required to withdraw a student. Unless full notice is given, fees will continue to be charged and the deposit may not be returned in accordance with the school's standard terms and conditions.
Other costs and compulsory extras
- Compulsory trips and activities: Additional costs apply for compulsory, curriculum-linked trips and activities; parents will be informed of these costs at the start of the year.
- Compulsory PHE (PE) kit: All students must purchase the compulsory PE kit from the school's supplier (MKH Business).
- Compulsory laptop: All students must either rent or purchase a specified Dell Latitude 3140 2‑in‑1 laptop via the school's supplier (The Rent Company / Easy4u Nederland).
- Special assistance: If a personal educational assistant is required, parents/guardians are responsible for the costs.
- Other optional costs: Non-compulsory trips, optional extracurricular activities (music, sports clubs, exchanges) and examination fees (where applicable) are charged separately and notified to parents.
Refund information
- The application fee (EUR 300) is explicitly non-refundable.
- The placement deposit (EUR 500) is refundable on departure provided all school property is returned and outstanding charges are paid. Failure to provide full withdrawal notice may affect whether the deposit is returned.
- Tuition refunds on mid-year withdrawals are governed by the school's standard terms and conditions and the withdrawal notice requirement; parents should note that fees continue to be charged unless the required notice is given.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The school is an IB World School offering IBMYP from age 11 to 16 and the IBDP in the final two years. IBMYP runs for five years; students who meet the criteria may receive the IB Middle Years Certificate at completion, or a Record of Achievement otherwise. The IBDP is a two-year diploma in which students select six (or seven) subjects from Groups 1–6, with at least three at Higher Level and the rest at Standard Level, together with Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS. Subject groups include Group 1 Language and Literature (English and Dutch offered), Group 2 Language Acquisition (English B, French B, Spanish B, Dutch B), Group 3 Individuals & Societies (Economics, Geography, History; Business and Management HL, Environmental Systems and Societies SL), Group 4 Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies SL), Group 5 Maths & Computer Science (Mathematics AA HL; Mathematics AA & AI SL), and Group 6 The Arts (Visual Arts, Music). There is flexibility to substitute an extra Group 1-4 subject for Group 6, or to take two languages from Group 1 instead of Group 2, and a seventh subject can be taken as a certificate (not part of the diploma). The Diploma Programme is internationally recognised and provides access to universities worldwide.
Curriculum details
The school teaches the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
The Diploma Programme provides an internationally recognised pre-university qualification and university access worldwide.
Higher education progression
The school prepares students for university and higher vocational education.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
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Admissions
1. Submitting an application. To start the admissions process, complete the application form. Include documents: a recent passport-sized photo of the child, a copy of the child's passport, copies of the most recent school reports, and any formal testing or learning support documentation if applicable. There is a non-refundable €300 administration fee payable at the time of application. Payment does not guarantee a place.
2. Processing the application. After submitting, you receive a confirmation email with instructions to log in to your admissions account, which must be used within seven days. In the account's checklist you will find the Pupil Information Request (PIR) Form; provide the name and email of a representative from your child's previous school and send via email. The school reviews the submission and Programme Coordinators decide whether the school can benefit your child. A complete application is required for consideration; you will receive reminders about missing information.
3. Confirmation of Place. If a good match is identified, the Confirmation of Placement Letter and the School Fee Agreement Form are provided in the Application Cabinet and sent by email. The School Fee Agreement Form must be signed and returned within seven days after the offer is sent. For questions, contact the admissions team.
4. Enrollment. After signing the School Fee Agreement, the child is entered into the administration system and officially registered. You will receive a confirmation letter with the start date and time.
