Why join for free?
Already have an account? Log In
Netherlands, Rotterdam
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
The school does not offer boarding facilities.
PE uniform is required for Grades 6–9; the PE uniform is provided to each student and the initial cost is included in school fees, with replacement items not funded by the school. Dress code applies to all students; clothing should be appropriate and respectful for school, and hats or caps are not allowed in school.
RISS has a Junior Campus dining area (Aula) and roof terrace, and a Senior Campus canteen where snacks and drinks are available; healthy options and water are provided as part of a Healthy School policy. In class, only water may be consumed, and food must be eaten in designated areas.
The school is part of the Wolfert van Borselen school group.
Rotterdam International Secondary School (RISS) is part of the Wolfert van Borselen School Group and operates two campuses: Junior on Bentincklaan 294 and Senior on Schimmelpenninckstraat 23. For students aged 11–18, the curriculum runs Foundation Years (grades 6–8), Middle Years (9–10) and Senior Years (11–12). RISS offers Cambridge IGCSE, the IB Diploma Programme (DP), the IB Career-related Programme (CP) and a BTEC International Level 3 Diploma in Business. In CP, three IB DP subjects sit with a BTEC core; DP core includes Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity and Service, and the Extended Essay. A Rose Programme characterises Foundation Years as experiential learning, while Middle Years include RISS Reach course. Senior Years provide DP or CP pathways, supported by a library and digital resources, plus a broad extracurricular offering including Debate, Model United Nations and Duke of Edinburgh Award. The school represents more than 70 nationalities and offers language choices.
