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| Number of students |
401 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
78 |
| Most common nationality |
Dutch |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
From the Dutch government we are not allowed to accept local students. |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Our language teachers are native to the language they instruct. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as Another Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Chinese |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have Chromebooks, iPads and computers available, teach on prowise boards, and try to implement technology when needed. Our students in the Foundation Years get ICT lessons. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
During the lockdowns that have been in place in the Netherlands we have not closed one day. We have been able to move every lesson online and work following the timetable. All teachers are available online for our students. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the grade they are in. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Waiting list |
Not currently |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Sometimes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
This is an online assessment to asses the levels of the student on different subjects. This is only done when we are missing other documents. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Preferably the 1st of June. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IGCSE |
| School bus service available |
No, we are close to Rotterdam Central Station. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have a special programme in place. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
08:20 am |
| School finish time |
04:35 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Green team, flute, student council, debating club, public speaking, photography, Model United Nations, social media club, youth theatre, basketball, football, tennis, dodgeball, badminton, running, basketball, football, boxing |
| School provided lunches |
No, but there is a canteen. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
PE |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have access to a big gym, a track, and a basketball court. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, football and basketball. This is on a low entry level. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Rotterdam International Secondary School's mission is for every student to enjoy their youth. RISS will do this by providing innovative approaches to learning, by encouraging achievement, by fostering international mindedness with local and global engagement, by modelling ethical behaviour and by acting respectfully and with honesty. |