Rotterdam International Secondary School

Rotterdam International Secondary School (RISS) is a pioneering international secondary school serving students aged 11–18 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Uniquely positioned as both partly private and partly state-subsidised, RISS delivers high-quality international education that is accessible to foreign nationals and returning Dutch citizens alike — without relying on exclusivity or privilege. The school offers a progressive academic pathway through its distinctive RISS Rose and RISS Reach programmes, the two-year Cambridge IGCSE, the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), and the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP). Accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO), Cambridge International Education (ICE), the Council of International Schools (CIS), and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), RISS upholds rigorous international standards. Its diverse student body, drawn from across the globe, thrives in an inclusive, culturally rich, inquiry-driven environment. Graduates leave RISS fully prepared for university admission, equipped with international perspectives, multilingual competencies, and a deep commitment to community.