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The Foundation Years consist of Grades 6, 7 and 8. This is a very exciting and precious time in a young person’s life. It is also a period of transition as students move into secondary school and adolescence.
The Middle Years, Grades 9 and 10, are an exciting period of a student’s academic, personal and social development. They form both a natural progression from the RISS Foundation Years and an excellent preparation for the RISS IB DP/CP programmes or other pathways of study and work.
The Senior Years, Grades 11 and 12, are a time of incredible value and progress in our student's social, intellectual and moral development. Our students are encouraged by our holistic yet challenging academic programmes to become truly responsible internationally minded students.
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We strive to build strong and positive lifetime relationships.
Courage
We have the courage to be ourselves, to make ethical choices and to grasp fully the opportunities offered by the school and community.
Respect
We believe in respecting ourselves, others and our environment.
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We accept responsibility for our actions and the effect they have on those around us.
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Teacher
Rotterdam seems like a thriving City and RISS matches my philosophy and ideals as an educator.
- staff
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Teacher
It is in the classroom where this profession's true meaning is derived.
- staff
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Teacher
I am delighted to see that at RISS, we all believe in the power of respect, relationships, courage and the responsibility.
- staff
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Teacher
When someone asks me where my “happy place” is, I always tell them it’s when I am in the classroom with my students.
- staff
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Teacher
Working with international students is always rewarding. Each child brings their own story to the classroom and we all learn from each other.
- staff