Dear Prospective RISS Families,
We are delighted that you are considering RISS for your child. Our goal is to provide a supportive, engaging, and values-driven education while ensuring every student enjoys their youth. We aim to make the application process as positive and smooth as possible and are here to guide you every step of the way.
We look forward to welcoming your family into our community. In the meantime, please explore our website and contact our Admissions Team with any questions.
Kind regards,
RISS Admissions Team
Carla Kacorová
Admissions Coordinator
Carla is the first point of contact for families throughout the application process. She has lived in Brazil, Ireland, Slovakia, and Malta, and has made the Netherlands her home since 2022.
She has worked in international schools since 2016 and values how RISS actively embodies its mission through students, staff, and families. Carla is happy to assist with any questions you may have during the application process.
Reach us at: admissions.riss@wolfert.nl
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Eligibility Policy
Eligibility Policy
As a member of the Dutch International Schools association, RISS follows guidelines as directed by the Dutch Ministry of Education concerning eligibility to the school:
- Foreign students who will reside in the Netherlands temporarily while their parents are employed in the country;
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Dutch nationals who have had at least 2 years of international education while their parents have had employment overseas;
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Dutch nationals who are planning to be educated, for at least two years, overseas, due to their parent’s employment outside the Netherlands. (We require a notarised document from the employer confirming the overseas employment.)
The Dutch authorities have created a wider option for local Dutch students who wish to continue their senior years within an international context by allowing them to apply to Dutch international schools.
The conditions are as follows:
- The school (RISS) is allowed to admit a student with Dutch nationality to the IBCP if the student has successfully passed the third year of HAVO and can prove that their level of English is adequate to follow education in the medium of English.
- The school (RISS) is allowed to admit a student with Dutch nationality to the IBDP if the student has successfully passed the fourth year of VWO and can prove that their level of English is adequate to follow education in the medium of English.
- The school (RISS) can make the final decision on admission.
Please note that RISS is not able to sponsor or provide visas for students.
Applying to Grades 10 and 12 (IGCSE & IBDP/IBCP programmes):
We can only accept students into Grades 10 and 12 if they have previously studied the IGCSE or IBDP/CP programme, and their subject package aligns with our offerings. If this applies to your child, please provide details of their current subjects and syllabus codes (IGCSE), or their progress in CAS, EE and TOK (for IBDP) during the application process, so we can assess the possibility of a transfer.
For more information, read our admissions policy.
Grade Placement
Grade Placement
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School Year Age Comparison |
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| Age | RISS | Netherlands | UK (IGCSE) | IB | India |
| 11 years old | Grade 6 | Groep 8 | Year 7 | MYP 1 | Grade 6 |
| 12 years old | Grade 7 | Klas 1 | Year 8 | MYP 2 | Grade 7 |
| 13 years old | Grade 8 | Klas 2 | Year 9 | MYP 3 | Grade 8 |
| 14 years old | Grade 9 | Klas 3 | Year 10 | MYP 4 | Grade 9 |
| 15 years old | Grade 10 | Klas 4 | Year 11 | MYP 5 | Grade 10 |
| 16 years old | Grade 11 | Klas 5 | Year 12 | DP 1 | Pu 1 |
| 17 years old | Grade 12 | Klas 6 | Year 13 | DP 2 | Pu 2 |
This table is a reference for comparing ages and class levels across different school systems.
Note that the age cut-off date at RISS is September 1st.
Students are placed in the most appropriate year group with a focus on stage, not age, after consultation.
The academic year runs from late August to early July.
How to apply
Step-by-step application:
Step 1 Visit OpenApply to start the application process*
Step 2 Fill in the requested information about you and your child(ren)
Step 3 Submit your application
From now on, the Admissions Team can view your application and all completed tasks. We're happy to guide you through the process if you need assistance.
Step 4 Upload all required documents in the checklist
Step 5 Use the checklist in OpenApply as your guide for completing any remaining steps in the application
* The Admissions Team will begin reviewing your application only after all required documents have been submitted. Once the review begins, we will contact you with the next steps in the process, which include an interview meeting with the Head of Years, attended by you and your child(ren).
SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026:
- For Foundation Years (Grades 6-8): Applications are open for all grades.
- For Middle Years (Grade 9-10): Limited capacity for Grade 9; Grade 10 is full.
- For Senior Years (Grade 11-12): Limited capacity for Grade 11; Grade 12 is full.
Please consult the Admissions Team regarding grades with limited capacity.
SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027:
- For Foundation Years (Grades 6-8): Applications are open for all grades.
- For Middle Years (Grade 9-10): Applications are open for all grades.
- For Senior Years (Grade 11-12): Applications are open for both the DP and CP programmes.
Please note:
- RISS offers a Learning Diversity Programme, with availability dependent on students entering or leaving the programme.
- Submitting an application does not guarantee a placement at RISS. We can only offer a seat once the admissions process has been completed, including the admissions interview with the Head of Years.
If you would like to know more or if you would like to make an appointment to visit our school, please contact our Admissions Team. Our office, both in person and online, is open to you for visits, messages, questions and comments. You can contact us for more information at: admissions.riss@wolfert.nl.
School Fees
School Fees
As a semi-private international school, we have special tuition rates. For more information, please take a look at our School Fees Booklet for 2025-2026.
FAQs
- When does the academic year start and end?
- Is there a deadline for applications?
- Do you charge an application fee?
- When do I have to start paying the school fees for my child?
- Can a student join at any time in the school year?
- Which grade will my child be placed in?
- Can my child join Grade 10 or Grade 12 in the middle of these academic programmes?
- My child is applying to RISS from Harbour International Primary School. Is the application process the same?
- What is the language of instruction at RISS?
- Can a child who does not speak English apply?
- My child does not speak Dutch. Is this a problem?
- What Learning Support is offered at RISS?
- Do you offer scholarships or financial aid?
- Can RISS help me with a VISA application for my child?
- Do you offer boarding facilities?
- Does RISS admit students who participate in talented sports programs?
When does the academic year start and end?
The academic year starts at the end of August or the beginning of September and ends in mid-July.
To view the academic calendars for this year and next year, please visit this page.
Is there a deadline for applications?
Do you charge an application fee?
At our school, families do not have to pay for an application fee. All fees (including a security deposit and registration fee for new students) are charged after the student has been successfully admitted and has started attending school.
More information about our fees and payments can be found in the Fees Booklet.
When do I have to start paying the school fees for my child?
If your child is accepted to start at the beginning of the academic year, the school fees will be due around 1 October. If your child joins during the academic year, payment will begin within two weeks of your child's first day of school.
More information about our fees and payments can be found in the Fees Booklet.
Can a student join at any time in the school year?
We admit students throughout the school year. Please note that:
- students may be admitted after the start of the academic year into IGCSE Grade 9. That said, if arriving after March, there is no guarantee that the student will fulfil the advancement requirements for that year. There is a high likelihood they may need to repeat the year.
- 1 November of each academic year is the last possible entry date for entry into the two-year IB programme (DP or CP).
Please see our Admissions Policy for further details.
Which grade will my child be placed in?
This grade placement table helps to understand where a student is typically placed. We consider this carefully during the admissions process, taking into account the student’s age and previous schooling.
Can my child join Grade 10 or Grade 12 in the middle of these academic programmes?
Transfer students for IGCSE or IB will be accepted on the condition that their packages comply with IGCSE subjects or IB Diploma Programme/Career-Related Programme subjects offered at RISS and acceptance by the relevant Leadership Team member. Students may not enter the second year of either IGCSE (Grade 10) or IB programmes (Grade 12) without having successfully completed the first year of the relevant programme elsewhere. Please see further details in our Admissions Policy.
My child is applying to RISS from Harbour International Primary School. Is the application process the same?
Students transferring from Harbour International Primary School have a separate process. Intake from the Harbour International will be based on the recommendations of the Harbour International Team. RISS and Harbour work closely together to support a smooth transition from primary to secondary school at RISS. You will be invited to apply at the right time, after we have held our Grade 6 Open Day for parents and students.
What is the language of instruction at RISS?
Can a child who does not speak English apply?
My child does not speak Dutch. Is this a problem?
What Learning Support is offered at RISS?
We have a Learning Diversity programme that expands the capacity of the school to respond to some individual educational needs and be as inclusive as possible within our means (funding) for all students. Further details are available in our Handbook.
Do you offer scholarships or financial aid?
RISS does not offer scholarships or financial aid, as we are a semi-private school and our fees are already lower compared to fully-private international schools.
More information about our fees and payments can be found in the Fees Booklet.
Can RISS help me with a VISA application for my child?
Do you offer boarding facilities?
RISS does not offer boarding facilities. Students who are eligible to apply to RISS must live with a parent or guardian in the Netherlands. For more information, please refer to our Eligibility Policy.
Does RISS admit students who participate in talented sports programs?
