International School Delft vs International School Het Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest

	I International School Delft Rotterdam, Netherlands	I International School Het Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest Rotterdam, Netherlands
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,430 - 8,225	Fees / year €7,800 - 8,900
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 11 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), Dutch Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 530	Pupils 350
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 26
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Dutch, Spanish, French
Opened	Opened 2014	Opened 1956
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Two campuses in Delft, Netherlands: Primary at Jaffalaan 9, 2628 BX Delft; Secondary at Prins Bernhardlaan 5C, 2628 BW Delft.	Location Apollolaan 1, 2341 BA Oegstgeest, The Netherlands.
Stages	Stages Primary Years Programme (PYP); Middle Years Programme (MYP); Diploma Programme (DP).	Stages IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) for ages 11 to 16 and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) for ages 16 to 18.
School type	School type IB World School offering PYP, MYP, and DP. The school teaches in English.	School type International School, IB World School embedded in the Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest campus.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Approximately 350 international students out of about 1,400 pupils on the Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest campus; local Dutch pupils ≈1,050.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Inclusive education with differentiation and curriculum/assessment accommodations; ISRLO Support Team and SEN Coordinator; access to a School Psychologist and other support staff; documentation and planning for transferring students via Individual Education Plans (IEPs); ongoing collaboration with tutors, programme coordinators, and families.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Dutch state school in the Netherlands.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure ISD Primary opens at 08:15; Primary day runs 08:30–14:45 on most days (Wednesday 08:30–12:30); supervision available from 08:15; lunch and breaks include 30 minutes eating time plus 30 minutes of supervised play, and a 15-minute morning snack break. ISD Secondary opens at 08:00; the day finishes vary, commonly 14:00 or 17:15; the building closes at 17:30.	School day structure Day begins at 08:30 and ends at 17:10 with six 75‑minute lessons; on designated days, lessons are 60 minutes.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Non‑refundable application / registration fee: EUR 250. - New‑student deposit: EUR 500 (charged once; refundable on lawful departure when school property is returned and there are no outstanding financial obligations). Annual tuition fees and per‑term breakdown (by programme / year group) - Primary (PYP 0–7): Annual tuition EUR 5,170. Per‑term (equal one‑third division of the annual fee): EUR 1,723.33 (EUR 5,170 ÷ 3). - Secondary — Middle Years Programme (MYP 1–5): Annual tuition EUR 6,970. Per‑term (equal one‑third division of the annual fee): EUR 2,323.33 (EUR 6,970 ÷ 3). - Secondary — Diploma Programme (DP 1–2): Annual tuition EUR 7,680. Per‑term (equal one‑third division of the annual fee): EUR 2,560.00 (EUR 7,680 ÷ 3). (Note: the per‑term figures above are equal one‑third divisions of the published annual tuition and are presented for per‑term budgeting purposes.) One‑off and programme‑specific additional charges - New student expenses (secondary): EUR 70 (includes items such as a hoodie and PHE shirt, yearbook, school photos). Existing secondary students: EUR 30 (yearbook, photos). Similar small event charges apply in Primary. - Technology / MacBook options (secondary): where the school provides a laptop under contract, typical technology charge shown is EUR 475; a differing contract year lists EUR 500; students who supply their own MacBook according to school specifications are not charged the laptop contract fee. Specific amounts depend on the year/type of contract. - MYP activity charges (mandatory for secondary): MYP 1, 3 & 5 — activity day and curriculum‑related day trips EUR 150; MYP 2 & 4 — 3‑day camp and day trips EUR 350. MYP 5 personal project fee EUR 54; IDU fee EUR 54. - DP activity charges (mandatory for DP1): 3‑day camp in August and subject‑related activities EUR 200. - IB examination fees (DP2): EUR 650. - School trips in Primary are charged separately and are payable individually by parents/guardians; various optional or event‑based charges are charged per event. Specialist learning support, after‑school clubs and mother‑tongue lessons are not included in the tuition and are charged separately where applicable. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoicing: Invoices are sent by the school's invoicing system (WisCollect) by email; parents/guardians can download invoices and view payment status online. For the referenced academic cycle, invoices are issued at the end of May to current and confirmed incoming families. - Payment timing when joining or leaving: a monthly pro‑rata schedule is applied for students starting or leaving during the school year (the school applies fixed percentage amounts depending on the month of entry or departure). Example percentages for amount payable on joining: August/September 100%, October 90%, November 80%, December 70%, January 60%, February 50%, March 40%, April 30%, May 20%, June/July 10%. Refund percentages on termination follow a defined scale (for example: termination in August–December yields up to 50% refund; January 40%; February 30%; March 20%; April 10%; May–July no refund). These month‑by‑month percentages determine final billed or refunded amounts. - Instalment option: Tuition may be paid in instalments for the school fees only; the maximum number of instalments is up to eight (number depends on joining date). Instalment plans must meet due dates in the school's payment schedule and are confirmed by the school. There is a cut‑off for instalment eligibility for students joining after December of the academic year referenced. Instalment requests are handled by the school finance office. - Non‑payment: Non‑payment may result in referral to external debt collection and additional costs charged to the family; persistent non‑payment may lead to referral of the student to a national public school programme. Refund information - Refund schedule on withdrawal: refunds are calculated against the full annual school fee using the month‑by‑month refund percentages. Withdrawals up to and including December will never yield more than a 50% refund; later months yield lower percentages down to 0% for withdrawals in May, June or July. The deposit refund is conditional on return of school property and settlement of all outstanding financial obligations. Boarding - Boarding provision: Boarding is not listed as a provision and no boarding fees are published for this school; therefore no boarding fees apply. Other costs commonly payable by parents - Uniform / clothing items: New student expenses include a school hoodie and PHE shirt for secondary; any further uniform items, if required, are charged separately or purchased as specified by the school. - School trips, certain mandatory secondary activity fees, yearbooks, photos and specialist services are charged in addition to tuition as itemised above. Fee payment options and banking details - Accepted payment channels: online payment via iDEAL (preferred) or by bank transfer to the account indicated on invoices. Invoices are managed through WisCollect. Separate bank accounts are used for Primary and Secondary payments; there is a dedicated bank account for application fee payments. Clear beneficiary/account details appear on the invoice or payment instructions. Deposit handling and conditions - The EUR 500 deposit charged to new students is a one‑off charge, transferable if a student moves from Primary to Secondary, and refundable on leaving once school property has been returned and there are no outstanding financial obligations. Summary of the most commonly budgeted items - Application fee (one‑off, non‑refundable): EUR 250. Deposit (one‑off, refundable subject to conditions): EUR 500. Primary annual tuition: EUR 5,170. MYP annual tuition: EUR 6,970. DP annual tuition: EUR 7,680. IB exam fee (DP2): EUR 650. Technology contract charge (where applicable): approx. EUR 475–500. Mandatory secondary activity charges vary by year (EUR 150–350). Invoicing via WisCollect; payments via iDEAL or bank transfer; instalment plans available under defined conditions.	Fee details Application fee - Non-refundable registration/application fee: EUR 300, payable at the time the application is submitted. Tuition fees (annual, per year group) - Middle Years Programme (MYP1 – MYP5): EUR 7,800 per school year. - Diploma Programme (DP1 – DP2): EUR 8,900 per school year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoicing and payment are handled through the school's online invoicing/payment system (WIS Collect). Parents receive payment instructions by email from the WIS Collect system. - Payment timing: school fees must be paid in advance either in full or in three equal instalments with these deadlines: - First instalment: no later than 1 June each year. - Second instalment: no later than 1 November each year. - Third instalment: no later than 1 January each year. - For admission after 1 June, the full payment or payment of the first instalment must be made within 21 days of receiving the invoice. A pro rata school fee applies for interim registration after 1 October (the fee equals the annual fee multiplied by remaining whole and partial months divided by 10). - Online payment methods are provided through WIS Collect; available payment methods depend on the payment-service setup (WIS Collect supports common Dutch online methods such as iDEAL and other trusted PSP methods where enabled). Deposit and registration/acceptance payments - School deposit required before a student may attend: EUR 500. This deposit is used to cover loss or damage to school property or loss of schoolbooks. The deposit is refundable when the student leaves the school once books are returned and outstanding invoices are settled. Other costs and mandatory extras - MP4 language trip: up to approximately EUR 850 (annual). - DP1 field trip: approximately EUR 175. - DP1 cultural trip: up to approximately EUR 850. - MP5 MYP certificate / e‑assessment fee (mandatory): EUR 450. - IB Diploma examination fee for a typical full candidature (six subjects, including administration, TOK, CAS and extended essay): approximately EUR 700. Examination fees are charged at the current IB rates and are mandatory for candidates. Separate invoices are issued for examination fees. - Extra-curricular activities, optional trips and some activities are not included in the school fee and will be invoiced separately. Costs for optional activities are notified to parents in advance and invoiced when applicable. - Books and prescribed textbooks are provided by the school at no charge; parents do not pay for textbooks. - There is a collective school insurance that covers certain liability/damage while travelling to/from school, at school, and during school activities; this does not cover personal property loss such as mobile phones or personal devices. Refunds, withdrawal and cancellation charges - Deposit refund: the deposit (EUR 500) is refundable on leaving the school after return of books and settlement of outstanding invoices; the deposit may be reduced by outstanding charges. - Withdrawing mid-year: if the agreement ends before the end of the granted period, the school is entitled to the due fees and reimbursement set as a percentage of the annual fee depending on the month of leaving. Example withdrawal percentages (mid‑year): - August–December: 50% owed; January: 60%; February: 70%; March: 80%; April: 90%; May–July: 100% owed. - Deregistration for the next school year must be completed by 1 June. If Parents/Guardians deregister after 1 June but before 1 August, 25% of the next year's school fee is owed. - DP2 re‑sit candidates: students retaking up to three exam subjects pay 50% of the school fees plus all associated examination costs.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements No boarding facilities. Enrollment requires at least one parent or legal guardian to be employed in the Netherlands or to be employed there soon.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement There is no uniform required for ISD students.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options In primary, lunch is not provided at school; students bring a healthy lunch in a nut-free environment. In secondary, a small cafeteria offers healthy snacks and lunch options.	Food options Catering is provided as part of facilities services.
House system	House system There is no house system.	House system The school has a house system.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership ISD is governed by two cooperating school boards: Laurentius Stichting (primary) and Stichting Lucas Onderwijs (secondary). ISD is partly state-funded and affiliated with Gabriëlschool (primary) and Stanislascollege Westplantsoen (secondary). The boards cooperate to operate ISD as a vertically aligned international programme for students aged 4–18.	Governance and ownership The Rijnlands Lyceum is run by the Stichting Het Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details ISD follows the International Baccalaureate framework, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for the primary school, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for the secondary school, and the Diploma Programme (DP). The Diploma Programme began in the 2023/2024 academic year with plans to offer the full IB continuum by 2024/2025. The DP core comprises Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay (EE); students study six subject groups, with some courses at Higher Level and others at Standard Level, and language options including Dutch, English, and French or Spanish. English is the language of instruction; Dutch is taught as the host-country language; home languages are supported and EAL assistance is available. Language learning is integrated across ISD, with English as the language of instruction and Dutch taught as the host-country language, plus home-language support.	Curriculum details The school is an IB World School offering IBMYP from age 11 to 16 and the IBDP in the final two years. IBMYP runs for five years; students who meet the criteria may receive the IB Middle Years Certificate at completion, or a Record of Achievement otherwise. The IBDP is a two-year diploma in which students select six (or seven) subjects from Groups 1–6, with at least three at Higher Level and the rest at Standard Level, together with Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS. Subject groups include Group 1 Language and Literature (English and Dutch offered), Group 2 Language Acquisition (English B, French B, Spanish B, Dutch B), Group 3 Individuals & Societies (Economics, Geography, History; Business and Management HL, Environmental Systems and Societies SL), Group 4 Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies SL), Group 5 Maths & Computer Science (Mathematics AA HL; Mathematics AA & AI SL), and Group 6 The Arts (Visual Arts, Music). There is flexibility to substitute an extra Group 1-4 subject for Group 6, or to take two languages from Group 1 instead of Group 2, and a seventh subject can be taken as a certificate (not part of the diploma). The Diploma Programme is internationally recognised and provides access to universities worldwide.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes in the Diploma Programme.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The Diploma Programme is designed to prepare students for university and is recognized and respected by leading universities around the world.	Higher education progression The Diploma Programme provides an internationally recognised pre-university qualification and university access worldwide.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning ISD has a Student Care Department that offers in-class support by the class teacher through accommodation of the programme, in-class support by a member of the Student Care Department, pull-out support by a member of the Student Care Department, meetings with the Student Care Department member responsible for pastoral care, and support by external specialists through the external support network. Teachers provide guidance in accordance with the Behaviour Policy and PSPE (Personal, Social and Physical Education), and the class teachers play a vital role in the personal and social development of students. ISD endeavours to create an environment in which all students feel emotionally safe and are able to access learning in a way that suits their individual needs. The Social Schools parent portal supports communication with families. External support services may be engaged when needed.	Social & emotional learning Every student has a mentor who supports academic performance, social-emotional well-being, attendance, and physical health. Mentors identify the support needs of their mentees and are the main point of contact for parents. In the first year, the mentor is supported by senior students, the peer mentors known as ‘peters en meters,' who assist first-year students and help organize activities. The mentor team is supported by a department head and a counselor, and, if needed, by a member of the support team. Counselors provide information to students and parents about profile choices, study choices, and career planning, while department leaders guide their teams in delivering education and supporting students within a department. Talent Guidance supports high-achieving students to develop their talents alongside their studies, with a dedicated contact and a personalized plan.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) ISD is an inclusive school serving the international community in Delft; students with specific educational, physical, emotional or social needs are considered for admission. The school collaborates with specialist therapists to meet a range of needs; these services could be at additional cost to parents. The Student Care Department offers in-class support by the class teacher or a department member, pull-out support, pastoral care meetings, and external specialist support. ISD is part of Samenwerkingsverband Passend Primair Onderwijs Delflanden (PPO Delflanden); the PPO Delflanden procedure applies if ISD cannot fulfil the requirements for a child with special educational needs. The POS report (Passend Onderwijs – Suitable Education) gives an overview of the support ISD can offer in the development of your child.	Special educational needs (SEN) Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest provides support for dyslexic and dyscalculic students. Students with a dyslexia declaration may use extended test time of 10 minutes per hour during tests and may complete exams on a laptop. For dyslexic exam candidates, the maximum extension for Central Examinations is 30 minutes, and tests may be taken on a laptop with or without Kurzweil software. From year 4, students with dyslexia may replace a modern foreign language with another subject. More information is available in the dyslexia protocol. For dyscalculia, the school discusses the needed support with the department head, the mentor, and the support coordinator; students may use a calculator, extra time, and standard mathematics cards during tests as allowed by the examination board.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English is the language of instruction at ISD. English as an additional language (EAL) is given great emphasis; class sizes are small and teachers have experience of teaching EAL within the classroom. EAL learners will be placed in the English Acquisition course. Host Country Language: Dutch is taught to enable ISD students to integrate with the local host-country community; Dutch Language Acquisition and Language and Literature Dutch are offered at different levels. Home Language learning is strongly encouraged to maintain students' cultural heritage and identity, and the school's Media Resource Center develops home language books and resources. On entry, parents/students complete a language profile form indicating proficiency in mother tongue and other languages; prospective Secondary students will be invited for Admissions interviews in English, with placement decisions supported by language assessment if needed.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing ISD strives to create an environment in which all students feel emotionally safe and are able to access learning in a way that suits their individual needs. The PSPE framework supports personal, social and physical development, and teachers provide guidance in line with the Behaviour Policy. The MYP curriculum is academically rigorous, with differentiation and support available to ensure student wellbeing and success. The Student Care Department offers services including in-class and pull-out support, pastoral care meetings, and access to external specialists when needed. Secondary mentors, including the Mentor class teachers, play a vital role in the personal and social development of students.	Mental wellbeing Mentor lessons emphasise student well-being and include personal conversations held several times a year. The mentoring team supports study skills and monitors wellbeing, attendance, and progress. The Talent Guidance program supports students who perform nationally or internationally to develop their talents alongside school, with a dedicated contact and a personal plan. The ‘support room' provides a space on site for students with specific needs to take a time-out, do homework, plan, and sit exams, with a pedagogical staff member always available. The support team offers trainings in areas such as anxiety reduction, social skills, exam stress, resilience, planning and organization, and learning-to-learn.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding ISD is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in its care. The Policies & Downloads section includes a Reporting code for domestic violence or child abuse and safeguarding-related protocols. Staff recruitment adheres to child-protection standards, with requirements such as obtaining a Certificate of good conduct (VOG) and reference checks. The Working at ISD page explicitly states the school's commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, reinforcing safeguarding as a core consideration in all staff appointments. Safeguarding information and related protocols are published in the school's policy materials.	Safeguarding Internal confidants are available for safeguarding concerns: Priscilla Kauling and Michiel Hugens. External confidants are connected to the Centrum Vertrouwenspersonen Plus. Youth Health Service (GGD) supports students and parents with questions about mental and physical health. School nurses Esther van der Tol and Lianne van der Riet can be contacted. Information about these topics is available on Hoezitdat.info. The school has safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures in place.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Primary School is located on the TU Campus at Jaffalaan and offers a well-resourced learning environment with integrated state-of-the-art ICT facilities. It has a well-stocked library, and students can play in the schoolyard and gymnasium; older Primary students have gym lessons in the TU Delft gym. Adjacent to ISD is True Colors Childcare, which provides childcare for children up to 4 years and after-school care. The Secondary School moved to a brand-new campus for the 2025/2026 academic year, designed around the school learning concept and able to accommodate 440 students. The Secondary building houses modern classrooms, science rooms, a makerspace for Design & Art, a music room and a gym.	Facilities overview ISRLO is embedded in the Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest campus, sharing facilities with Dutch and international pupils. The campus serves about 1,400 students in total, including around 350 ISRLO students, and employs about 160 staff. There is a media library on site to support learning, along with ICT management and other educational support services. The school provides a healthy canteen with free fruit and fresh tap water. Excellent sport facilities include large gymnasiums and sports fields behind the school, plus a sports studio in the basement.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Primary students have a gymnasium in the Primary building, and older Primary students may take gym lessons in the TU Delft gym. The Secondary School has a dedicated gym in its new campus. The schoolyard and gymnasium are used for daily play and physical activity.	Sports facilities There are large gymnasiums and sports fields behind the school. A sports studio in the basement provides indoor training space. The facilities support regular PE and sports participation. The school has been recognised with the Dutch Exercise and Sports certificate for several years.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities ISD provides integrated state-of-the-art ICT facilities across the campus. The Primary School has a well-stocked library. The Secondary building includes modern classrooms, several science rooms, a maker space for Design & Art, and a music room. ISD Secondary uses MacBooks for online learning, projects, assignments and research, and digital citizenship and 21st-century skills are emphasized as part of the curriculum.	Academic facilities ISRLO is an IB world school offering the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school is embedded within Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest on a campus of over 1,400 pupils. In the Diploma Programme, six subject groups are offered: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and The Arts, with the option to choose a combination of subjects at Higher Level or Standard Level. Diploma subjects include English A LAL, English B, Dutch B, French B and Spanish B, among others. The language of instruction is English, with Dutch, Spanish and French taught as separate language lessons.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities After-school activities are offered with options changing each semester. They include Robotics and Lego, Drama, Chinese or Latin language and culture, Philosophy, Cooking, Garden Club and Eco-club. Activities encourage learning beyond the classroom and cater to a broad range of interests.	Extra curricular facilities Model United Nations (MUN) is available for MP 4, MP 5 and DP 1 students. Action Horsepower occurs each December in partnership with Edukans. International Evening brings the whole school community together and features student performances. The annual theatre production is a highlight of ISRLO life. Students are represented in the Rijnlands Lyceum Student Council (MR) and participate in clubs such as the GSA and the Green Team.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The International School Delft is an IB World school serving the Delft region, with English as the language of instruction for students aged 4 to 18. ISD was launched in 2014 as a small international primary school with fewer than 10 students. The primary campus began the 2020-2021 school year with approximately 200 students and is governed by the Laurentius Stichting. ISD's secondary campus opened in 2019 to meet growing demand for international secondary education, creating a vertically aligned IB school for Primary and Secondary Education. The IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme have been offered from August 2023, and the school maintains close links to Delft University of Technology. The school is uniquely located in the historic town of Delft and is connected to TU Delft and other local partners; the two school boards, Laurentius Stichting for Primary and Lucas Stichting for Secondary, work together to govern a continuous IB program.	History ISRLO is part of the Stichting Het Rijnlands Lyceum, an independent foundation founded in 1936 when a group of Leiden professors established a modern, non-denominational school. The first Rijnlands Lyceum was Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar; two lyceums followed in Oegstgeest (1956) and Sassenheim (1972). In 1983 ISRLO was among the first schools to offer subsidised international education, and in the 1990s it became the Netherlands' first bilingual Dutch–English education provider. Today the Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation comprises eight schools in the Leiden and The Hague region, offering Dutch, bilingual Dutch-English, and international education to more than 7,000 students.
Community	Community ISD has a tight-knit and friendly community of students, staff and parents from a culturally diverse background. ISD aims to be a hub for the international and local communities of Delft and develops links with other international and national schools in the region. ISD is closely connected to partners such as the Technical University Delft, True Colors childcare, the City of Delft and many others, and is linked to a variety of companies and cultural and social organisations in the Delft region.	Community Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest hosts over 1,400 students, including about 350 ISRLO students, and employs around 160 staff. ISRLO students have a voice through the Rijnlands Lyceum Student Council, which includes school parties, sports, gala and technical committees, the school newspaper, GSA and the Green Team, and students are represented in the Participation Council (MR). Parents also participate in the MR, and there is an active Parents' Council that meets six times a year with the head of school. The school hosts events such as the annual International Evening and the theatre production, and supports Model United Nations activities through ISRLO programs such as RijnMUN.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association ISD has a Parent Teacher Social Committee Association (PTA) to enhance the role parents can play in organising social and community-oriented events. The PTA provides a formal channel for parental involvement in ISD's social activities. ISD's community also includes a Participation Council (MR) to provide staff, parents and students input on school vision and planning, with a plan to establish a whole-school MR for the 2020-2021 academic year. ISD is governed by two boards: Laurentius Stichting (primary) and Lucas Stichting (secondary), which work closely together to support the vertically integrated IB program.	Parent teacher association The Parents' Council is an active body that meets six times a year with the head of school to discuss school-wide issues and also participates in the Participation Council (MR). Parents contribute to school life through this council and MR involvement. The ISRLO calendar includes events that involve parents, such as the annual International Evening and theatre productions, and the school supports Model United Nations activities and other student-led events.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual International School Delft offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP). Language and Literature are taught in English and Dutch, with English Language Acquisition available for non-native English speakers, and Dutch offered as an Acquisition language. In the MYP, students complete at least one interdisciplinary unit and undertake a Community Project in MYP 3 and a Personal Project in MYP 4–5, developing ATL skills and independent learning. Close connections with TU Delft and design-thinking experts provide a design-focused dimension to the curriculum.	Academic & intellectual ISRLO is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) from age 11 to 16 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in the final two years. The MYP provides a five-year, inquiry-based framework designed to develop knowledge and skills for progression to the DP. In the Diploma Programme, students select six subjects (with the option of a seventh) and complete the Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS; the DP leads to an internationally recognised pre-university qualification. The Diploma Programme groups include Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature (English, Dutch); Group 2: Language Acquisition (English B, French B, Spanish B, Dutch B); Group 3: Individuals & Societies (e.g., Economics, Geography, History); Group 4: Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies); Group 5: Mathematics & Computer Science (Mathematics AA HL; Mathematics AA & AI SL); Group 6: The Arts (Visual Arts, Music).
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The MYP includes Visual Arts and Performing Arts, with exposure to both visual and performing arts in MYP 1–3 and Visual Arts offered as a subject in MYP 4–5. Music is available as an after‑school programme for MYP 4 and 5 students.	Arts & creative Arts are integral to ISRLO's curriculum. In the MYP, Visual Arts, Drama and Music are offered; in the DP, Visual Arts and Music are listed as Group 6 options. Students may also choose an extra subject from Groups 1–4 as an alternative to a Group 6 Arts subject, allowing flexibility in the arts pathway.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language English and Dutch are the languages of instruction for Language and Literature; English Language Acquisition is offered for learners who are not native English speakers, and Dutch is offered as an Acquisition language. In MYP1, students choose either Spanish or French. The school supports maintaining home languages through mother-tongue after-school groups initiated by parents with support from a mother-tongue coordinator.	Cultural & language ISRLO offers international education with English as the working language and Dutch as a compulsory subject in the Middle Years Programme. All MYP students take English A Language and Literature, and Dutch Language and Literature is used as the Dutch language option; French and Spanish are offered as Language Acquisition options. In the Diploma Programme, English B, French B, Spanish B and Dutch B are available as Language Acquisition subjects. EAL support is provided, and the school encourages development of first/best languages with options for self-taught or Ab Initio study; there are opportunities for a bilingual IB diploma. Language immersion trips to France and Spain are part of the language program, and a student language profile tracks individual language development.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies After-school activities are offered and the program changes each semester to provide variety for all students. Examples include Karate, Lego, Drama, Chinese language and culture, Philosophy, and Garden Club.	Social & hobbies Physical and Health Education in the MYP focuses on health, hygiene and both individual and team sports. ISRLO supports student-led extracurricular activities such as Model United Nations; RijnMUN 2024 was organized by students and included over 170 participants. The DP and MYP also provide access to the arts throughDrama, Visual Arts and Music activities as part of ongoing extracurricular engagement.
Community & service	Community & service MYP 3 includes a Community Project where students collaborate in project teams to pursue service learning. In MYP 4 students begin the Personal Project, an independent piece of work led by the Personal Project coordinator; the Personal Project comprises a process, a product and a report and is showcased in the Personal Project Exhibition.	Community & service Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) is a core component of the Diploma Programme, requiring a minimum of 150 hours of activities that integrate sports, community service and creative pursuits. Action in the DP connects learning to real-world contexts and may involve service learning and advocacy beyond the classroom. The MYP emphasizes community involvement through its global contexts and related projects that prepare students for CAS requirements.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Careers Guidance supports planning for future pathways, and Service as Action is a component of the MYP. The school also features a Division Council as part of its governance structure.	Leadership & professional ISRLO maintains a Participation Council (MR) with representation from staff, parents and students; there are six meetings per school year where the MR discusses and can advise or consent on matters related to education, holidays, and policy. The school provides Career Counselling for MYP/DP with dedicated counsellors and clear contact points, and the international school department is led by two department leaders (IB-MYP 1-5 and IB-DP) under the Rector and Head International School.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical and Health Education is an integral part of the MYP, with three hours of PHE taught throughout the programme. Mentor Hour covers Healthy Lifestyle, Digital Citizenship and Approaches to Learning.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical and Health Education emphasizes health, hygiene and physical activity across the Middle Years Programme. Through CAS and other programs, students engage in activities that support a balanced and active lifestyle, combining personal development with teamwork and creativity.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision ISD uses English as the language of instruction. Dutch is taught as the host-country language at multiple levels: Dutch Language and Literature for students whose home language is Dutch, and Dutch Language Acquisition for learners. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided with small class sizes, and a language profile is used for placement. Home language learning is strongly encouraged to maintain linguistic and cultural heritage, and in the Middle Years Programme language acquisition is offered in Dutch, English, with a choice between French or Spanish.	Language provision Dutch is taught (Dutch language and literature). English is the working language for most subjects. Spanish and French are taught as separate language lessons. The school provides Dutch, bilingual (Dutch/English) and international education.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school offers bilingual education in Dutch and English. Most instruction is in English, while Dutch language and literature are taught in Dutch. The school offers Dutch, bilingual (Dutch/English) and international education.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs The school organizes Language Day to promote language development. Language trips to Malaga and Nice for MP4 students are part of language immersion. English is the working language for most subjects, with Dutch, Spanish and French taught as separate language lessons.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards Healthy School Label — Relationships and Sexuality theme; awarded November 9, 2023; first international school in Haaglanden region to receive the Healthy School Label for this theme.	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations IB World School — offers IB PYP in the Primary School, and IB MYP and IB DP in the Secondary School. Dutch International School — state-funded member; programmes are subject to the Dutch Ministry of Education.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The International School Delft provides a quality international education in English for children in the Delft/The Hague area. The school welcomes students from the international community of all nationalities, faiths, beliefs and cultures. General criteria for admission are: A) the student does not have Dutch nationality and one of the parents/legal guardians is temporarily employed in The Netherlands; B) the student has Dutch nationality and has lived and attended school abroad for at least two years; C) the student has Dutch nationality and a parent/legal guardian who will be stationed abroad within the next two years for a minimum of two years, supported by a written statement of intent from the parent or employer. The school's programme should be appropriate for the student's needs and the student should be able to benefit from the programme. Admissions process steps: 1. Submit a Registration of Interest via OpenApply; 2. Submit an online application via OpenApply; 3. Submit all required documents (such as previous school records) to ensure the application is complete; 4. Pay the €250 application fee (non-refundable and does not guarantee a space); 5. Attend an interview to get to know the student and to assess the student's needs (a placement test may be requested if necessary); 6. Placement offer when the Head of School confirms the programme is appropriate and a place is available. OpenApply is accessible on the ISD site.	Admissions —
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Waitlist	Waitlist There may be a waiting list for certain groups. Those groups that are full will be indicated when applying on OpenApply. If you have multiple children and one group is full for a child, contact the Admissions team directly.	Waitlist —
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