International School Wassenaar - Rijnlands Lyceum vs The International School of The Hague

	I International School Wassenaar - Rijnlands Lyceum Rotterdam, Netherlands	T The International School of The Hague Rotterdam, Netherlands
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €8,400 - 9,600	Fees / year €8,500 - 12,800
Age range	Age range 11 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Montessori Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach
Pupils	Pupils 360	Pupils 2,000
Typical class size	Typical class size 26	Typical class size 23
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2019	Opened 1983
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The International School Wassenaar is located at Backershagenlaan 5, 2243 AB, Wassenaar, The Netherlands. It is part of the Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar campus. The admissions contact is +31 (0)70 512 18 00 and admissions@rijnlandslyceum-rlw.nl.	Location Wijndaelerweg 11, 2554 BZ Den Haag, The Netherlands. The postal address is The International School of The Hague, P.O. Box 52047, 2505 CA The Hague, The Netherlands. The visiting address is Wijndaelerweg 11, 2554 BZ Den Haag, The Netherlands.
Stages	Stages The school offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP).	Stages Early Years, Primary and Secondary.
School type	School type —	School type Private international day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Over 100 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school provides Basisondersteuning (basic support) available to all students, with a three-tier support system (Ondersteuningslijnen 1–3) including teachers, mentors, a Passend Onderwijs coordinator, and external care providers. It includes language and learning support (e.g., dyslexia) and individual handelingsplannen; a ZorgAdviesTeam (ZAT) coordinates care and there are confidentiality processes.	Additional learning support Learning Support is provided in Primary and Secondary; English as an Additional Language (EAL) is offered.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The Netherlands	Country affiliation The Netherlands.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The regular timetable runs from 08:25 to 16:15, with a morning break 10:40–11:00, lunch 12:30–13:00 and an afternoon break 14:30–14:45. A shortened timetable is used during teacher report weeks.	School day structure The Early Years day starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. The day includes morning carpet time, free-flow play, snack, specialist lessons (PE, Music, Library), lunch and outdoor time, followed by a second carpet time and story time.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Door-to-door bus service is provided by Achttax; routes cover Den Haag, Voorburg, Leidschendam, Ypenburg, Scheveningen, Rijswijk, Zoetermeer and Voorschoten. In Primary, staff supervise students during the bus journey; inquiries can be made via planning@achttax.nl.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fee - A non-refundable application fee of EUR 300 is payable at the time of application. Tuition fees - MYP1–MYP5: EUR 8,400 per year. - DP1–DP2: EUR 9,600 per year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is charged annually in advance. Fees can be paid in full up front or in three instalments. - The school issues the billing under a school-fee agreement for payment; instalment schedules and due dates are set in that agreement and by the school. Deposit and refund-related terms - A refundable placement deposit of EUR 500 is required before a student can be placed. The deposit is refunded when a student leaves after all loaned books are returned and any outstanding charges have been settled. - A minimum of 60 days' notice in writing is required to withdraw a student. Unless full notice is given, fees will continue to be charged and the deposit may not be returned in accordance with the school's standard terms and conditions. Other costs and compulsory extras - Compulsory trips and activities: Additional costs apply for compulsory, curriculum-linked trips and activities; parents will be informed of these costs at the start of the year. - Compulsory PHE (PE) kit: All students must purchase the compulsory PE kit from the school's supplier (MKH Business). - Compulsory laptop: All students must either rent or purchase a specified Dell Latitude 3140 2‑in‑1 laptop via the school's supplier (The Rent Company / Easy4u Nederland). - Special assistance: If a personal educational assistant is required, parents/guardians are responsible for the costs. - Other optional costs: Non-compulsory trips, optional extracurricular activities (music, sports clubs, exchanges) and examination fees (where applicable) are charged separately and notified to parents. Refund information - The application fee (EUR 300) is explicitly non-refundable. - The placement deposit (EUR 500) is refundable on departure provided all school property is returned and outstanding charges are paid. Failure to provide full withdrawal notice may affect whether the deposit is returned. - Tuition refunds on mid-year withdrawals are governed by the school's standard terms and conditions and the withdrawal notice requirement; parents should note that fees continue to be charged unless the required notice is given.	Fee details Application fees and deposit - Non-refundable application fee: EUR 300 payable upon application. - Acceptance deposit: EUR 1,000 payable on acceptance; the deposit is held to cover loss or damage to school property and is refundable when the student leaves the school after settlement of outstanding invoices. Tuition fees — Primary (annual) - Pre-Early Years / EY / EY1: EUR 8,500 per year - Year 2 – Year 4: EUR 9,000 per year - Year 5: EUR 9,100 per year - Year 6: EUR 9,200 per year Tuition fees — Secondary (annual) - Year 7 – Year 9: EUR 10,300 per year - Year 10: EUR 10,900 per year - Year 11: EUR 10,900 per year - Year 12 (Career-related Programme, CP): EUR 12,800 per year - Year 12 (Diploma Programme, DP): EUR 11,600 per year - Year 13 (CP): EUR 11,600 per year - Year 13 (DP): EUR 11,200 per year Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoicing and payment are processed via the WIS Collect online system. Parents/guardians receive payment instructions by email and must quote their school debtor number on correspondence to the finance inbox. - Payment must be made in advance either in full or in three equal instalments: first instalment no later than June 1; second instalment no later than November 1; third instalment no later than January 1. A monthly payment plan can be arranged in exceptional cases provided the final instalment is paid by January 1. - For admissions occurring after June 1, the full payment or the first instalment must be paid within 21 days of the invoice. For students joining during the school year fees are charged on the percentage scale published in the School Fee Agreement (for example: August/September/October = full amount; November = 90%; December = 80%; January = 70%; and subsequent months at lower percentages). Other costs and additional fees - Primary: there are no additional costs charged; all school activities for Primary are covered by the initial school fee. - Secondary: compulsory curriculum trips and activities that are integral to the curriculum are included in the annual fee; extra-curricular activities, optional trips and unforeseen activities may incur additional charges and will be invoiced separately. - IB examination fees (applicable to Year 13 candidates): IB-DP examination fees EUR 720 (typical for six subjects, including extended essay, TOK and administrative charges); IB-CP examination fees EUR 720 (charged at current IB rates for DP subjects / Career-related study). - Replacement parent badges and locker cards: EUR 10 each. - Special assistance: if a personal educational assistant is required, the cost is payable by parents/guardians. - IT device requirement: parents/guardians must provide an iPad for Years 7–9 and a laptop for Years 10–13 (minimum specifications listed annually). Refunds and cancellation charges - The acceptance deposit (EUR 1,000) is refundable when the student leaves the school after settlement of outstanding invoices; the deposit may be used to cover loss or damage to school property. - Deregistration for the next school year must be completed before 1 March. Deregistration after 1 March but before 1 August for the next school year triggers a percentage charge of the next year's fee (for example: in March before 1 April = 10% of next year's fee; in April before 1 May = 15%; in May before 1 June = 20%; in June/July before 1 August = 25%). - Termination during the school year (withdrawal) is subject to a sliding scale of fee liability based on the month of leaving (for example: August–December = 50% owed; January = 60%; February = 70%; March = 80%; April = 90%; May–July = 100% owed), as specified in the School Fee Agreement.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements No boarding facilities.	Boarding arrangements No boarding facilities.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school does not have a uniform; PHE lessons require a PHE uniform.	Uniform requirement Students do not wear a uniform.
Food options	Food options The cafeteria provides sandwiches, snacks and drinks; students may bring packed lunches.	Food options Secondary students have an on-site cafeteria. Primary students must bring their own packed lunch.
House system	House system Four houses: Aquila, Delphinus, Lupus, Ursa. Students are placed in a house upon enrolment. The house system fosters community and healthy competition through inter-house events and house points; the House Cup is awarded at the end of the year.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Part of Stichting Het Rijnlands Lyceum; governed by the Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation; the Foundation is the competent authority responsible for the quality of education, financial administration, and accommodation, and is accountable to the Ministry of Education and the Education Inspectorate.	Governance and ownership ISH is part of the Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation, an educational organisation for primary and secondary education in The Hague and Leiden area. Eight Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation schools offer national and international programmes and are overseen by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Rijnlands, Arjan Kastelein; ISH operates as a partially subsidised school, with support from the Ministry of Education and in accordance with Dutch rules for Primary & Secondary education. Each Principal has a leadership team and the administration for both sections is under the supervision of the Senior Leadership Team, and the school has over 350 staff serving about 2,000 students.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school teaches the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.	Curriculum details The ISH Primary Curriculum is IPC-based and centers on inquiry-based learning across age groups. The Curriculum includes Language Art, Mathematics, Units of Inquiry, Social and Emotional Learning, Physical Education, Information and Communication Technology, Music, Dutch, Art and Drama. Early Years uses a Reggio Emilia and Montessori-inspired approach with free-flow, child-centered learning and a transition into IPC; EY1 begins IPC content as students move into Primary Years. The school supports multilingual learners through English as an Additional Language (EAL) and a Home Language program, and over 80% of students are multilingual. In Secondary, ISH offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Years 7–11, and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Career-related Programme (CP) for Years 12–13; the DP and CP include subject groups and core components with a focus on preparing for higher education; in DP, students can study their home language as part of the IBDP, including SSST Language A. The Home Languages at ISH Secondary program supports home language development and allows continuation of home languages in DP.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Group sizes are capped at 23 pupils per class.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression The school prepares students for university and higher vocational education.	Higher education progression The Diploma Programme (DP) is a rigorous two-year pathway designed to prepare students for higher education. The Career-related Programme (CP) provides a university- and employment-oriented route in the final years. ISH provides Careers Guidance and information for University Representatives to support university applications, and DP/CP are offered as the primary routes for post-secondary study. The DP and CP are supported by the school's IB framework and university-preparation resources. Home languages can be continued in the IBDP via SSST Language A, extending language study into the final years.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning The school prioritises physical, social and emotional wellbeing as essential to personal excellence. It nurtures wellbeing through a restorative approach to behaviour that emphasises relationships, accountability for actions and empathy. Through its programmes students learn that taking care of their own wellbeing supports learning and future success. The Student Charter protects a student's right to be treated with respect and to have wellbeing and personal safety supported. The Learning Support and Student Wellbeing teams collaborate to address social-emotional development, including restorative practices such as connection circles and social-emotional interventions. The school also supports wellbeing through Anti Bullying initiatives and the Health Office.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The school uses a graduated, multi-tiered approach to Learning Support to remove barriers to progress. A dedicated Learning Support Team provides ongoing review and develops individual learning plans. Services cover academic, social-emotional and health supports, including executive functioning, study skills and literacy and numeracy interventions. There are in-class supports, parallel teaching and specialised workshops. The department collaborates with the Student Wellbeing and EAL teams to support academics, behaviour and social-emotional development. ISH embraces inclusion and aims for universal access to the curriculum. All residents in the Netherlands have the right to appropriate education and ISH operates a three-tiered intervention model. It is noted that ISH offers support for a range of needs, including dyslexia, ASD and ADHD, and ISH is not a dedicated SEN school.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language Two main EAL programmes operate within ISH. The Academic Language Programme (ALP) for Years 7-9 provides three extra English lessons per week focused on academic language. The Individual Learning Programme (ILP) for Years 10-13 offers additional language support when ALP is not offered. EAL accommodations for MYP phases include 25% extra time in assignments and access to dictionaries for some tasks. The EAL team includes Maria Ferraiuelo, Marta Galinska, Hanna Harmander (EAL Coordinator) and Julia Strohpagel, with contact through h.harmander@ishthehague.nl. The EAL department implements a whole-school language acquisition programme to enhance student learning and wellbeing.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is integrated into ISH's wellbeing framework. The school recognises that students achieve personal excellence only if their physical, social and emotional wellbeing is supported and uses a restorative approach to emphasise relationships and empathy. The programmes help students understand how wellbeing supports their learning and future success, and the Student Charter reinforces the right to respectful treatment and personal safety. The Health Office and anti-bullying initiatives contribute to a safe, healthy environment for students. Learning Support and EAL provisions address social-emotional development and resilience as part of the holistic approach to education.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Safeguarding and child protection are a priority at ISH. The school states that every child has the right to develop physically, mentally and socially in a safe and secure environment. Staff have a responsibility to foster a safe, caring and supportive environment inside and outside the classroom. ISH follows up on any allegations or signs of abuse or neglect and may involve local or international law enforcement and Dutch child protection bodies. The welfare of children is the prime consideration in any response, and safeguarding measures include rigorous safe recruitment practices aligned with the International Task Force on Child Protection. The Safeguarding Policy is developed within the context of Rijnlands Lyceum regulations, national and international law and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Designated Safeguarding Leads include dsl@ishthehague.nl, with designated staff for Primary and Secondary and a safeguarding team.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The International School Wassenaar delivers the IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme. ISW is part of Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar. In 2025 a new wing opened to accommodate the International School on the Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar campus. The building sits in a leafy area of Wassenaar near The Hague and Leiden and offers a warm, safe and supportive environment. Dutch is a subject of the IB curriculum, but all other subjects are taught in English.	Facilities overview The school is located in Kijkduin; the original building was finished in 2007, and as the school has grown, additional classrooms and wings have been added to support activities both within the classroom and in extra curricular settings. Malcolm Davies Auditorium (MDA) is a 350-seat theatre used for lectures, assemblies and performances. There are two full-sized gyms that can be divided into four spaces by acoustic curtains, with floor markings for a variety of sports and a supporters area to view games from above. Science labs are equipped for the curriculum and allow safe experimentation. Art & Music facilities support visual arts, drama and music with art studios, rehearsal, exhibition and performance spaces, plus soundproof practice rooms for instrument practice. The location provides opportunities for outdoor learning through the playgrounds.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Two full-sized gyms can be divided into four spaces using acoustic curtains, with floor markings for a variety of sports and a supporters area to view games from above.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The International School Wassenaar offers the IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme. The Dutch language is a subject within the IB curriculum, but all other subjects are taught in English. The school is part of Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar, which prepares students for university and higher vocational education. A new wing opened in 2025 to accommodate the International School on the Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar campus.	Academic facilities Science labs are equipped with everything students need to perform experiments in the curricula and to do so safely. Art & Music facilities include art studios, rehearsal, exhibition and performance spaces, plus soundproof practice rooms for instrument practice.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Creativity – Activity – Service (CAS) is a core component of the IB Diploma Programme at ISW. The International Fair is an example of CAS service. There are after-school clubs and a calendar of sports and other activities. Trips and exchanges are part of school life.	Extra curricular facilities Malcolm Davies Auditorium seats 350 for lectures, assemblies and performances. Art & Music facilities support exhibitions and performances in addition to rehearsal spaces and instrument practice rooms.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The International School Wassenaar (ISW) delivers the IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme. ISW is part of Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar (RLW). RLW was established in 1936 and is one of the founding bilingual education schools in the Netherlands. Rijnlands Lyceum has grown into a foundation of eight schools in the Netherlands and is affiliated with five schools abroad. In 2025 a new wing was opened to accommodate the addition of the International School to Rijnlands Lyceum, Wassenaar.	History The International School of The Hague began as Het Nederlands Lyceum, which opened the international stream in The Hague in 1983. IB Diploma Programme authorisation was achieved in 1986, with the most recent five-year evaluations completed in July 2016. In 1991 the school was taken over by Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar and renamed The International School of The Hague, continuing at the original The Hague campus as its international stream. ISH Primary was founded in 2002 at a separate location, and both primary and secondary grew rapidly. A new Kijkduin campus for both schools opened in January 2007 with support from the Municipality of The Hague, the Ministry of Education, and Shell.
Community	Community ISW is located in a picturesque setting in Wassenaar, near The Hague and Leiden. The school is small enough that each student is well-known and valued in a warm, safe and supportive environment, with staff getting to know each student's background and personal goals. Rijnlands Lyceum has grown into a foundation of eight schools in the Netherlands and is affiliated with five schools abroad, offering Dutch, bilingual and international primary and secondary education to about 7,000 students.	Community ISH has an active and diverse community that includes Alumni, Connectors, and the Medezeggenschapsraad (MR). There are ISH Primary Parents' Association (PPA) and Secondary Parents Association, as well as a Student Council and Music Tutors who support student life. These groups organize events, support school activities, and facilitate parent involvement and community connections.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Participation by parents, students and staff is a prerequisite for good governance. Parents are typically united in a Parent Council at each school, alongside a Student Council. In addition to these councils, formal Participation Councils exist at each school and there are two joint Participation Councils at Stichting level. The rights and obligations of these councils are defined by law (Education Participation Act) and documented in school governance materials.	Parent teacher association All Primary families are automatically members of the ISH Primary Parents' Association (PPA). The PPA organizes community-building events and supports school events and celebrations. It helps welcome and guide new expatriate families and promotes intercultural understanding, mutual respect, and inclusivity. The PPA is led by a Board of volunteer parents from ISH Primary, with roles including Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Class Representative Coordinator, Events Coordinator, Communications Coordinator, and General Volunteer. PPA meetings are held regularly, and school representatives attend to ensure open communication and collaboration. Each year the PPA runs events such as the International Fair (in collaboration with the Secondary Parents' Association), Staff Appreciation Lunch, Spooky Spectacular, coffee mornings and community walks, and the Flowers Make People Happy initiative.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The International School Wassenaar delivers the IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme. ISW is part of Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar. RLW was established in 1936 and is one of the founding bilingual education schools in the Netherlands.	Academic & intellectual ISH runs a broad menu of co-curricular clubs for Years 7–13, including Chess, Thought Fox, Robotics, the International Maths Tournament, Silverback Engineering, Photography, Scratch Programming, Dutch Conversation, and Game Design. In Secondary, ISH hosts MUNISH, the second-largest school-based Model United Nations in Europe, and the Global Initiatives Network (GIN), which enables students to address global issues. Many clubs are led by senior students as CAS activities. These clubs complement classroom learning with competition experience and practical inquiry.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Arts is one of the eight subject areas in the MYP.	Arts & creative ISH Co-Curricular Arts supports visual arts, drama and music, with art studios, rehearsal and exhibition spaces, and soundproof rooms for instrument practice. The Malcolm Davies Auditorium, a 350-seat theatre, hosts performances, assemblies and events. Students can participate in school musicals and other arts activities as part of the co-curricular arts programme.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar offers Dutch, bilingual (Dutch/English) and international primary and secondary education. The RLW Tweetalig Onderwijs (TTO) option is available for bilingual instruction. Dutch language is a subject in the IB Curriculum, with all other subjects taught in English.	Cultural & language ISH supports mother tongue education through home language tutor groups and a Home Languages program for ISH Secondary. Translanguaging connects English with home languages, helping students transfer knowledge across languages. Dutch Conversation Club provides opportunities to practice Dutch in Years 10–11.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies ISW provides after-school clubs and a calendar of yearly trips, plus international exchanges with partner schools.	Social & hobbies ISH offers a wide range of social and hobby clubs, including Chess, Thought Fox, Robotics, Photography, Scratch Programming, Dutch Conversation Club and Game Design Club for Years 7–13. The school also provides extensive co-curricular sports pathways from Year 7 to Year 13, including Junior Varsity and Varsity levels. Students engage in activities beyond academics to build friendships and personal interests.
Community & service	Community & service ISW has a Community Engagement programme that promotes service to local and global charities; students regularly participate in charity work and raise awareness and funds.	Community & service Service & Learning at ISH encompasses Service as Action (MYP), Creativity, Activity and Service (DP) and Service Learning (CP), with opportunities to volunteer and to complete projects that benefit local and global communities. The Global Issues Network invites students to explore and raise awareness of world issues. Students participate in community-service clubs such as EcoClub and Chickeneers as part of CAS and service-learning activities.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional A mentor programme and a house system support student leadership and personal development.	Leadership & professional The Student Council provides student leadership across Primary and Secondary, with elected representatives and regular meetings with school leadership. The school also runs Model United Nations (MUNISH) and the International Award, which include leadership development, service components and action projects. These programs help students develop professional skills and engage with wider communities.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing ISW emphasizes an inclusive learning environment with a dedicated mentor team and strong staff–student relationships to support student wellbeing.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wellbeing is central at ISH, with Wellbeing departments in Primary and Secondary supporting physical, social and emotional health. The Secondary Wellbeing Department offers FlourISH mentoring to develop social and emotional skills. The Health Office provides on-site nursing and safeguarding and anti-bullying measures protect all students. Safeguarding and other health and safety provisions are in place to support a safe learning environment.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Dutch and English are the languages of instruction, with a Dutch/English bilingual option and international programming available. English is central to the curriculum, particularly in the bilingual track and IB courses. Ab Initio courses in French or Spanish are available via Pamoja Online Education for beginners, and other mother-tongue languages may be offered as school-supported self-taught courses.	Language provision ISH offers English-language instruction with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support. Two EAL programmes are offered: the Academic Language Programme (ALP) for Years 7–9 and the Individual Learning Programme (ILP) for Years 10–13. Home languages are valued; on Wednesday afternoons Years 7–11 can join home-language tutor groups, and additional home-language tutoring is available. In the IB Diploma Programme, students can continue studying their home language; SSST Language A: Literature is available as a school-supported option, with additional native-language options such as Chinese.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school provides Dutch and English bilingual instruction across primary and secondary education, with a Dutch/English bilingual pathway. In the lower years, many subjects within the bilingual track are taught in English. In the upper years, the Diploma Programme includes English-language delivery of key courses such as IB English A: Language and Literature. The school also supports other mother-tongue languages as self-taught options.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs The Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar offers a two-way bilingual (TTO) program with a majority of lessons taught in English in the lower years (around 60%). In the upper years, English-language instruction continues, including IB English A: Language and Literature within the Diploma Programme. From 2025-2026, students can transition from 5 havo to the Diploma Programme at ISW. This pathway demonstrates a continuation of English-medium instruction across core IB subjects.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Submitting an application. To start the admissions process, complete the application form. Include documents: a recent passport-sized photo of the child, a copy of the child's passport, copies of the most recent school reports, and any formal testing or learning support documentation if applicable. There is a non-refundable €300 administration fee payable at the time of application. Payment does not guarantee a place. 2. Processing the application. After submitting, you receive a confirmation email with instructions to log in to your admissions account, which must be used within seven days. In the account's checklist you will find the Pupil Information Request (PIR) Form; provide the name and email of a representative from your child's previous school and send via email. The school reviews the submission and Programme Coordinators decide whether the school can benefit your child. A complete application is required for consideration; you will receive reminders about missing information. 3. Confirmation of Place. If a good match is identified, the Confirmation of Placement Letter and the School Fee Agreement Form are provided in the Application Cabinet and sent by email. The School Fee Agreement Form must be signed and returned within seven days after the offer is sent. For questions, contact the admissions team. 4. Enrollment. After signing the School Fee Agreement, the child is entered into the administration system and officially registered. You will receive a confirmation letter with the start date and time.	Admissions —
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