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International School Het Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest

Netherlands, Rotterdam

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Dutch, Spanish, French
Fees €7,800 - 8,900
Ages 11 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 350
Type Co-educational
Opened 1956
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), Dutch Curriculum
Taught languages English, Dutch, French, Spanish
Typical class size 26
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Sport, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

International School Het Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest (ISRLO) is an IB World School embedded in the Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest campus, serving students aged 11 to 18. The curriculum combines the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for 11–16 with the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in the final two years. MYP spans five years, and students may receive the IB Middle Years Certificate or a Record of Achievement on completion. The DP offers six subjects from Groups 1–6, with Higher Level and Standard Level options, together with Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS. Languages of instruction are English, with Dutch, French and Spanish taught as separate language lessons. The campus hosts about 1,400 pupils, including around 350 ISRLO students, and provides a media library, ICT support, and a healthy canteen. Notable activities include Model United Nations, annual theatre productions, and language immersion events. The school emphasises practical inquiry, collaboration, and inclusion.

Apollolaan 1, 2341 BA Oegstgeest, Netherlands

The Essentials

International School Het Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest has 350 pupils, typical class sizes of 26, instruction in English, Dutch, Spanish, French.

Location
Apollolaan 1, 2341 BA Oegstgeest, The Netherlands.

Stages
IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) for ages 11 to 16 and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) for ages 16 to 18.

Type
International School, IB World School embedded in the Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest campus.

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
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
Dutch state school in the Netherlands.

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.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Catering is provided as part of facilities services.

House System
The school has a house system.

Governance and Ownership
The Rijnlands Lyceum is run by the Stichting Het Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation.
Fees

Annual tuition at International School Het Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest ranges from EUR 7,800 to EUR 8,900 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

International School Het Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), Dutch Curriculum for students aged 11 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

Higher Education Progression
The Diploma Programme provides an internationally recognised pre-university qualification and university access worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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)
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.

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
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.
Parent Experience

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
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 (PTA)
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.
Facilities

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
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
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
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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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 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
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
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
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
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
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.
Languages

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
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
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.
School Events
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