International School Het Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest
International School in Rotterdam
Quick answer
International School Het Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, with a highly diverse student body of 40 nationalities. Well-suited to internationally mobile families valuing curriculum portability families. Tuition of $8,250–$9,400/year is in line with Rotterdam - The Hague averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at International School Het Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest.
- Tuition: $8,250–$9,400/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- 40 nationalities top: Dutch.
- Ages: Ages 11 to 18 school day starts at 8:25.
260
40 (Dutch)
Rolling
1955
About International School Het Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest
In a quiet green suburb of the university city of Leiden the International School ‘Het Rijnlands Lyceum’ Oegstgeest offers quality education in a unique setting, serving Leiden and the region between Amsterdam and The Hague. This IB World school is unique in the sense that it is part of Het Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest (established in 1955), a Dutch secondary school offering the upper range of the national secondary education programmes. The Dutch School offers both Dutch and Bilingual (English and Dutch) national education. The International School offers students aged from 11 to 18 the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, followed by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with English as the working language. Although the educational programmes of the International School are independent of those at the Dutch School, a conscious decision has been made to have an international and a national school within the same building, aiming to create a unique meeting pl
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
Why this matters
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- •Listed (unverified): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $8,250 – $9,400 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 8250-9400 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $10,025(+14%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $11,525 |
| Cost position in Rotterdam | 38th percentile(mid-range) |
IB
IB Diploma
Dutch, French, Spanish
At the beginning of each academic year, the students are given a simple diagnostic test to see if any of them are poor spellers. If a student scores badly in these tests, the parents are contacted by the Dyslexia Co-ordinator who discusses with them how their child can best be helped. Those students who are diagnosed as being dyslexic qualify for extra time during assessments and special arrangements during IBDP examinations.
Yes
English as an Additional Language program
8:25 – 15:50
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Dutch
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