Chapter 3: ISH Background
- 3.1 Context Statement
- 3.2 Dutch International Schools (DIS)
- 3.3 Stichting (Foundation) Het Rijnlands Lyceum
3.1 Context Statement
The International School of The Hague is:
- Subsidised by the Dutch Ministry of Education and supported by the Municipality of The Hague.
- Accountable to the inspectors of the Dutch Ministry of Education and compliant with local laws that require the school to implement educational regulations such as absence registration, a development plan and community participation councils.
- Part of the foundation, Stichting Het Rijnlands Lyceum (SRL).
- An International Primary School offering the International Primary Curriculum (IPC).
- An IB World School in Secondary, with MYP, CP and DP programmes.
- A member of the Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS).
- Accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS).
- A member of Safe Passage Across Networks (SPAN) Association.
3.2 Dutch International Schools (DIS)
In 1983, the first Dutch International School was established in The Hague and this developed into The International School of The Hague in 1991. ISH is a member of the group of Dutch International Schools which comprises both Dutch International Primary Schools (DIPS) and Dutch International Secondary Schools (DISS) across the Netherlands. The group caters for the needs of both primary and secondary students who are not Dutch, as well as Dutch students whose education is, at least in part, obtained overseas in order to provide continuity of education.
Dutch International Schools are financially supported by the Dutch government. This makes it possible to charge relatively low school fees in comparison with private international and foreign educational facilities.
The International School of the Hague is subject to Dutch legislation and regulations, school holidays are determined nationally each year and allocated to three regions; Noord,(North), Midden (Middle) and Zuid (South). The School falls under the Central Netherlands region. For more information see www.dutchinternationalschools.nl.
3.3 Stichting (Foundation) Het Rijnlands Lyceum
The International School of The Hague is part of the Foundation Het Rijnlands Lyceum (SRL). The Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation (SRL) is a semi-public organisation headed by an Executive Director as the competent authority (the Board) and is managed and supervised by a Supervisory Board. The Foundation’s Chairman of the Executive Board is Mr. drs. A. (Arjan) Kastelein MBA.
For more details on the Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation, view www.rijnlandslyceum.nl.
Stichting Het Rijnlands Lyceum
Charlotte van Pallandtlaan 14, 2272 TR Leidschendam-Voorburg
Tel: 071-573 0910
Fax: 071-531 2167
Other Schools From the Rijnlands Foundation Include:
Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest
Apollolaan 1, 2341 BA Oegstgeest
P.O. Box 61, 2340 AB Oegstgeest
Dutch Department
Tel: 071-519 35 00
www.rlo.nl
Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest
International Department
el: 071-519 35 55
www.isrlo.nl
Rijnlands Lyceum Sassenheim
Van Alkemadelaan 2, 2171 DH Sassenheim
P.O. Box 79, 2170 AB Sassenheim
Tel: 0252-243 070
www.rijnlands.nl
Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar
Backershagenlaan 5, 2243 AB Wassenaar
Tel: 070-511 04 00
www.rijnlw.nl
Eerste Nederlandse Montessori School (ENMS) - First Netherlands Montessori School
Laan van Poot 353, 2566 DA Den Haag Tel: 070-323 13 11
www.enms.nl
Europese School Den Haag (ESH) - European School The Hague
Houtrustweg 2, 2566 HA Den Haag (Primary)
Oostduinlaan 50, 2596 JP Den Haag (secondary)
Tel: 070-700 16 00 (Both Schools)
www.europeanschoolthehague.nl
Other Important Information:
Appropriate Education
Education in the Netherlands has been subject to the Appropriate Education Act since August 1 2014. This is the way in which education for pupils who need extra support is organised. In order to guarantee a comprehensive range of education within a region, schools in The Hague work together to ensure that all pupils receive the education that suits them. The appropriate education supervisor guides and advises teachers, mentors and school management in providing the right support. The appropriate education supervisor works closely with teachers, mentors and care coordinators.
Care Advisory Team (ZAT)
In addition to the attention that students receive from teachers, mentors, school counsellors or other internal support staff, guiding bodies outside school can be called in: the attendance officer, the Municipal Health Service (GGD), including a youth doctor and school nurse, youth health care and the parent-child team. This Care Advisory Team (ZAT) can discuss students who need additional support in addition to basic support. Everything discussed in ZAT meetings is confidential information. Your child's situation can be discussed in this team. You will always be informed in advance. The youth doctor and the school nurse and confidential councellors can also be consulted directly by parents/guardians and students. In our school support profile (SOP) you can read what types of care and guidance are offered at the Stichting Het Rijnlands Lyceum.