Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar

What Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar does

Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar (RLW) is a Dutch secondary school founded in 1936 in Wassenaar, Netherlands, operating under the governance of the Stichting Het Rijnlands Lyceum foundation, which manages multiple educational institutions across the region. The school delivers havo, atheneum, gymnasium, and bilingual Tweetalig Onderwijs (TTO) tracks through a two-year bridging class structure that defers final track selection, with 1000+ students served annually by 130+ staff members including significant native English-speaking instructors. Core academic offerings include Havo met Ambitie, Atheneum met Toekomst, Het Gymnasium van Nu (combining classical languages with bilingual education), and TTO where 60% of subjects are taught in English, supplemented by pre-university programs with Leiden University, TU Delft, and Erasmus University, plus an IB Diploma pathway via co-located sister school International School Wassenaar.

The technology stack is built on standard third-party educational and productivity platforms: Somtoday for schedules, grades, and parent communication; Office 365 and Microsoft Teams for collaboration; digital school boards; and the Aura library app. A new school-wide laptop program with Rentcompany launches in 2026-27. International exchange partnerships span China, the UK, South Africa, and Australia.

RLW is funded primarily through Dutch government bekostiging under standard school funding regulations, supplemented by voluntary parent contributions structured at €100/€230/€360 tiers, plus activity-based fees (e.g., €850 for the Zillertal wintersport trip). Admissions are direct-to-consumer via open days, information evenings, TTO afternoons, and proefjesmiddag trial events targeting group 7-8 prospective students across Wassenaar, Leiden, Den Haag, Voorschoten, and surrounding areas. The school reports a 100% havo exam pass rate for 2024-2025 and an 86% VWO pass rate for 2025.

Name

Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar

Legal name

Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar

Website

https://www.rijnlandslyceumwassenaar.nl/

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar is a Dutch secondary school founded in 1936 serving 1000+ students with havo, atheneum, gymnasium, and bilingual TTO programs, funded by Dutch government bekostiging plus voluntary parent contributions, and operated under the Stichting Het Rijnlands Lyceum foundation.

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Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Bilingual education
• Pre-university programs
• Gymnasium education
• Dutch secondary school

Headquarters

HQ city

Wassenaar

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Activity-Based Fees: Specific activities have separate fees: wintersport trip to Zillertal costs €850 per student.
2. Voluntary Parent Contribution: Annual voluntary contribution from parents: €230 standard, €360 solidarity tier, €100 lower tier. Additional program-specific fees for excursions, trips, and special projects.
3. Government Funding: Core education funded by Dutch government through standard school funding regulations. Schoolbooks provided free under government scheme.

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Core offering

Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar delivers secondary education to Dutch and international students across multiple tracks, including Havo met Ambitie, Atheneum met Toekomst, Het Gymnasium van Nu (classical gymnasium with bilingual education), and Tweetalig Onderwijs (TTO) where 60% of subjects are taught in English. The school serves as the foundational entry point via a two-year bridging class (Tweejarige Brugklas) and supplements core academics with pre-university programs, international exchanges, the IB Diploma Programme in partnership with ISW, and extracurricular clubs.

Product overview

Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar (RLW) is a Dutch secondary school offering a unified educational platform with multiple tracks under one institution. The core academic programs include Havo met Ambitie (a personal havo track), Atheneum met Toekomst (a pre-university track), and Het Gymnasium van Nu (a classical gymnasium combined with bilingual education). The school also offers Tweetalig Onderwijs (TTO), a bilingual program where 60% of subjects are taught in English, available from the bridging class through graduation, and accessible across havo, atheneum, and gymnasium streams. The two-year bridging class (Tweejarige Brugklas) serves as the foundational entry point, allowing students to choose Dutch-language or bilingual instruction at enrollment and determining their final track at the end of year two. Above the core programs, the school provides enrichment modules including Pre-university & Masterclasses for advanced academic challenge, the Kunstklas (art class in partnership with Kunstacademie Den Haag), and a range of After School Clubs such as musical, Lego League, programming, and debating. International exposure is delivered through exchange programs (with South Africa, Australia, UK, and China) and the IB Diploma Programme offered jointly with ISW. From 2026/27, the school is introducing a laptop program in partnership with Rentcompany for the lower school. The portfolio is managed through the Somtoday student information system for scheduling, grades, and communication.

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Products and services

• Havo met Ambitie A compact and personal havo (higher general secondary education) track emphasizing individual student development with a maximum mentor group size of 15, achieving a 100% pass rate for the 2024-2025 school year. Designed for students preparing for higher vocational education (hoger beroepsonderwijs).
• Atheneum met Toekomst A varied atheneum (pre-university) program with strong emphasis on personal development, offering opportunities for deepening knowledge and self-discovery through extracurricular participation. Designed for students preparing for research university education.
• Het Gymnasium van Nu A gymnasium track combining classical languages (Latin and Greek) with bilingual education, where students study Latin alongside English and receive Greek instruction starting in the second year. Offers a classical education with a modern international perspective.
• Tweetalig Onderwijs (TTO) Bilingual education program in which students study 60% of subjects in English, including History, Geography, Mathematics, English, Drama, Art, P.E., and Biology, taught by native speakers. Available in junior (lower school) and senior (upper school) variants and accessible across havo, atheneum, and gymnasium streams.
• Tweejarige Brugklas A two-year bridging class program allowing students time to adjust to secondary school, discover new subjects and learning methods, and form cohesive class groups before choosing a specific track level. Students entering the brugklas can select Dutch-language or bilingual instruction.
• Diploma Programme (IB) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme offered in partnership with International School Wassenaar (ISW), enabling progression from 5 havo to the IB exam years. Recognized for university admission worldwide. Starting 2025-2026, up to 5 havo students per year can transition to the IB Diploma Programme at ISW.

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tong'An Nr 1 (Xiamen, China)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Student exchange partnership with Chinese partner school in Xiamen. 16 students and 2 teachers participate in annual exchange, staying in tulou buildings and attending classes with Chinese peers. Fourth exchange program. Chinese buddies will visit Wassenaar in March/April 2027.
• Reeds' School (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange partnership with UK partner school. Students stay with host families during exchanges.
• South Africa School PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange partnerships with schools in South Africa for upper school students.
• Australia School PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange partnerships with schools in Australia for upper school students.
• Leiden UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPre-university program provider. VWO students can attend weekly lectures and learn about research methods. Selection by university based on 4th year average of 8.
• TU DelftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPre-university program provider. VWO students can attend weekly lectures and learn about design education. Selection by university based on 4th year average of 8.
• Erasmus University RotterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPre-university program provider. VWO students can attend weekly lectures. Selection by university based on 4th year average of 8.
• Stichting Het Rijnlands LyceumcoreOthersParent foundation managing Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar, De School voor Jong Talent, Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest, Rijnlands Lyceum Sassenheim, International School of The Hague, European School The Hague, and Eerste Nederlandse Montessorischool. Provides financial management, housing, professional learning communities, and ICT infrastructure.
• International School Wassenaar (ISW)coreOthersSame campus sharing same school community. Students can transition between Dutch and international programs. Starting 2025-2026, 5 havo students can transition to IB Diploma Programme at ISW.
• Onderwijsnetwerk Zuid-HollandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHavo beta program provider for masterclasses in science subjects for motivated havo students.

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Recent moves6 records

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Direct peers

• International School of The Hague: Sister school within Stichting Het Rijnlands Lyceum foundation sharing the same Wassenaar campus; offers IB Diploma Programme and international curriculum, making it the most directly comparable peer for RLW's TTO and IB-pathway positioning.
• Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest: Sibling Rijnlands Lyceum school under the same foundation; offers similar havo/atheneum/gymnasium and bilingual tracks, providing a near-clone comparison for programming and outcomes.
• Haags Montessori Lyceum: Den Haag-based secondary school offering havo/vwo with alternative pedagogy; competes with RLW for students from the southern Wassenaar and Den Haag catchment.
• Barlaeus Gymnasium: Amsterdam-based prestigious gymnasium offering classical and bilingual tracks; comparable to RLW's Het Gymnasium van Nu in combining classical languages with modern bilingual instruction.
• Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden: Leiden-based gymnasium directly competing for high-achieving students from the RLW catchment; similar havo/atheneum/gymnasium track structure with classical language offerings.

Broad incumbents

• European School The Hague: Another school within the Stichting Het Rijnlands Lyceum foundation offering multilingual European curriculum; comparable governance and funding model with a broader international focus.
• The British School in The Netherlands: Larger international school in The Hague region offering British curriculum and IGCSE/A-Levels; competes for the same internationally-oriented Dutch families in the RLW catchment area.

Regional players

• Leonardo College (ISW Leiden): International School Leiden offering IB programmes within reach of RLW's Leiden-sourced students; comparable IB positioning but serves a different geographic segment.

Market position

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Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RLWschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/1548700995274206
• Instagraminstagram.com/rijnlandswassenaar

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Profiles8 records

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