Rivers International School Arnhem

What Rivers International School Arnhem does

Rivers International School Arnhem is a private international school located in Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands, founded in 1986 and operating under the Quadraam educational foundation alongside partner schools Lorentz Lyceum and De Basis. It delivers the full International Baccalaureate continuum — Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme — supplemented by the British National Curriculum in primary years and Dutch language and culture instruction, serving approximately 45 nationalities from preschool (ages 2–4, operated with SKAR) through secondary diploma level. The school reports ~63 staff, 11 primary groups with average class sizes of 18–22 students, and a multinational community drawn primarily from expatriate families working in the Arnhem-Nijmegen-Wageningen corridor. Campus is sited at Parnassusstraat 20, adjacent to Arnhem Zuid train station.

The school's core products are its educational programmes (Preschool via SKAR, Primary, Secondary MYP, Secondary DP), enriched by extracurricular offerings including Model United Nations, Rivers Vocal Group, Rivers Band, and the student-run Rivers Chronicles newspaper. The technology stack is built on commodity education platforms — ManageBac for learning management, Somtoday for student information, Zermelo for timetabling, JSTOR for academic research, Digital Theatre Plus for performing arts, and Microsoft Teams/Outlook for communication — with no proprietary AI or data systems disclosed. Notable strategic partnerships include SKAR for wraparound care, Lorentz Lyceum for shared MUN and campus resources, FSG Academy Apeldoorn for elite student-athlete pathways, and ABRSM for music examinations.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from recurring tuition fees (monthly billing cadence across preschool, primary, and secondary tiers), supplemented by fees for before/after-school care delivered through SKAR and fees for extracurricular activities such as music and dance lessons. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on the International Parents Council, parent testimonials, and word-of-mouth within the regional expat community, combined with a formal admissions process of intake meetings and trial days; the school also markets via its website and Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn channels. The institution holds IB World School, ECIS, DIS, and Athlete Friendly Education Centre credentials, and received a positive assessment from the Dutch Education Inspectorate in 2022.

Name

Rivers International School Arnhem

Legal name

Rivers International School Arnhem

Website

https://riversarnhem.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Rivers International School Arnhem is a private international school in the Netherlands delivering the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) plus British National Curriculum from preschool through secondary, serving approximately 45 nationalities of expatriate and local families across the Arnhem-Nijmegen-Wageningen region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (611630), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL), English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB), International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK), World Languages Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAJ)

Keywords

• International education
• IB curriculum
• Primary education
• Secondary education
• Preschool childcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnhem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. School Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees for international education from preschool through secondary school, covering IB curriculum delivery, facilities, and core educational services
2. Before and After School Care: Fees collected through SKAR partnership for extended childcare services including preschool (ages 2-4) and afterschool care (ages 4-13), with optional holiday care
3. Extracurricular Activities: Fees for after school clubs, dance lessons, singing lessons, and instrumental music lessons through the performing arts programme

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rivers International School Arnhem delivers English-language international education from preschool (ages 2-4) through secondary school, operating as an IB World School that offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The school serves approximately 45 nationalities on a single campus in Arnhem, integrating the British National Curriculum with Dutch language and cultural instruction, and partners with SKAR for preschool and before/after school care services.

Product overview

Rivers International School Arnhem offers a comprehensive international education spanning preschool (ages 2-4), primary (ages 4-12), and secondary education (MYP and DP programs). The school operates as an IB World School using the British National Curriculum framework supplemented with Dutch language and culture education. Beyond core academic programs, the school provides enrichment through extracurricular offerings including the Rivers Chronicles student newspaper, Rivers Vocal Group choir, Rivers Band, and Model United Nations. The school partners with SKAR for preschool operations and utilizes ManageBac for learning management, Zermelo for timetabling, and various educational platforms including JSTOR and Digital Theatre Plus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool (SKAR) Bilingual preschool program for children ages 2-4, operated with SKAR using Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Vygotsky pedagogical approaches, with before/after school care options.
• Primary School International primary education for ages 4-12 following the British National Curriculum with 11 groups and average class sizes of 18-22 students, covering Literacy, Maths, Science, Geography, History, ICT, and Dutch language.
• Secondary School - MYP Middle Years Programme (MYP) within the IB framework for secondary students, preparing them for the Diploma Programme.
• Secondary School - DP IB Diploma Programme (DP) for upper secondary students, an IB-certified program enabling students to gain skills, breadth and depth of knowledge for university preparation.
• Rivers Chronicles Student-run newspaper publishing articles and news coverage by Rivers students, with editions available on their website.
• Rivers Vocal Group School choir open to Secondary and Year 7 Primary students, rehearsing weekly and performing in and outside school events with international choral repertoire.
• Rivers Band School band open to Secondary and Year 6-7 Primary students, learning pop and world songs with performances in and outside school.
• Model United Nations MUN program where students participate in conferences including LMUNA (beginners), international conferences in London, Ljubljana, Stuttgart, and Dutch conferences including MarchMUN.
• Mother Tongue Program Program supporting students in maintaining and developing their native language skills alongside the international curriculum.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45 nationalities represented in school community
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Province of GelderlandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2019Commissioned mobility study on how students travel to Rivers; municipalities of Nijmegen and Wageningen also involved; students contributed data for real-world interdisciplinary learning unit
• SKAR (Stichting Kinderopvang Arnhem Regio)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSKAR is a Dutch day care company that runs the preschool and before/after school care services at Rivers International School. SKAR handles enrollment, booking, and childcare operations while Rivers provides the educational environment. Contact: [email protected], website: skar.nl/locaties/arnhem/rivers-international-school
• QuadraamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuadraam is the school foundation/umbrella organization that Rivers International School belongs to, alongside Lorentz Lyceum and De Basis. Rivers can draw on resources of larger partner school (Lorentz) while maintaining its international focus.
• Lorentz LyceumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school sharing campus and resources; jointly organizes some activities including Model United Nations (LMUNA hosted at Lorentz); shares MUN directors; joint alumni reunions organized
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIB World School authorized to offer PYP, MYP, and DP programmes; subject to IB authorization and quality assurance; exam centre for IB assessments
• ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRivers hosts ABRSM music exams - one of only two locations in the Netherlands offering this; 46 music students (30 from Rivers) take exams annually; global music education and assessment system
• ManageBaccoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system platform used by teachers and students for academic management, file sharing, and classroom organization
• FSG Academy ApeldoornminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFootball/sports academy partnership allowing student athletes to combine elite sports training with IB education at Rivers
• Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in ECIS provides networking, professional development, and collaborative opportunities with other international schools worldwide

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Lorentz Lyceum: Partner Dutch secondary school sharing the Arnhem campus with Rivers through the Quadraam foundation. Comparable as a regional secondary school that jointly hosts MUN activities and shares resources with Rivers.
• International School Twente: International school in Hengelo/Twente region offering IB programmes to families in the eastern Netherlands. Comparable as a regional Dutch international school with a similar expat-corporate catchment model.

Direct peers

• The British School of Amsterdam: English-language international school providing British curriculum alongside IB Diploma in Amsterdam. Comparable to Rivers as a private international school serving the Dutch expat community using a UK-derived curriculum framework.
• International School of Amsterdam (ISA): Long-established IB World School offering PYP, MYP, and DP from ages 3–18 in Amsterdam. Directly comparable as a private international school serving expat families in the Netherlands, but at significantly larger scale.
• Eindhoven International School: International school in Eindhoven offering IB programmes to the Brainport region's expat community. Comparable to Rivers as an English-language IB school serving a regional Dutch expat catchment tied to corporate employers.
• The Hague International School: IB World School in The Hague offering PYP, MYP, and DP programs to international and Dutch families. Comparable as a full IB continuum private school in the Netherlands serving multinational communities.
• Amsterdam International Community School (AISC): Multi-campus international school in Amsterdam offering IB programmes and primary education. Comparable to Rivers as a private international school serving diverse expat populations in the Netherlands.
• International School Utrecht: IB World School in Utrecht offering primary and secondary IB programmes to expat and Dutch families. Comparable to Rivers as a mid-sized international school offering the IB continuum in a Dutch regional city.

Others

• ECIS (Educational Collaborative for International Schools): Industry membership body of which Rivers is a member. Relevant as an ecosystem/network organization rather than a direct competitor, providing benchmarking, professional development, and accreditation pathways for international schools.

Broad incumbents

• United World College Maastricht: Prominent Dutch IB World College offering the IB Diploma with a global mission. Comparable as an IB continuum school in the Netherlands but with a much larger and more prestigious residential boarding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/riversinternationalschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/riversarnhem.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-school-of-arnhem

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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