We aim to develop our students’ enthusiasm for life-long and holistic learning. Our international curriculum fosters effective communication, encourages respect for different cultures and promotes local and global citizenship.
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As an International Baccalaureate School, Arendal International School offers an international curriculum to students from all over the world. We provide a globalised education to young people which is relevant, engaging and challenging, giving students the skills to allow them to succeed in the future.
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AIS School Calendar 2025-2026
| Month | Information |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | International Labor Day - May 1 |
| Ascension Day - Thursday, May 29 | |
| Friday, May 30 - No school | |
| June 2025 | Pentecost Monday June 9th (School & SFO Closed) |
| Teacher Planning Day June 10th (School & SFO Closed) | |
| Return to School Wednesday 11th June | |
| Last day of school - Friday, June 20 | |
| SFO Open 7th -13th June | |
| August 2025 | Staff Training Days 11th - 12th -13th August |
| First day of school Thursday 14th August | |
| September | Autumn Holiday 29th September - Friday 3rd October |
| October | Back to school Monday 6th October |
| November | Teachers Planning Day. School Closed 7th November |
| December | Last day of school before Christmas, Friday 19th December |
| January 2026 | First day of school Monday 5th January |
| February | Winter Holiday 16th - 20th February |
| Back to school 23rd February | |
| March | No days off |
| April | Easter Holiday from 30th March to 7th April (7th Teacher Planning Day) |
| First day back for Students 8th April | |
| May | 1st May, (Labour Day) 14th May (Ascension Day) 15th May, 25th May (Pentecost Monday) |
| June | Last Day for Students 19th June |
| SFO open 22nd - 25th June |
AIS School Calendar 2024-2025
| Month | Information |
|---|---|
| August | First day of school - Thursday, Aug. 15 |
| September | No days off |
| October | Fall break week 40: September 30 - October 6 Professional development and planning day for teachers: October 18 |
| November | No days off |
| December | Last day of school before Christmas Friday, December 20 |
| January | First day of the new year for students: Tuesday, January 7 Professional development and planning day for teachers: Monday 6th of January |
| February | Winter break - week 8: February 17 - 23 |
| March | No days off |
| April | Easter holiday: from April 14 to and including April 21 |
| May | International Labor Day - May 1 Ascension Day - Thursday, May 29 Friday, May 30 - No school |
| June | Pentecost holiday including Monday, June 9 Last day of school - Friday, June 20 |
We are gearing up for the 20-year anniversary and hope to reconnect with all AIS Alumni students. We look forward to hearing their favorite moments from AIS through our Alumni group on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/groups/6541305/ Sign up and join the Alumni community!
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“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one!"” C.S. Lewis
Another week of discovery at AIS where we constantly find out that we are ‘same same but different’.
That’s the beauty of an IB education 🌎🌍🌏
‘These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.’ ibo.org
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Would you like to find out more about AIS? Do you have wonderings about the IB curriculum or learning in English? Please join the Brew & Bond Committee next Wednesday where some of our current parents will be happy to share their thoughts with you! ☕️🌟 ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is World Mental Health Day ❤️
The theme in Norway is ‘mental preparedness and resilience’.
During an assembly and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons this week, students have learned how the AIS staff face challenges in life. Our community contains a wealth of wisdom and experience, and we are stronger when we share ❤️ We strive to build resilient children and young people who are prepared for a fast-changing world, who know how to care for themselves and others, and who can remain strong in times of challenge.
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It has been fantastic to see the students again after Autumn break 🧡☀️🍂 We are so lucky to still be able to enjoy our outdoor time without needing too many extra items of clothing! However, winter is coming and now is the time to check that your child (big or little) has everything they need for the colder months ❄️☃️❤️ #ikkedårligværbaredårligklær ... See MoreSee Less
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These courses are being organized by Arendal Kommune this fall and may be of interest to some of you as parents. The courses will be held in Norwegian to benefit as many as possible. ... See MoreSee Less
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