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 | 1st May, (Labour Day) 14th May (Ascension Day) 15th May, 25th May (Pentecost Monday) |
| June | Last Day for Students 19th June |
| SFO open 22nd - 26th June |
AIS School Calendar 2026-2027
| Month | Information |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | SFO Open 6th - 12th August |
| Staff Training Days 10th,11th, 12th | |
| First Day back for Students Thursday 13th | |
| September | Autumn Holiday 28th September to 2nd October |
| October | Back to school 5th October |
| November | School Closed Teacher Planning Day 6th November |
| December | Last Day of School 18th December |
| January 2027 | First Day back 5th January |
| February | Winter Holiday 22nd - 26th |
| First Day back at school 1st March | |
| March | Easter Holiday 22nd - 30th March |
| Teacher Planning Day 30th March | |
| First Day back for Students Wednesday 31st March | |
| April | No days off |
| May | Ascension Day 6th May, 7th May, Monday 17th May |
| June | Last Day for Students 18th June |
| SFO open 21st - 25th June |
This year’s PYP Exhibition was another one for the books! 🌟
Our Grade 6 homeroom teacher, Ms Carmela, reflected on the journey ‘to help students transform scattered sparks of interest into meaningful and purposeful inquiries.’
‘Each year, the process evolves in response to the needs, personalities, strengths, and challenges of the learners in front of us. That is both the beauty and the complexity of authentic inquiry.
The themes explored by the students carried authenticity and emotional connection. Reaching depth was not always easy, and there were times when uncovering the “why” behind their issues required patience and persistence. But what eventually emerged was work that felt personal, honest, and truly owned by the students themselves.
The presentation days themselves were nothing short of epic. The students began nervously, as most do, but very quickly something beautiful happened: the presentations stopped feeling like presentations. Conversations flowed naturally. Stories were shared with sincerity. Visitors were not simply being “presented to” they were being invited into authentic dialogue. The students spoke with a level of ease, vulnerability, and honesty that cannot be scripted or rehearsed.
I am incredibly grateful for the learning journey I was able to experience alongside this amazing Grade 6 crew. They reminded me that inquiry is rarely neat, growth is rarely linear, and meaningful learning often emerges from the messiest moments.
A heartfelt thank you to our teachers, mentors, parents, friends, Marion from Impact Hub, our wider community, and the surrounding schools who showed up, supported our students, engaged in their conversations, and continuously encouraged them throughout this process. Your presence and support helped make this experience unforgettable.’
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Dear AIS community,
We are looking for housing for two of our leaders and are wondering whether you can keep your eyes and ears open to opportunities that may be available in the market and share them with MStrand@aischool.no if you hear of anything or have anything yourself that may be suited for a couple or a family.
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Our Grade 9 students are learning essential life saving skills today 🌟
Thanks to Redningsselskapet for the opportunity ❤️
‘Ingen skal drukne, verken på grunn av manglende kunnskap, feil valg eller utilstrekkelig beredskap. Ingen skal drukne er mulig, og det er vårt mål.’ www.rs.no ... See MoreSee Less
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