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're thrilled to announce the launch of The Well Bean Podcast! 🌟
Created by 10-12 amazing students in grades 8-10 through their Library Book Club project, this podcast is a space for teenagers, by teenagers.
They are tackling big topics that matter to our students, using their voices to be creative and critical thinkers! The first episode is released today.
Check it out on our website: [www.aischool.no/library/]
Or subscribe on YouTube: The Well Bean Podcast
Future podcast episodes will be coming on the following topics:
Mental Well-being
Teen Finances (Making Money!)
Modern Day Racism
The Expectations of Youth
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We hope our families are having a restful start to the weekend & enjoying the sunshine ☀️
A highlight of this week was the fantastic Christmas party organised by Mr Qaiss and the SFO team for children in grades 1-4. The event supported cultural understanding, promoting unity and joy at this time of year. A big THANK YOU to the staff and parents who joined in with the celebrations 🌟
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We are proud to announce that our MYP students raised 17,450 kr through their participation in Operation Day’s Work 🌟
This year’s funds will support projects in Kenya 🇰🇪 and Tanzania 🇹🇿 We extend our thanks to all the workplaces who welcomed our students. Your support made this event possible.
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." Helen Keller 💜
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