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 |
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So many questions! Inquiry learning in the upper PYP.
We wish our families a weekend of curiosity and fun! 🤩
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Identity is a concept often explored at AIS. Our students and staff come from over 50 different countries. We don’t just think of diversity as a strength, we experience it as a strength.
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Our fabulous PYP Art teacher and her many orchids were recently featured in Agderposten🤩 Wonderful inspiration for our Grade 6 students as they embark on their Exhibition and our Grade 10 students as they complete their Personal Project reports. Thank you, Ms Jurgita, for your passion! Truly inspiring! ✨✨✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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