Welcome to Arendal International School

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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We are excited to announce that we are opening a new international school, Grimstad International School. If you know someone who may be interested in an international education in grades 1-6, direct them towards the application website: www.gischool.no/admissions

If you know someone who is interested in AIS from the Fall, direct them to www.aischool.no/apply/ . There may be new opportunities coming soon.
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We are excited to announce that we are opening a new international school, Grimstad International School. If you know  someone who may be interested in an international education in grades 1-6, direct them towards the application website: https://www.gischool.no/admissions

If you know someone who is interested in AIS from the Fall, direct them to https://www.aischool.no/apply/ . There may be new opportunities coming soon.

Learning is a non-linear and messy process just like construction. It is incredible when all of the pieces are connected towards the end of a long inquiry. The grade 6s are well into their Exhibition projects and we are excited about the amazing project they have built from scratch! ... See MoreSee Less

Exciting times, we are growing and are looking for our next permanent PYP Coordinator! Are you the right person to lead the future of learning in our PYP: Apply to be our new PYP Coordinator! #pypcoordinator #LeadershipOpportunity #EducationJobs ... See MoreSee Less

Exciting times, we are growing and are looking for our next permanent PYP Coordinator! Are you the right person to lead the future of learning in our PYP: Apply to be our new PYP Coordinator! #PYPCoordinator #LeadershipOpportunity #EducationJobs

Exciting times! Are you the right person to lead the future of learning in our MYP: Apply to be our new MYP Coordinator! #mypcoordinator #LeadershipOpportunity #EducationJobs ... See MoreSee Less

Exciting times! Are you the right person to lead the future of learning in our MYP: Apply to be our new MYP Coordinator! #MYPCoordinator #LeadershipOpportunity #EducationJobs

That was the end of the White Building, and the start of a new era for learning at at Arendal International School. Thanks for all the positive comments and patience in this process from both students and parents, the next few months will be transformative and exciting! ... See MoreSee Less

That was the end of the White Building, and the start of a new era for learning at at Arendal International School. Thanks for all the positive comments and patience in this process from both students and parents, the next few months will be transformative and exciting!

Work has begun to prepare for our new school building! This is an exciting milestone for our community. We can't wait to see the finished product. ... See MoreSee Less

Work has begun to prepare for our new school building! This is an exciting milestone for our community. We cant wait to see the finished product.

Big news! 🎉 Arendal International School is growing! We've bought a new building to create even more learning opportunities for our students. The building on the picture will get a new home and a new look in Arendal this Spring/Summer 🤩 More details coming soon! #AIS #Arendal #internationalArendal ... See MoreSee Less

Big news! 🎉 Arendal International School is growing! Weve bought a new building to create even more learning opportunities for our students.  The building on the picture will get a new home and a new look in Arendal this Spring/Summer 🤩 More details coming soon! #AIS #Arendal #internationalArendal
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AIS Activity calendar

AIS School Calendar 2023-2024

MonthInformation
AugustPD-days 14th,15th,16th for staff. Students start
Thursday 17th (SFO from August 10th-16th)
SeptemberNo days off
OctoberWeek 40 fall break, Friday 20th Planning day for staff, school closed
NovemberNo days off
DecemberLast day before Christmas, Thursday 21st
JanuarySchool starts Wednesday 3rd January
FebruaryWinter break week 8
MarchEaster holiday from Monday 25th March to 2nd April
AprilEaster holiday from Monday 25th March to 2nd April
MaySchool closed Wednesday 1st May, Thursday
9th May Ascension Day, Friday 10th (squeezed
in day), Friday 17th (Constitution day), Monday
20th (Pentecost)
JuneLast day of term, Thursday 20th (SFO from June 21st - 28th)

AIS School Calendar 2024-2025

MonthInformation
August First day of school -
Thursday, Aug. 15
SeptemberNo days off
OctoberFall break week 40: September 30 - October 6
Professional development and planning day for teachers: October 18
NovemberNo days off
DecemberLast day of school before Christmas Friday, December 20
JanuaryFirst day of the new year for students: Tuesday, January 7
Professional development and planning day for teachers: Monday 6th of January
FebruaryWinter break - week 8: February 17 - 23
MarchNo days off
AprilEaster holiday: from April 14 to and including April 21
MayInternational Labor Day - May 1
Ascension Day - Thursday, May 29
Friday, May 30 - No school
JunePentecost holiday including Monday, June 9
Last day of school - Friday, June 20

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