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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We are closing in and both students and staff are excited about moving into the new building! This is a recent article in Agderposten about the development.
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Det nye bygget til Arendal International School (AIS) på Hisøy er ferdig montert og snart klart for et nytt skoleår.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Parent coffee morning on June 11th at 08.15. ... See MoreSee Less
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Getting ready for the celebration tomorrow. Were hoping to see you all there!!! 🇳🇴🎵 ... See MoreSee Less
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You're invited to celebrate May 17th with us at AIS! Join in the fun and festivities as we commemorate Norway's Constitution Day. 🇳🇴🎈 #AIS #May17 #NorwegianConstitutionDay #Invitation ... See MoreSee Less
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What an inspiring two days! Our Grade 6 students shone brightly during their PYP Exhibition, showcasing amazing individual and team accomplishments. A big thank you to Kristiansand International School and Hisøy school for visiting, engaging with our students, and sparking even more learning! It's fantastic to see these young minds driving their own inquiry. They truly took ownership of their learning, answering their own big questions through diverse research. #PYP #InternationalEducation #StudentInquiry #Collaboration ... See MoreSee Less
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The last module has arrived 👏🏼 Now the internal upgrading can begin. Congratulations to the whole community! ... See MoreSee Less
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