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 2023-2024
| Month | Information |
|---|---|
| August | PD-days 14th,15th,16th for staff. Students start Thursday 17th (SFO from August 10th-16th) |
| September | No days off |
| October | Week 40 fall break, Friday 20th Planning day for staff, school closed |
| November | No days off |
| December | Last day before Christmas, Thursday 21st |
| January | School starts Wednesday 3rd January |
| February | Winter break week 8 |
| March | Easter holiday from Monday 25th March to 2nd April |
| April | Easter holiday from Monday 25th March to 2nd April |
| May | School closed Wednesday 1st May, Thursday 9th May Ascension Day, Friday 10th (squeezed in day), Friday 17th (Constitution day), Monday 20th (Pentecost) |
| June | Last day of term, Thursday 20th (SFO from June 21st - 28th) |
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 |
Our PY 3 and 4 showed off their knowledge at their Science Fair this week. Working across grade levels, they got to practice important skills such as collaboration, problem solving and communicating effectively. Thank you to all parents who were able to come and well done to our students! ... See MoreSee Less
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We are wishing all our families a peaceful holiday and in the spirit of The Peace Star written be Damon Robinson which Ms Antonia read during the whole school assembly. Have a wonderful holiday, think of the ones around you and don’t forget to read for enjoyment. ... See MoreSee Less
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Dear AIS parents,
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the statements you shared with us as a staff at out gathering yesterday, it is some of the most impactful statements and acts we have seen as educators and meant more than anything you could buy us. We are so incredibly lucky to have your children in our school… and… to have YOU! The image just shows one of the many statements we had the the pleasure of reading and it made our night, week, month and year! #gratitude #international ... See MoreSee Less
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Well deserved for all the teachers and staff at Arendal International School (AIS). I am sure we as parents could be better at sharing with you all the good stuff we see you do!
Kjetil from Barnevakten has just started! We hope PYP parents and students will jump on this opportunity to attend! A warm welcome to Grades 3-6 families. ... See MoreSee Less
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Spread the MOTCourage to spread joy day to all around joy and dance like no one is watching!! ... See MoreSee Less
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This was fun😀! Thanks so much Ms. Warren💜🥰💃🏻🕺🏻
Yes it was! 😃Than you Karianne!⚘️
Nice moves miss warren
Whether you've submitted an application for your incoming Grade 1 student or are interested in learning more about our inquiry-based learning philosophy, we encourage you to attend our Information Meeting tomorrow evening. ... See MoreSee Less
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Are you curious about how inquiry education can support your child's curiosity and learning growth?
We are excited to welcome interested parents to an Information Meeting on November 13th! ... See MoreSee Less
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Yesterday to celebrate the AIS community fundraising achievement for the NRK TV Aksjon, the PYP students and staff actively moved for 12 laps! 🏃🏃🏽♂️👏👏❤️❤️ Well done to all!! 🌟 ... See MoreSee Less
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Dear all,
We have established a "Spleis" to this year's TV Fundraiser where we collect funds for the Children's Cancer Association and would love further contributions. For each 1 500kr, the PYP teachers are running one lap around the football field... how many laps can we reach?
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Arendal International School – Together for little heroes – NRK TV-aksjonen Barnekreftforeningen -24
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Årets TV-aksjon går til Barnekreftforeningen, som skal etablere familiehus ved universitetssykehusene i Tromsø, Trondheim, Bergen og Oslo. Her kan barn med alvorlig sykdom og familien deres bo samm...1 CommentComment on Facebook