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Our Location
Arendal has a long history of international trade and was once a famous harbour for Tall Ships. In 2023 Arendal will celebrate 300 years and has a long history of international business, related to shipping and maritime activities.
School Year Calendars
Activity Calendar
School Calendar
AIS School Calendar 2022-2023
| Month | Information | Days at school |
|---|---|---|
| August 2022 | PD-days 15th,16th,17th for staff. Students start Thursday 18th (SFO from August 11th-17th) | 10 |
| September | No days off School photos Tuesday 20th | 22 |
| October | Autumn Holiday week 40 (3rd-7th October) | 16 |
| November | PD-day for staff, the school closed Friday 4th | 21 |
| December | The last day before the holiday is Tuesday 20th | 14 |
| Total Autumm term | 83 (+4 PD) | |
| January | The first day back Tuesday 3rd | 21 |
| February | Winter holiday week 8 (20th - 24th) | 15 |
| March | No days off | 23 |
| April | Easter holiday as from Monday 3rd to Monday 10th | 14 |
| May | School closed Monday 1st May, Wednesday 17th (Constitution Day), Ascension Day Thursday 18th, Friday 19th, Monday 29th (Pentecost) | 18 |
| June | The last day of term, Thursday 22nd (SFO from 23rd -29th) | 16 |
| Total spring term | 107 | |
| Total school year | (83 + 107) | 190 school days for students |
AIS School Calendar 2023-2024
| Month | Information | Days at school |
|---|---|---|
| August | PD-days 14th,15th,16th for staff. Students start Thursday 17th (SFO from August 10th-16th) | 11 |
| September | No days off | 21 |
| October | Week 40 fall break, Friday 20th Planning day for staff, school closed | 16 |
| November | No days off | 22 |
| December | Last day before Christmas, Thursday 21st | 15 |
| Total Autumn term | 85 (+4 PD) | |
| January | School starts Wednesday 3rd January | 21 |
| February | Winter break week 8 | 16 |
| March | Easter holiday from Monday 25th March to 2nd April | 16 |
| April | Easter holiday from Monday 25th March to 2nd April | 20 |
| May | School closed Wednesday 1st May, Thursday 9th May Ascension Day, Friday 10th (squeezed in day), Friday 17th (Constitution day), Monday 20th (Pentecost) | 18 |
| June | Last day of term, Thursday 20th (SFO from June 21st - 28th) | 14 |
| Total spring term | 105 | |
| Total school year | (85 + 105) | 190 school days for students |
The Board of Trustees
The Founding members of the AIS Foundation
The Founding members of the AIS Foundation/Stiftelsen Arendal International School are the following companies:
The Board of Trustees
- Chairperson Svein Buvik, Gard
- Board Member Frank Jensen, APL/NOV
- Board Member Morten Martens Breivik, Sevan Marine/Telenor
- Board Member Lars Kullerud, GRID
- Board Member Carl H. Sørensen, K-Line
- Secretary Bente Pedersen, Head of School
Observers
- Teacher Representative Unni Eikelia, deputy Carmela Gundermann
- Non-teaching staff Representative Monica Paulsen, deputy Gerrick Robinson
- Parent Representative Sara Støback
- Student Representative Maeve Vetvik
- Arendal Municipality Political Representative Kristoffer Lyngvi-Østerhus
- Assistant Head of School Marius Sommer Strand
Contact us
Arendal International School
Julius Smiths vei 40
NO-4817 His
School office
Phone: +47 37 05 51 00
E-mail: post@aischool.no
Org. no: 996 548 562
