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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 2021-2022
| Month | Information | Days at school |
|---|---|---|
| August | The first day for students Thursday 19th | 9 |
| September | No days off | 22 |
| October | Autumn Holiday week 40 (Monday 4 - Friday 8), PD-day Friday 22nd, Sørlandsk lærerstevne | 15 |
| November | No days off | 22 |
| December | The last day before the holiday is Tuesday 21st | 15 |
| Total Autumm term | (83) | |
| January | The first day back Tuesday 4th | 20 |
| February | Winter holiday week 8 (Monday 21st - Friday 25th) | 15 |
| March | No days off | 23 |
| April | Easter holiday as from Monday 11th to Monday 18th | 15 |
| May | Free Tuesday 17th (Constitution Day), Thursday 26th (Ascension Day) Friday 27th (Squeezed in day) | 19 |
| June | Last day for students Wednesay 22nd SFO open extra days 23rd-29th | 15 |
| Total spring term | (107) | |
| Total school year | (83 + 107) | 190 |
PD-days for MYP/PYP: 16th, 17th, 18th August, 22nd October. I MYP PD-day and 2 PYP PD-days still to be decided.
Summer SFO is open five days: From the 12th to the 18th of August 21, and from the 23rd to the 29th of June, 2022.
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 Øystein Hagen, 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 Dominique Vandervorst, deputy Unni Eikelia
- Non-teaching staff Representative Monica Paulsen, deputy Gerrick Robinson
- Parent Representative Ben Boiling
- 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
