We aim to develop our students’ enthusiasm for life-long and holistic learning

Overview picture of Arendal city with waterfront and surrounding islands
Foto: Peder Austrud©Visit Sørlandet

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 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

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 Bjørn Christian Heimdal Larsen, NORSE
  • Board Member Morten Breivik, SEVAN/TELENOR MARITIME
  • Board Member Line Dahle, GARD
  • Board Member Anette Sørensen, GRID
  • Board Member Ben Boiling, NORSE
  • Board Member Frank Jensen, NOV
  • Secretary Bente Pedersen, AIS

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 01 85 50

E-mail: post@aischool.no

 

Org. no: 996 548 562

Arendal International School

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