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 2025-2026

MonthInformation
May 2025International Labor Day - May 1
Ascension Day - Thursday, May 29
Friday, May 30 - No school
June 2025Pentecost 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 2025Staff Training Days 11th - 12th -13th August
First day of school Thursday 14th August
SeptemberAutumn Holiday 29th September - Friday 3rd October
OctoberBack to school Monday 6th October
NovemberTeachers Planning Day. School Closed 7th November
DecemberLast day of school before Christmas, Friday 19th December
January 2026First day of school Monday 5th January
FebruaryWinter Holiday 16th - 20th February
Back to school 23rd February
MarchNo days off
AprilEaster Holiday from 30th March to 7th April (7th Teacher Planning Day)
First day back for Students 8th April
May1st May, (Labour Day) 14th May (Ascension Day) 15th May, 25th May (Pentecost Monday)
JuneLast Day for Students 19th June
SFO open 22nd - 25th June

AIS School Calendar 2026-2027

MonthInformation
August 2026SFO Open 6th - 12th August
Staff Training Days 10th,11th, 12th
First Day back for Students Thursday 13th
SeptemberAutumn Holiday 28th September to 2nd October
OctoberBack to school 5th October
NovemberSchool Closed Teacher Planning Day 6th November
DecemberLast Day of School 18th December
January 2027First Day back 5th January
FebruaryWinter Holiday 22nd - 26th
First Day back at school 1st March
MarchEaster Holiday 22nd - 30th March
Teacher Planning Day 30th March
First Day back for Students Wednesday 31st March
AprilNo days off
MayAscension Day 6th May, 7th May, Monday 17th May
JuneLast Day for Students 18th June
SFO open 21st - 25th June

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 Carmela Gundermann
  • Non-teaching staff Representative Gerrick Robinson
  • Parent Representative Mathilde Haraldsen
  • Student Representative Mohammed Safer
  • Arendal Municipality Political Representative Torill Rolstad Larsen
  • 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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