Aalesund International School

Aalesund International School is committed to providing an international education based on humanitarian principles and mutual respect. It strives to create a safe, challenging, and inclusive environment that values diversity, promotes positive values, and encourages cooperation while respecting individual differences.

The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). The PYP utilizes a transdisciplinary curriculum covering language, mathematics, science, social studies, art, and personal, social, and physical education, while the MYP integrates the Norwegian national curriculum with an emphasis on holistic learning and intercultural awareness. Instruction is primarily in English, with mandatory Norwegian language lessons and additional language acquisition options such as Spanish.

The school aims to develop students into responsible global citizens through a focus on intellectual, physical, and personal growth. The curriculum emphasizes the development of ten learner profile attributes, including being inquirers, thinkers, communicators, and reflective individuals.

The school employs a dedicated Inclusion Team consisting of specialized inclusion teachers and assistants to support students with academic or social-emotional needs. Inclusive education is practiced by integrating students with and without special needs within the same classroom settings. Additionally, the school provides mother-tongue support from native speakers for Norwegian language development, subject to availability.

Aalesund International School accepts applications year-round for children of all nationalities, including international families moving to the region and local students. The enrolment process begins with an inquiry, followed by the submission of an application form, after which the school provides written notification of acceptance. Families are provided with a welcome pack and student-parent handbook upon successful enrolment.

The school operates throughout the year with various events scheduled across the academic calendar. School fees are billed in 10 monthly installments from September to June.

The 2000 m2 campus in Nørvasund features classrooms with ergonomic furniture, a library with over 7000 volumes, a music room equipped with instruments like pianos and drums, and a makerspace with 3D-printing and virtual reality technology. Sports facilities include a gymnasium, an astroturf football field, and a basketball court. The school also operates a canteen, Kenny’s Cafe, which seats over 80 students.

The school offers after-school Spanish clubs for students interested in beginner or intermediate language study. Additionally, the school provides a School-Age Childcare Programme (SFO) that includes six weeks of holiday care.