International School of Bergen

The school is guided by the core values of community, integrity, respect, and responsibility, which are modeled by staff and lived by the community. It aims to foster intercultural understanding and respect for human rights to help develop caring, confident, and globally responsible citizens. The school emphasizes the teacher-student relationship and active student engagement as key indicators of learning success.

The school is divided into three sections: the Early Childhood Centre (Preschool 1–4 and Kindergarten), the Lower School (grades 1–5), and the Upper School (grades 6–10). It utilizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) to deliver its curriculum. The school also provides free before and after-school supervision for the Early Childhood Centre between 7:30–9:00 and 15:00–16:30.

The school provides a range of support services, including counselors, English as a second language (ESL) support, and learning support teachers. A school nurse is also available on-site. Additionally, the school offers differentiated instruction to accommodate various student learning needs, including a Norwegian language curriculum from grade 1 onwards.

The school accepts applications for placement throughout the school year. The three-step admissions process includes an application, a placement process to determine the most suitable grade level based on age and social development, and a welcome and transition phase that includes assigning a buddy to new students. Applicants for grades 1–10 must submit school records for the previous two years, and an admission fee applies for new students in these grades.

The school operates on a yearly calendar that includes staff in-service days and various holidays, such as an Easter break. The academic year concludes in June with a noon dismissal for students. Families can consult the school's online calendar for specific dates regarding upcoming events and school closures.

The campus features well-equipped facilities, including specialized sporting areas for activities such as swimming and ice skating, as well as well-equipped gymnasiums. The school maintains an inviting library known as the Community Cove. Classrooms are equipped with up-to-date technology, and students in the Lower School have 1-to-1 access to iPads or Google Chromebooks.

The school offers a varied programme of after-school activities that typically run from 15:05 to 16:05. Students may participate in the Duke of Edinburgh International Award. Additionally, the school hosts Spirit Days and celebrates host country events to foster community engagement.