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Strengths Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Middle School
Introduction
Kristiansand International School (KIS), located on the southern coast of Norway, has served the expatriate and local community since 2008. Accommodating approximately 200 students aged 5 to 16, the school delivers the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, specifically the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). Instruction is in English, with Norwegian taught as a language subject. Classes average around 18 students, allowing for individualized teacher feedback. The school operates as a not-for-profit foundation subsidized by the Kristiansand Kommune and local energy sectors, keeping tuition highly accessible. A distinctive feature of KIS is its active integration of the IB Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills toolkit, which explicitly teaches research, communication, and self-management alongside traditional subjects. Students also participate in signature initiatives such as mandatory community service projects, local choir performances, and international exchange programs, preparing them to navigate interconnected global environments.
Kristiansand International School has 200 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.
Location
Located at Kongsgård Allé 20 in Kristiansand, along Norway's southern coast. The campus serves the international community in the region.
Stages
The school is split into the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP), covering ages 5 to 16.
Type
A co-educational day school serving the international community in Kristiansand.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Students from more than 30 countries attend the school.
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FAQs
What age range does Kristiansand International School serve?
Kristiansand International School serves students aged 5-16, with approximately 200 students.
What curriculum does the school follow?
Kristiansand International School offers IB education to students from over 30 countries along Norway's southern coast. The school emphasizes global citizenship, personalized learning within small classes, and an inclusive international environment. It is an authorized IB World School since 2012.
Where is the school located?
Located at Kongsgård Allé 20 in Kristiansand, along Norway's southern coast. The campus serves the international community in the region.
When was the school founded?
Kristiansand International School was founded in 2008.
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