International School of Bergen

Our Story International School of Bergen (ISB) is an internationally accredited school located in Sandsli, Bergen, serving the business and local communities of Norway. Founded to provide a globally minded education, the school’s vision is to shape the future with caring and confident citizens of the world. ISB fosters intercultural understanding and respect for human rights, aiming to build a more tolerant, peaceful, and globally responsible society. The institution operates under the governance of a Board of Trustees, publishes an Annual Report, and maintains a strong Child Protection Policy. Programs & Trainings 🎓 Early Childhood Centre (ECC) — A foundational program focused on child development and cultivating a love of learning from the earliest years, with dedicated supply lists, medical forms, and regulations. 🎓 Lower School — Delivers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) with the goal of developing internationally minded students equipped with essential knowledge and interdisciplinary skills. 🎓 Upper School — Emphasizes skill development and formative learning, relating knowledge and thinking skills across subjects for secondary-level students. 🎓 After-School Activities — A varied extracurricular program running from 15:05 to 16:05, offering students structured engagement beyond the standard curriculum. 🎓 Duke of Edinburgh International Award — A developmental program including the Bronze Award Adventurous Journey, involving outdoor expeditions, hiking, and survival skills in the Norwegian mountains. 🎓 First Lego League (FLL) Robotics — Competitive robotics program for Lower and Upper School students (Grades 5 and 9), including regional, Scandinavian, and international competition opportunities such as the FLL Canada Cup. 🎓 Make it Better Project — A social justice and cultural exchange initiative for Grade 9 involving international travel and collaborative projects with partner schools. 🎓 Impact Projects — Annual whole-school initiatives running from 2021 through 2025, including the 2025 Jubilee project, designed to create meaningful community and global impact. 🎓 Visual Arts — Studio-based learning including units on Portraits and Identity, with off-site workshops at local art institutions. 🎓 Outdoor & Environmental Education — Nature-based learning leveraging Norway’s "right to roam" (allemannsretten), including lake excursions, nature bingo, and biology field studies at the University of Bergen. 🎓 Performing Arts & Movement — Dance and sensory experiences through community partnerships such as Den kulturelle bæremeisen, exploring play, inclusion, and creative expression. 🎓 Community Cove (Library) — Central resource for literacy, research, and independent learning across all grade levels. 🎓 Standardized Tests Preparation — Support and administration of standardized assessments as part of the academic framework. 🎓 Internship Program — Structured internship opportunities listed under community engagement. Specialties 🎯 International early childhood and primary education (PYP) 🎯 Secondary formative and interdisciplinary learning 🎯 Experiential outdoor education in the Norwegian natural environment 🎯 Robotics, STEAM, and competitive innovation projects 🎯 Social justice, intercultural exchange, and global citizenship 🎯 Performing arts and inquiry-based creative expression 🎯 Community-engaged learning and service projects Methods & Approach ISB employs an inquiry-based learning model that extends beyond the classroom walls, integrating play, community engagement, and real-world exploration. The Lower School follows the PYP framework, while the Upper School utilizes formative assessment and cross-curricular skill development. The school emphasizes experiential methods such as outdoor expeditions, scientific fieldwork, artistic workshops, and international travel to build practical skills and global awareness. Creative expression is fostered through movement, sensory dance experiences, and collaborative projects. Who It's For 🎯 Children from early childhood through upper secondary levels 🎯 Families in the Bergen business and international communities 🎯 Students seeking an accredited international curriculum in Norway 🎯 Learners interested in robotics, STEAM, arts, and outdoor education 🎯 Young people aiming to develop intercultural understanding and global citizenship 🎯 Students preparing for the Duke of Edinburgh International Award Facilities & Practical Info The school is housed at Sandslihaugen 36 in Sandsli, Bergen, with dedicated premises for early childhood, lower, and upper school divisions. Admissions are accepted all year round via an online application portal. The school provides a library (Community Cove), support services, and a structured calendar of events and holidays. Instruction and community life are conducted in English within an international environment. Location Address: Sandslihaugen 36, 5254 Sandsli, Bergen, Norway Hours: See website for schedule; after-school activities run 15:05–16:05 unless otherwise stated The "+" ✅ Internationally accredited education with a clear mission for global citizenship and human rights ✅ Year-round admissions with an active Parent-Teacher Organisation (PTO) ✅ Strong extracurricular offering including Duke of Edinburgh, robotics competitions, and arts partnerships ✅ Emphasis on learning beyond the classroom through Norwegian nature, university partnerships, and international travel ✅ Comprehensive support services, standardized testing, and a well-resourced library