International School of Stavanger

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Welcome to the International School of Stavanger

We are a fully accredited international school with students from 3 to 18 years of age

in beautiful Stavanger, Norway.

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Our Mission

ISS provides an internationally accredited, engaging and challenging English-language education in a supportive, multi-cultural environment where students have the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Our Vision

Inspire a community of responsible, globally engaged, empowered learners.

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Learning

We believe everyone is capable of learning and achieving. Developing a passion for and love of learning is key to students becoming lifelong learners.

Well-being

Community

We celebrate the spirit of belonging and a sense of community at the school, local and global levels.

SCANDMUN 2025: A Powerful Weekend of Student-Led Global Diplomacy

Last weekend, our school, ISS, underwent a remarkable metamorphosis, becoming a vibrant epicenter of international diplomacy as we proudly hosted the Scandinavian Model United Nations (SCANDMUN) 2025! For a few electrifying days, the familiar halls transformed into a dynamic forum

Grade 9 Conquers Kvitlen: A Learning Adventure! ️

Our intrepid Grade 9 adventurers went on a challenging and rewarding 3-day expedition to Kvitlen! Over two nights and three days, they traversed breathtaking trails, pushing their limits and developing valuable life skills along the way.

This wasn't just a hike;

Our School is Dancing BlimE!

Our school is dancing to the beat of BlimE! We’re proud to have participated in NRK’s annual friendship campaign. Our entire community – students, staff and parents – came together to learn and perform the BlimE! dance. It was a

Celebrating Peace Day

Today, our students dressed in white to symbolize peace and unity. We participated in various activities promoting peace and understanding. Our Grade 8 students and Kindergarteners worked together to create a giant peace sign on our playground. It was a

Beach Cleanup Day at Solastranden!

The annual STUCO Beach Cleanup at Solastranden was once again a resounding success. The event brought together students, parents and community members to contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment. The STUCO Beach Cleanup also provided a valuable learning

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Big Sisters & Big Brothers Shine!

We're thrilled to celebrate the success of our amazing "Big Brother Big Sister" programme! This initiative pairs our Middle School students with our youngest learners in Early Years and Kindergarten.

Every week, these fantastic Middle School role models have been visiting

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Grade 12 Trip to Sirdal

20 amazing Grade 12 students just had an unforgettable two-day ski trip to Ådneram in Sirdal. The weather surprised us all with sunshine, making it the perfect backdrop for learning new skills and exploring the beautiful scenery.

Day 1 focused on

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IB Art and DT Exhibition

Last week, the ISS art department showcased the exceptional work of four talented IB students who have poured their hearts and souls into their artwork over the past two years. Each piece was a testament to their creativity, passion, and

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Yale MUN in Brussels

Yale MUN Europe took place 15-18 March in Brussels. There were 27 delegations represented and 238 students participating. The participants came from all over the world, as the brand of Yale attracts interest, and included USA private schools, International schools,

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High School Career Day

Last week, our high school was buzzing with excitement as alumni and members of our ISS community came together for our annual Career Day. With the theme "Through the Looking Glass," our aim was to give our students a glimpse

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Stavanger University Fair at ISS

This week, ISS hosted an amazing University Fair for high school students across Stavanger. Around 60 universities from around the world came to showcase their programmes and answer all the students' burning questions about student life! Whether they were interested

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Middle School Play - 'Finding Nemo'

A giant round of applause for our incredible Middle School students who brought the beloved story of 'Finding Nemo' to life last week! Three amazing shows (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) were the culmination of months of hard work and dedication

Halloween Celebrations

What a fantastic Halloween week it has been at ISS! Last weekend, our amazing Parent Association went all out and organized a trunk or treat event in our school's parking lot. The turnout was incredible with lots of kids and,

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ISS Viking Cup Tournament

Last Friday and Saturday, ISS hosted the Stavanger Viking Cup. It was two days filled with fierce competition, sportsmanship and camaraderie, showcasing the incredible talent of our Middle School athletes.

In the football tournament, our Middle School boys faced off against

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French Trip to Kapittel International Festival

Last Thursday, a group of 13 enthusiastic High School students, along with their French teacher Ms. Laouadi, went to the Kapittel International Festival of Literature and Freedom of Speech in Stavanger. The festival's overarching theme for the year was "Hope

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Celebrating Peace Day

It was truly heartwarming to witness our Middle School students together with our youngest learners from Early Years and Kindergarten participating in activities related to Peace Day. All our students dressed in white, creating a beautiful symbol of unity and

Grade 4 Exhibition about Stavanger and the Oil at Petroleum Museum

Our Grade 4 students officially opened their ISS exhibition at the Petroleum Museum in Stavanger. Students created different projects on the big idea that the pursuit of natural resources has played a key role in changing the land, people, and

ISS Vikings Swimming Team Brought 14 Medals

ISS Vikings brought home 5 Gold, 7 Silver and 2 bronze medals from the NECIS Swimming Tournament in Luxembourg. Elias, who is a senior this year, broke 2 NECIS records and there were many personal best results as well. Congratulations!

Middle School Play

Congratulations to all the amazing MS students and staff involved in the production of 'Dr Dolittle'! The ISS Lovelace Theatre was filled with joy and laugh thanks to the fantastic performances, stunning choreography and beautiful set design and costumes.

Grade 4 Charity Bake Sale

Grade 4 and PS Student Council organised a bake sale to raise the money for people in Turkey and Syria who experienced a major earthquake. As a result donated 3367 NO to DEC - Disasters Emergency Committee.

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Primary School Play

Congratulations to all students and staff who were involved in the production of the Primary School play 'Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies'! It was a fantastic show with great acting, a beautiful choreography and funny jokes!

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Grade 12 DT students visit Remora Robotics

Grade 12 Design and Technology students visited Remora Robotics in Tasta, a company that designs and manufactures robotics to clean salmon farms. Two ISS Alumni currently working there showcased the impact of design technology in the real world.

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Pink Day

Today is PINK DAY, or breast cancer awareness day! Students and staff are wearing pink clothes to support all the women and men who are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.

SCANDMUN 2022

On the 26th and 27th of March over 150 students from 11 schools around Norway gathered at ISS for the 6th annual Scandinavian Model United Nations (SCANDMUN) conference. The theme of the conference was Ensuring Global Security for a Better

Stavanger Mayor Visits ISS

Our community warmly welcomed the Mayor of Stavanger, Kari Nessa Nordtun, to our campus yesterday. She enjoyed the tour around the school and was impressed by the ISS facilities and our students' work. For over half a century, ISS has

Alumni Spotlight: Isabelle Duncan

Isabelle Duncan, who attended ISS between 2008 and 2010, saw the power of collaboration and developed a big interest in humanitarian aid in our Middle School. While she was working as a Midwife in the UK, Isabelle heard about Northern

Virtual Tour

Situated on a 6-hectare campus in southwest Norway, ISS is well-equipped with the right facilities so student learning is purposeful and innovative.

Tour Stavanger

With a bustling harbour and mountains in close driving distance, Stavanger is a beautiful, liveable and happy place to call home – even if for just a few years.

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Learn more about the ISS experience and our open-minded community of students, parents, staff and alumni.

We warmly welcome you to visit and discover our friendly, vibrant school in-person.

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