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Oslo International School

Coordinates: 59°55′10″N 10°35′00″E / 59.91949°N 10.58334°E / 59.91949; 10.58334
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Oslo International School
Address
Map
Gamle Ringeriksvei 53

Bekkestua

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1357

Coordinates59°55′10″N 10°35′00″E / 59.91949°N 10.58334°E / 59.91949; 10.58334
Information
School typePrivate
Founded1963
School numberIBO: 000527
GradesPre K - 12 (known as IB2)
Age3 to 19
Enrollment~600
LanguageEnglish
WebsiteOIS Website

The Oslo International School (OIS) is an international school in Bekkestua, Norway.[1]

History

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Oslo International School, which is organised as a not-for-profit educational trust, was founded in 1963. During the 1960s, the school grew from a primary of about 36 pupils to around 180 pupils. Today there are around 600 students from approximately 50 nations.[2]

Description

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OIS is a fully accredited independent international day school for students from 3 – 19 years of age (pre-school to IB Diploma). The last two years of the upper secondary are authorised as a world school by the International Baccalaureate Organisation. OIS is located in modern, architecturally unique facilities in a green suburban neighbourhood and is close to Bekkestua, which is a public transportation hub. A school bus service is on offer to all children.

Curriculum

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The school is divided into two main divisions: Primary and Secondary. Primary consists of the students attending between the ages of 3 to 9, while secondary consists of the students attending between the ages of 11 to 19. The school offers lessons taught in various different subjects, including mathematics, literacy, arts, science and social studies. The school also gives lessons in Norwegian, French and Spanish as part of their curriculum.[3]

Facilities

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The school has multiple facilities including a multipurpose hall, sports fields, an indoor courtyard, a library and a laboratory. There is also an area referred to as the "Innovation Space," which is equipped with multiple different technology equipment. [4]

References

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  1. ^ "Oslo International School". International Baccalaureate. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
  2. ^ "Oslo International School: Details, Fees and Reviews". www.international-schools-database.com. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  3. ^ "Oslo, Norway: Oslo International School: 2023-2024 Fact Sheet". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  4. ^ "Campus Resources". Oslo International School. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
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