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Norway, Fredrikstad
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1. The Principal on site is responsible for enrolling students and placing them in the appropriate class. The school's office manager coordinates all admissions procedures and inquiries. Applications are submitted through OpenApply. 2. Enrollment is inclusive; students do not have to speak English to enrol, and will receive support to learn English until they become independent. The school aims to promote effective learning, interest in other cultures and global perspectives, and international mindedness. 3. There is no application deadline; students may be admitted at any time during the school year, apart from June. 4. The school is private and fees are charged according to state regulations; the Department of Education sets a maximum for school fees, and fees may change as determined by the Department. A sibling discount is offered; families with financial challenges can contact school leadership regarding reduced school fees. 5. A non-refundable signing fee of NOK 1,165 is invoiced shortly after signing the contract and is deducted from the first August instalment. Instalments are due on the 1st of each month. The school provides a downloadable Application Rules and online application via OpenApply. 6. Fees include PYP 1 – MYP 5 at 3,650 NOK per month; all fees are charged per month for 11 months and evenly distributed over the year.
Children's International School Fredrikstad (CIS Fredrikstad) is a private day school in Gamle Fredrikstad, Norway, serving students aged about 6 to 16 through the IB continuum. The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) with instruction in English, and Norwegian support for mother tongue learners. The IB continuum covers grades 1–10, complemented by an extended Arts programme and the integration of educational technology across the curriculum. CIS Fredrikstad is part of the CIS network with sister campuses in Sarpsborg and Moss, creating a collaborative international community. The campus opened in 2012 with 90 students and now serves around 231 learners. Facilities align with IB requirements and emphasize inquiry-based learning, cross-cultural understanding, and a global perspective. The school provides after-school SFO for grades 1–4, offering activities in dance, art, and sports, and supports student wellbeing through structured programming. It welcomes families seeking an international path.
