Why join for free?
Already have an account? Log In
Norway, Bergen
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
ISB offers the Duke of Edinburgh International Award to all Grade 9 students; the award has four sections including an adventurous journey, and progress is logged in an Online Record Book. The Bronze Award is offered at ISB, with the option to continue to silver and gold at other institutions. The program emphasises independence, personal interests and service.
ISB provides after-school activities in drama, coding, robotics and art. Examples include Guitar Lessons for Grades 1–4, Drawing Class for Grades 1–7, STEAM Robotics with LEGO Education SPIKE, Origami Class, Kids Art Club and a Math & Technology Club.
ISB hosts cultural events such as UN Night and International Food Night. The Community Cove library supports learning with around 12,500 resources and access to Destiny, NewsBank, Britannica Online and Google.
After-school activities include Chess Club, YoungCoderz coding clubs, Basketball for various grades, Origami, Kids Art Club and more, offering opportunities for social and hobby interests.
The Parent-Teacher Organisation raises funds for field trips and enrichment programs; Community Cove relies on volunteers; ISB conducts Impact Projects and partnerships to support learning outside the classroom.
Duke of Edinburgh International Award fosters leadership, resilience and planning; ISB hosts student and university internships through its internship program and Erasmus partnership; ISB has a Board of Trustees and an active PTO that supports school life.
Sports facilities include gym space and basketball; Support Services provide social-emotional learning, counselors, English as a Second Language support and learning support; ISB hosts community events such as Welcome Back BBQ and International celebrations to promote wellbeing and community.
Located in Sandsli, The International School of Bergen (ISB) is a private, coeducational day school for ages 1 to 16 offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). The Early Childhood Centre teaches in English and blends the Norwegian Framework Plan for Kindergartens with the IB PYP. Lower School follows the PYP, while Upper School delivers the MYP. Founded in 1975 as the American School, ISB now serves a diverse community and operates from a modernised campus (renovated in 2019) that includes a welcoming library, art rooms, a science laboratory and dedicated visual arts spaces. On-site gym facilities are complemented by neighborhood swimming pool and ice rink, with Bergen's countryside used as an extended classroom. ISB maintains partnerships with the City of Bergen and local organizations, supports a wide range of ASAs, and runs the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award for Grade 9 participation.
