International School Telemark

Norway, Porsgrunn

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees NOK 34,000

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 200

Type Co-educational

Opened 2004

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)

Taught languages Norwegian, Spanish

Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies

Stages Primary School, Middle School

Introduction

International School Telemark (IST) is a private day school in Porsgrunn, Norway, offering IB World School programmes for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). English is the main working language. IST serves a multicultural student body from more than 25 nationalities and operates in small classes with a high staff-to-student ratio. The school opened in 2004 and moved to its current site at Hovet Ring 7 in August 2012. The IB curricula are delivered through inquiry-based learning, including the MYP Personal Project. Facilities support hands-on learning: a large hall/gym, library, science rooms (the kitchen converted into a science room), and arts and technology rooms. Outdoor spaces include playgrounds, a football pitch, ski tracks, and a skate park. Extracurriculars include outdoor trips, museum visits, ski days, design, painting and theatre, and Spanish language study. IST emphasizes intercultural understanding and global perspectives and receives state support with student fees making up the remainder.

istelemark.no

Hovet Ring 7, 3931 Porsgrunn, Norway

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The Essentials

Location

International School Telemark is located in Porsgrunn, a coastal town in Vestfold-Telemark County, Norway. The school address is Hovet Ring 7, 3931 Porsgrunn. There are over 25 nationalities represented among students, parents and staff.

Stages

Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP); Grades 1 to 10.

Type

Co-educational, day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Over 25 nationalities represented among students, parents and staff.

Additional learning support

SEN Coordinator is on staff to support students.

Country affiliation

Norway

School day structure

School day runs 08:30–15:00; after-school care (SFO) runs until 16:30. Morning supervision runs 07:30–08:30. On Wednesdays the schedule includes an earlier finish for PYP (12:00) with normal sessions continuing for MYP until around 15:00.

Bus service

Bus transport arrangements exist; most PYP students are picked up or go home by bus at 12:00.

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Fees

Application fees

- No separate application or registration fee is published for admission to International School Telemark.

Tuition fees (by year group)

- Grades 1–10: NOK 3,400 per month.
- Annual equivalent for Grades 1–10: NOK 34,000 per year (based on the monthly amount given).
- Sibling discount: full fee for the first child; 30% of the full fee for the second child; 50% of the full fee for the third child; and no tuition charged for any additional siblings.

Per-term detail and how fees are presented

- The school invoices tuition once per month over a 10-month billing period; July and August are payment-free months. No separate per-term (term-by-term) fee schedule is published; the annual figure of NOK 34,000 for Grades 1–10 is the published yearly total.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Invoicing frequency: monthly invoices issued for 10 months of the school year. Payment-free months are July and August. The school indicates that payment arrangements (for example, dividing payments over more months) can be made through the administration. Fees for other services may be revised in January and July each year.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- International School Telemark operates as a day school for Grades 1–10; no boarding provision or boarding fees are published.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- After-school care (SFO) fees (after-school child-minding):
- Full-time place (186 school days): NOK 2,500 per month.
- Part-time (one fixed weekday per week, Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri): NOK 500 per month.
- Wednesdays (part-time weekday specifically): NOK 700 per month.
- Individual day attendance: NOK 200 per day; NOK 300 for Wednesdays.
- Break-time snacks (milk, juice, yoghurt) can be ordered via an external provider (Skolelyst).
- The school notes that there are fees for other services it provides and that these may be revised in January and July; specific additional charges for items such as uniforms, textbooks, devices, excursions, exam fees or similar are not listed in the published fee summary.

Refund information

- No published tuition refund or formalised refund schedule is provided in the publicly listed fee summary. The school's published fee information advises that families with concerns about payments should liaise with school administration.

Fee payment options

- The publicly available fee information states the invoicing schedule and associated amounts but does not list specific accepted payment instruments (for example: bank transfer details, card payment, Vipps or international wire instructions) in the fee summary. Accepted payment methods are not published in the fee summary.

Academics

Curriculum

IST is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). English is the main working language. IST provides high-quality international education in small classes. The school has a very high staff-to-student ratio. The curriculum is challenging and stimulating, delivered in a multi-cultural international environment.

Student Teacher Ratio

Very high staff-to-student ratio. Small classes.

Exam Results

Excellent Grade 10 results (Grunnskolepoeng) for preparation to upper secondary school, university and work life.

Higher Education Progression

Grade 10 results prepare students for Videregående skole (upper secondary school) and university.

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Parent Experience

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Admissions

Step 1. Student Information. The online application collects the child's surname, first name, and middle name, along with the intended grade, enrollment year, and intended starting date. It requests the date of birth, sex, Norwegian Personal Number, and nationalities. It collects home address details (street address, postal code, city, municipality) and the country if applying from outside Norway, plus a home telephone number. Fields marked with an asterisk are required. The form can be completed in either English or Norwegian.

Step 2. Parent/Guardian Information. Provide contact details for the parent or guardian. The section is labeled "Parent/Guardian Information" in the form. It is used to collect information necessary for school communications and to identify the primary contact for the student.

Step 3. Additional Information. The "Additional Information" section is used to provide supplementary information relevant to the application as needed.

Step 4. Submit. Submit the completed application to finalize the admissions submission.

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FAQs

Where is International School Telemark located?

International School Telemark is located in Porsgrunn, Vestfold-Telemark County, Norway, at Hovet Ring 7, 3931 Porsgrunn. It operates as a private international day school serving students in Grades 1–10.

What grades does IST serve and what curriculum does it follow?

IST serves students in Grades 1–10 and offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). English is the main working language, and classes are small with a high staff-to-student ratio.

What is the typical school day like at IST?

The school day runs from 08:30 to 15:00, with after-school care (SFO) available until 16:30 and morning supervision from 07:30–08:30. IST emphasizes a multicultural international environment and small classes.

What are the tuition fees for Grades 1–10?

Tuition for Grades 1–10 is NOK 3,400 per month, invoiced over 10 months, for an annual total of NOK 34,000. There are sibling discounts: first child pays full price; second child gets 30% off; third child 50% off; additional siblings are free.

Are there any admission or application fees?

There is no published separate application or registration fee for admission. Admissions are completed via an online form, collecting essential information about the student and the guardians.

What about after-school care and other charges at IST?

After-school care (SFO) fees are NOK 2,500 per month for a full-time place, with part-time options ranging from NOK 500 to NOK 700 per month depending on the days chosen. From autumn 2023, the government provides 12 hours of free after-school care per week for 1st and 2nd grade. Break snacks can be ordered via Skolelyst, and other services may have additional charges that can be revised in January and July.

What IB programs does IST offer?

IST is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). English is the main language of instruction.

How are classes sized and what is the learning approach at IST?

IST provides small classes with a very high staff-to-student ratio, delivering a challenging, inquiry-based curriculum in a multicultural environment. In the MYP, eight subject groups are integrated and students complete a Personal Project in the final year.

How do Grade 10 results support progression to upper secondary and higher education?

IST reports excellent Grade 10 results (Grunnskolepoeng) that prepare students for Videregående skole (upper secondary) and university, emphasizing readiness for continued study and work life.

What facilities does IST have on campus?

Facilities include a large hall or gym with changing rooms and showers, a library, football pitch, and multiple arts and technology rooms. The kitchen has been converted into a science room, and there are reception areas, offices, storage, and group rooms, plus access to outdoor spaces like ski tracks and a skate park.

Are there facilities to support science and arts at IST?

There are dedicated science spaces (including a science room) as well as multiple arts and technology rooms to support creative and scientific learning.

What outdoor and local activity opportunities does IST offer?

IST benefits from access to ski tracks, orienteering routes, a wild area, and a skate park, supporting outdoor learning and field trips as part of the IB programme.

What extracurricular activities does IST offer?

IST offers outdoor school trips, museum visits, and ski days, along with design, painting and theatre activities. Students also study Spanish in addition to English and Norwegian.

Are there leadership opportunities or personal projects for students?

In the MYP, students complete a Personal Project in the final year, providing an opportunity to pursue a passion and develop leadership and project-management skills.

How does IST engage with the broader educational community?

IST maintains links with local schools, other international schools in Norway, and IB schools worldwide, fostering collaboration through an international network and shared initiatives.

What support does IST provide for SEN?

IST has SEN Coordinators for both PYP and MYP, with staff including Masters in Special Education, ensuring specialist support for students with additional needs.

How does IST address wellbeing and safeguarding?

Quality wellbeing is a core goal, with a safe, inclusive environment and a zero-tolerance policy toward bullying, discrimination, violence and harassment. Safeguarding policies and regulations are in place to protect all students.

Does IST provide EAL support?

EAL support is not specified in the available information.

Is IST a boarding school?

No. IST operates as a day school for Grades 1–10, with no boarding provision.

What is known about uniforms and meals at IST?

Uniform requirements are not published, and there is no detailed information about meals beyond the after-school care snacks provided via Skolelyst.

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