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Norway, Oslo
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PPV prioritizes social learning and interpersonal values as essential elements of a well-rounded education. The program increases understanding in human dignity, the rights of the child, equality and gender equality, identity, diversity, inclusion and respect, along with critical thinking, ethical actions, sustainable development, democracy and democratic values, and life skills and health. It strengthens collaboration between school and home and promotes belonging and wellbeing among students, staff and parents. It fosters a shared understanding of school values and a positive social environment within the NLIS community. The program supports overall social development and a constructive, respectful school culture.
The main language of instruction is English. English is used for teaching, while Norwegian is the second taught language. The school accommodates language needs through mother tongue support and a formal EAL program identified at the start of each school year. EAL instruction uses a Pull Out model for beginners and a Push In model in collaboration with mainstream teachers, with planning that differentiates instruction to meet each student's language goals. Language development is supported with print and digital resources in English and Norwegian, and assessment practices reflect each learner's current language level.
The Health Service aims to promote the child's physical, mental and social health. The school nurse visits the school twice weekly to present health talks, conduct eyesight and hearing tests, and measure height and weight, with follow-up as needed. The nurse supports students dealing with bullying, puberty and mental health, and students can contact the nurse if they need to talk. The program includes discussions on physical activity, diet, sleep and emotions, psychological first aid for younger students, and relaxation and stress-management strategies as part of wellbeing.
The Anti-Bullying Policy outlines preventive work, detection and resolution of bullying, and assigns staff responsibilities to prevent and stop bullying. It emphasizes creating a safe and respectful learning environment and involves parents in the process. It highlights the importance of positive teacher-student relationships and school-home collaboration to ensure student safety. The policy describes how bullying is uncovered through surveys and observations, how cases are resolved quickly, and what follow-up actions are needed to protect students.
Norlights International School Oslo (NLIS) is a state-funded private school in Oslo's Skådalen district that serves students from age 6 to 18. Opened in 2015, it enrolls around 200 pupils and employs about 30 staff, with more than 40 nationalities represented. NLIS delivers the International Baccalaureate across the full continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP) is authorized and available. The campus supports inquiry-based learning through a transdisciplinary PYP framework and learner-centered MYP approaches, with DP preparation aligned to university pathways. The school emphasizes international mindedness, cross-cultural understanding and language development, alongside Norwegian contexts through the LK20 framework integration. Facilities focus on collaborative learning and specialist arts provision, including visual arts and music, with outdoor education and field visits underpinning well-being and social development. Located near the Holmenkollen metro line, NLIS fosters an inclusive, globally minded school community for students and their families.
