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Norway, Oslo
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OSIS offers a wide after-school program that includes sports, science and technology such as Lego robotics and a science club, and arts and crafts including sand art, choir, dance and theatre. The program runs on a three-season schedule and involves many skilled community members and external instructors from local clubs. OSIS regularly participates in competitions with local clubs and with other international schools. The school also supports intellectual growth through a broad range of academic competitions in Norway, abroad and online, including ABEL, ISMTF, Kangaroo, and Model United Nations.
Visual Arts are taught from Primary through Secondary, including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture and printmaking; Secondary includes digital art and a broader media program. Music and Drama are taught from Pre-School through Year 10, and the co-curricular program includes a Secondary School production. The Create & Perform program emphasizes creativity, self-expression and collaboration, with exhibitions and performances such as the IB2 Artwork Show and a School Play.
Language visits to France, Spain or Norway are offered to challenge language study and cultural understanding. All students in Years 1-10 study Norwegian, with options for Norwegian Language A or Norwegian B; EAL support is available for younger students and pathways exist to continue Norwegian in the IB program.
OSIS offers a wide range of after-school activities including sports (football, floorball, basketball, volleyball), science and technology (Lego robotics, science club, kids concoctions) and arts and crafts (sand art, choir, dance and theatre). Many activities are led by external instructors from local clubs and advertised at the annual after-school activities fair. The school regularly participates in competitions with local clubs and with other international schools.
Service Learning and Global Citizenship is embedded in the curriculum across all year levels, with a Service Learning Director connecting students to local and global NGOs and guiding initiatives. The program includes guest speaker engagements with NGOs such as Doctors Without Borders, the Inter-African Committee and Amnesty International, and opportunities to visit local organizations. Upper Secondary CAS includes projects such as the Bobole, Mozambique community project, and fundraising initiatives to support selected charities.
The Student Council represents the student body and fosters leadership through student-led clubs. Two representatives from each division serve on the Cooperation Council with parents, staff and leadership to improve the learning environment. Student-led clubs, including Amnesty, The Thirst Project, and LGBTQ+, organize events, fundraisers and volunteer opportunities to support their causes and build a positive community.
OSIS prioritizes safety and well-being with a comprehensive Health, Safety and Welfare framework, including a welfare committee. The school has two full-time School Counsellors who support students' social and emotional development, and onsite nurses provide health care during the school day. The PE program is comprehensive, with two large sports halls, a gym and access to nearby facilities; students participate in a wide range of sports and can join recreational or competitive leagues such as the Norwegian International Schools League (NISL) and the Nordic Sports League.
Oslo International School is an independent school in Norway, funded by fees. It serves ages 3 to 18 and offers the IB Diploma Programme for Upper Secondary, with Pre-IB/IB for Lower Secondary and IPC. The Upper Secondary path runs three years from Pre-IB to IB2, with examinations that prepare students for university and employment. The IB framework and IPC in the younger years encourage enquiry, knowledge and intercultural understanding, with results that frequently exceed international standards. Founded in 1963, OIS is accredited by the Council of International Schools and NEASC. The campus houses science and computer labs, a 300-square-metre library with 15,000 books and a Librarian, and an Innovation Space with a laser cutter and a 3D printer. Facilities include a large gym, a multi-purpose hall, and outdoor spaces. Beyond academics, OIS offers a co-curricular program, including Lego robotics, Visual Arts, language visits, and Service Learning through NGO partnerships.
