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Norway, Oslo
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The school has a two-building campus with classrooms, study areas, labs, a library, an innovation space, and multi-purpose and sports halls. The Library is a 300 square metre space with over 15,000 books and online resources, staffed by a full-time Librarian and a Teacher Librarian. An Innovation Space beside the Library features folding glass walls, a laser cutter and a 3D printer to support hands-on learning and project work. The Sports & Recreation Areas include a large gym hall with a balcony viewing gallery and a multi-purpose hall with a retracting screen and bleachers for concerts and assemblies. Two large outdoor playgrounds and inner courtyards serve young and older students, a green field opposite the main playground, and an astro-turf pitch connected to the local football team; a large public park nearby is used for group sports events.
The school has a large gym hall with a balcony viewing gallery and a multi-purpose hall with retracting screen and bleachers for concert and assembly seating. There are two large outdoor playgrounds and inner courtyards, with age-appropriate equipment; a green field opposite the main playground and an astro-turf pitch belonging to the local football team support outdoor and team sports. A large public park is within walking distance and is often used for group sports events.
The school has dedicated science and computer labs. OIS has a makerspace with state-of-the-art facilities. The Innovation Space near the Library provides a bright, versatile area with folding glass walls, a laser cutter and a 3D printer to support hands-on learning. The Library is a 300 square metre space with over 15,000 books and online resources, with a full-time Librarian and a Teacher Librarian.
The After School Activities Program offers sports such as football, floorball, basketball and volleyball, science and technology such as Lego robotics and science club, and arts and crafts such as sand art, choir, dance and theatre. Most activities follow a three-season schedule and are led by skilled community members, with downhill ski courses offered in winter. The school regularly participates in competitions with local clubs and other international schools. Co-Curricular Trips include nature school for Pre-School through Year 2, cross-country skiing, farm sleepovers, Brennabu Winter Activity Camp, Kragerø Sea School, Troll Aktiv, language visits to France, Spain or Norway, Soleggen Mountain Activity Trip, UNSTAD Surf Camp and various ad hoc field trips.
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.
