Skagerak International School
The international schools at Skagerak are a group of private schools located in Sandefjord, Norway. They comprise a kindergarten (2005), primary school, middle school (both 2000), and a high school (1991). Together, they promote mutual respect, intercultural awareness and international-mindedness through the International Baccalaureate programmes: the Diploma, Middle Years and Primary Years programmes. The PYP was authorized in June 2006 and the Middle School is a candidate for MYP authorization in June 2007.
The Kindergarten and the Primary School were located in Kjellbergveien until 2011, and the Middle and High Schools in Framnesveien, housed in the old Framnæs shipyard mechanical workshop and facilities. In 2011, the Kindergarten and Primary School were moved to Framnesveien, and the schools are now united, occupying a total of three buildings between them.
The Skagerak schools were founded with the goal of providing a high level of education and quality teaching with respect to each individual student. The schools’ population is made up of a mix of Norwegian students, those who have lived overseas, and students with a variety of other nationalities. Although English is the language of instruction, students are, or become, bilingual and a number of additional languages are offered in the middle and high schools. The Teachers are as diverse as the students, providing a wide range of international influence and knowledge. Although relatively small, Skagerak offers students a varied curriculum with opportunities such as outdoor education, cultural trips, service, performing arts and sport.