Welcome to the International School of Stavanger
We are a fully accredited international school with students from 3 to 18 years of age
in beautiful Stavanger, Norway.
Our Mission
ISS provides an internationally accredited, engaging and challenging English-language education in a supportive, multi-cultural environment where students have the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
Our Vision
Inspire a community of responsible, globally engaged, empowered learners.
20 amazing Grade 12 students just had an unforgettable two-day ski trip to Ådneram in Sirdal. The weather surprised us all with sunshine, making it the perfect backdrop for learning new skills and exploring the beautiful scenery.
Day 1 focused on
Last week, the ISS art department showcased the exceptional work of four talented IB students who have poured their hearts and souls into their artwork over the past two years. Each piece was a testament to their creativity, passion, and
Yale MUN Europe took place 15-18 March in Brussels. There were 27 delegations represented and 238 students participating. The participants came from all over the world, as the brand of Yale attracts interest, and included USA private schools, International schools,
Last week, our high school was buzzing with excitement as alumni and members of our ISS community came together for our annual Career Day. With the theme "Through the Looking Glass," our aim was to give our students a glimpse
This week, ISS hosted an amazing University Fair for high school students across Stavanger. Around 60 universities from around the world came to showcase their programmes and answer all the students' burning questions about student life! Whether they were interested
A giant round of applause for our incredible Middle School students who brought the beloved story of 'Finding Nemo' to life last week! Three amazing shows (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) were the culmination of months of hard work and dedication
What a fantastic Halloween week it has been at ISS! Last weekend, our amazing Parent Association went all out and organized a trunk or treat event in our school's parking lot. The turnout was incredible with lots of kids and,
Last Friday and Saturday, ISS hosted the Stavanger Viking Cup. It was two days filled with fierce competition, sportsmanship and camaraderie, showcasing the incredible talent of our Middle School athletes.
In the football tournament, our Middle School boys faced off against
Last Thursday, a group of 13 enthusiastic High School students, along with their French teacher Ms. Laouadi, went to the Kapittel International Festival of Literature and Freedom of Speech in Stavanger. The festival's overarching theme for the year was "Hope
It was truly heartwarming to witness our Middle School students together with our youngest learners from Early Years and Kindergarten participating in activities related to Peace Day. All our students dressed in white, creating a beautiful symbol of unity and
Our Grade 4 students officially opened their ISS exhibition at the Petroleum Museum in Stavanger. Students created different projects on the big idea that the pursuit of natural resources has played a key role in changing the land, people, and
ISS Vikings brought home 5 Gold, 7 Silver and 2 bronze medals from the NECIS Swimming Tournament in Luxembourg. Elias, who is a senior this year, broke 2 NECIS records and there were many personal best results as well. Congratulations!
Congratulations to all the amazing MS students and staff involved in the production of 'Dr Dolittle'! The ISS Lovelace Theatre was filled with joy and laugh thanks to the fantastic performances, stunning choreography and beautiful set design and costumes.
Grade 4 and PS Student Council organised a bake sale to raise the money for people in Turkey and Syria who experienced a major earthquake. As a result donated 3367 NO to DEC - Disasters Emergency Committee.
Congratulations to all students and staff who were involved in the production of the Primary School play 'Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies'! It was a fantastic show with great acting, a beautiful choreography and funny jokes!
Grade 12 Design and Technology students visited Remora Robotics in Tasta, a company that designs and manufactures robotics to clean salmon farms. Two ISS Alumni currently working there showcased the impact of design technology in the real world.
Today is PINK DAY, or breast cancer awareness day! Students and staff are wearing pink clothes to support all the women and men who are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
On the 26th and 27th of March over 150 students from 11 schools around Norway gathered at ISS for the 6th annual Scandinavian Model United Nations (SCANDMUN) conference. The theme of the conference was Ensuring Global Security for a Better
Our community warmly welcomed the Mayor of Stavanger, Kari Nessa Nordtun, to our campus yesterday. She enjoyed the tour around the school and was impressed by the ISS facilities and our students' work. For over half a century, ISS has
Isabelle Duncan, who attended ISS between 2008 and 2010, saw the power of collaboration and developed a big interest in humanitarian aid in our Middle School. While she was working as a Midwife in the UK, Isabelle heard about Northern
Yesterday, another Galileo satellite was launched into space, but this time it was a very special one. The Galileo satellite, SHRIYA, was named after our Grade 5 student Shriya Salgarkar. Shriya won a national drawing competition in March 2020 organised
Friday 10 September saw our first annual Theory of Knowledge (ToK) exhibition. Each student chose three personal objects to display, demonstrating how these could be used to address abstract Knowledge Questions. Their thoughtful explanations and interesting exhibits were appreciated by
Last school year, 50 graduating students took the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme of 6 subjects (3 Higher and 3 Standard), the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service). In order to obtain the Diploma, students
ISS has had national finalists in this competition every year since we started competing in the year 2000. This year’s class has done themselves proud: five of the twenty finalists were from ISS! You can read their projects in detail
Congratulations to all students and staff involved in the Middle School play 'Moana'. Under difficult circumstances (with sometimes virtual rehearsals), they managed to put together two fantastic shows. People from all over the world watched our live streams on Thursday
In February, our Preschool community organised “Operation Hå”, a charity project to support the people staying at Hå mottaksenter. Hå mottaksenter is a temporary residence for refugees, currently seeking asylum here in Norway. It is located in Hå kommune in
21 High School (VGS) students had an excellent THIMUN (The Hague Model United Nations) conference last week where they represented the United States of America. The 53rd edition of THIMUN was a very special one. For the first time in
Virtual learning at ISS: continued engaging online classes, outdoor activities and colourful Spirit days. Our Middle School and High School students enjoyed this different type of education, but they are all looking forward to start regular classes again on Thursday!
We invite current 10.Klasse and VG1 students (ISS Grades 9-10) and their guardians to our High School (VGS) Open House and International Baccalaureate (IB) Evening on Thursday 21 January 2021 at 18:00. Sign up at www.isstavanger.no to receive the link for this
Our Kindergarten students have a BIG heart! As part of the service learning programme, Kindergarten are trying their very best to think of others and show acts of kindness to the local community and beyond. The kids and their teachers
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Situated on a 6-hectare campus in southwest Norway, ISS is well-equipped with the right facilities so student learning is purposeful and innovative.
Tour Stavanger
With a bustling harbour and mountains in close driving distance, Stavanger is a beautiful, liveable and happy place to call home – even if for just a few years.