Compare International Schools in Sandnes, Norway

Instructs in English, Norwegian

Ages 6 - 16 years

Fees NOK 41,245 - 44,800

Pupils 200

Type Co-educational

Sandnes International School (SDIS) is located at Prinsens vei 8, 4315 Sandnes, Norway, and serves students aged 6 to 16. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). SDIS serves local and expat families in the Sandnes area, providing a culturally diverse educational experience. The on-site library supports literacy and research with printed books, audio books, and ebooks in English, Norwegian, and other languages, and functions as a learning hub with librarians guiding learners. The curriculum emphasises 21st-century skills—creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication—and aims to develop global leaders, entrepreneurs and effective communicators. Extracurriculars focus on personal, social and physical development, including immersive field trips and outdoor projects. The school is a UNESCO World School and a member of the Norwegian Association of IB Schools (NIBS). It highlights a low student-to-teacher ratio enabling individualized learning. This approach supports personalized learning and meaningful outcomes for students.

Location

Sandnes International School is located at Prinsens vei 8, 4315 Sandnes, Norway, in the Figgjo area of the Sandnes municipality. It serves the local and expatriate community in the greater Sandnes region. The campus is accessible by road, and Kolumbus provides school transport for eligible students via routes SK222 and SK223, with departures viewable in the Kolumbus app.

Stages

Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students aged 6-12 and Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 13-16.

Pupil Nationality Mix

The school serves a local and expatriate community, with students from more than ten countries.

Additional learning support

The main language of instruction is English. All students receive developmentally appropriate language support in English and Norwegian. When students join the middle years program we also include Spanish as an additional language.

Country affiliation

Norway

Bus service

School transport is provided by Kolumbus for eligible students. Dedicated routes SK222 and SK223. Departures can be checked in the Kolumbus app. Seats are reserved for SDIS students with a Kolumbus school transport card.

Application fees

- No separate application or one-time registration fee is listed. A student's place is secured only when the signed offer form is returned and payment of the first invoice has been received; that first invoice payment is not refundable if the student is withdrawn before the first day of tuition.

Tuition fees by year group (2026/27 academic year)

- Grade 1–7: NOK 3,749 per month, billed for 11 months (annual total shown as NOK 41,245). Monthly billing figure and the stated annual total are published for 2026/27.

- Grade 8–10: NOK 4,072 per month, billed for 11 months (annual total shown as NOK 44,800). Monthly billing figure and the stated annual total are published for 2026/27.

- Per-term reference (for budgeting): the school invoices monthly rather than by term; using the published annual totals for convenience, approximate per-term amounts (assuming a three-term academic year) are:
- Grade 1–7: approximately NOK 13,748 per term (NOK 41,245 ÷ 3).
- Grade 8–10: approximately NOK 14,933 per term (NOK 44,800 ÷ 3).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Invoicing is issued on the 1st day of each month. Invoices are delivered either as E-faktura to the payer's internet bank or directly to the payer's email (from noreply@mail.poweroffice.net). Automatic payment via Avtalegiro is supported.

- The first invoice payment secures a student's place; that payment is not refundable if the child is withdrawn before the first day of tuition. After a child has started, three months' written notice of withdrawal is required; the notice period starts on the 1st of the month following receipt of the withdrawal form.

- Late or unpaid invoices are referred to a debt collection agency; parents/legal guardians are responsible for any interest, fees, charges, or recovery expenses. Non-payment 30 days after the due date can result in revocation of the student's admission.

Sibling discounts and refunds

- Sibling discounts are applied to tuition: a 10% discount for the second child enrolled and a 15% discount for the third and any subsequent children enrolled.

- Any overpaid balance will be settled and refunded annually in July. The school does not issue standard payment receipts or confirmations as part of local practices; finance inquiries should be sent to finance@sdis.no.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not provided; no boarding facilities or boarding fees are listed. The school operates as a day school with SFO (before/after-school care) available for lower grades.

Other costs and optional services

- SFO (Skolefritidsordning) is available as a structured before- and after-school program primarily for Grades 1–4 (with limited support to Grade 7). Specific SFO fees or registration charges are not published on the fee schedule page; families should contact the school for SFO enrolment and any associated costs.

- School transport is managed by the local public provider (Kolumbus) and is provided according to municipal distance rules (e.g., 2 km for Grade 1, 4 km for Grades 2–10). Transport arrangements and eligibility are administered by the municipality/provider rather than as a school boarding or paid bus service.

- No uniform fee, one-off registration fee, or other compulsory consumable fees are published alongside the 2026/27 tuition figures. Any optional activity or extracurricular charges are not listed in the main tuition schedule and would be charged separately if applicable. For invoice queries, contact finance@sdis.no.

Refunds and withdrawal conditions

- The first invoice payment is non-refundable if a student is withdrawn before the first day of tuition. After the school year has started, three months' written notice is required for withdrawal; the notice period begins on the 1st of the month following receipt of the school's withdrawal form. Overpaid balances are refunded in July. Unpaid fees may result in debt collection and possible revocation of admission.

Accepted payment methods / payment processing

- Invoices are delivered electronically as E-faktura to internet banking or by email; Avtalegiro (automatic direct debit) is available. The school's published billing process and delivery methods are the stated payment channels; families should contact the school finance office for specific bank account details or alternative payment arrangements (finance@sdis.no).

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

SDIS emphasizes educating students to become intelligent and responsible global citizens with developed emotional and social skills. The IB community approach is holistic, focusing on well-rounded social-emotional development for all members of the school community. The school fosters curiosity, critical thinking, eloquent communication, open-mindedness, compassion, risk-taking, and reflective thinking. Diversity and inclusion are valued as essential to the school culture. The community includes students, staff, and families working together to promote lifelong learning and respectful dialogue.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

SDIS provides an inclusive learning environment with a policy that ensures equitable access to learning and removal of barriers. Each individual has value and is given the opportunity to contribute. The Inclusion Policy outlines specific practices essential to an inclusive curriculum and applies to all staff, volunteers, and students. The school is committed to identifying barriers to learning and addressing them to support diverse learners.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The main language of instruction is English. Developmentally appropriate language support is provided in both English and Norwegian. When students enter the Middle Years Program, Spanish is taught as an additional language.

Mental Wellbeing

All students are entitled to a safe and positive school environment that promotes health, well-being, and learning, with staff, students, and parents sharing responsibility to maintain it. SDIS emphasizes health and wellness for students and teachers alike, supported by a low student-to-teacher ratio that enables personalized attention. The environment is designed to foster well-being as part of daily learning.

Safeguarding

A Conduct and Behavior Policy promotes care, respect, well-being, tolerance, open-mindedness, balance, and reflection to create a safe learning environment. The policy outlines acceptable conduct, the consequences of breaches, and the school's process to investigate issues, with collaboration between staff, students, and parents. The policy applies to all school activities and programs.

Admissions

1) Online application and admission type. New applications are made online through sdis.no. There are two types of admission to choose from, and one must be selected. The process begins with submitting the online application and choosing either Main Admission or Supplementary Admissions. 2) Main Admission rounds. Applications for the next academic year are processed in admissions rounds, with each round functioning as an admission deadline. The first round of offers is on the last Friday in January; the second on the first Friday in March; the third on the last Friday in April; and the fourth on the last Monday of the academic year. Each applicant is given a deadline to accept the offer, and unsuccessful applicants are contacted to confirm if they want to stay on the list. 3) Supplementary Admissions. Places can be offered throughout the school year when there are available places in a class, with the start date established in collaboration with the appropriate staff members. 4) Accepting an offer. To secure a place, the admissions documents must be signed by both parents/guardians and returned to the Admissions Office. The place is secured on receipt of the signed confirmation and the first invoice payment (non-refundable if withdrawal occurs before the first day of tuition). Families must attend an introductory meeting with the relevant coordinator and/or homeroom teacher. After starting, three months' withdrawal notice is required, beginning on the 1st of the month following the withdrawal form. 5) Appeals. Applicants may contest an admissions decision by writing to the school board; after the board responds, concerns can be addressed to the Statsforvaltningen (County Governor in Rogaland) who will make the final decision.

Waitlist

Unsuccessful applicants are contacted to confirm whether they want to stay on the list; places may be offered later if vacancies arise. The school maintains a waitlist related to Main Admission rounds.

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