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Gjovikregionen International School

Norway, Gjøvik

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees NOK 32,450 - 34,650
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 183
Type Co-educational
Opened 2015
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Taught languages Norwegian, German
Typical class size 20
Strengths Languages, Sport, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Community and Service, Cultural and Language, Arts and Creative
Stages Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

GIS is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Grades 1–6 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 7–10. Located at Studieveien 17 on Gjovik University Campus, the school benefits from campus resources and proximity to NTNU. GIS opened in August 2015 and has grown to about 183 students for the 2024/25 year, with waiting lists in several grades. The IB framework shapes a transdisciplinary curriculum, including Norwegian language classes and English as the language of instruction; German has been taught since 2016. Graduates can continue IB education through the Diploma Programme at IB schools worldwide, including Gjøvik and Elverum High Schools. Facilities include a two-section library with PYP and MYP spaces, a Campus Arena for indoor PE, and a football pitch for outdoor lessons. After-school activities run in cycles; the Student Council coordinates service projects such as World Food Day and The Giving Tree.

Studieveien 17, 2815 Gjøvik, Norway

The Essentials

Gjovikregionen International School has 183 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
Gjøvik University Campus, Gjvik, Norway

Stages
Primary Years Programme (Grades 1
6) and Middle Years Programme (Grades 70)

Type
IB World School offering PYP and MYP

Additional learning support
Homeroom teacher is the first contact for concerns; SENCo coordinates further steps; GIS uses a data-centered approach to identify students who need additional support; may involve PPT assessments and an Individualised Education Plan (IEP).

Country affiliation
Norway

School day structure
School day starts at 8:30 AM; ends at 3:05 PM (except Wednesdays when the last lesson ends at 12:00 PM).

Bus service
School transport is provided; eligibility based on distance, safety, or disability; parents apply via an online form; contact Kari Anne Brovold for transport inquiries.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
GIS has a dress code rather than a school uniform. Students must dress appropriately for an active day; clothing with lewd language or overly revealing attire is not allowed. Caps, hats and hoods indoors are not permitted; closed shoes are required indoors, especially for science labs and the gym; be prepared for outdoor conditions.

Food Options
GIS does not have a canteen; students bring lunch and a snack for recess. A water bottle for class is recommended (not in the laboratory or library). Lunch consists of two periods: Lunch 1 outside (12:00–12:25); Lunch 2 in the kitchen (12:25–12:50); please bring a packed lunch.

Governance and Ownership
Gjøvikregionen International School is governed by a board consisting of representatives of the organizations that contributed to the establishment of the school. The board meets several times a year and is responsible for the overall running of the school. Current board includes four voting members: Finn Erik Hurlen Lystad (Chair); Guro Wangen Øverli; Lonnie Myklebust; Ola Langedal; stakeholders represented include a parent representative, teaching staff representative, non-teaching staff representative, President of the Student Council, and a designated representative of local authorities.
Fees

Annual tuition at Gjovikregionen International School ranges from NOK 32,450 to NOK 34,650 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- No separate application fee is charged.

Tuition fees (by year group)

- Grades 1–7: NOK 2,950 per month. Charged 11 times per year, giving an annual tuition of NOK 32,450.

- Grades 8–10: NOK 3,150 per month. Charged 11 times per year, giving an annual tuition of NOK 34,650.

Per-term breakdown (calculated from the monthly fee × invoiced months per term using the 2026/2027 calendar)

- For the 2026/2027 calendar the school year months fall as follows: Term 1 (August–December) = 5 invoiced months; Term 2 (January–April) = 4 invoiced months; Term 3 (May–June) = 2 invoiced months. Using the school's 11-month charging pattern, per-term amounts are therefore calculated as monthly fee × number of invoiced months in that term.

- Grades 1–7 (monthly NOK 2,950):
- Term 1 (Aug–Dec, 5 months): NOK 14,750.
- Term 2 (Jan–Apr, 4 months): NOK 11,800.
- Term 3 (May–Jun, 2 months): NOK 5,900.

- Grades 8–10 (monthly NOK 3,150):
- Term 1 (Aug–Dec, 5 months): NOK 15,750.
- Term 2 (Jan–Apr, 4 months): NOK 12,600.
- Term 3 (May–Jun, 2 months): NOK 6,300.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is charged 11 times per year and invoices are issued monthly.

- Contract and due-date rule: applications may be withdrawn without consequence before November 1st; after November 1st a signed contract is required and the first installment of the tuition fee must be paid within two weeks of signing.

Boarding fees

- No boarding is provided; the school operates as a day school. There are no boarding fees.

Other costs and fees

- Childcare (SFO) is not included in the monthly tuition and is charged separately. Published SFO fees for 2025–2026 are:
- Full time: NOK 3,000 per month.
- Mornings: NOK 2,050 per month.
- Afternoons: NOK 1,550 per month.
- Wednesdays: NOK 1,030 per month.
- Drop-in: NOK 320 per day.
- Students in Grades 1–3 are provided with 12 hours of free after-school care per week. Fees are adjusted yearly.

- School trips and off-site visits: individual trips are approved and communicated to parents in advance; parents are charged separately for trip costs as stated in the trip information/consent letter.

- After-school clubs: a range of clubs is offered; clubs run by external providers carry a separate fee which parents agree to pay on signing up.

- School supplies: the published tuition fee covers school tuition and school supplies; childcare (SFO) is explicitly excluded from the tuition fee.

- Uniform: no separate uniform fee is published as a mandatory school charge alongside the tuition and listed ancillary fees above.

Refund / withdrawal information

- Applications may be withdrawn at any time before November 1st without consequence. After that date families enter a binding contract and the first installment becomes due (see Contract and Payment).

Fee payment options and related notes

- Invoices are issued monthly and payment is due as stated on each invoice. The school provides direct contact details (email and telephone) for administrative and payment queries. Specific payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit card, etc.) are not listed in the public fee and policy documents; payment instructions are provided on invoices or via the school's administrative contacts.
Academics

Gjovikregionen International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP).

Curriculum
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Grades 1-6 and IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 7-10; GIS is an IB World School.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates are well prepared to continue their education in the IB Diploma Programme at any IB school in the world, including Gjøvik and Elverum High Schools.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
GIS offers an international education in English to children of all nationalities. The GIS community is diverse and values intercultural understanding, which supports social and emotional development. The school is committed to supporting families in maintaining their mother tongues, recognizing its link to identity and self-esteem. The language of instruction is English, and mother tongues are viewed as a springboard for acquiring English. The IB framework and the transdisciplinary approach foster inquiry, collaboration, and caring as core learner attributes. GIS also hosts events that bring the community together and maintains a Student Council that represents student voices and organizes activities, promoting belonging and leadership.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
GIS has an Inclusion Policy listed among School Policies, indicating a commitment to inclusive education for diverse learners. The Inclusion Policy and the Language Policy establish a framework for supporting multilingual and diverse learners. Norwegian language classes are offered to support students who may move to the Norwegian system and to maintain speaking, reading, and writing skills. The Mother Tongue policy and resources support maintaining home languages and promoting multilingual development. GIS operates as an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), rather than describing itself as a dedicated specialist SEN institution. (Policies are available on request.)

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The language of instruction at GIS is English. For a vast majority of students, English is a second or third language. Norwegian language classes are offered to maintain high standards of speaking, reading, and writing. GIS supports mother tongue development, viewing it as a springboard for acquiring English and for multilingual proficiency. The IB programmes emphasize international perspectives and language development within a transdisciplinary framework. The Mother Tongue initiative provides resources and community language activities to support maintaining home languages.

Mental Wellbeing
GIS has a dedicated school nurse who oversees health services, including the vaccination program; the nurse is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays and can be contacted by email. The school provides after-school supervision through Child Care (SFO), with hours published for engagement beyond regular classes. School life emphasizes community events and student engagement through the Student Council, which represents students and organizes activities. These provisions support student wellbeing by ensuring access to health services, safe after-school supervision, and opportunities for social connection. Together, these elements foster a sense of belonging and care within the school community.

Safeguarding
GIS has safeguarding-focused school policies including an Inclusion Policy and a Complaint Resolution Policy listed under School Policies. Other policies include a Breach of Policy Reporting, Trips Policy, and Language Policy, all documented in the School Policies section. The policies are available on request. The IB World School status and the accompanying governance and policy framework support safeguarding practices within GIS.
Parent Experience

History
GIS opened in August 2015. It grew from 30 students in 2015 to 183 students in the 2024/2025 academic year, with waiting lists in several grades. The school is located on Gjøvik University Campus, close to NTNU. It became an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme in July 2018 and the Middle Years Programme in June 2019. Graduates are prepared to continue their IB education through the Diploma Programme at IB schools worldwide, including Gjøvik and Elverum High Schools.

Community
With an international focus and small in size, GIS creates an environment that stimulates creativity and curiosity through the curriculum as well as extra-curricular activities. Events that bring the community together are an integral part of GIS's vision of modern education. Students receive input from a wide range of cultures and ideas. The School Life section includes a School Calendar, a Student Council, and Clubs, highlighting opportunities for student involvement.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
GIS has a Parents Council. The GIS Parents Council Constitution is published on the site and titled GISPC Constitution 2015:2016. The page confirms an established, formal framework for parent involvement through the GIS Parents Council Constitution.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
GIS is located on Gjovik University Campus, giving students access to campus facilities. In good weather, PE lessons take place on the football pitch across the road from the school; in wet weather, PE takes place in the Campus Arena on campus. The GIS library moved to a larger space and is divided into two main sections for the PYP and MYP, with age-appropriate book collections and dedicated workspaces. The library features a Norwegian-language collection and an online Libresoft catalogue for searching and reserving books. The school environment emphasizes a positive, safe psychosocial environment under Norwegian education law.

Sports Facilities
PE lessons take place on the football pitch across the road from the school in good weather, and in the Campus Arena on Gjovik University Campus during rain. The Campus Arena is newly renovated and provides indoor facilities for PE when weather prevents outdoor activities.

Academic Facilities
The GIS Library provides two main spaces for PYP and MYP with age-appropriate fiction and non-fiction and dedicated work areas. The library uses the Libresoft online catalogue for searching and reservations. Library events include Birthday Book Club, Scholastic Book Club, and a week-long Book Exchange during Book Week.

Extra Curricular Facilities
A range of after-school activities is offered by GIS and external providers, with two club cycles (through November and in the second half of January). Clubs are capped to maintain quality, and information is shared via the school newsletter.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
GIS provides a transdisciplinary programme of internationally oriented education to foster the development of the whole child. The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). The curriculum is designed in line with IB expectations and includes Norwegian language classes to maintain high standards in speaking, reading and writing. The core components of IB programmes encourage students to participate in creative and service-oriented activities while emphasising reflection.

Arts & Creative
Arts is one of the six subjects in the PYP. In the MYP, Arts options include Music (Grade 7) and Visual Arts (Grade 8). Arts is integrated into the curriculum across both PYP and MYP.

Cultural & Language
The language of instruction at GIS is English. German has been taught since August 2016, and other languages may be considered in the future. GIS has a diverse community and supports families in maintaining their mother tongues. English is the main language of parent communication, with weekly newsletters and meetings conducted in English.

Social & Hobbies
A range of after-school activities is offered, run by school staff and external providers. Clubs operate in two cycles; the first runs through November and the second begins in January. Some clubs require a fee, and information about clubs is shared via the school newsletter.

Community & Service
The Student Council represents students and plans events such as World Food Day and The Giving Tree to support Salvation Army. The Council also runs a Christmas door-decorating competition and coordinates a book week. In the MYP, all students participate in Service as Action during each year to develop interests outside the taught curriculum. An Activity Leader Programme trains students to organise activities during recess.

Leadership & Professional
The Student Council consists of elected representatives from every class and meets weekly to discuss events with an advisor. Roles include President, Treasurer and Vice President to manage meetings, budgets and planning. The council has organised events such as World Food Day and The Giving Tree, and there is an Activity Leader Programme to develop leadership and event-management skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
PE lessons take place on Gjovik University Campus, with the football pitch across the road in good weather and Campus Arena on rainy days. The school day starts at 8:30 AM and ends at 3:05 PM, with Wednesdays finishing at 12:00 PM. The school promotes healthy eating; sweets and fizzy drinks are not allowed, and nuts are banned. The school environment is positive and safe, with zero tolerance for bullying, violence or harassment.
Languages

Language Provision
The language of instruction is English. Norwegian is taught to native and non-native speakers (Grade 106). A third language (German) is introduced in Grade 7. The GIS community supports mother tongue development and maintenance.

Bilingual Teaching
English is the predominant language of instruction; Norwegian is taught to native and non-native speakers (Grade 106); a third language (German) is introduced in Grade 7 and has been taught since August 2016.
Reputation

Accreditations
IB World School — Authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) from July 2018 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) from June 2019; graduates may pursue the IB Diploma Programme at IB World Schools worldwide, including Gjøvik and Elverum High Schools.
Admissions

Admissions
1) GIS has rolling admissions; applications can be submitted at any time during the academic year as long as places are available. Each class accepts up to 20 students. Parents are encouraged to visit GIS to inform their decision, and visits can be arranged in person or virtually through the contact section. 2) For Grade 1 admissions, the application window opens on May 1 and remains open until May 31. Applications are acknowledged by email within five business days and applicants are informed of the availability of places. All Grade 1 applications are collected and reviewed at the beginning of June; admissions are granted based on the Priority Criteria rather than first-come, first-served. 3) If the number of applicants exceeds 20, those not offered a place will be placed on a waiting list. Applicants submitting their applications after May 31 will also have the opportunity to be added to the waiting list. 4) Priority Criteria for Admissions are listed in order of importance: 1) Children of GIS staff and board members; 2) Siblings; 3) International students; 4) Students living in the Gj6vik region; 5) Date of registered application. 5) Acceptance and contract: Applicants offered admission have one week to accept or decline; if no reply, the offer is considered declined. Applications are not binding and can be withdrawn before November 1; after November 1, a contract must be signed and the first installment of the tuition fee is due within two weeks. Visit arrangements can be made by requesting an appointment through the contact section.

Waitlist
If the number of Grade 1 applicants exceeds 20, those not offered a place are placed on a waiting list. Applicants submitting their applications after May 31 will also have the opportunity to be added to the waiting list. Waiting list priority is determined by: 1) Children of GIS staff and board members; 2) Siblings; 3) International students; 4) Students living in the Gjvik region; 5) Date of registered application.
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