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Kongsberg International School

Norway, Kongsberg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees NOK 39,500
Ages 6 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 190
Type Co-educational
Opened 2003
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Taught languages English, Norwegian, Spanish
Typical class size 20
Strengths Outdoor Education, Sport, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Kongsberg International School (KIS) is an IB continuum school in Kongsberg that teaches in English and serves students aged 6 to 16. Founded in 2003 to serve the international community and provide continuity for Norwegian families returning from abroad, it offers the IB Primary Years Programme for Grades 1–6 (ages 6–12) and the IB Middle Years Programme for Grades 7–10 (ages 13–16). Class sizes are small, and the school is non-selective. With over 190 students from more than 39 nationalities, the community is diverse and welcoming. The campus includes a library and playground, with SFO opposite; there is no on-site canteen, and meals are brought from home. The library opens at 08:45 and runs a Library Club for Grades 4–6. The school emphasises outdoor education, PE, and learning through real-life contexts, including Grade 3–6 overnight trips, Dungeons & Dragons, and a Hopi Nakwách-inspired logo symbolising brotherhood. A PTA supports community projects.

Dyrmyrgata 39, 3611 Kongsberg, Norway

The Essentials

Kongsberg International School has 190 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
Kongsberg International School is located at Dyrmyrgata 39, 3611 Kongsberg, Norway. The school sits in the town of Kongsberg in Norway. Visitor parking is available; park in the assigned visitor parking area and pick up a parking pass from the School Office. For contact, +47 32 29 93 80 or office@kischool.org.

Stages
Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Grade 1-6, age 6 to 12; Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grade 7-10, age 13 to 16.

Additional learning support
Student Support provides counseling and academic support; coordinated by the PYP Student Support Coordinator and the MYP Educational Psychologist, who work with classroom teachers to ensure follow-up care. An Inclusion Policy covers special education and procedures for collaborating with external agencies.

Country affiliation
Norway

School day structure
School days run from 09:00 to 15:00 for all students across the school.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is a day school. Boarding is not available; students are expected to live with parents or guardians.

Uniform Requirement
The school has a mandatory uniform. The uniform consists of top-half clothing only, with royal light blue for the primary school and navy blue for the middle school; sample sizes are available in the school office. Uniforms are ordered through the supplier's webshop.

Food Options
The school does not provide warm lunches or a canteen; students bring food from home. Some items such as yogurts, milk and smoothies can be ordered from Tine Skolelyst.

Governance and Ownership
The School Board is the governing body of the school and sanctions policies and strategic plans, empowering the Head of School. There must be a minimum of five board members, and the board meets regularly. A parent representative, a teaching staff representative, a non-teaching staff representative, a student representative, and a representative from the host local authority may attend board meetings.
Fees

Annual tuition at Kongsberg International School ranges from NOK 39,500 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- There is no fee to submit an application. A non‑refundable administration fee of NOK 2,000 will be invoiced upon completion of the admissions process; this administration fee is deducted from the first tuition invoice when the student starts. The administration fee will be invoiced if the new student is not starting immediately.

Tuition fees (by year group; per month and per academic year)

- Monthly tuition (all students, Grades 1–10): NOK 3,950 per month. The school applies the same tuition rate across Grades 1–10.
- Billing period used for calculating annual tuition: tuition is invoiced over 10 months (August–May, with June additionally invoiced for students who join mid‑year as noted); using the 10‑month invoicing schedule the annual tuition equals NOK 39,500 (NOK 3,950 × 10).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- School fees are invoiced over 10 months starting in August; monthly payments must be paid in advance and the invoice date indicates the first day of the month being invoiced.
- Students who join mid‑year are invoiced from the month in which they join and will in addition be invoiced for June.
- Three months' written notice is required to terminate the tuition contract; the notice must be given by the first day of the first month of the notice period.
- The school reserves the right to review the contract and fees each semester and may charge additional fees for before‑ and after‑school programmes. Failure to make payments can result in withdrawal of the offer of a place. The Parent and Student Handbook forms part of the contract between parents/guardians and the school.

Boarding fees

- Kongsberg International School is a day school only. There are no boarding services or boarding fees. Students are expected to live with parents or guardians.

Other costs and fees

- Before‑ and after‑school supervision (SFO) is charged separately from tuition. For the 2026/2027 school year the published SFO rates are:
- Grade 1–3 (subsidised for 2026/2027): Full‑time SFO: NOK 758 per month; Part‑time SFO: free (subject to the sign‑up deadline and eligibility conditions).
- Grade 4–6 (published 2025/2026 figures on the site): Full‑time place (per month) NOK 2,900; Part‑time place (per month) NOK 1,850; Emergency single session NOK 180; SFO holiday days (for students not signed up to SFO) NOK 470 per day. SFO sign‑up rules, minimum periods and termination rules apply.
- The tuition fee covers educational instruction during the regular school day and educational supplies, including exercise books and the loan of textbooks. Additional optional costs such as specific activity fees, field trips, or materials beyond regular supplies may be charged separately if applicable.
- Clothing: the school requires appropriate wet and cold weather gear for outdoor activity; there is no published school uniform fee in the school's fee information.
- Sibling arrangements: fees may be waived for families who have more than three children at the school simultaneously; fees remain payable for the first three children.

Refund information and cancellation

- If an offered place is accepted, the parent/guardian has the right to cancel. Cancellation must be submitted on the school's cancellation form within 14 days of signing the contract; any fees paid by the time the form is received will be returned to the specified account. If the place is cancelled more than 14 days after the contract was signed, the administration fee (NOK 2,000) is not refunded.
- SFO termination: SFO places require a minimum sign‑up period and carry their own termination rules (one month's termination period calculated from the 1st of the following month); SFO places must be paid for during the termination period whether used or not. July is not included as a paid month for termination calculations.

Fee payment options

- The school's published admissions, tuition and SFO pages and the SFO Handbook set out invoicing and billing schedules but do not specify a standard list of accepted payment methods (e.g., credit card, bank transfer) in the public fee materials. Invoices issued by the school indicate payment details and terms; SFO and school invoices are issued in advance and follow the 10‑month invoicing pattern described above. For payment instructions contained on an invoice or in the Home‑School Contract, follow the payment details shown on those documents.
Academics

Kongsberg International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP) for students aged 6 to 16.

Curriculum
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Grade 1-6 (ages 6-12) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grade 7-10 (ages 13-16). The language of instruction is English. Classes are small. Established in 2003, the school has over 190 students across Grade 1-10 with more than 39 nationalities represented among students, parents and staff. The school is non-selective and state-funded independent.

Exam Results
The school's national test results were consistently outstanding.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has an inclusive environment where each student is seen as an important part of the community. Student Support provides students and staff with support and counseling. The PYP Student Support Coordinator and the MYP Educational Psychologist coordinate this work.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has an Inclusion Policy for special education and procedures for collaborating with external agencies. A dedicated SEN support team includes a PYP SEN Teacher and an MYP SEN Assistant. Liisa Kallio serves as PYP SEN Teacher and Laila Sørby as MYP SEN Assistant (other SEN staff include Fatema Husain as PYP/MYP SEN Teacher).

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The language of instruction is English. English and Norwegian are offered as Language and Literature, and Spanish (with Norwegian) is offered in Language Acquisition.

Mental Wellbeing
The psychosocial environment emphasizes a safe, positive school environment; Student Support coordinates counseling and wellbeing. The school nurse provides health-related wellbeing support and can offer conversations with students and parental guidance.

Safeguarding
All students have a right to a safe and positive school environment. Safeguarding concerns can be reported using the designated report form and through the School's safeguarding procedures.
Parent Experience

History
Kongsberg International School was founded to serve Kongsberg's international community and provide continuity for Norwegian families returning from stays abroad. The project received early backing from FMC, the Mayor of Kongsberg Morten Eriksrød, and local companies and the Chamber of Commerce. Jan Erik Korsjøen, CEO of KOG, gave the go-ahead, with Olav Berdal as project leader and Michael Embley appointed as Founding Principal in early 2003. The school opened in August 2003 with 65 students and quickly aligned with the International Baccalaureate, obtaining IB MYP and later PYP authorisation. Growth followed with the move to the neighbouring Red Building in 2008 to accommodate rising demand, while preserving a family atmosphere and a Hopi Nakwách-inspired logo symbolising brotherhood.

Community
An inclusive and caring environment is a core strength of KIS, with strong cooperation between students, families and staff. Alumni stay connected with the school long after graduation, reflecting enduring community ties. Students and families are welcomed into a dynamic and supportive community. PTA involvement reinforces parent participation and collaboration within the community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA is an important organization within the school community. It promotes parent involvement and builds strong working relationships among parents, teachers and the school. The PTA provides parent perspectives to whole school matters, shares ideas for improvements, and lobbies for the school in the local community, funding projects such as traffic safety, library resources and playground equipment. For more information contact the Chair of the PTA, Kevin Flynn, at pta@kischool.org.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Kongsberg International School is located at Dyrmyrgata 39, 3611 Kongsberg, Norway. The campus includes a library and a playground, with the SFO building located in the white building opposite the playground. There is no on-site canteen; students bring food from home, with limited items available to order through local providers. The Library opens at 08:45 each day and hosts a Library Club twice weekly for Grades 4-6. The school emphasizes a learning environment with outdoor experiences and community spaces as part of its IB programme.

Sports Facilities
Physical Education and outdoor education are integral to KIS. Grade 5-6 have PE at Idrettshallen, a spacious hall with an extensive range of equipment. In the MYP (grades 7-10), students participate in a variety of activities and training programmes, including ice skating, self-defence and baseball; tennis and circus arts; rock climbing, golf and outdoor winter activities; and downhill skiing with strength training and paralympics. Younger students also engage in outdoor PE across varied terrains. The school leverages local facilities to support PE and outdoor education.

Academic Facilities
The Library fosters a secure and inviting atmosphere contributing to intellectual curiosity and engaged learning. The collection includes fiction and nonfiction books in English and Norwegian, spanning print and digital formats, with online resources such as Britannica, PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next available for research. The Library is open from 08:45 daily and remains open until dismissal, and a Librarian is available to assist with resources. Primary and Middle School students use the Library, with weekly library lessons in the PYP and independent access for MYP students, and a Library Club twice a week for students in Grades 4-6.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Library Club operates twice weekly for Grades 4-6 during lunch. Dungeons & Dragons after-school club is run by a member of staff. The PYP emphasises Learning through trips, with Grade 3-6 taking overnight trips each year. The Academics page describes a broad PE and outdoor education programme across the IB framework, including a wide range of activities such as ice skating, tennis, rock climbing and skiing, which reflect the school's extracurricular activity offerings.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
KIS offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). The language of instruction is English. The school emphasizes learning through real-life contexts and events in the local and wider community and provides opportunities for student-initiated projects and leadership within the curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is an important organization within the school community. It promotes parent involvement and builds strong working relationships among parents, teachers and the school. The PTA funds projects such as traffic safety, library resources, playground equipment and other community improvements.

Community & Service
The school actively seeks opportunities to connect with the local and global community and to learn through real-life contexts. There are events and projects in the local and wider community as part of learning. Students are encouraged to put learning into responsible action.

Leadership & Professional
There are multiple opportunities for students to take leadership within a vibrant and ambitious IB curriculum.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Through Physical Education and outdoor education, students experience a wide range of activities. Examples include ice skating, self-defence and baseball (MYP A); tennis and circus arts (MYP B); rock climbing, golf and outdoor winter activities (MYP C); and downhill skiing, strength training and Paralympics (MYP D).
Languages

Language Provision
The language of instruction is English.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Eligibility and intake: Kongsberg International School accepts children aged 6–16 who have the right to and duty of education in Norway. The main admission begins in May for Grades 2–10, while Grade 1 admission starts in December for the following year. 2. Admissions process and rolling intake: Admissions are conducted on a rolling basis as places become available, and students on the waiting list are prioritized according to the admissions policy. If the class you applied for is full, your application can be added to the waiting list. 3. Application submission and fees: There is no fee to apply for a place. If a place is accepted, a non-refundable administration fee is invoiced and is deducted from the first month's tuition. 4. How to apply: To apply for a place, click the Application Form; the submission is received by the school office and a confirmation email is sent as soon as possible. 5. Tuition, scheduling and payment terms: The school fees are set by the Governing Board based on rates from the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training. Fees are invoiced over 10 months from August and must be paid in advance. As of August 2026, the monthly tuition for all students in Grades 1–10 (MYPD) is 3950 NOK. 6. Additional admissions terms: An administration fee of 2000 NOK is issued upon completed admissions; this is deducted from the first month's tuition, and is invoiced if the new student does not start immediately. 7. Required documents and health declarations: The only required document for admission is the application form; after an offer is accepted and the contract is signed, additional information forms must be completed. A Tuberculosis Declaration is currently required for all new students, and a TB test may be required if relocating from a country with high TB prevalence. 8. Offer, acceptance and start date: Offers have a 1-week deadline to accept or decline; once an offer is accepted, the student must start within 1 month unless otherwise agreed. Grade 1 admissions follow the December enrollment pattern used by public schools for the following academic year. 9. Other practical details: The school day runs from 09:00 to 15:00; lunch is not provided and students must bring food; the school is a day school only and does not offer boarding or preschool; there are provisions for sibling discounts where families with more than three children may have fees waived for the additional children. 10. Grade placement: The appropriate grade is determined by age, with a reference table comparing to other systems; prospective parents are encouraged to review the table and guidance provided.

Waitlist
Admissions are conducted on a rolling basis as places become available, and students on the waiting list are prioritized according to the admissions policy. If the class you applied for is full, your application can be added to the waiting list.
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