Sandnes International School

Norway, Sandnes

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Norwegian

Fees NOK 41,245 - 44,800

Ages 6 - 16 years

Pupil numbers 200

Type Co-educational

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)

Taught languages Norwegian, Spanish

Typical class size 20

Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Primary School, Middle School

Introduction

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.

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Prinsens vei 8, 4315 Sandnes, Norway

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The Essentials

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.

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Fees

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).

Academics

Curriculum

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Student Teacher Ratio

Low student‑to‑teacher ratio.

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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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FAQs

Where is Sandnes International School located and who does it serve?

Sandnes International School is located at Prinsens vei 8, 4315 Sandnes, in the Figgjo area of the Sandnes municipality. It serves both local families and expatriates in the greater Sandnes region, with about 200 pupils.

What ages does the school cater to, and what IB programs are offered?

The school serves students aged 6 to 16. It offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 6–12 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 13–16, and it is co-educational.

Is Sandnes International School a boarding school or a day school, and is there after-school care?

Sandnes International School is a day school; there are no boarding facilities. Before and after-school care (SFO) is available for lower grades (primarily Grades 1–4, with limited support to Grade 7).

What are the tuition fees for 2026/27 for Grades 1–7 and Grades 8–10?

Grade 1–7 tuition is NOK 3,749 per month for 11 months (NOK 41,245 per year). Grade 8–10 is NOK 4,072 per month for 11 months (NOK 44,800 per year). Invoices are issued monthly, and the first payment secures a place.

How does the admissions process work, and when are offers made?

Applications are submitted online via sdis.no, with Main Admission or Supplementary Admission. Main Admission rounds run with offers on the last Friday in January, the first Friday in March, the last Friday in April, and the last Monday of the academic year. To secure a place, you sign and return the documents and pay the first invoice; after starting, a three-month withdrawal notice is required.

Are there any discounts for siblings?

Yes. There is a 10% discount for the second child and a 15% discount for the third and any additional children enrolled.

How does invoicing work and what happens if fees are unpaid?

Invoices are issued on the 1st of each month and can be sent as an electronic invoice or by email. Avtalegiro (automatic direct debit) is available. Late or unpaid invoices may be referred to a debt collection agency, and non-payment after 30 days can lead to the revocation of admission.

Is there a separate application or registration fee?

There is no separate application or one-time registration fee listed.

Is there before/after-school care (SFO) and how is transport arranged?

SFO is available for Grades 1–4, with limited support to Grade 7; specific fees are not published. School transport is provided by Kolumbus for eligible students, with routes SK222 and SK223; seats are reserved for SDIS students with a Kolumbus transport card.

What is the language of instruction and what language support is available?

The main language of instruction is English. All students receive developmentally appropriate language support in English and Norwegian, and Spanish is added as an additional language in the Middle Years Programme.

How is the IB curriculum structured at Sandnes International School?

SDIS offers the PYP for ages 6–12 and the MYP for ages 13–16. The PYP uses six transdisciplinary themes with inquiry, while the MYP includes subject groups such as Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, Physical and Health Education, and Design.

What can you tell about class sizes or student-teacher ratio?

The school maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio, which supports individualized attention and learning. Specific numerical class sizes are not published.

Are there any pathways to higher education or university guidance?

The available information does not specify university guidance or higher education pathways.

What facilities does the campus offer, especially the library?

The campus includes an on-site library with printed books, audio books, and ebooks in English, Norwegian, and other languages. Librarians help students locate materials, and the library serves as a learning hub for inquiry and collaboration.

What other features on campus support learning?

Beyond the library, the program emphasizes inquiry, field trips, and outdoor projects that connect learning with real-world experiences, supporting collaboration and inquiry-based learning.

Are there sports or arts facilities indicated on campus?

Specific sports facilities are not listed. Arts is an integrated focus within the MYP, and the PYP includes arts integrated across disciplines.

What extracurriculars or leadership opportunities exist?

The school focuses on 21st-century skills and aims to develop global leaders, entrepreneurs, and effective communicators. Leadership opportunities are highlighted through its UNESCO World School status and programs like Global Leaders.

How does the school promote global citizenship and community service?

SDIS is a UNESCO World School, and students are encouraged to take meaningful action and lead positive change in a safe, supportive environment, fostering global citizenship.

How is the arts integrated into the IB programs?

Arts is a subject group within the MYP, and the PYP includes arts as part of its integrated knowledge across disciplines along with languages, mathematics, science, and social studies.

How does the school support language learners and language programs beyond English?

English language learners receive developmentally appropriate support in English and Norwegian, and in the MYP, Spanish is taught as an additional language.

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