INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BERGEN ISB International School of Bergen www.isob.no
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BERGEN
ISBInternational School of
Bergen
www.isob.no
International School of Bergen
• ISB has around 169 students that represent more than 30 nationalities.
• The largest groups are from India, the UK, the US and Norway.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BERGENInternational School of
Bergen
- providing an internationally accredited education serving the business and
Bergen communities
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BERGEN
Historical background(The Past)
1975 - Bergen American School established due oil industry growthSupported by Bergen kommune (Brattholmen)School reserved for ex-patriates until early 1980’s 1978 - Move to Damsgård1982 - Moved to Slettebakken1985 - Accredited by (European) Council of International Schools(ECIS) and New England Association of Schools and Colleges(NEASC) 1992 - First in world to be approved for International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme1995 - Re-accredited by ECIS and NEASC 1996 - Curriculum approved by KUF based on Grunnskoleloven.2005 – Re-accredited by CIS and NEASC2009 – Authorised for International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme
Age ranges coveredPreschool and Kindergarten(age 3 – 6)
Grades 1 through 5( age 6 – 11)
Grades 6 through 10 (age 11 – 16)
International Baccalaureate CurriculumThe International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end, the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
Where is Bergen?
Bergen• Bergen is the second
largest city in Norway.• Its population is about
250,000.• Bergen Harbour is the
largest port in Norway.• Bergen is considered
the gateway to the fjords and therefore a popular tourist destination.
Places of InterestBryggen, the Old Wharf
on UNESCO’s World Heritage List
Places of Interest
Mount Fløyen
Mount Ulriken
Troldhaugen –Edvard Grieg’s HomeGrieg (1843-1907) is Norway’s most famous composer.
Lysøen, Ole Bull’s HomeOle Bull (1810-1880) was a famous Norwegian violinist and composer.
SWOT Analysis
Bridging 3 Generations -Timeless Toys and
Games.
Strengths
• Private school – bringing a different perspective to the project.
• Participated in a similar project before• ICT driven• Committed team of professionals• Curriculum lends itself to a lot of active
learning and inquiry skills.• Strong community links in our school.
Weaknesses
• International families thus many do not have their relatives near them.
Opportunitites
• Gain experience from different perspective.• Share best practice with other professionals.
Threats
• Unforeseeable circumstances which may come in the way over the 2 years.
Erasmus + Bridging 3 Generations
Timeless Toys and Games
Norwegian Team
Laura McGuffieGrade 1 Teacher
Anne NedrumPE/Norwegian Teacher
Berit KoottatepGrade 2 Teacher Ila Moldenhauer
Grade 5 TeacherLeanne Hagen
Grade 4 Teacher
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Logo Designing
Students explaining their logo...
Students explaining their logo...
Students explaining their logo...