The Oslo International School (OIS) is an

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History

Oslo International School, which is organised as a not-for-profit educational trust, was founded in 1963. During the 1960s the school grew from a primary of about 36 pupils to around 180 pupils. Today there are around 600 students from approximately 50 nations.

Description

OIS is a fully accredited independent international day school for students from 3 – 19 years of age (pre-school to IB Diploma). The last two years of the upper secondary are authorised as a world school by the

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. OIS is located in modern, architecturally unique facilities in a green suburban neighbourhood close to a public transportation hub. A school bus service is on offer to all children.

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Oslo International School
International Baccalaureate schools in Norway Secondary schools in Norway Primary schools in Norway International schools in Norway Education in Bærum {{Norway-school-stub