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ISS High School Students Soak Up the Science & Technology Atmosphere at ONS Stavanger, 2012

2 · The Informer 5 SepTember 2012 www.isstavanger.no

From the Director:

Any deeper now, Meredith, and you’ll hit China!

Another year is underway at the International School of Stavanger! Many things are the same, but so many are different—new faces, new facilities, new technology and new ideas. And LOTS of people!

We started school with more than 800 students and they keep coming. Luckily, we have flexible plans and we can still provide new and returning students the warm “Welcome to ISS” that has been a part of this school from days long ago when we were much smaller.

And just as the academic school routines have swung quickly back into action, so has our Parent Association. With the Leisure Fair, two new parent coffees and the back-to-school potluck all occurring in quick succession, it is obvious that this is a group that will have a great deal to offer the school all year! (Check the PA webpage in Edline for upcoming events.)

As a special message to all the new families who have chosen ISS, let us help you in any way to make the transition to school as smooth as possible. Don’t be shy about asking questions. And that offer of help extends far beyond the first month of school—I’ve lived here a long time, but I still come up with questions. Just as I always appreciate having someone take the time to satisfy my curiosity, I welcome you to make use of the resources we have available to you. A new offering you will read about in this issue of the Informer is a series of special ISS resource and networking opportunities for parents, called “Morning Connections.” The first session – focused on culture shock and third culture kids – will be offered on Sept. 20 at ISS and has come about through a wonderful idea from one of our parents, Vlatka Duric, PhD.

Dr. Duric is a psychologist from Australia with extensive clinical and research experience with individuals and groups addressing change. See the information later in this issue for more details. The school is very pleased to be able to offer this informative program and I thank both Dr. Duric and Ms. Katharine Mudra, our Admissions & Communications Officer, for bringing these ”Morning Connections” to you!

From new clubs and field trips to letters from our principals and counselors, there is a wealth of information on the upcoming Informer pages — enjoy keeping up-to-date with life at ISS.

I would like to end this section with a poem that was recently shared with me and helps, I believe, to set a fine tone for our months of working and learning together.

The Informer 5 SepTember 2012 · 3www.isstavanger.no

Be Alive

Think Freely.

Smile often.

Tell those you love that you do.

Rediscover old friends.

Make new ones.

Hope.

Grow.

Give.

Give in.

Pick some daisies.

Share them.

Keep a promise.

Laugh heartily.

Reach out.

Let someone in.

Hug a kid.

Slow down.

See a sunrise.

Listen to rain.

Trust life.

Have faith.

Enjoy.

Make some mistakes.

Learn from them.

Explore the unknown.

Celebrate life!By Jan Michelsen

All the best,

Dr. Linda DuevelDirector

[email protected] braves the Norwegian waters!


From the Deputy DirectorDear Parents & Students,

Welcome to the academic year 2012 – 2013.

On the first day of the school year it is always great to see the students’ breathe life and energy into the building. Whether they are catching up with old´ friends or welcoming new ones the energy generated in the building is exciting to watch.

For me this year the opening of school has been from a slightly different perspective. For the past four years I have opened up the new academic year as High School Principal, but this year that experience has been led expertly by Dr Liam Browne our new High School and his team.

This year I move into a new role that of Deputy Director with my prime areas of focus outlined as follows:

• Develop and enhance learning and teaching across school including the leveraging of technology.

• Head up the school’s re-accreditation processes. ISS is fully accredited by both the Council of International Schools (CIS) and New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The process of re-accreditation already started at the end of last academic year when we conducted the school survey. The results of the survey have recently been sent to us and I hope to share an overview with you in the not too distant future. The process will culminate with a re-accreditation team visit in the spring of 2014. Below I have provided a summary of the re- accreditation process as outlined by CIS and NEASC, as I recognize that all of you may not be familiar with the process.

• Lead & assist in the development of the strategic planning process and the development of key strategic activities including transition planning.

• Develop and lead professional development strategies and programs to ensure that faculty and administration continue to develop and are able to carry out the mission and goals of ISS

I look forward to meeting with you all over the course of the year.

As outlined above, what follows is an introduction to/explanation of the re-accreditation process taken mainly from a booklet titled “Journey to Excellence

in International Education” the 8th Edition of the CIS/NEASC Guide to School Evaluation and Accreditation. In the interests of academic honesty it is important to note that much of what is outlined above has been taken verbatim from the source document outlined above.

Introduction to Accreditation

The accreditation process has long been recognized in international school circles as a highly effective means of initiating and maintaining school improvement and demonstrating adherence to a set of publicly stated standards.

Purpose of the Accreditation Program

There are a number of benefits associated with the award of accreditation to a school, but the main aim of this evaluation program is to provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the education offered at the school through a rigorous process of self-examination followed by an objective external appraisal by a team of peers, focusing on student learning and well being. The resulting Visiting Team Report and the independent actions of the accrediting association(s) attest to the quality of education at the evaluated school.

The Underpinning Concepts

The accreditation process helps a school use its mission, vision and objectives to guide its development and to ensure that school systems and services have student

learning and well being as their primary focus.


Criteria for Evaluation

Each school is evaluated against two basic ’benchmarks’, these being:

1. The School’s Own Guiding Statements

Each school is required to have clear statements of vision, mission, and educational goals. Such guiding documents/statements may have different names depending upon the individual school, but in each school they must align with the standards under Section A. Most importantly, each school’s programs and services will be assessed in terms of how successful they are in meeting its own stated vision, mission, or educational goals.

2. The Standards for Accreditation

Each school is required to align its operations with a set of written standards that cover every aspect of a school’s operation.

The Standards for Accreditation are designed to reflect the characteristics of a high quality educational experience. However, they do not pre-suppose any specific model of excellence nor do they suggest comparing the characteristics of one school with those of another. The guiding principles of the accreditation process are that a school will be evaluated against prescribed standards (but in relation to its own guiding statements) and that the school’s program and services are appropriate for its unique demography.

Outline of the Accreditation Process

The process involves these five essential stages which are repeated on a routine ten-year cycle:

1. The Preliminary/Preparatory Visit

A school seeking accreditation for the first time hosts a Preliminary Visit, usually lasting three days and normally involving one or two visitors. This booklet provides specific information about this visit. At ISS this is due to take place during the last week in October / first week in November this academic year.

2. The Self-Study

The self-study process typically lasts between one to two years, is the most important part of the

entire evaluation and accreditation process, both in the commitment of time and effort involved and in the value to be derived.

3. The Team Visit

Following the successful completion of the self-study (December 2013), the Team Visit will be conducted by a team of trained and suitably qualified administrators and teachers, drawn from other CIS/NEASC member schools.

The primary function of the Visiting Team is to assist the school by providing an objective assessment of the conclusions of the self-study and by articulating specific recommendations for school improvement. The Team visits the school for approximately one week to see it in action. Team members visit classrooms and other work places and campus facilities, examine documentation compiled by the school, and speak with students, parents, members of the administration, faculty and support staff, and the Governing Body. They examine all aspects of the school in the light of the self-study findings, the school’s own Guiding Statements and unique demography, and the Standards for Accreditation focusing on student learning and well-being. 4. Decisions on Accreditation

CIS (through structures reporting to the Board of Trustees) and NEASC (through the CAISA Commission) will review carefully the Visiting Team Report and consider the recommendation of the Visiting Team relative to re- accreditation of the school.

5. Subsequent Procedures

A number of follow-up procedures have been established, including:

a) The Two Year Report is prepared by the school at a date to be specified by CIS or NEASC/CAISA (approximately 24 months from the Team Visit).

b) A Five-Year Report that shows how the school has addressed the Visiting Team’s recommendations following its own action planning.


From the Deputy Director

Benefits of the Accreditation Process The award of accreditation itself

The school’s own claim to excellence, however well justified, will always be open to question in the absence of an objective verification of quality. The school’s earning of accredited status from a respected agency can be very reassuring to parents and faculty. It is an indication to the school community and to other individuals and establishments (including universities) that the school offers a quality education. The opportunity for self-assessment

To some extent continuous improvement is already a goal of schools, but not at the level to which self-evaluation is taken during the writing of the self-study when the school is working to meet clearly stated external standards and demanding deadlines. Schools earning accredited status tend to agree that introspection has been the most valuable aspect of the entire process. Also of significant benefit is the opportunity for school staff to meet collaboratively, often across disciplines and divisions of the school, to discuss issues, to identify concerns, and to propose improvements. The opportunity for improved intra-school contact and understanding

In some schools it is quite possible to go from year to year feeling that staff members in other areas are vague acquaintances at best and that the concerns of other sections are of little interest to them. It is the common experience of schools undergoing evaluation that the accreditation process is a unifying force in a school. The opportunity to receive an external assessment

The Team Visit involves a detailed, objective evaluation which reflects the perspectives of fellow professionals who have been trained in the evaluation process and who are familiar with both the Standards for Accreditation and the unique nature and concerns of International schools. A plan for the future

The Self-Study document, the Visiting Team Report, and the Two Year and the Five Year Reports serve as guides to planning for the school as they identify both strengths upon which to build and developing areas for attention. This information will help to move the

school forward with a goal of on-going improvement.

Maintaining the right points of focus

The accreditation process will help the school to ensure that it is focusing on certain vital aspects of its existence – most notably: the quality of student learning aided by the best possible teaching, student well-being, the promotion of internationalism/inter-culturalism, and the planning and actions necessary to support these features. Affirmation of the school’s needs

It may be that Governing Body members, faculty and support staff, leadership, students or parents have felt the existence of certain needs for some time. The Visiting Team Report will serve to validate concerns and to guide staff, Governing Body and administration in establishing priorities and developing action plans. Schools are encouraged to integrate the recommendations from the various CIS and NEASC reports into its own strategic planning processes to the extent possible.

I hope you have found this information useful and I look forward to sharing more with you in due course.

With kind regards,

Gareth JonesDeputy Director

[email protected]


Science - hands on!


International School of Stavanger A Note from Admissions September 2012

WELCOME BACK TO ISS! It’s a pleasure to see many new and returning faces at ISS this August. I’ve enjoyed wandering the hallways and seeing so much learning in action: second graders discovering the Vikings in social studies, middle schoolers making honeycombs in the science labs during their “kitchen chemistry” exploratory class and tenth graders learning about static electricity via iBooks and iPads in physics class. All stellar signs that school is back in session! There is a new program to ISS this year – one specifically for parents: “Morning Connections: An ISS Networking and Resource Series.” Similar to the morning coffees offered by the Parent Association (PA), the “Morning Connections” events are aimed at providing opportunities for friendship and support within the ISS community, but also focused on offering information and resources relevant to expat life and/or living in Norway. The September session will be focused on “Third Culture Kids and Culture Shock” and the October session will be on “Networking: Turning Contacts into Connections.” Below you’ll find more details about these events as well as an RSVP and feedback link. We certainly hope you join us, whether to meet new friends, gather information or enjoy a pastry! Lastly, for all of our families (especially those new to Stavanger), please remember we all know what it was like to arrive in a new country. A familiar connection can go a long way – so if you are interested in speaking with someone from your home country, an ISS International Parent Ambassador can help. These volunteers have children spanning across the primary, middle and high school, are often involved in the Parent Association and, in most cases, have been in Stavanger for at least three years. From shopping recommendations to transport tips to school questions, our International Parent Ambassadors are here for you. Please e-mail [email protected] for more information. Again, welcome back! Kindly, Katharine Mudra Admissions & Communications Officer [email protected] MORNING CONNECTIONS: Thursdays, Sept. 20 & Oct. 25 � 8:45-10:30 � Room TBD Two upcoming “Morning Connections” events are: Sept. 20: Third Culture Kids and Culture Shock TCK, 3CK. If those acronyms look unfamiliar, they stand for ‘third culture kids,’ a term coined in the 1950s “to refer to children who accompany their parents into another society” (Wikipedia). We hear the term ‘third culture kids’ often at ISS, along with ‘global nomads’ and ‘trans-culture kids.’ These words come up often in media, conferences and talks pertaining to international education. Many children are fortunate to have experienced a number of cultures around the world, but sometimes the changes and new homes can make it difficult to feel a sense of belonging. As such, understanding, parenting and teaching ‘third culture kids’ is an important element of international and expat life. Numerous members of the ISS staff, particularly Ms. Wallace (MS principal), Mr. Armstrong (PS counselor) and Dr. Liam Browne (HS principal), have done significant research work on this very subject. To kick off the “Morning Connections” program, this ISS team of experts will share their knowledge of ‘third culture kids’ from a teaching and parenting perspective, including some of the different stages that children go through and how we can better support them at school and at home. – continued on next page –


International School of Stavanger A Note from Admissions September 2012

Part two of this event will look at culture shock for parents and managing change as adults. For this portion of the morning, we’re lucky to have the talents and expertise of an ISS parent, Dr. Vlata Duric, to lead the session. Dr. Duric is a psychologist from Australia with extensive clinical and research experience with individuals and groups addressing change; adjustment to change and loss; and, how to create safety and stability during and after change. She has developed and led many workshops and seminars in a variety of settings such as communication skills training for medical students as well as experienced doctors and nurses. She is a mother of two ISS students, an expatriate, a trailing spouse and once a TCK herself. We are very pleased to have Vlatka here! RSVP for this event and/or provide feedback for future “Morning Connections” via this link: http://isstavanger.wufoo.com/forms/z7x3p9/ Oct. 25: Networking: Turning Contacts into Connections It’s been said that “a successful moveable family is one in which each family member feels welcome, safe and valued not only as a member of his/her family but also in the new community in which they live.” Children jump into school and generally find new friends on the playground or class to play with rather quickly. It’s not always as easy for parents who are tackling anything and everything upon arrival and settling the family into the community. During the second “Morning Connections,” Dr. Vlatka Duric will lead a networking session offering parents an opportunity to create new support networks and meaningful connections, especially during a time of change. RSVP for this event and/or provide feedback for future “Morning Connections” via this link: http://isstavanger.wufoo.com/forms/z7x3p9/ NEWCOMER COFFEE MORNINGS (PA): Tuesdays, Sept. 25 & Oct. 30 � 8:45-9:30 � Cafeteria The newcomer coffee mornings, courtesy of the PA’s Welcome & Hospitality committee, provide a chance for newcomers to meet other parents in a smaller setting, learn about the local community, ask questions about Stavanger and find out about life at ISS. All parents are welcome to stop by and say hello! Can’t make it but have questions? Meet Charlotte Smit-Veeger ([email protected]), Wyntsje Bonekamp ([email protected]) and Vlatka Duric ([email protected]). Charlotte, the committee’s veteran and an active member in the Dutch community, has children in primary and pre-school; Wyntsje, who is Dutch but arrived last year from Paris, has two girls (one in middle and one in high school); and Vlatka, an Australian who landed in Stavanger in 2011 from Malaysian Borneo, has two sons in primary and pre-school. These lovely ladies are fantastic resources!


News from the Exams CoordinatorInternational School of Stavanger: IB results May 2012

This year, 51 graduating students took International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations. Of the 51 candidates, 50 sat all the examinations for the full Diploma Programme of 6 subjects (3 Higher and 3 Standard), the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS (Creativity, Action, Service). One of our students chose to take just three individual subjects rather than the full Diploma.

In order to obtain the Diploma, students must gain at least 24 points and fulfil a range of other conditions defined by IB.

This year, 86.0% of these students achieved the full Diploma, which compares favourably with the world average which is 78.16% for the May 2012 examination session. The scores of our students who took all the Diploma examinations ranged from 21 up to 42 points out of a maximum of 45 possible points, with a mean total score of 31 points for those who achieved the Diploma. IB examinations are scored on a scale from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest), and our students who achieved the Diploma in May had a mean score of 4.95 in each of their subjects.

These are excellent results!

Any candidate who does not achieve the full Diploma receives results documentation indicating their performance in each subject.

May 2012 has again produced some fine results, in a year when the overwhelming majority of our 53 graduating seniors participated in the full Diploma Programme.

ISS has a policy of encouraging all students to consider stretching themselves by working towards the full IB Diploma, and does not select students for the programme. Despite the policy of open access, ISS averages compare very favourably with the world averages in most subject areas. Both the students and their teachers are to be congratulated on this achievement. At ISS, the IB Diploma has become the normal programme for almost all of our graduating seniors, and we are proud of our open access policy. Even if students do not achieve the full Diploma, just missing the point requirements, the experience of following the programme is very valuable.

It is very pleasing to note that ALL our students who took Norwegian achieved the results to earn ‘studiekompetanse’ which allows them to access Norwegian universities and funding from Statens Lånekasse for university study anywhere in the world.

A small number of students choose to re-take subjects to improve their scores, and I am happy to report that graduates from 2010 and 2011 who re-took examinations this May did increase their grades, allowing them to move on to the next phase of their education. (The figures for 2010 and 2011 in the chart below have therefore been updated to reflect this.).

I congratulate all our IB students on their results.

The chart below shows a summary of the IB results from ISS over the last five years compared with world averages.

Year Number of graduating

seniors

Total number of

IB candidates

Full Diploma candidates*

ISS totals (% Diploma

candidates achieving Diploma)

ISS averages (Mean

Diploma score)

World averages (%

achieving Diploma)

World averages (Mean

Diploma score)

May 2008

35 34 33 26 (78.8%) 34 79.02% 29.57

May 2009

44 41 40 33 (82.5%) 32 78.71% 29.51

May 2010

47 45 43 39 (90.7%) 33 78.06% 29.55

May 2011

47 46 41 36 (87.8%) 32 77.75% 29.61

May 2012

53 51 50 43 (86.0%) 31 78.16% 29.83

* students who took examinations in six subjects + ToK + EE + CAS

Lynn ParkIB Co-ordinator

[email protected] August 2012


News from the Exams Coordinator

This year 26 students from ISS took one or more International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE) examinations, including some students who chose to re-take examinations where they had not achieved the grade that they wished last year.

IGCSE are graded from A* to G (with A* - C normally accepted as ‘pass’ grades by British universities). A U grade (unclassified) is given if for some reason students do not produce sufficient work of an adequate standard to be awarded a grade on a particular examination.

ISS does not select those students who may take

the IGCSE. The decision to enter for IGCSE examinations is a personal one, made by the student and parent, depending on the student’s educational background and future plans. This year a total of just 21 of our 10th grade students chose to take IGCSE examinations, and for those that do so, the final grades are extremely important (especially if they go on to apply to British universities through the UCAS system).

The results for the 10th grade students are indicated in the chart below, and show a comparison with results over the last five years.

These are another strong set of IGCSE results, with our 10th grade students achieving A* - C in 84.4% of the examinations. This compares favourably with the typical statistics of GCSE A*-C ‘pass’ rates in the UK of approximately 70%. The total percentage of A and A* grades achieved by ISS 10th graders this year was an excellent 40.5%!

It is also interesting to see that our students take a good range of traditional subjects, which reflect those required by the newly-introduced English Baccalaureate qualification: English, mathematics, two sciences, a foreign language and history or geography.

These subjects are those that are highly valued by the most competitive universities.

(information from http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2011/aug/25/gcse-results-2011-exam-breakdown)

Lynn ParkExam Co-ordinator

[email protected] August 2012

Grade IGCSE 2012

IGCSE 2011

IGCSE 2010

IGCSE 2009

IGCSE 2008

A* 13.5% 14.3% 14.5% 13.3% 30.0% A 27.0% 26.0% 31.7% 33.3% 28.0% B 27.0% 32.2% 24.7% 23.3% 27.3% C 16.9% 18.5% 15.1% 14.3% 12.0% D 10.8% 5.1% 9.7% 10.0% 2.0% E 3.4% 2.4% 2.2% 4.8% 0.7% F 0.7% 1.5% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% G 0.0% 0.0% 0.5% 0.5% 0.0% U 0.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.5% 0.0%

A* - C 84.4% 91.0% 86.0% 84.3% 97.3% Total students

entered 26

(10th grade: 21) 53 38 40 28

International School of Stavanger: IGCSE results 2012

Many congratulations to all the IGCSE students at ISS!


H i g h S c h o o l N E W SGreetings ISS High School Families!

Although it is hard to believe that school has now been in session for a full month, the High School Office has been forging ahead at top speed to ensure that all of our students are engaged in their academics, finding balance in their day-to-day activities, and researching their postsecondary options. By now, hopefully all our students have adjusted to new routines, challenging schedules, and exciting extracurricular activities.

On August 24th, the Class of 2013 met for their first senior seminar to reflect, discuss, and plan for this next exhilarating chapter of their lives. We reviewed college and ISS application deadlines, UCAS and Common App registrations, and checked in on the status of extended essays and personal statements.

As the daily workload increases and college paperwork and pressure ensue, remember that organization is the key! Senior year can be an emotional roller coaster, but if you remain steadfast and keep your goals in sight, it can be a momentous and pivotal year, indeed.

For all of our students and families, please be sure to work together to organize your school activities, athletic commitments, CAS activities and school-sponsored trips while staying abreast of your studies.

Seniors, take particular notice of university application due dates and standardized entrance exam registration deadlines. Edline, the Daily Report, and ManageBac are all helpful tools to keep you well informed so you won t miss a beat!

The secret to success in high school is simple: prudent academic planning, self-advocacy, and extracurricular involvement. The stress and pressure that coincides with college preparedness can also lead to some beautiful character building. Don t be afraid to ask questions, rely on your support systems, and be there for one another. High school only comes once, and to thrive within the supportive walls of ISS is a gift. Make this year your own.

“If not now, when? If not me, who? If not, why not?”

The Counseling Calendar of Events for the fall semester includes the following to date:

TESTING

The following tests will be administered at ISS. There are a limited number of tests for each exam and they are available on a first come/first served basis. The dates for the tests are as follows:

PSAT/ NMSQTSaturday, October 20, 2012 at 7:45 am Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Qualifying Test administration for 10th and 11th graders: This test is useful both as practice for the SAT and as a predictor of SAT scores. For 11th graders, the PSAT/NMSQT also serves as a basis for awarding some merit scholarships. Taking the test will gain students access to a college and career search tool to aid them in their postsecondary plans.

To register for this exam, sign up on the clipboard outside of the Counseling Office, transfer 120 NOK to the ISS account number 3201 09 31567, and mark “PSAT Test Fee, STUDENT NAME,” by September 14, 2012.

The SAT I, SAT II, and ACT tests are standardized tests utilized by U.S. universities as part of the admissions process. Each university has its own requirements as to which test(s) they will accept. Be sure to check the universities websites to determine which tests to take. Many universities will accept either the SAT I or ACT. In this case, it is the student’s best interest to take both as colleges will consider the highest scores.

SAT I - Scholastic Aptitude Test: Saturday, November 3, 2012 Saturday, December 1, 2012Saturday, May 4, 2013

12th GRADERSIf you plan to enter a U.S. university in the fall 2013 and the SAT is a requirement then you must take it this first semester. If you took it last spring and would like to try to improve your score, you can take it this fall as well. The SAT will be administered on Saturday,


H i g h S c h o o l N E W SNovember 3, 2012 with an online registration deadline of October 4, 2012. We will also offer this test again on December 1, 2012 with a registration deadline of November 1, 2012.

1 1th GRADERSThis test will also be offered once in the spring on May 4, 2013 with a registration deadline of April 5, 2013. You should take this exam if you are an 11th grade student with plans to study in North America. This exam measures verbal, mathematical reasoning ability and writing skills.

For any of the dates, register at www.collegeboard.com

SAT II - Scholastic Aptitude Subject Test: Check the specific requirements of the universities to which you are applying to see if they require the SAT Subject tests. During one test date students may take up to three one hour subject tests that measure both knowledge and the ability to apply that knowledge in specific subject areas. They are administered on the same dates as the SAT I; however, the foreign language with listening exam is only offered in November (check www.collegeboard.com for availability). You cannot take both the SAT I and SAT II on the same testing date.

Check www.collegeboard.com for specific test subjects and to register for the tests.

ACT - American College Test with Writing: Saturday, October 27, 2012Saturday, April 13, 2013

The ACT test assesses students’ abilities in four academic areas - English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning. Writing is offered as an option that we strongly recommend you register for; this is the Writing Plus option. The ACT is commonly required by public colleges and some private colleges in the US Midwest, West and South. Check for specific requirements on individual college websites.

12th GRADERSIf you plan to enter a U.S. university in the fall 2013 and the ACT is a requirement, then you must take it this first semester. If you took it last spring and would like to try to improve your score, you can take it this

fall as well. The ACT will be administered this fall at ISS on Saturday, October 27, 2012 with an online registration deadline of September 21, 2012.

1 1th GRADERSThis test will be offered once in the spring on April 13, 2013 with a registration deadline by March 8, 2013.

You may register at www.actstudent.org.

TO ALL OUR CURRENT 12TH GRADE STUDENTS AND PARENTS

Senior Seminar started on Friday, August 24th and will be held during the last block on Friday 2.

Students have already begun to set up individual appointments with the counselor to discuss their plans for next year. Please see Ms. Jetabut to set up an appointment if you have not yet done so…time is of the essence!

If you are applying through the UCAS system for Oxford, Cambridge, or a law, dental, medical, or veterinary science program your UCAS application must be completed by September 14, 2012. A special session of Senior Seminar was held on September 3rd for these students to register on UCAS. Other students applying to the UK are welcome to participate but there will be other registration sessions available during Senior Seminar.

If you are applying through the UCAS system for Oxford, Cambridge, a dental, medical, or veterinary science program, or a law course remember to sign up to take any necessary entrance exams (UKCAT, LNAT, BMAT etc.).

These are not offered at ISS so check the university requirements and register with the examining body.

If you are applying Early Decision or Early Action to a college or university in the United States, please submit a copy of your application to the Counseling Office by September 14th. If the Early application deadline is before October 15, please see Ms. Jetabut to discuss when to turn in your materials.


H i g h S c h o o l N E W SAll other university applications are due by November 14th to guarantee timely submission prior to the Christmas break. Students are encouraged to complete and turn in their materials before the due date so that they can be processed sooner.

Students are always welcome to submit their personal statements and/or college essays to Ms. Jetabut for review and feedback.

TO ALL OUR CURRENT 1 1TH GRADE STUDENTS AND PARENTS

Remember that any IB course or level change needs to be discussed with parents, the counselor and teachers and the proper form needs to be submitted to the Counseling Office by Monday, September 10th.

Any student who is considering applying to a North American college or university is strongly encouraged to sign up for and take the PSAT exam in October and at least one session of the ACT Plus Writing or the SAT I during second semester this year.

TO ALL OUR CURRENT 9TH AND 10TH GRADE STUDENTS AND PARENTS

All course change requests for electives for the first semester are completed.

To all students – have a fantastic start to the fall semester! I cannot wait to get to know each and every one of you. I look forward to an exciting journey with you this year as we learn, grow, and flourish…together.

Ms. Jetabut

Monchaya June Jetabut High School Counselor

[email protected] 51 55 43 13

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Middle School News and Events

Welcome to the Middle School!

I would like to welcome back to all returning Middle School families and extend a warm welcome to all Middle School families who are new to Norway and/or ISS. I hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable summer holiday - it’s hard to believe that we have been back for nearly four weeks already.

I suspect that your children are glad to be back, too (although I’m not sure they will admit that, of course).

The school year has begun! From this end, I believe your son or daughter has had a smooth start to the year. All students are now busy with their new schedules for the school year and getting to know all their new teachers.

This year we also have a large number of Middle School students, and while that is very exciting, it is important that our students understand that the hallways, corridors and cafeteria will be a little more crowded this year. As a result, we have continued with our theme of ‘Respect’ in the Middle School this year – respect for each other and respect for our facilities.

Homeroom

In homeroom, the main focus has been on the ’settling in’ process. All students have been issued with an agenda (for organizational purposes) and they all have an individual locker (for book, binders etc.). All students should now have a lock (with combination) on their locker. Students should keep their locker locked at all times during the day. We will also have ’surprise’ locker check days....just to make sure that no undesirable items are lost in the back somewhere!

All students are advised to keep their agenda up to date and organized. They are encouraged to write in all assignments (and the due date). In addition, they will receive important dates and events to put in their agendas. I would encourage you to take a regular look at your son/daughter’s agenda. The ISS agenda should not be used as a personal journal. In addition, you can access the homework calendar on Edline which outlines all assignments issued to the students.

Our homeroom theme this month is, not surprisingly, entitled ‘Organization and Time Management’ and students will be involved in discussions and activities related to this theme. In addition, we will also focus on note-taking skills and study skills.

Science in Middle School: The nappies experiment


Middle School News and Events

7tH and 8tH Grade iPads

All 7th and 8th grade students will all shortly have their own iPad. This will also help students with their organization.

middle scHool activities

Middle School students are encouraged to participate in some of the activities on offer within the middle school but I would also encourage caution. It is very tempting for a Middle School student to want to get involved in every activity that is on offer! Please work together with the Middle School teachers in helping your son/daughter to understand the importance of making wise choices!

Here are some examples of activities for Quarter 1:

• MS Student Council – 2012/2013

Middle school students in grades 7 and 8 were encouraged to campaign for a position on the executive committee of the Middle School Student Council (StuCo). There are four positions: President, Vice President, Secretary

and Treasurer. Student Council is responsible for organizing many of the Middle School events throughout the year. Students who wanted to be part of the executive committee have already campaigned and their campaign culminated in some wonderful individual speeches on August 28th . All Middle School students listened very respectfully to all the speeches and then cast their vote.

Congratulations to the following students:

President: Viki Moik – grade 8Vice President: Aleksandra Smith – grade 8Secretary: Ashling Devins – grade 7Treasurer: Molly Drinkald – grade 8

In addition to the four executive committee members, there will be twelve homeroom representatives. 6th grade students are encouraged to participate in Student Council as a homeroom representative.

• MS Lego Mindstorms/Robotics Takes place on Wednesdays after school from 3:30-5:30 in room 108.

The rolling marble experimentThe car experiment


Middle School News and Events sPorts teams

• Boys’ Football/Soccer Training takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 15:30 until 17:30. Open to all boys in grades 6, 7 and 8.

• Girls’ Volleyball

Training takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 15:30 until 17:30. Open to all girls in grades 6, 7 and 8.

Please check the Edline or contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Jett Russell for all details of games, locations and times.

middle scHool Work sPace

Open to any Middle School student who would like to get their homework completed before going home!

Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00. Contact Ms. Newberry or Mr Armstrong for more information.

middle scHool Houses

The middle school has four houses this year and each house is made up of an equal number of students from grades 6, 7 and 8 which encourages cross- grade level communication and interaction.

During each quarter, students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, community and service projects in order to gain house points. Students voted for their new house names.

ms BBQ – Friday 24tH auGust

This was the first Middle School event of the year!

Thanks to our Middle School Liaisons, and their team of helpers for the superb organization of this event. The Middle School students had a fantastic time – and the weather stayed sunny. The MS is a busy place and we have many activities and events planned for the year. I will keep you informed!

middle scHool oPen House Thursday, 6th September at 18:30

I hope to see you at our Open House today on Thursday 6th September starting at 18:30 in the theatre. You will all have the chance to meet the teachers and hear some of the exciting things going on in all subjects.

If you are not able to attend, please contact the Middle School Office and we can send you an information pack.

6th and 7th grade parents will also be able to attend sessions on the upcoming outdoor education weeks. Of course, you will be receiving more information as the departure date approaches.

middle scHool neWsletters

I send out weekly Middle School updates by email (every Friday) to all Middle School families. You should have received three of them by now. Please let me know if you have not received them and I can update my email mailing list.

Once again, welcome to a new school year!

Hopefully, you will find this advance information helpful when planning your busy family lives! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions/suggestions or concerns.

Carol WallaceMiddle School Principal

[email protected]

Didn’t buy a yearbook last year?

Still want one?

You still can!

Front office. 400NOK.


CornerCounselor’s Work Space

“Hi, honey, How was your day? Where are your TPS reports? I want to see how you did today.”

“My day was OK,” your spouse replies. “I don’t really want to talk about it; I’m tired.”

“I can see why you don’t want to talk about it. Look at these TPS reports. You could do better than this. Sit down right now and we will go through these spreadsheets and get the math straightened out. We need to work on this visual presentation also. You have so much more potential. I just don’t understand this.”

If we greeted our spouse or friend like this after a long day, we could be sure that an argument would take place. Kids may not always argue when they are approached in this manner but they may grow distant, unwilling to share, and avoid conflict by not cooperating.

Children are unlikely to say, “Do you realize you are training me to keep my school progress away from you?”

In order, to help relieve some stress from helping children with homework we are offering Work Space.

Work Space is an opportunity for children to complete homework after school with teacher guidance.

Monday and Wednesday, Mrs. Freya Newberry and Mr. Matthew Armstrong will be available from 15:30-17:00 in room 262. We will have ipads and/or computers available for use.

We ask that your child sign up so that we know how many to expect. Sign can be done on Edline. The sign up can be found by following these steps:

www.edline.net1. School Info2. Middle School3. Middle School Activities4. Work Space5. Work Space Sign up

When your child does bring work home consider these four steps suggested by Love & Logic:

1. Sit down with your children two to three times per week. Have them point out the best things they did on their papers.

2. Make sure your child describes to you the reasons for his or her success. As they put these into words, the reasons for the success will be imprinted on their brain, never to be erased. They will start to believe they are in control of their success.

3. Work with your children on their mistakes only when they ask for your help. Let the school work on deficiencies. Teachers have training to help with the deficiencies in effective ways. 4. Be patient. This is a real change in operation. It will take the child a period of time to believe that this is not just a new phase his parents are going through. Look for the real benefits to show up in several months or maybe during the next few years, depending upon the child’s past history.


All School News


All School News

Just like at many airports, ISS has its own, ”Kiss and Ride” drop-off points to get children safely into the building in the morning. There are two points you can drop your children: 1. In the big parking lot down by the main gym

area,2. In the area alongside the theatre/primary school

wing door. Please do not drop your children off by driving into the bus lane in the morning--we do not want to juggle any more buses, cars and children in that area for safety reasons. In particular, the following points should be kept in mind when using the ”Kiss and Ride” area by the theatre/primary school wing door: 1. Because of the number of cars using this drop-

off point, vehicles should drive right down to the stop sign before letting their children out.

2. Children should leave their vehicle via the

passenger side of the car and not circle the car, thus avoiding other cars in the area.

3. Drivers should not get out of the car--again this is for your safety to avoid being hit by other cars passing by.

4. Before leaving home, please see that your children

have their backpacks and other items with them on the car seat so they can just safely hop out of the car, eliminating the need for the parent to get out and grab items in the boot of the car--again, we are only thinking of your safety and the smooth movement of the drop-off zone.

5. Thanks for giving your child that all-important

hug and kiss BEFORE leaving your house and driving to school. We want the process at school to move quickly, smoothly and safely with drivers not getting out for those final farewells in the morning. A kiss and hug delivered at home are just as effective and much safer for parents to deliver then waiting until being in the midst of a busy drop-off zone!

Safe driving and drop-offs to you each and every day! Best,

Dr. Linda DuevelDirector

ISS ”Kiss and Ride”


Primary School News

Thank you for the wonderful attendance at the Primary School Open House.

We also appreciate the time you spent to get to know your child’s homeroom teacher on 13 August.

We all have dreams for children, and these are times for us to share in those dreams.

Please join us in welcoming students and families new to ISS. About 25% of the Primary School students are new to ISS this school year, and we also have over 30 more children than we did in the last school year.

With over 360 children in Primary School, there are many people for everyone to get to know.

Like every year, there are also new staff members to get to know including Ms Dorne and Ms Badowiec in pre-school; Ms Botterill, Ms Campbell, Ms Eden, Ms Iyinbor, Mr. Chambers, Ms Hay and Ms Whalen in Learning Support; Ms Dunn, Ms Walker, Ms Whitmore, Ms Price, Ms Harper and Ms Bouvier as homeroom teachers; Ms Wilson, Ms Keij and Mr. Walker in Art and Music; Mr. Bakke and Ms Collins in Physical Education; and leading extended care is Ms Simpson.

Share in Our Learning has been a part of our way to connect home and school for many years. It is similar to your children coming to your workplace.

The tempo changes and there are a few more interests in the room. However, being in the same place where your children work and watching them can give you an understanding of how you can support that learning when you come home. You will see how children attend to their work and how your child manages resources.

Habits that enhance learning can be reinforced when you know what your children are expected to do and can do at school.

Here are dates to mark on your calendar.

Grade Level Date Grade 3 Tuesday, 11 September, 08:30 – 09:15 Grade 5 Wednesday, 12 September, 08:30 – 09:15 Kindergarten Thursday, 13 September, 08:30 – 09:15 Grade 4 Friday, 14 September, 08:30 – 09:15 Grade 1 Monday, 17 September, 08:30 – 09:15 Grade 2 Tuesday, 18 September, 08:30 – 09:15 Pre-‐School 3 and 4 Wednesday, 19 September, 08:30 – 09:15

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Yahiah has a secret admirer in the playground

Please remind your children of rules on the playground, so everyone is safe. These can be found on page 21 of the Parent-Student Handbook. The surface on most of the playground is soft, but this is no reason for rough play. Even outside school hours, it is healthy to maintain the rules of the playground, and it makes it easier for children to follow rules during school time. Of special note is that no access is allowed on the grass-covered building next to the track.

The first grade level assembly is 10:30 to about 11:15, 5 October. Students in Grade 5 will share what they have been studying. Parents are welcome. Please keep in mind that many children will be seated, so parents are asked to fill in all seats in specific rows in the middle section and wait until the children have left before exiting. Grade 2 will have their assembly on 25 October. Edline is our community portal with many sources of information. You should have received a log-on account. If not, please contact Mr. Tor Steinar Nilsen in our IT department or Ms Torjussen, the Primary School Office Manager. Please note in your calendars that there are no classes for children on 7, 27 and 28 September.

Many activities are planned and some are already in

full swing. Students in Grades 3-5 will be invited to take part in the Primary School musical in January. Many girls in grades 4 and 5 are taking part in volleyball, with the tournament Vestcup on 15-16 September. Parents have started the football on Fridays and Saturdays. Scouts have started to meet, a running club is starting on 17 September and dance class starts on 14 September start soon.

The International Schools’ Assessment (ISA) will be administered to students in Grades 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10 on 25 and 26 September. Students do not need to study specifically for these tests. It is more important that the students come to school rested as on any school day. These tests are used to help assess student needs. The tests also help ISS review its curricular offerings to ensure the curriculum meets international standards.

If you have questions about the testing, please contact Mr. Armstrong, Counselor.

Thank you for sending your children ready and willing for the first weeks of learning at ISS this school year.

Len Duevel, PhDPrimary School Principal

[email protected]

Primary School News


International Friendship Group – SWEC – YEPAMs Christine Kemp [email protected]

Welcome back to a new year of exciting IFG (International Friendship Group) and SWEC (Show We Care) projects. We hope there will always be an activity which you will want to support.

Please let us know if there are any special charities which you would like us to consider adding to our list.

IFG and SWEC are two active student groups which are concerned with local and global issues relating to human and animal life and the environment.

International Friendship Group - open to students in 9th - 12th grades.

The idea for the International Friendship Group came in 1992 from a 10th grade student who wanted to encourage school support for deserving causes both overseas and locally. Many students have joined throughout the years, sometimes only a few but numbers don’t matter. What does matter is the enthusiasm and commitment of those involved. Students who join IFG are very special young people who give their time freely to raise money for many charities.

ShoW WE CarE - open to students in 4th - 5th grades

SWEC was formed in the spring of 2001 when ISS started the process of becoming a Miljøfyrtårn (green) school. The students who join are always full of enthusiasm and love to brainstorm ideas of what they can do to help people, animals and the environment.

In June 2008, I took six SWEC students to the week-long TUNZA Children’s International Conference on the Environment in Stavanger. Along with over 700 more children from 105 countries around the world they learned about many ways in which we

can all help to combat Climate Change.

In June 2010 I took four SWEC students to the Young Agenda International Children’s Conference in Stavanger. This was a smaller event but equally educational and encouraging.IFG and SWEC meet weekly throughout the school year. This is when ideas are put forward for discussion and when plans are made for forthcoming events.

The students are encouraged to think of different kinds of events and projects which incorporate the groups’ aims.

Some charities are supported regularly; students may recommend others. An effort is made to ensure that events and projects are based on recycling, individual and group effort, compassion for the sick and needy, giving pleasure, helping the community and student initiative. The charities which are supported cover humanitarian issues, land and marine environmental issues, animal conservation and protection, medical research and many others dealing with children’s rights and needs.

These groups are happy to share with you that over 1.7 million kroner have been raised since IFG was formed in 1992. This is a wonderful achievement which reflects the hard work done by the students in IFG and SWEC and also the encouragement and support shown by the school community.

We’re especially grateful for the donations of baked goods when HS, MS and PS are performing in the theatre!

Be sure to read our pages in the Informer and keep up to date with our events during this school year.

Christine [email protected]


Ms Christine Kemp [email protected] International Friendship Group – SWEC – YEPA

ISS Recycling GuidelinesAt ISS we have special containers for the collection of:• paper• plastic• glass / metal / foil• milk / juice cartons• food waste• liquid waste• used postage stamps and telephone cards• ink cartridges• used spectacles• soft drinks bottles and cans• batteries

If you visit the school or use any school facility for class parties, class activities, scouts, music, drama productions, band or choir events, clubs etc., please make sure that you deposit your waste in the correct container and that you rinse any containers which have held food or drink before discarding them.

IF IN DOUBT - TAKE IT HOME WITH YOU!

Food waste MUST be taken home with you after school hours because the recycling depot in the cafeteria is closed at 14:00. Please do NOT leave food waste in any other container.

Each primary class has a recycling unit for food waste, paper, clean plastic, glass and metal set up in the classroom.

Containers in the cafeteria are clearly marked.

In the MS and HS, containers are located in the hallways.

Boxes for used spectacles, stamps and telephone cards can be found in front of the IFG / SWEC notice board.

Special bins are in the foyer for the disposal of soft drinks bottles.

REMINDER: The primary school group ShoW WE CarE (SWEC) purchased reusable cups and plates some time ago. You are encouraged to check them out (from Mrs. Kemp in the PS library) if you are organizing a class party or other event. There are 45 cups, plates and bowls. All we ask is that you return them clean! All sections of the school may take advantage of this offer.

Christine Kemp


News from the Health, Security, Safety and Environment (HSSE) Committee

Ms Sølve Ims Ottesen [email protected]

A new school year is here with a lot of possibilities and some challenges. The number of students have increased and that means also the need for bus seats increases.

One of our challenges is to ensure that there is a seat available on the bus they are assigned to take between home and school for those who want to use the buses morning and afternoon. We will go through the routes and there might be small adjustments.

As in previous years, the bus transport will be one of our focus areas, and we will continue with spot checks to see that everyone use their seatbelts. Our first fire drill for the whole school took place last week of August. All people in the building evacuated quickly and quietly, and they were accounted for in a timely manner. However, as always, we noticed some areas that can be improved to make the evacuation even smoother. Those improvements had a chance to be practiced during a second building evacuation on September 4.

I should like to invite you to send me a message if you see something that could be a risk. Our goal is zero incidents, zero injuries and zero harm to the environment. To obtain this, we need involvement from everybody.

Solve Ims [email protected]


ENGLISH LANGUAGE LESSONS

Do you want to learn or improve your English? Would you like to meet other ISS parents? Classes for ISS parents start next week at school, during school hours. Small friendly groups at different levels of ability. Taught by a qualified (native speaker) English language (TESOL) teacher. New and returning students welcome. Private individual/group lessons and preparation for Cambridge examinations also available. For more information contact: Jean Peacock Tel: 51 91 99 12 e-mail: [email protected]


Would you be kind enough to save your can tabs/ring pulls for me ?

I am collecting them on behalf of someone who sends them to be re-used in the making of wheelchairs and prosthetic limbs. You can place them in my cubby in the office. Many thanks…

Lizzie Bannister


PWC Arts and Crafts Fair 2012We regret to inform you that the 2012 Fair has been cancelled!Sola county has informed us that the reconstruction work at Åsen-hallene has been significantly delayed. The work should have been finished in August 2012, but now is not to be finished until end of this year. We have evaluated the possibility to move the Fair to another venue, but the Fair is so large that this has not been possible.

Unni Sivertsen, Art and Craft Director

www.windsongmusikkstudio.no

Flute, recorder, piano and music theory lessons

offered individually or

in groups.

Qualified music teacher

Veronica M. Nagel-Alne

Tel.: 452 04 979

Traditional Norwegian Painting - Rosemaling Rosemaling or folk art is about 350 years old. It’s not known how it all started, but it developed as the painters moved from village to village. They usually painted for food and a roof over their heads. It was seldom they received any money. It was only the big farms and rich city people who could afford to have their things painted. Here are some of my hand painted things all on wood.

You can choose your own colours - and if you have your own wooden items, I can paint them for you.

I have been selling at the PWC art and Craft fair as well as at the NATO base for several years and at a Fair in Randaberg. For the last 4 years I have been teaching the 4th graders at the International School of Stavanger as a volunteer. I have also taught at the British International School and had a course for the spouses at Schlumberger. I sell from home, so feel free to send me an email or call if you want to learn more about Rosemaling.

Kind regards: May Fjetland Field , Email: [email protected], Mobile 977 30 202


Chef: Jean-Pierre Duc

Lunch MenuIn addition to the daily HOT MEAL and the soup of the day, the cafeteria also offers a vegetarian option for lunch

NB! The symbols V and GF means vegetarian and gluten free, respectively - and, all our beef meat is halal

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Every day we serve either a vegetarian option or a vegetarian soup. The soup variety is announced on the on-line menu daily

The menu of the Valhall Cafeteria is regularly updated on the ISS website: http://www.isstavanger.no - Cafeteria


2012-2013 School YearAugust 201213 Meet the Teacher Day14 First day of classes for the Primary School

september7 Work Environment Day - no classses for students11 Share in Our Learning, Grade 3, 08:3012 Share in Our Learning, Grade 5, 08:30 13 Share in Our Learning, Grade Kindergarten, 08:3013 High School Open House14 Student Council General Elections14-16 Volleyball Vest cup Tournament - ISA to visit14 Share in Our Learning, Grade 4, 08:3016 SWEC Walk for Wildlife17 Share in Our Learning, Grade 1, 08:3018 Share in Our Learning, Grade 2, 08:3019 Share in Our Learning, Pre-School 3 & 4, 08:3021-22 International Award Trip - Ådneram/Taumevatn22 International Beach Clean Up, 10:0025-26 International Schools Assessment (Grades 3, 8, 10)27-28 Inservice days for staff - no classes for students

OctOber1-5 High School Trips: WW1: Yprès, History: Berlin, Art: Greece, Drama: London, Spanish: Barcelona,French: Nice, School for Life: Thailand1-5 7th Leirskole to Hardangertun1-5 6th Leirskole to Fevik5 Grade 5 Assembly, 10:306-14 October Break15-19 School photographer15 Swimming for Grade 5, 12:45 - 14:1017 MS Recognition Ceremony for Q1, 10:3019-20 StuCo Lock-In26 UN Concert, 18:0029/10-2/11 Preliminary Accreditation Visit

NOvember1-2 High School Parent/Teacher Conferences1-3 High School Play5-6 MS Parents/Teacher/Student Conferences, 08:00-03:457-11 IMUN Conference, Lisbon8-10 NECIS - Boys Football & Girls Volleyball9 Middle School Activity Night, 19:0010-19 Middle School Spanish Exchange to Barcelona21 Middle School/High School Band concert

December1 StuCo Winter Formal6 IGCSE Inforation Afternoon6 Middle School/High School Choir Concert, 19:0012-18 High School Examinations, Grades 9-1114 Middle School Dance, 19:00-22:0019 Middle School Activity Day/Last Day of School19 High School Activity Day20/12 - 4/1, 2013 Christmas Break

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Director: Dr. Linda DuevelDeputy Director: Mr. Gareth JonesHigh School Principal: Dr. Liam BrowneMiddle School Pricipal: Ms. Carol WallacePrimary School Principal: Dr. Len DuevelBusiness Manager: Ms. Brynhild Åsheim

IB Coordinator: Ms. Lynn ParkHigh School Counselor: Ms. Monchaya (June) JetabutPrimary/Middle School Counselor: Mr. Matt ArmstrongSchool Nurse: Ms. Heather Melhus

The ISS Vision StatementThe ISS vision is to prepare students for greater glob-al participation by helping them become responsi-ble, empowered learners.

The ISS Mission StatementThe International School of Stavanger is dedicated to providing its students with English language education in a supportive, academically stimulating, and multi-cultural environment. We strive to fos-ter a love of learning, the development of individual skills and talents, and an awareness of the value each person has to society. Our goal is to enable students to succeed in continuing educational programs and to live as responsible and contributing citizens in the global community.

The International School of Stavanger (ISS), founded in 1966, is an independent, non-profit Norwegian foundation accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Council of Interna-tional Schools. The school enrolls students from ages 3 through 18. ISS offers an international university preparatory curriculum that combines the best features of many national educational systems. Both the Inter-national Baccalaureate Diploma programme and the International General Certificate of Secondary Educa-tion external examinations are available to students.

In 2012, the school has an enrollment of over 800 students who represent some 54 nationalities, including students from six of the earth’s seven continents.

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