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Skagerak International School

Norway, Sandefjord

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Type Co-educational

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)

Strengths Academic Enrichment, Languages, Service and Sustainability

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Primary School, Middle School, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

Skagerak International School operates across two campuses in Sandefjord and Tf8nsberg, offering the International Baccalaureate across PYP, MYP, and DP. IB authorization for the Middle Years Programme has been in place since February 2008, signaling a long-standing commitment to inquiry-based learning and international-mindedness. The school brings together students from diverse backgrounds to study in English, with the IB continuum guiding curriculum design and assessment. The campuses provide spaces where students explore ideas, collaborate on projects, and engage with real-world issues. The school emphasises cultural diversity and international-mindedness through its programs and student activities. Service as Action is embedded within the MYP, linking classroom learning to local and global communities and encouraging responsible citizenship. Through these elements, Skagerak prepares learners to think critically, communicate across cultures, and contribute meaningfully beyond the campus. Classrooms emphasize inquiry, reflection, and collaborative problem-solving, while outdoor and cross-curricular activities support experiential learning for curious, global learners.

Framnesveien 7, 3222 Sandefjord (Sandefjord campus); Baglergaten 16, 3111 Tf8nsberg (Tf8nsberg campus)

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Application and registration fees

- Application fee: Not specified in publicly available materials.
- Registration / enrolment deposit: NKr 2,639 (listed as a registration deposit).

Tuition fees by year group (full-year and per-term detail)

- Published materials list a range rather than a year-by-year schedule. Available sources show annual day-school tuition falling broadly between approximately NKr 16,500 and NKr 49,000 depending on year and programme. No source accessed provides a complete, published breakdown of tuition by individual year group (or a per-term figure per year group) for the 2026/27 academic year.

- For reference, summaries in public directories give the following annual ranges: NKr 16,500–47,000 (directory summary) and NKr 20,000–49,000 (directory summary). These are reported as annual day fees; per-term or per-year-group schedules are not shown in those summaries.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A specific published billing schedule (for example: number of instalments, term dates for invoicing, due dates, late-payment penalties) is not available in the materials consulted. The available public summaries list annual fee ranges but do not state formal payment terms or exact billing dates.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding is not offered / annual boarding fees are listed as 0 in public directory listings; the school is recorded as a day school in the sources consulted.

Other costs and compulsory extras

- IB deposit (where applicable): NKr 10,000 (listed as an IB deposit).
- IB exam fee: NKr 6,300 (listed as an IB exam fee).
- Learning-support / specialist provision: noted as offered but individual fee amounts are not specified in the summaries consulted.
- Uniform: No specific uniform cost is published in the directory summaries consulted.
- Other possible charges (trips, activities, materials): international-school summaries note additional charges may apply (e.g., trips, exam or materials fees), but itemised prices for these items are not provided in the public summaries reviewed.

Refund information

- A formal refund / withdrawal policy with specific refund amounts or refund schedules was not available in the public summaries consulted. No specific published refund terms were found in the materials accessed.

Fee payment options (methods accepted)

- Payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, direct debit) are not specified in the public summaries and directories reviewed. No explicit list of accepted payment methods was located in those summaries.

Summary of key figures and practical points

- Annual day tuition (range observed in public directories): approximately NKr 16,500 up to NKr 49,000.
- Registration deposit: NKr 2,639.
- IB deposit: NKr 10,000; IB exam fee: NKr 6,300.
- Boarding: not offered (boarding fees listed as 0).

Notes on availability of detailed fee data

- Publicly accessible summaries and directory entries provide a clear annual range and list a small number of specific extra charges (registration deposit, IB deposit, IB exam fee). These sources do not provide the full, year-by-year tuition schedule broken down into per-term amounts for each school year (e.g., separate published amounts for Kindergarten, Primary years, Middle years, IGCSE/IB years), nor do they publish a detailed billing calendar or published payment-method list in the material reviewed. The resources consulted include current directory summaries and institutional descriptions.

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FAQs

Where are Skagerak International School's campuses located?

Skagerak International School operates across two campuses in Sandefjord and Tønsberg, serving international families in the region.

Is Skagerak International School co-educational?

Yes, Skagerak International School is co-educational, welcoming both girls and boys across its programmes.

Which curriculum does Skagerak International School follow?

The school delivers the International Baccalaureate across the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), forming an IB continuum for learners.

Is there a registration or enrolment deposit when joining the school?

Yes, there is a registration / enrolment deposit of NKr 2,639 listed as a registration deposit.

Are there any compulsory IB-related fees I should be aware of?

Yes; the materials list an IB deposit of NKr 10,000 and an IB exam fee of NKr 6,300 as specific extra charges associated with the programme.

Is boarding available at Skagerak International School?

No, the school is recorded as a day school and boarding is not offered; annual boarding fees are listed as 0 in public directory listings.

Which IB programmes are offered and how long has the school delivered them?

Skagerak offers the full IB continuum—PYP, MYP and DP—and has held authorization for the Middle Years Programme since February 2008, reflecting a sustained commitment to IB teaching and learning.

How does the school link learning to real-world community engagement?

Service as Action is embedded within the MYP, connecting classroom learning to local and global communities and encouraging students to take responsible citizenship and service-oriented action.

What is the classroom approach to learning at Skagerak?

Classrooms emphasise inquiry, reflection and collaborative problem-solving, supported by cross-curricular and experiential activities that encourage critical thinking and international-mindedness.

Does Skagerak provide extracurricular opportunities that extend learning beyond lessons?

Yes, the school incorporates outdoor and cross-curricular activities into its programmes and embeds community service through the MYP, offering students opportunities to apply learning in practical contexts.

How does the school support students for whom English is not their first language?

Instruction is in English and the school supports language development needs within the IB framework, providing English language support and integrating language development across the curriculum.

What support is available for students with additional learning needs?

The school accommodates students within the IB framework and provides learning-support and specialist provision; families are encouraged to discuss individual needs with the school to confirm specific arrangements and supports.

How does Skagerak address student wellbeing and pastoral care?

Wellbeing and social-emotional development are supported through the IB programme structure and pastoral practices, with an emphasis on helping students adjust, grow and thrive in a diverse international community.

What safeguarding practices does the school follow?

Skagerak maintains safeguarding practices appropriate for an international school community, aligned with standard IB and international school expectations to promote student safety and welfare.

What is the culture like in the Middle School community?

The Middle School focuses on mutual respect, international-mindedness and celebrating cultural diversity, offering a balanced, concept-based curriculum that supports inquiry, reflection and principled action.

How does the school promote cultural diversity and international-mindedness?

The school emphasises cultural diversity through curriculum design, student activities and community engagement, encouraging learners to communicate across cultures and contribute meaningfully beyond the campus.

Is there a published application fee for admission?

An application fee is not specified in the publicly available materials that were consulted, so families should check current admissions information directly with the school for any applicable charges.

Is there a published billing schedule or payment timetable for fees?

A specific published billing schedule (number of instalments, exact due dates or late-payment penalties) was not available in the summaries reviewed, so families should confirm billing and payment terms with the school.

Are other potential extra charges noted, such as trips or materials fees?

Public summaries note that additional charges may apply for items such as trips, exams or materials, but itemised prices for these extras were not provided in the materials reviewed.

How would you describe the overall school community at Skagerak?

The school community emphasises international-mindedness, curiosity and mutual respect, with programmes designed to foster reflective, caring and principled learners prepared for post-secondary learning and global citizenship.

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