OSLO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL A PASSION FOR LEARNING 2014 - 2015

Oslo International School 2

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A fully accredited, independent, international day school for students from 3 to 19 years of age (pre-school to IB Diploma) Non-profit educational trust founded in 1963

Admission is open to all students who demonstrate the ability to access and benefit from a challenging international curriculum taught in English Accreditation 

Norwegian Education Act (Opplæringsloven § 2-12 – no state funding)

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International 

Council of International Schools (CIS)

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New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

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International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO)

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International Primary Curriculum (IPC) Charter School

Our Students 3

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600 enrolled students representing 44 countries

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77% of our students speak English as an additional language Fee distribution of students

Geographic distribution of students Middle East, Australia Africa & South America 1% 5%

Employee children 2%

Long-term residents 32%

North America 15%

Temporary residents 66%

Norwegians 29%

Asia 20%

Other Europeans 30%

Our Program 4

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Primary

Secondary

(KG to Year 6)

(Year 7 to IB Diploma)

Stand-alone subjects are: Mathematics, Literacy, Music, Health and Physical Education All other subjects taught through International Primary Curriculum Specialist teachers for PE, Music, Art, IT, Norwegian and Drama

Lower Secondary (7 to 10)

Upper Secondary (Pre IB to IB)

Student Support Services

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Core subjects include: English, Mathematics, Physical Education, History, Geography, Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), Health, Music, Art, Drama, ICT, Food Science, French, Spanish and Norwegian

IB Diploma 

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English as an Additional Language (EAL) Support for Learning (SfL)

Library Media Centre Counselling Programme Fill-time school nurse University Careers Counselling

Our Faculty and Staff 5

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Our faculty consists of 

80 teachers

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13 pedagogic support staff members

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29 administrative staff members

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21 countries represented

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One third of our teachers hold advanced degrees

Our Senior Management Team 6

Janecke Aarnæs

Head of School

Derek Hall Primary Principal

Knut Sørlie CFO/Head of Admin.

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At OIS since 2008 Deputy Head of School and CFO MBA from BI, Norwegian Business School Executive MBA in Strategy, NHH, Norwegian School of Economics Political Science studies from Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris, France

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At OIS since 1985 Head of Junior School at OIS from 19852003 Principal of Primary Division since 2003 Bachelors Degree, University of Durham Masters Degree, University of Newcastle Active with the Council of International Schools (CIS) Accreditation process, having been member of several visiting teams to schools in the Middle East and Europe

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At OIS since August 2013 ECIS Board Member since 2015 (European Council of International Schools) 1 year at Scandinavian School of Brussels prior to OIS 5 years in the EFTA Surveillance Authority in Brussels 7 years as Head of School at Sonans Oslo (Upper Secondary for adults) Language teacher Bachelors Degree, HEI Paris & University of Bergen/Oslo Masters Degree, Leading Innovation & Change, York St John University

Peter Luitjens Deputy HoS/ Secondary Principal

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At OIS since 1989 IB Coordinator from 2004-2009 Principal of Upper Secondary Division since 2006 Principal of entire Secondary since 2009 Bachelors Degree, University of British Columbia Post graduate studies from Queen’s University, Ontario, Canada and University of Bielefield, Germany

OIS’ Aspirational Aims 7

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Our Mission is to offer a challenging international education, in English to children of all nationalities who are in the Oslo area for a specific period, or who are interested in an international education

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Our Vision is to develop the unique potential of every student

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Our Values are Respect, Cooperation, Caring and Challenge

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Core Learner Outcomes is that OIS students will: 

Attain, to the best of each individual’s ability, high levels of understanding and competencies across a broad range of subjects

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Attain the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes to be life-long learners

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Be independent learners, active in their approach to their own learning

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Be ethical international citizens of a changing and challenging world

Our Successes – ISA tests 8

OIS student scores on the International Schools Assessment (ISA) in February 2011, 2012 and 2013 compared to the international mean results of the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) scores by country are below Reading 578

700 569

570

558

600 545 542 538 536

583 593

630

524

613 494

500

573 561 560 554 538

400 300

496

200 100

Macao-China

Korea

Chinese Taipei

Hong Kong-China

Singapore

Shanghai-China

OIS in 2013

OIS in 2012

OIS in 2011

Finland

Korea

Japan

Singapore

Hong Kong-China

Shanghai-China

OECD average

OIS in 2013

OIS in 2012

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OIS in 2011

600 580 560 540 520 500 480 460 440

Mathematics

OECD average

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Our Successes – IB Diploma scores 9 

Our IB scores have consistently surpassed world averages since 2007

OSLO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IB DIPLOMA RESULTS Year

OIS pass rate

Worldwide pass rate

OIS mean grade

Worldwide mean grade

OIS mean points

Worldwide mean points

OIS Highest points

2014

97%

79%

5.60

4.70

35

30.1

43

2013

96%

79%

5.35

4.70

33

29.90

43

2012

90%

78%

5.27

4.67

33

29.77

44

2011

81%

78%

5.2

4.66

32

29.61

45

2010

86%

78%

5.54

4.65

35

29.55

44

2009

85%

79%

5.72

4.66

36

29.51

44

2008

93%

79%

5.25

4.69

33

29.57

43

2007

81%

79%

5.03

4.68

31

29.56

38

Our Successes 10

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Our graduates go on to some of the most prestigious colleges and universities worldwide

OIS 2015: Our Strategic Plan 11

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OIS 2015, our strategic plan, is designed to provide clear direction for improvement efforts to realise the school’s mission, vision and core values and support the attainment of core learner outcomes A successful plan must 

Be aligned to our Mission, Vision, Core Values and Core Learner Outcomes

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Provide a clear focus for the collective improvement efforts and resources of the school

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Lead to identifiable improvements in student learning

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Be clear and compelling enough to engage and motivate stakeholders to contribute to its successful execution

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Address the major recommendations from the CIS/NEASC and IBO self-studies and the applicable requirements of the Norwegian Education Act

OIS 2015: Four Strategic Goals 12

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Strengthen and further develop OIS challenging international curriculum and program

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Ensure the continuous improvement of student learning

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Promote the highest standards of performance of OIS employees

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Improve OIS’ facilities, standing and economic viability

Contact information 13

Janecke Aarnæs, HoS Oslo International School Gamle Ringeriksvei 53, 1357 Bekkestua [email protected] www.oslointernationalschool.no +47 67 81 82 90