{"id":81,"date":"2024-04-17T12:16:54","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T12:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdis.no\/?page_id=81"},"modified":"2026-06-23T11:25:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T11:25:55","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sdis.no\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A small school
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Diversity is our greatest asset<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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According to Norwegian law, the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act, effective from 1 January 2018, protects against discrimination on various grounds including gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. The Act promotes gender equality, ensuring equal opportunities in education, employment, and cultural development. It mandates efforts to prevent discrimination and promote equality.<\/span><\/p>

At Sandnes International School, we firmly believe that every community member\u2014faculty, staff, families, and students\u2014plays a vital role in fostering an inclusive environment. Open inquiry and respectful dialogue are key to intellectual growth and mutual understanding in our diverse learning community. We bring varied cultural perspectives, belief systems, and cognitive approaches, and we strive to maintain a culture of dialogue and openness where everyone can express their authentic selves. Our environment is one of empathy, active listening, and mutual respect, allowing us to constructively address challenges and embrace the opportunities diversity brings.<\/span><\/p>

We are dedicated to creating a welcoming atmosphere that supports safety, trust, collaboration, and personal growth. In this nurturing community, everyone can excel academically, socially, and personally, seeing their identities reflected in daily learning experiences and feeling connected to peers.<\/span><\/p>

Our commitments, inspired by contributions from our students, families, faculty, staff, board, and leadership, align with the International Baccalaureate Organization's guidance on inclusive education:<\/span><\/p>

  • We encourage curiosity, understanding, and fellowship, recognizing the inherent value of all individuals and affirming our belief in the equal worth of every person.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • We celebrate the full range of human differences and stand firmly against discrimination, bias, and prejudice based on race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, health or disability status, appearance, and religious or political beliefs.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • We pledge to value and celebrate diversity within our school community.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • We view diversity and inclusion as essential to democratic ethics and dynamic 21st-century education, expanding knowledge and fostering new inquiry.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • We promote student agency, participation, and leadership, integrating student voices into shaping policies and culture for a more inclusive environment.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • We address bullying, prejudice, and discrimination through awareness and training, committing to fair and constructive practices for reconciliation.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • We are committed to enhancing our pastoral and teaching approaches to ensure a safe and welcoming learning environment for all.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • We aim to dismantle barriers to equity and opportunity, ensuring fair treatment and diverse representation among our employees and teams.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Inspiring growth \u2013 enriching lives<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    To provide a unique and culturally diverse educational experience to the local and expat community in the greater Sandnes area. We aim for our students to be kind, caring, and respectful young people who, by practicing resiliency and a growth mindset, thrive in meeting their individual learning needs and goals. We strive to develop confident global citizens who will be prepared to meet the needs and challenges of the future and help make the world a better place for everyone.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Sandnes International School contributes to making the world better by providing its students with a holistic international education. To this end, students are encouraged to take meaningful action and lead change in a safe and positive learning environment. Every individual learners\u2019 needs are supported, their differences are respected and their unique qualities are valued and nurtured.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    As a small international school, we offer a learning environment with a family feel \u2013 \ntogether with global ambitions and standards.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    We aim to develop:
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    2. Entrepreneurs and innovators that will generate and apply new ideas designed to impact on the world in positive ways<\/p>

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    Head of School\/Director\u2019s Welcome<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Welcome to Sandnes International School (SDIS) an International Baccalaureate World School in Figgjo, Norway.
    At SDIS we have a distinct Vision and Mission. In essence, we strive to develop confident global citizens who will be prepared to meet the needs and challenges of the future
    and help make the world a better place for everyone. At SDIS every individual learners\u2019 needs are supported, their differences are respected and their unique qualities are
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    We are dedicated to having all students reach their full potential while learning essential 21st-century skills. Creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication are part of our daily routines. We are committed to health and wellness for students and teachers alike. Our low student-to-teacher ratio at SDIS is one of our greatest strengths because we can focus on meeting the students\u2019 individual learning needs and nurturing their social-emotional growth.<\/p>\n

    Our talented faculty, staff, and leadership come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Representing over ten different countries from around the world, it provides our students a lens through which we can develop international mindedness and global citizenship.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    We are partially funded by the Norwegian government which allows us to keep our fees affordable and offer discounts for families enrolling two or more children. We are a non-profit school governed by a diverse group of caring individuals who value education and the well-being of children. Lastly, we are a United Nations UNESCO school and a member of the Norwegian Association of IB Schools (NIBS).<\/p>

    If you are looking for a school that teaches much more than academics, SDIS is here for you and your family. Please email or call to schedule a tour.<\/p>

    Thank you,
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