Bergen, Norway
What are the schools in Bergen like?
When we asked about the schools in Bergen, they said...
"Go ahead! A very good school. Some of the MYP teachers could be stronger in representing their subjects, but in general your child meets friendly, motivated and well prepared teachers in a great international community. It is a pity that the school doesn't offer the IB diploma...," said one expat in Bergen with children at International School Bergen.
"Bergen is home to a number of excellent international and bilingual schools. The International School of Bergen (ISB) is a private, non-profit school offering an international curriculum for students from pre-school to grade 12. ISB is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The school offers a rigorous academic program, with a focus on developing global citizens. Bergen International School (BIS) is a private, non-profit school offering an international curriculum for students from pre-school to grade 12. BIS is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The school offers a comprehensive academic program, with a focus on developing global citizens. Bergen Bilingual School (BBS) is a private, non-profit school offering a bilingual curriculum for students from pre-school to grade 12. BBS is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The school offers a comprehensive academic program, with a focus on developing bilingual citizens. Bergen International School of the Arts (BISA) is a private, non-profit school offering an international curriculum for students from pre-school to grade 12. BISA is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The school offers a comprehensive academic program, with a focus on developing creative and artistic citizens," remarked one parent with kids at in Bergen.
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What are the schools in Bergen like?
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