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IC Profile

International Classes at Manglerud skole is a city-wide programme open for qualified applicants who hold the right to education in the Municipality of Oslo.

The academically rigorous curriculum is delivered in English and follows the framework of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Grades 1 - 6 and the International Baccalaureate Organization Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 7 -10.

The IBO PYP and IBO MYP programmes are not English language learning programmes. Students admitted to Manglerud International Classes (MIC) are required to have a level of competency in writing, reading and speaking English to enable them to fully participate in the programme without any additional English language support.

Inquiry based learning forms the basis of teaching and learning at MIC (Manglerud, International Classes) and encompasses all areas of the programme .Homework is also part of the curriculum. The language of instruction is English. The international programme delivered at MIC follows the framework required by the IBO ( International Baccalaureate Organization) to qualify it as an IB World School.

Manglerud skole, International Classes is a Norwegian public school and was authorised in January 2019 as an IB World school for the PYP ( Primary Years Programme) and in March 2023 for the MYP ( Middle Years Programme).

  • Hours of instruction are 22,5 pr, week. The daily schedule runs from 09.00-14.45 every day for the PYP students. The MYP schedule may differ from this with some classes starting earlier than 09:00.
  • The language of instruction is English and Norwegian is taught as a second language 3 hours a week.
  • Students do not receive grades until year 7.
  • Written progress reports are issued for all students at the end of the school year.
  • Parent/Students/Teacher Conferences for all year levels are held twice a year. These are students led with students presenting their work in different subjects.
  • The teaching staff, support staff and administration is made up of several different nationalities.