Norwegian International School in Hong Kong
Norwegian International School in Hong Kong was established
in 1984 primarily to provide education for the children of Norwegian
missionaries. During this period of the school s history, Norwegian
was the medium of instruction, with English lessons conducted by
subject teachers. The decision to change to an English medium curriculum
was made, and in 1994 The Norwegian School opened its doors to students
from international backgrounds. In 2001 the name of the school was
officially changed to Norwegian International School, and in 2003
the Norwegian Lutheran Mission became the sole owners of NIS. Throughout
these changes, the school community, along with the commitment to
providing globally oriented, quality, Christian education with a
Scandinavian touch has continued to grow. Norwegian International
School is now the home of about seventy students and ten staff from
more than ten countries, offering classes from Kindergarten to Grade
6 (age 3-12). Norwegian International School is committed to provide
a nurturing, quality education with a Scandinavian touch in a Christian
environment, enabling staff and students to cooperate in reaching
their full potential as whole persons. The Norwegian International
School uses International
Primary Curriculum, now used in more than 90 schools in 38 countries.
Based on the most explicit learning standards that cover subject,
personal and uniquely international understanding, the IPC provides
teachers and schools with more than 70 Units of Work around which
to build a dynamic and exciting thematic curriculum for children
aged 3-12. For updated information about the school please visit
the website.
Address: Norwegian International School, 175 Kwong Fuk Road, Tai Po, N.T., Hong Kong. Tel: +(852) 2658 0341 Fax: +(852) 2651 0050 principal@nis.edu.hk
www.nis.edu.hk
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