Foundation Year
At Skagerak International School we prepare you for studies or work anywhere in the world. We help you set your ambitions – and reach them.
The Foundation Year (Year 11) is the first year of High School.
Follow the link below if you are looking for information on the Diploma Programme.
What is the Foundation Year?
The Foundation Year is Year 11, also known as Norwegian Videregående Trinn 1 (VG1). It focuses on developing the core skills needed for the IB programme as well as meeting the requirements of the Norwegian Studiespesialiserende VG1.
The focus is on study skills, critical thinking, English language development, as well as building a foundation in Maths, Sciences and Humanities in order to prepare students for the IB diploma.
What if I’m not a fluent English speaker?
No worries! The Foundation Year prepares you for the IB diploma including English language skills. There are several students who are not fluent in English who join this programme every single year. You are not alone, and we are here to help you succeed.
Be sure to reach out to us to voice your concern, there may also be an option to take an English course during the summer holiday.
What subjects are taught?
- English
- Norwegian
- French/Spanish
- Geography
- Social Studies
- Mathematics 1P/1T
- Science
- Physical Education
- Creativity,
Activity and Service (CAS)
Is it the same as VG1 Studiespesialiserende?
The Foundation Year will provide you with the same qualifications as the VG1 Studiespesialiserende course. It follows the Norwegian curriculum set by the Ministry of Education (Kunnskapsdepartementet).
However the programme is taught in English with the aim of preparing students for the IB Diploma Programme. A certificate (Kompetansebevis) will be granted upon completion.
informasjon på norsk
Skagerak er en internasjonal skole hvilket betyr at undervisning foregår på engelsk.
Skolen følger det internasjonale International Baccalaureate (IB) programmet og derfor er fagene som tilbys ihht IB sitt utvalg. IB-programmet er anerkjent for å være et ambisiøst og spennende program som forbereder elever på studier og karriere i utlandet.
Vi på Skagerak er opptatt av å se hele eleven og hjelpe deg nå dine mål om de er internasjonale eller ei.
Usikker på hva du vil? Vi har rådgivere på skolen som hjelper deg finne den rette veien for deg.
Er du bekymret for om du er god nok i engelsk? Ikke stress! Du er ikke alene.
Årlig tar vi imot elever som ikke føler seg helt stø i engelsk, men de blir det. Foundation Year ved Skagerak forbereder deg på IB sitt Diploma Program – inklusiv engelskkunnskaper.
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