SFO

As an integral part of the school's activities, SFO emphasizes collaboration and community spirit. It provides a welcoming space where children can unwind after their school day, socialize, and engage in playful activities tailored to their individual needs and interests.

While SFO fosters social interaction and play, we also recognize that some children may need quiet time to themselves. In such cases, children will be encouraged but never forced to participate in group activities. They will be supported in making their own choices about how they spend their time.

Our aim is to create a nurturing environment with dedicated staff who provide care and supervision. The SFO facilities are designed to ensure a safe and supportive setting for all children's well-being and development.

Opening Hours: 14:10-16:30 

Fees: All students starting in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade in the 2025/2026 school year are entitled to 12 hours of free  SFO. Since SFO at GIS is 12 hours, there will be no fee for SFO for these students.

For students in grade 4, here are the fees:

• 5 afternoons per week: 1 900 NOK/month

• 3 afternoons per week on fixed days: 1250 NOK/month

• 1 afternoon per week on a fixed day: 550 NOK/month

• A 25% fee reduction is offered for other siblings attending SFO

The School provides supervision for all PYP students from 7.45-8.35, this is not part of the SFO program.

SFO is open for five days after school ends in June (first in 2026) and for five days before school starts in August from 07.45-16.30 (Summer SFO). 

SFO is closed during all school holidays (autumn, Christmas, winter, Easter and summer).

Dependent on enrollment needs, GIS may offer childcare up to 3 days during the Autumn and Winter holidays. 

Information about enrollment is typically provided well in advance of each holiday period.

Resignation time in SFO is one month from the 1st of the month. Starting in 2026, April 1st will be the last resignation deadline before summer.