profclr
American looking for information about Norway
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Lives in Berkeley, CA
Registration: 30 March 2012
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Any advice on public vs international school for American 3rd-grader? by profclr
Our daughter will be starting 3rd grade next fall, when we'll be starting our year in Bergen, Norway. We had been thinking we'd pay to enroll her at the International school, where she'd be able to take classes in English (her native language). ...
We'll see how my daughter does when she gets back, but my feeling is that what she gained in learning a new language and new culture far outweighs having to catch up in math later. Don't worry too much-- it'll be a great learning experience for ... Read More
Any advice on public vs international school for American 3rd-grader? by profclr
Our daughter will be starting 3rd grade next fall, when we'll be starting our year in Bergen, Norway. We had been thinking we'd pay to enroll her at the International school, where she'd be able to take classes in English (her native language). ...
They do cover other basic subjects, but not in much depth. (I can't speak about anything but 4th grade.) In my daughter's case, they covered enough so that she was on track when she transferred to the regular school. We did find that in general ... Read More
Any advice on public vs international school for American 3rd-grader? by profclr
Our daughter will be starting 3rd grade next fall, when we'll be starting our year in Bergen, Norway. We had been thinking we'd pay to enroll her at the International school, where she'd be able to take classes in English (her native language). ...
Hi there, and welcome to Bergen! I haven't checked to see if you started a new thread, so I'll just answer here. We are about to leave Norway after a year, and I can say that my daughter had a great experience at the Nyg氓rd Skole. She transferred ... Read More
Any advice on public vs international school for American 3rd-grader? by profclr
Our daughter will be starting 3rd grade next fall, when we'll be starting our year in Bergen, Norway. We had been thinking we'd pay to enroll her at the International school, where she'd be able to take classes in English (her native language). ...
Thanks everyone! We've decided on the Nygard Skole--where she'll get part of the day Norwegian immersion and part, English instruction. I hadn't realized this existed, as part of the public school system, when I first posted! Read More
Any advice on public vs international school for American 3rd-grader? by profclr
Our daughter will be starting 3rd grade next fall, when we'll be starting our year in Bergen, Norway. We had been thinking we'd pay to enroll her at the International school, where she'd be able to take classes in English (her native language). ...
Thanks for your response, Ben_C. We'll be there only for one year, so it's more a question of whether I want to give my kid an "immersion" experience in Norwegian school or not. Glad to hear your perspective on the International School. Read More
Any advice on public vs international school for American 3rd-grader?
Our daughter will be starting 3rd grade next fall, when we'll be starting our year in Bergen, Norway. We had been thinking we'd pay to enroll her at the International school, where she'd be able to take classes in English (her native language). ... Read More