A World Academy

The Sørlandet Foundation invested in 2014 significant resources in developing a unique school program intended for international students at upper secondary school level. OUR MISSION To ensure our students a unique educational program that best positions them to be global citizens and leaders for the 21st century. While creating strong academic achievement in our students, A+ World Academy focuses on developing the whole student, not just academics. Our program is rigorous, exhausting and amazing. HANDS-ON LEARNING While the world still clings to the industrial model of education, we know that experiential learning, place-based curriculum, and community learning models, when combined with traditional methods, provide far more opportunities for deep, constructive learning. We believe the practical hands-on experience expands a students’ understanding beyond memorization and test-taking. CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT The key to student growth is not an academic achievement; it is human development. We know that academic performance is an outcome of several factors that include emotional wellness, learning style, social identification, and cognitive challenge. We want to help young people grow, expand their understanding, live life fully, and have experiences that shape who they are. INDEPENDENCE/COMMUNITY Our unique platform and program depend on community and shared responsibility. Our students learn to function in a system (the ship) and understand the importance of the motto Ship, Shipmate, Self. We all take care of our community and home (the ship), take care of others (shipmate), and think of ourselves last. EXCELLENCE Students do not just sit at desks and take tests. Students learn the value of hard work, grit, perseverance, and resilience. Our students know how to give full effort, do their best, learn from their failures, and move forward to success. Our students face differences, challenges, hardship, and have experiences that will set them apart for life.