The Principal's Welcome
Welcome to Asker International School
Welcome to Asker International School!
It has been my privilege to lead Asker International School since 2013.
We had very humble beginnings, but great aspirations. We started our first school day on Monday 13th August 2013, with roughly 900m2, 36 students and 9 staff members. To say it was a nervy start would be an understatement. We had 2 children in our grade 2 class and 2 in grade 3, with both parents and teachers wondering if they made the right choice. Nonetheless we soldiered on.
By January 2014 we had more than doubled our numbers and we have pushed on since then. Now, the school sits in a new premises, having moved in 2023. We have 600 students from grades 1-10 and roughly 70 staff. We find ourselves located in a modern building and a great location in the supportive municipality of Asker.
We would not be here today without our shared vision, coupled with the intent to put the work in. We strongly believe in modelling the expectations that we set for our students, that our staff embody the Learner Profile and lead by example. We strongly believe in sustainability and this has been reflected in our certification as a green flag school and an Eco-Lighthouse organisation.
Although it feels like we have achieved a lot since we set out in 2013, the journey is just starting. Asker International School is an accredited IB world school in both the PYP and MYP and we have aspirations to include the DP to complete the continuum. There are many bridges yet to cross. Our new leadership group and our wonderful staff have the capacity and desire to continue to grow in our practice.
The journey thus far has been an exciting one. As we enter a new phase of growth and development, I will pass the leadership of the day to day operations to my very capable colleague, Mr. Mark Cringle. Mark, an accomplished practitioner, IB Evaluation leader and public speaker, has been a pivotal cog in the wheel since the early years of the school and knows the organisation inside and out, sharing the same passion for education as all our colleagues.
Asker International School will continue its pursuit to develop global citizens for the world of tomorrow. We hope you will join us.
Mr. Robert Browne
Founding Principal
