How do I get to school?

The school day starts at 8:30 and finishes at 15:15. Parents can choose for their children to use the ISS bus system or to drop off (between 8:10 and 8:25) and pick up (at 15:15) their children at the school. 

Drop-off By Car

• Use the dedicated drop-off zone near the primary school entrance.

• Cars should never be parked in the bus lane outside the main entrance. 

• There are parking areas for parents by the preschool, in front of the middle school wing and also next to the high school/gym entrance.

• Be mindful of speed when driving in the school vicinity.  

Public Transportation

Public bus transportation in Stavanger is safe and generally reliable. The bus stop located closest to ISS is ‘Ragbakken’ which can be accessed using bus 2 and bus 3.  

ISS Bus Routes

Our reception staff can help families with bus routes. Reception can be reached at 51 55 43 00 and by email (reception@isstavanger.no).

The ISS bus service is the most popular form of transport for our students. It is available to children in Kindergarten-Grade 12. Please note that preschool and parents cannot use the ISS Bus service.

7 bus routes serve students living in the city and country across the greater Stavanger region. In the morning buses arrive around 8:25 at ISS and they leave again at the end of the school day at 15:25.

There are SMS notifications to parents in the event of major disruptions. Bus guidelines: For an enjoyable and safe ride, students must always wear their seat belts, treat others with respect and follow all instructions.

Students should only take the bus they registered for at the beginning of the school year to guarantee enough space for everyone. Using the links to the routes listed below you can check the different ISS bus routes. Be aware that only the main bus stops are highlighted on the maps. Students can also get on the school bus at any public bus stops along the route, but they should raise their hand/signal for the bus to stop.

The ISS school buses are currently covered in the tuition fees. 

Once you have established in which area you will be living, choose from the eleven bus routes which can be found below. If you click the link for each route, you will see a map which has the ISS bus route marked with a blue line. It is possible to search your address and work out your proximity to the bus route and nearest bus stop. If you are still unsure which bus to take please provide Ms Bakkejord with your Stavanger address by e-mail and she can advise on the best route.

Please note that our buses only stop at city bus stops and you must clearly signal the driver to stop by holding your arm out. On return home, students will have to ring the bell for the bus to stop - we advise that parents are at the bus stop until their children know their route.

Busses should be booked through Schools Buddy. This is the schools centralised platform for booking co-curricular activities and parent teacher conferences. You can check the bus routs on the "Busses" page of the Community Portal.

Instructions for signing into Schools Buddy can also be found on the "My ISS" page of the Community Portal. It is recommended that you download the app to manage these facilities and the links to this can be found on the same page. Logging into Schools Buddy is done through iSAMS. Please read the login instructions on that page carefully.

Bus Booking in SchoolsBuddy is only open at the start of term. If you are starting part way through the academic year, please check the bus routes on the Community Portal and email reception@isstavanger.no with your required routes. She will then book them for you on Schools Buddy.