Established in 2014, the Fullriggeren Sørlandet Foundation invested significant resources in developing a unique and competitive school program intended for Norwegians and international students at upper secondary school level.
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.
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.
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.
Students of A+ World Academy do not just sit at desks and take tests. Students of A+ World Academy 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 the rest of their lives. Our students walk differently.
A+ World Academy focuses on developing the whole student, not just academics.
Our program is rigorous, exhausting, and amazing.
International Diploma
Advanced Placement (AP)
Personalized Learning
Experimental Learning
Multi-Cultural Expereince
Cultural Analysis
Global Perspective
Understanding & Tolerance
Community Mindedness
Cooperation
Social Consciousness
Shared Responsibility
Grit & Resilience
Time Management
Teamwork
Practical Skills
Self-Reflection
Student-Led Learning
Growth Mindset
Personal Growth
