The Activity-School (In Norwegian called aktivitetsskolen 'AKS'
AKTIVITETSSKOLEN (AKS) Nordpolen
Aktivitetsskolen, often called AKS, is Oslo’s official after-school program for children in grades 1st through 4th.
It is similar to after-school care in the United States, but with a stronger focus on learning, social development, and well-being. AKS is open before school, after school, and sometimes during school holidays.
Its purpose is to support the regular school day by offering a safe place where children can learn new skills, build friendships, and experience a mix of fun and meaningful activities.
Although each school designs its own local plan, all AKS programs follow the city’s guidelines. The activities include physical play, creative work, nature exploration, cultural projects, and help with social skills.
Mealtimes are also an important part of AKS. Children sit together to eat and talk, which helps create good routines, energy for the afternoon, and a sense of community.
AKS Nordpolen Skole is known for being especially well-run and supportive. The program provides a warm, welcoming, and structured environment where children feel safe and included. After school, the day begins with a shared meal, sometimes prepared by AKS and other times brought from home, followed by outdoor time every single day. Children can then choose between a wide variety of activities, such as sports, art, sustainability projects, cooking, or free play. This freedom of choice helps them discover what they enjoy and encourages independence and confidence.
What makes Nordpolen’s AKS particularly strong is the close cooperation between the school staff and the AKS team. The AKS leader is part of the school’s leadership, and teachers and activity leaders meet regularly to coordinate how students are followed up both academically and socially. They create shared weekly plans and learning goals, ensuring that the school day and the after-school day support each other in a consistent way. This gives children stability, predictability, and a sense of belonging.
For families, AKS at Nordpolen is both accessible and flexible. The after-school option from 1st to 4th grade is free, and parents can choose additional hours if they need before-school care or holiday programs. For children, AKS Nordpolen is a place where they can grow, be active, express themselves creatively, develop new friendships, and simply enjoy being kids in a safe and positive environment.
In short, AKS is much more than childcare. It is an important part of the school community, helping children develop academically, socially, and emotionally. AKS Nordpolen Skole stands out because it truly succeeds in offering a holistic, caring, and engaging daily experience that supports each child’s development and happiness.
Children with 100% AKS can freely dispose AKS full opening hours:
* from 7.30 am before school starts.
* after school until 4.45 pm after school.
* entire days (7.30 am - 4.45 pm) in hollidays and special days.
Kids with 50% AKS can use AKS:
* after school, until 4.45 pm.
* 2 days in hollidays from 9.00 am - 3.00 pm.
WE RECOMMEND:
To check out NORSK KALENDER to check out when the hollidays are, and what days that are totally free (these days are marked red, and those menas we are completely closed -even AKS)
**We would like to inform you that 24th of December and 31st of December allso will be closed entirely -Both the school and AKS
Contact information AKS:
First grade (Base 1)
Markus: markus.eriksen@osloskolen.no
Base 1 tlf.: 95363951
Second grade (base 2)
Malin: malin.jessen@osloskolen.no
Base 2 tlf. : 90411204
Third and fourth grade (base 3 and 4)
Andrés: andres.cuero@osloskolen.no
Base 3-4 tlf.: 41482395
