Jennestad Privatskole

Jennestad Privatskole Jennestad Montessori School will be starting in autumn 2014, to take over the public school in the district. Today Jennestad primary school 26 students from 1st 7th grades. Jennestad Montessori School will take over the existing school building and holds approval for up to 45 students.
Jennestad is only 8 km from the regional center Sortland. The school's unique location between the mountains and shoreline offers outstanding opportunities to use nature of teaching. The nearest neighbors of the school's Jennestad nursery with about 20 children, and farms with grazing sheep and cows. The proximity to Sortland while providing the best opportunities to participate in a variety of cultural and sporting activities both in school and leisure. Sortland has an active trade and commerce. See more on www.sortlandby.no.
Jennestad is an active and engaged village rich in local organizations. The village also offers recreational activities such as horseback riding, dog sledding and 4H as well as stunning scenery. Jennestad was previously an active trading community with a general store, post office and ship handling. Trading was established before 1830. Today Jennestad Trading a venue for art education with experiences of art, sculptures, concerts and literary evenings. Please visit the website www.jennestad.no. Beyond this Vesterålen widely known for its beautiful scenery and wonderful adventures, see www.visitvesteralen.com.