Vardåsen School is a primary school located in Søm in Kristiansand and has been in operation since 1971. The school has 370 students in grades 1 to 7. Vardåsen School is Miljøfyrtårn certified, which indicates a focus on sustainability and environmentally friendly measures. The school also offers after-school care (SFO) for students after school hours.
The school emphasizes cooperation with both the Parents' Working Committee (FAU) and the Cooperation Committee (SU), which promotes good cooperation between home and school. Vardåsen School has a school library that the school is proud of, and a health nurse is offered to the students. There is also a focus on school-home communication, and the school arranges parent meetings for new school starters. Student councils and school environment committees are part of the organization, which gives students the opportunity to participate actively in the school environment.