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Bjørnholt videregående skole is located at Slimeveien 17, 1275 Oslo, Norway. It is part of Oslo kommune Utdanningsetaten (Oslo Education Agency). There is a free school bus from Jernbanetorget to Bjørnholt every day; for information on departure times and bus stops, details are available.

The school offers Studiespesialisering (general studies) and Vocational programs in Information Technology and Media Production (VG2), Information Technology (VG2), Media Production (VG2), Electro and Datatechnology, Drone and Drone-related studies (VG2), and a study-preparatory program with drone studies. Tailored programs include Oppfølgingstjenesten (OT), Tilrettelagt avdeling, IMT (Informasjonsteknologi og medieproduksjon Tilrettelagt), and NoMa Norsk og Matte: a center for success.

Public upper secondary school; part of Oslo municipality's school system.

Oppfølgingstjenesten (OT) and Tilrettelagt avdeling provide support for students with additional learning needs; IMT (Informasjonsteknologi og medieproduksjon Tilrettelagt) and NoMa Norsk og Matte: a center for success are also offered.

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There is a free school bus from Jernbanetorget to Bjørnholt every day; details on departure times and bus stops.

The canteen is open from 07:30 to 15:00 every day and serves nutritious food. Today's lunch is a hot dish that changes daily, and the weekly menu is available in the canteen. In addition to hot meals, a variety of bread, salads, drinks, and snack items are available. The canteen uses eco-friendly plates and cutlery to reduce waste, and day-old food is sold at a reduced price at the end of the day to cut food waste. For students and staff with food allergies or intolerances, suitable meals can be provided with advance notice of at least 45 minutes.

Part of Oslo Municipality Education Agency (Oslo kommune Utdanningsetaten); Bjørnholt vgs is a school within Oslo's school system.

The school offers Studiespesialisering (General Studies) and Yrkesfag (vocational programs). Vocational options include Information Technology and Media Production; Information Technology (VG2); Media Production (VG2); Electronics and Data Technology; Drone subjects (VG2); and Study-preparatory with drone subjects. Adapted programs include the Follow-Up Service (OT), Adapted Department, IMT (Adapted Information Technology and Media Production), and NoMa Norwegian and Mathematics: a center for success. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered and taught in English; admission is open to Oslo residents with no IB fees; class sizes are small and IB-qualified teachers lead the program. IB Diploma students study across a broad range of subjects and go on to study at universities in Norway and abroad.

IB Diploma Programme graduates go on to study at universities in Norway and abroad.

NoMa Norwegian and Mathematics: a center for success. NoMa provides individualized or small-group support in Norwegian and mathematics, with teachers offering help for other subjects as needed. It focuses on reading skills, study techniques, learning strategies, motivation, independence, collaboration, problem solving and presentation preparation.

Safe learning and student mediation contribute to a positive learning environment. The school participates in PROUD. The Green School program supports sustainability and community initiatives. A School Environment Action Plan guides work on school climate, safety, and student well-being. Grønn skole is part of the school's environmental and community initiatives.

The school offers tailored programs to support students with special needs. Oppfølgingstjenesten (OT) provides follow-up support. Tilrettelagt avdeling offers a dedicated adapted learning space. IMT (Informasjonsteknologi og medieproduksjon Tilrettelagt) provides adapted information technology and media production pathways. NoMa Norsk og Matte: et senter for suksess supports Norwegian and Mathematics.

Mental wellbeing is supported by the School Health Service. The Rådgivertjenesten (Guidance Counseling) and Elevtjenesten (Student Services) provide counseling and welfare support. Diversity Advisors assist with inclusive practice and student welfare. The school coordinates with external welfare services such as NAV. These resources contribute to a safe and supportive learning environment.

Safeguarding and child protection are supported by School Rules, ICT-use rules, and Attendance Rules, plus a Complaints & Appeals Procedure. The school offers safeguarding-related support through School Health Service, Counseling, Diversity Advisors, and Elevtjenesten. Online safety is supported by content filtering to block harmful and unwanted content. The School Ombud and Diversity Advisors address concerns to ensure a safe school environment.

The IB Diploma Programme at Bjørnholt vgs can be applied for. The Diploma Programme requires study of languages, social sciences, natural sciences and mathematics over two years. Students must have completed the first year of Norwegian videregående skole, or an equivalent preparation such as MYP 5 or GCSEs, among other equivalencies. The IB Diploma course is taught in English and serves internationally mobile applicants and internationally minded Norwegian students seeking a university-preparatory education with in‑depth study. Bjørnholt vgs has offered the IB Diploma Programme since 2010. The school has a highly qualified faculty with many years of IB experience as teachers, examiners and alumni. Acceptance into the Bjørnholt vgs IB Diploma Programme does not grant a right to live in Norway; applicants must be legal residents of Oslo kommune at the time of application. If you plan to move to Oslo with your parent(s)/legal guardian before August 1 in the year you wish to study, contact the school for instructions on how to apply. For questions regarding the application process, contact the IB Counsellor, Ms. All IB students must choose a total of six subjects: one from each of Groups 1–5, with the option to take one extra from Groups 3 or 4; three subjects must be at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL). At the start of the IB Diploma Programme, all students will take placement tests to inform subject choices; there is no pressure to finalize subject choices at that stage. Available subjects include: Group 1 Language and Literature (Norwegian Language and Literature; English Language and Literature; Self‑Taught Literature); Group 2 Language B (Norwegian B; English B); Group 3–4 Individuals and Societies (Psychology; Economics); Group 3–4 Cross‑Disciplinary (Environmental Systems and Societies); Group 4 Experimental Sciences (Physics); Group 5 Mathematics (Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations).

Lån og stipend (Loans and Scholarships)  Skal du begynne på videregående skole? Du kan søke om stipend fra Lånekassen. Utstyrsstipend: Alle elever med ungdomsrett som går i vanlig videregående skole har rett til utstyrsstipend fra Lånekassen. Dette stipendet utgjør i skoleåret 1 140, 2 279 eller 3 421 kroner, avhengig av hvilket utdanningsprogram man går. Gunnstipend – avhengig av foreldrenes inntekt: Du kan få i grunnstipend 1 140, 2 279 eller 3 421 kroner per måned. Hvis en forsørger har ny ektefelle, blir det lagt til et fast beløp på forsørgerens inntekt. Bostipend (borteboerstipend): Hvis man må flytte hjemmefra for å ta videregående, kan man ha rett til bostipend på 3 920 kr pr. måned. I tillegg må man oppfylle krav som avstand til hjemmet eller reisetid, eller det kan være særlige forhold som gjør at man må bo borte. Reisestipend: Har du rett til bostipend, kan du også ha rett til reisestipend. Har du barn? Da har du rett til forsørgerstipend. Hvor mye kan du få? Bruk Lånekassens støttekalkulator for å finne ut hvor mye du har rett til. Fristen for å søke stipend er 15. november. Dersom du har ungdomsrett og har søkt opptak til en offentlig videregående skole, er det enkleste å klikke seg direkte fra Vigo.no inn på Lånekassens elektroniske søknad samtidig som man takker ja til skoleplassen på Vigo.no. Vent med å søke om støtte til du har bestemt deg for skole og utdanningsprogram. Bytter du skole eller program etter at du har søkt om støtte, tar det lengre tid før du får pengene. Er du allerede kunde i Lånekassen, har du også tilgang til søknaden inne på Dine sider, ved innlogging med MinID. Lurer du på noe? Det finnes mange vanlige spørsmål på ung.no, og Lånekassen gir detaljert informasjon om stipend og lån. Artikkelen er skrevet av Lånekassen i samarbeid med ung.no. Nyttige linker: Lånekassen.no, Dine sider, Støttekalkulator, Nedbetalingskalkulator. Bjørnholt videregående skole – en del av Osloskolen.