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Skovveien 9, 0257 Oslo, Norway; Vulkan 11, 0178 Oslo. The student entrance is at the intersection of Oscars gate and Colbjørnsens gate. The school is located in central Oslo with access to public transport: Bus lines 21, 30, 31; Tram lines 12, 13, 19; Metro lines 1-5 (exit via Ibsens gate).

Preschool through Lycée. The school offers Maternelle, Élementaire, Collège and Lycée.

French international school in Oslo; affiliated with the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE).

A well-being hub bringing together a speech therapist, a well-being referent, an orientation counselor, and the school nurse.

France (AEFE-affiliated international school in Norway).

Public transport access: Bus 21, 30, 31; Tram 12, 13, 19; Metro 1-5; stops Solli, Niels Juels gate, Inkognitogata, Riddervolds plass, Nationaltheatret; exit through Ibsens gate.

Students bring their own meals, which are eaten in the classroom under the supervision of school staff. In collège, students are semi-autonomous. Meals are eaten calmly and must be consumed only in designated rooms, in the courtyard, or in the Vulkan foyer, and not elsewhere. By the end of the meal, students must leave the dining area before 12:55.

The Lyce9e Frane7ais Rene9 Cassin d27Oslo is a parent-run establishment contracted with AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad, Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and is approved by AEFE and the Norwegian Ministry of Education. The Association du Lyce9e Frane7ais d92Oslo (ALFO) includes every parent of a student and any staff member working at least part-time as a member by right. The ALFO General Assembly meets once a year to communicate and discuss the school0s management and elects parent representatives to sit on the Board of Administration, the governing body of the Lyce9e Frane7ais d92Oslo. The Board of Administration (CA) has economic responsibility for the establishment and its budget, making key decisions on budgeting, local staff recruitment, service contracts, equipment, and development projects; it functions as a democratic body that collaborates with the school leadership. The CA consists of eight voting members (eight parents of students: four French, three Norwegian, and one of a third nationality) and seven non-voting advisory members (including the Cooperation and Cultural Action Counselor, the head of the Chancellery, the head of the establishment, the Executive Director, a staff representative, and one representative from each of the two Norwegian employee unions). The School Establishment Council (CE) is chaired by the head of the establishment and handles pedagogical and educational matters, adopting the school project, the interior regulations, school hours and calendar, and the annual orientation plan, while advising on other operational questions. The CE is composed of 15 voting members (head of school, executive director, CPE, school director, COCAC, five teaching/educational and administrative staff representatives, and five parent representatives) plus six non-voting members (the French Consul or representative, delegates to the Assembly of French Citizens Abroad, two qualified persons, and two board representatives). The school publishes an annual transparency report outlining its activities.

The curriculum at the Lyce9e Frane7ais Rene9 Cassin Oslo blends the best of French and Norwegian teaching methods and programs in a wellbeing-centered environment. The school follows the official French national education programs recognized worldwide. The Baccalaure9at Ge9n\eral is organized under the 2019 reform with a common core (tronc commun) and three specialties in Première, then two in Terminale, enabling students to tailor their paths toward higher education. The school offers six specialty options: History-Geography, Geopolitics and Political Science (HGGSP); Languages, Literatures and Foreign Cultures a0- English World Contemporain (LLCE AMC); Mathematics; Life and Earth Sciences (SVT); Economics and Social Sciences (SES); Physics-Chemistry. In Première, each specialty is four hours per week; in Terminale, six hours per week per specialty, with continuous assessment contributing to the final grade and final exams, including the Grand Oral. Language learning is central, with emphasis on multilingual proficiency and cultural understanding.

Baccalaure9at results for 2025 show a 100% pass rate with 0% mentions; 2024 shows 100% pass rate with 38% mentions of 4Très Bien; 2023 shows 100% pass rate with 30% TB and 2 jury mentions. Brevet results: 2025 100% pass rate; 2024 100% with a mention; 2023 100% with 93% mentions. Norwegian national tests data for 2025026 are listed for several grades with national averages shown for subjects such as English and Mathematics. Graduates have progressed to universities and schools in France, Norway, and around the world, including Universite9 Paris Panthe9on-Sorbonne, Sciences Po Paris, ENSA Marseille, INSA Toulouse, Institut Paul Bocuse, NTNU Trondheim, UiO Oslo, NHH Bergen, UCLA, McGill, Paris Dauphine 1London, Queen Mary University of London, and The Hague Business School.

Graduates go on to study at leading universities in France, Norway, and globally. Notable destinations in France include Universite9 Paris Panthe9on-Sorbonne, ENSA Marseille, Sciences Po Paris, INSA Toulouse, and Institut Paul Bocuse. In Norway, graduates attend NTNU (Trondheim), UiO (Oslo), and NHH (Bergen). International destinations include UCLA, McGill, Paris Dauphine 1London, Queen Mary University of London, and The Hague Business School.

1. Admission to elementary and secondary (CP through Terminale) is open to any student who is willing and able to follow instruction in French, subject to success on a language test conducted in elementary. The school teaches in French and provides language learning opportunities in Norwegian and English from early years. The Lycée Français d'Oslo is part of the AEFE network and is recognized by the Norwegian Ministry of Education. 2. An application fee of 3,000 NOK is charged for CP through Terminale; the fee must be paid directly on the Eduka platform (Paypal required) and is non-refundable. 3. The place-allocation committee takes place during Week 11 (10–14 March 2025). 4. New students are welcomed throughout the year; if your arrival date in Norway does not coincide with the school calendar, contact the school for details on enrollment outside the calendar. 5. Admission is contingent on acceptance of the school's internal rules and on timely payment of tuition fees. 6. The school is recognized by the Norwegian Ministry of Education under the Education Act; current accreditation does not confer rights provided by Articles 5 and 7 (follow-up PPT, transport). 7. Consult the Internal Regulations and the Financial Regulations of the Lycée Français d'Oslo. 8. To begin the enrollment process, proceed to the Eduka enrollment platform.

Scholarships and financial aid: All siblings in the school (excluding preschool) receive a tuition reduction from the second child onward. Students of French nationality may be eligible for French government financial aid (scholarships) under certain family income conditions; the application file is available on the Embassy of France's site or at the school secretariat. Preschool students may receive, under certain family income conditions, Oslo municipal aid; families also receive a discount for the youngest child when two children in the same family attend preschool, and an additional discount starting from the third child in preschool. A letter is sent to families at the start of the school year regarding Oslo aid. The Lånekassen stipend is available for families with Norwegian taxable income; an application for partial reimbursement of tuition can be made to Norwegian authorities; Lånekassen may provide other aid under income conditions; families will be contacted by the school. For CP to CM2, after-school care and homework help is available until 16:55; 23,000 NOK for CP to CE2 (covered by Oslo after enrollment); 19,500 NOK for CM1 to CM2. A form is distributed at the start of the school year to enroll in the study service; guardians of CP and CE2 who have enrolled for the studies will benefit from free service as Oslo covers these costs. Any student not enrolled and wishing to use the study service will be charged 300 NOK.

Oslo, Norway. Two campuses on Myra Street: Myra 5 (0473 Oslo) and Myra 3 (0473 Oslo).

Grundschule (1-4), Mittelstufe (5-9), Oberstufe (10-12)

Private bi-cultural school recognized by Germany and Norway

more than 25 nations represented

Germany and Norway

Operated by the Stiftung Deutsch-Norwegische Schule Oslo, a Norwegian-registered foundation that runs the school and the Deutsch-Norwegische Kindergarten Oslo as a separate legal entity. The Stiftung Assembly, comprised of all parents, elects the Board and oversees appointments, finances, development, and administration. The DENOSO leadership includes Dr. Ulrich Mayer as headteacher; Dominik Schöneberg as deputy headteacher (German); Solfrid Storum as deputy headteacher (Norwegian) and Grundschulleiterin; Thorsten Brandt as managing director; and the heads of the primary and secondary divisions, PQM lead, and after-school care.

From kindergarten through Abitur, the Deutsch-Norwegische Schule Oslo provides a bilingual German–Norwegian education that develops German and Norwegian language and cultural competencies across all stages. The curriculum includes instruction in German, Norwegian, English and French, and features a bilingual history program. Students earn Abitur and Vitnemål, two diplomas that enable access to higher education worldwide. The Deutsches Sprachdiplom I is part of the language program, and a qualitative after‑school program (Ganztagsbetreuung) supports learning for grades 1–8, ensuring smooth transitions between stages.

The school prepares students for higher education with Abitur and Vitnemål, enabling admission to universities in Norway, Germany and around the world.

Begabungsförderung (gifted and talented development) and Differenzierung (in Prozess: Vertiefung) are provided to challenge high‑achieving students and deepen learning.

Applications for a place at the Deutsch-Norwegische Schule Oslo are accepted on an ongoing basis. Inquiries regarding applications should be directed to the school secretariat. To enroll your child, we require the following documents: application form for the Deutsch-Norwegische Schule Oslo; copies of the last two school reports (if available); copy of the child's birth certificate; copy of the child's vaccination certificate; if applicable, an application for AKS/SAKS (full-day care). Please send the documents by email to our secretariat. Enrollment for 1st grade: We welcome children who wish to attend our school from the first grade. Enrollment for first grade takes place each year after the summer holidays (mid-August). The first registration deadline for our future first-graders is December 1 of the previous year. Subsequently (at the start of the year), we invite potential first-graders to an introductory session at our school. In this session we meet the children for the first time in a group and assess the children's language comprehension. After that, the admission process for new students is completed. Please send the registration documents (see above) and any questions to our secretariat. It is advisable to also register your child with the municipality for a municipal school. If you have been allocated a place at DENOSO, you can withdraw the municipal registration. The deregistration deadline at the Deutsch-Norwegische Schule Oslo is three months (end of the month). Enrollment for the after-school program AKS/SAKS: The activity school is our day-care facility for school-age children. We care for students in grades 1-4 (AKS) and 5-8 (SAKS). An AKS/SAKS enrollment is open to all DENOSO-enrolled students in grades 1-8. Enrollment is possible at any time; the deregistration deadline is one month. If you wish to enroll your child in AKS/SAKS, please send the completed AKS/SAKS enrollment form to our secretariat or to Marc Rohner. Enrollment for the Deutsch-Norwegische Kindergarten Oslo: In the Deutsch-Norwegische Kindergarten Oslo, children can be admitted starting at twelve months of age. Parents/guardians may apply for a kindergarten place at any time. The deadline for the first round of the main intake (kindergarten start in August) is March 1. Admission to the Deutsch-Norwegische Kindergarten takes place as part of Oslo's annual main intake process at the start of a calendar year. To enroll your child in our kindergarten, fill out the registration form for our facility and send it to our secretariat. In addition to the registration for the Deutsch-Norwegische Kindergarten, an application to the appropriate Oslo district is required. The district should list the Deutsch-Norwegische Kindergarten as the first priority on your wishlist. More information is available on Oslo's city website. Steps to register: 1. Send the completed registration form for the Deutsch-Norwegische Kindergarten Oslo to our secretariat. 2. Also send the child's birth certificate and vaccination card. 3. Register the child in the Oslo district where you live; if you live outside Oslo, choose the Sagene district (Bydel Sagene). 4. List the Deutsch-Norwegische Kindergarten Oslo as the first priority. 5. Both forms must be submitted for the first intake round by March 1. It pays to apply early for a place in our kindergarten, as we maintain our own waiting list that also takes the application date into account. More information on the waiting list and the different priorities can be found in the kindergarten's statutes.

Discounts: The Stiftung Deutscher Schulverein in Norwegen grants a 35 percent discount starting with the third child, provided that the school fees are not reimbursed from other sources (for example by the employer). Only children who attend the Deutsch-Norwegische Schule Oslo are eligible; children in the kindergarten are not eligible. The discount is automatically credited to the monthly invoice. Applications for a social discount for families with an annual income under 6G (folketrygdens grunnbeløp) can be made informally with proof of income and assets; the school board decides through administration. Social discount applications can be made informally at any time; discounts are not retroactive; a social discount must be reapplied for each calendar year.

The school maintains its own waiting list, which also takes the date of application into account. It is worthwhile to apply early for a place. For more detailed information on the waiting list and the priority levels, see the kindergarten's statutes.