Compare French Curriculum International Schools in Oslo, Norway

Instructs in French

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees NOK 14,400 - 180,134

Pupils 692

Type Co-educational

The Lycée Français René Cassin d'Oslo is a French AEFE-affiliated international school in Oslo, with two campuses at Skovveien 9 and Vulkan 11, educating more than 650 students from preschool to the lycée. It follows the official French national curriculum, with Norwegian and English taught from the early years and German or Spanish introduced from middle school. In the lycée, students prepare for the Diplôme National du Brevet and the Baccalauréat, structured around the 2019 reform with a common core and six specialties: History-Geography, Geopolitics and Political Science (HGGSP); Languages, Literatures and Foreign Cultures (LLCE AMC); Mathematics; Life and Earth Sciences (SVT); Economics and Social Sciences (SES); Physics-Chemistry. In Première and Terminale, students select specialties, with continuous assessment accounting for 40% of the final grade and final exams 60%, plus the Grand Oral. The school emphasizes multilingual proficiency and cultural understanding, with libraries (BCD and CDI), broad arts, sports and cultural activities, and AEFE-affiliated international projects. After-school activities are organized by AES, with SPOND used for information and coordination.

Location

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).

Stages

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

Type

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

Additional learning support

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

Country affiliation

France (AEFE-affiliated international school in Norway).

Bus service

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.

Food Options

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.

Governance and Ownership

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.

Application & initial fees

- Candidate (application) fee for CP to Terminale: NOK 3,000, payable at the time of online pre‑registration.
- Admission fee for children progressing from the school's Grande Section (maternelle) to CP: NOK 5,000 (charged in September).
- Admission fee for any new pupil (CP to Terminale): NOK 2,000 (non‑refundable).
- Deposit guarantee (once a place is offered, CP to Terminale): NOK 2,600, refunded without interest at pupil departure after full settlement of accounts.
- Advance of re‑enrolment: one month's tuition is invoiced in March to confirm re‑registration; this amount is deducted from the first invoice of the following school year and is refundable under the conditions set out below.

Tuition fees — academic year 2026/2027 (annual and per‑invoice amounts)

Note: The school publishes different tariffs depending on family/employer status (local first child; local second child -15%; third child and following -30%; employer/company rate). Per‑invoice amounts shown below are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by five because tuition is invoiced in five instalments across the year. (The school issues five invoices: September, November, January, March and May.)

- Elémentaire (Elementary)
- Annual (local / first child): NOK 48,158. Per invoice (×5): NOK 9,632.
- Annual (local / second child, -15%): NOK 40,934. Per invoice: NOK 8,187.
- Annual (3rd child and following, -30%): NOK 33,711. Per invoice: NOK 6,742.
- Annual (employer/company rate): NOK 96,310. Per invoice: NOK 19,262.

- Collège 6ème (Year 7)
- Annual (local / first child): NOK 52,734. Per invoice: NOK 10,547.
- Annual (local / second child): NOK 44,824. Per invoice: NOK 8,965.
- Annual (3rd child+): NOK 36,914. Per invoice: NOK 7,383.
- Annual (employer/company): NOK 119,190. Per invoice: NOK 23,838.

- Collège 5ème (Year 8)
- Annual (local / first child): NOK 52,422. Per invoice: NOK 10,484.
- Annual (local / second child): NOK 44,559. Per invoice: NOK 8,912.
- Annual (3rd child+): NOK 36,695. Per invoice: NOK 7,339.
- Annual (employer/company): NOK 119,190. Per invoice: NOK 23,838.

- Collège 4ème (Year 9)
- Annual (local / first child): NOK 52,526. Per invoice: NOK 10,505.
- Annual (local / second child): NOK 44,647. Per invoice: NOK 8,929.
- Annual (3rd child+): NOK 36,768. Per invoice: NOK 7,354.
- Annual (employer/company): NOK 119,190. Per invoice: NOK 23,838.

- Collège 3ème (Year 10)
- Annual (local / first child): NOK 54,502. Per invoice: NOK 10,900.
- Annual (local / second child): NOK 46,327. Per invoice: NOK 9,265.
- Annual (3rd child+): NOK 38,151. Per invoice: NOK 7,630.
- Annual (employer/company): NOK 119,190. Per invoice: NOK 23,838.

- Lycée Seconde (Year 11)
- Annual (local / first child): NOK 180,134. Per invoice: NOK 36,027.
- Annual (local / second child): NOK 153,114. Per invoice: NOK 30,623.
- Annual (3rd child+): NOK 126,094. Per invoice: NOK 25,219.
- Annual (employer/company): NOK 253,350. Per invoice: NOK 50,670.

- Lycée Première (Year 12)
- Annual (local / first child): NOK 179,302. Per invoice: NOK 35,860.
- Annual (local / second child): NOK 152,407. Per invoice: NOK 30,481.
- Annual (3rd child+): NOK 125,511. Per invoice: NOK 25,102.
- Annual (employer/company): NOK 253,350. Per invoice: NOK 50,670.

- Lycée Terminale (Year 13)
- Annual (local / first child): NOK 179,094. Per invoice: NOK 35,819.
- Annual (local / second child): NOK 152,230. Per invoice: NOK 30,446.
- Annual (3rd child+): NOK 125,366. Per invoice: NOK 25,073.
- Annual (employer/company): NOK 253,350. Per invoice: NOK 50,670.

Maternelle (Nursery / Kindergarten)

- Maternelle follows the national maximum childcare price ("makspris"). For 2026/2027 the published monthly makspris is NOK 1,200 per month; the school communicates any applicable municipality reductions directly to families.

After‑school (Études / SFO) and recurring extras

- After‑school (Études) for elementary pupils (CP–CE2): NOK 23,000 per year (this service is covered by the municipality for CP–CE2 after registration). For CM1–CM2: NOK 19,500 per year. Occasional use is charged NOK 300 per session. Late‑collection penalties apply.
- The school organises grouped purchases of basic supplies which are included in tuition; specific yearly purchase estimates per level are published and are included in the écolage. Replacement or damaged school materials are charged (examples: NOK 500 per textbook, NOK 350 per library book, NOK 2,400 for a full set of manuals). Entrance badge to the Vulkan site: NOK 150.

Examination fees and occasional charges

- Brevet des collèges (3ème): NOK 750.
- Épreuve anticipée du Baccalauréat de Français (1ère): NOK 1,500.
- Baccalauréat (Terminale): NOK 3,500.
- French exams as external candidates (candidats libres): NOK 7,000.
- Certifications (language tests etc.) billed at the price set by the issuing body.

Billing schedule, payment terms and accepted payment methods

- Billing schedule: tuition and study fees are invoiced in five instalments (September, November, January, March and May; each invoice covers two months of schooling). Other fees may be billed separately.
- Invoices are sent 15 days before the due date. Late or unpaid invoices trigger a first reminder (15‑day extension) and, absent payment or contact, referral to debt recovery; prolonged unpaid debt may affect the pupil's access to classes and future re‑enrolment.
- Payment methods and banking details: domestic payment by bank transfer to the DNB account with a KID reference number; international payments by IBAN (NO0878770828502) and BIC (DNBANOKKXXX). A direct debit service (AVTALEGIRO) is available for the five tuition invoices for families with Norwegian bank accounts. Transaction/banking charges are borne by the payer. The invoice number and pupil name must be referenced on the transfer.
- The school charges NOK 600 for a paper duplicate of an invoice and NOK 600 per payment certificate issued.

Boarding (Internat)

- Boarding is not provided; there are no boarding fees published for this school.

Refunds, cancellations and notice periods

- General withdrawal: a written notice of three months is required for cancellation during the school year; the three‑month notice applies to tuition and other paid services. The notice starts the month after the written notification is received. For departures at the end of the school year, written notice must be received by 31 March; otherwise the three‑month notice still applies and invoicing may extend into the next school year.
- Re‑enrolment advance (one month's tuition): refundable if cancellation is made before 1 May of the previous school year; not refundable from 2 May onward. When re‑enrolment advance is charged, it is deducted from the first invoice of the next year.
- Deposit guarantee (NOK 2,600) is refunded, without interest, after the pupil's departure subject to full settlement of all invoices; the payer must supply bank details for the refund.

Summary of key payment amounts and examples

- Example (Elementary, local / first child): Annual tuition NOK 48,158 → billed across five invoices of approximately NOK 9,632 each.
- Example (Lycée Terminale, employer rate): Annual tuition NOK 253,350 → billed across five invoices of NOK 50,670 each.

(For clarification: per‑invoice figures in this overview are the result of dividing the published annual fee by five to reflect the school's five‑invoice billing cycle.)

Curriculum

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.

Exam Results

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.

Higher Education Progression

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.

Admissions

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

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.

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Deutsch-Norwegische Schule Oslo

Instructs in German, Norwegian, English, French

Ages 1 - 18 years

Fees NOK 22,000 - 44,803

Pupils 320

Type Co-educational

Deutsch-Norwegische Schule Oslo is a private bi-cultural school in Oslo, recognized by both Germany and Norway, serving students aged 1 to 18. The school delivers a bilingual German–Norwegian education across all stages, with instruction in German, Norwegian, English and French, and a bilingual history program. From kindergarten through Abitur, students earn both the German Abitur and the Norwegian Vitnemål, enabling access to higher education worldwide. The curriculum includes the Deutsches Sprachdiplom I and a Ganztagsbetreuung after‑school program for grades 1–8. A bilateral contract funds the school, strengthening cross‑cultural ties and enabling dual qualifications under the Deutsches Internationales Abitur/DIAP. Facilities include a small library in the SAKS building and the Geitmyra city garden used for teaching and after‑school activities. The culture program Den kulturelle skolesekken (DKS), an orchestra, a primary choir, and collaborations with Oslo museums enrich learning; students also participate in Jugend musiziert and other cultural exchanges.

Location

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

Stages

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

Type

Private bi-cultural school recognized by Germany and Norway

Pupil Nationality Mix

more than 25 nations represented

Country affiliation

Germany and Norway

Application fees

- School (new admissions): NOK 3,300 per child — charged with the offer of a school place; non‑refundable.
- Kindergarten (new admissions): NOK 3,000 per child — charged with the offer of a kindergarten place; non‑refundable.

Tuition and care fees (monthly, per term and annual) by year group

Note: Fees are invoiced on a monthly basis; the month of July is not charged. The school calendar is grouped into the usual three terms (Autumn: August–December = 5 months; Spring: January–March = 3 months; Summer: April–June = 3 months). The per‑term figures below are the monthly fee multiplied by the number of months in that term; the annual figure is the monthly fee multiplied by 11 (July free).

- Kindergarten (all groups)
- Monthly: NOK 1,200 plus NOK 800 meal contribution = NOK 2,000 per month.
- Per term: Autumn (5 months) NOK 10,000; Spring (3 months) NOK 6,000; Summer (3 months) NOK 6,000.
- Annual (11 months billed): NOK 22,000.

- School tuition (classes 1–6)
- Monthly: NOK 4,073.
- Per term: Autumn (5 months) NOK 20,365; Spring (3 months) NOK 12,219; Summer (3 months) NOK 12,219.
- Annual (11 months billed): NOK 44,803.

- School tuition (classes 7–9)
- Monthly: NOK 4,073.
- Per term: Autumn (5 months) NOK 20,365; Spring (3 months) NOK 12,219; Summer (3 months) NOK 12,219.
- Annual (11 months billed): NOK 44,803.

- School tuition (classes 10–12)
- Monthly: NOK 2,703.
- Per term: Autumn (5 months) NOK 13,515; Spring (3 months) NOK 8,109; Summer (3 months) NOK 8,109.
- Annual (11 months billed): NOK 29,733.

- Ganztagsbetreuung (AKS) — classes 1–3 (full‑time)
- Monthly: NOK 3,370 for a full‑time AKS place plus additional meal fee NOK 150 = NOK 3,520 per month.
- Per term: Autumn (5 months) NOK 17,600; Spring (3 months) NOK 10,560; Summer (3 months) NOK 10,560.
- Annual (11 months billed): NOK 38,720.

- AKS — class 4 (day‑based options)
- 5 days weekly: Monthly NOK 3,510 plus meal NOK 150 = NOK 3,660; Per term: Autumn NOK 18,300; Spring NOK 10,980; Summer NOK 10,980; Annual NOK 40,260.
- 3 days weekly: Monthly NOK 2,100 plus meal NOK 75 = NOK 2,175; Per term: Autumn NOK 10,875; Spring NOK 6,525; Summer NOK 6,525; Annual NOK 23,925.
- 2 days weekly: Monthly NOK 1,850 plus meal NOK 75 = NOK 1,925; Per term: Autumn NOK 9,625; Spring NOK 5,775; Summer NOK 5,775; Annual NOK 21,175.
- 1 day weekly: Monthly NOK 930 (no meal fee stated); Per term: Autumn NOK 4,650; Spring NOK 2,790; Summer NOK 2,790; Annual NOK 10,230.

- SAKS — classes 5–8 (day care)
- Full‑time (5 days): Monthly NOK 2,240 plus meal NOK 150 = NOK 2,390; Per term: Autumn NOK 11,950; Spring NOK 7,170; Summer NOK 7,170; Annual NOK 26,290.
- 3 days weekly: Monthly NOK 2,100 plus meal NOK 75 = NOK 2,175; Per term: Autumn NOK 10,875; Spring NOK 6,525; Summer NOK 6,525; Annual NOK 23,925.
- 2 days weekly: Monthly NOK 1,850 plus meal NOK 75 = NOK 1,925; Per term: Autumn NOK 9,625; Spring NOK 5,775; Summer NOK 5,775; Annual NOK 21,175.
- 1 day weekly: Monthly NOK 930 (no meal fee stated); Per term: Autumn NOK 4,650; Spring NOK 2,790; Summer NOK 2,790; Annual NOK 10,230.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- All fees for school, AKS/SAKS and kindergarten are invoiced for the full calendar month and issued at the start of each month; the month of July is not charged.
- The admission fee for new school or kindergarten enrollments is charged with the place offer and is not refunded.
- Cancellation/termination notice periods:
- School and kindergarten: three months' notice, effective to the end of a calendar month; school fees remain payable during the notice period.
- AKS/SAKS (ganztagsbetreuung): one month's notice, effective to the end of a calendar month.
- Consequences of non‑payment: outstanding claims not paid within the payment terms are forwarded to a debt collection agency.

Boarding

- The school does not operate a boarding/internat service; care offerings are day‑time (kindergarten, school day and AKS/SAKS afternoon care).

Other costs and fees

- Meal contributions for kindergarten and AKS/SAKS are charged monthly as stated above (examples: kindergarten meal NOK 800/month; AKS/SAKS meal fees split by days as shown in the fee schedule).
- Schoolbooks and teaching materials: class‑specific schoolbook lists exist and book costs are borne by parents; book lists for 2025/2026 are published for ordering. Costs vary by class and chosen suppliers.
- Administrative/document fees: reprints of school certificates (Zeugnisse) may be charged — NOK 1,000 per document in certain cases; other extraordinary document handling may incur additional fees depending on work involved.
- Discounts and social support:
- Sibling discount: from the third child attending the school (not kindergarten) a sibling contribution of 35% is granted, subject to conditions; this is credited automatically on the monthly invoice.
- Social discount: families with annual income below 6G (folketrygdens grunnbeløp) may apply for a social discount; applications are assessed by the school administration/board and must be re‑submitted each calendar year.

Refunds and cancellations

- The admission fee charged at acceptance of a place is not refundable.
- During any notice period (school/kindergarten: three months; AKS/SAKS: one month) the applicable fees remain payable for the duration of that notice period. Failure to pay fees during that period may trigger debt collection procedures.

Fee payment options

- The school requests fee payments via Avtalegiro (automatic bank direct debit); the school contract and fee regulations specify that payments should be made through Avtalegiro for a rational and cost‑efficient procedure. Details of the direct‑debit arrangement are part of the contractual/fee documentation.

Final notes (factual and practical)

- Monthly invoicing and the July non‑charge are standard practice; all amounts above are shown in Norwegian kroner (NOK) and reflect the school's published fee schedule. For administrative matters (invoice recipient, contact points, deadlines) the school provides specific contact details for the kindergarten, primary and secondary secretariats.

Curriculum

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.

Higher Education Progression

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

Gifted and Talented

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

Admissions

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.

Scholarships

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.

Waitlist

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.

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Bjørnholt Videregående Skole

Instructs in English, Norwegian

Ages 15 - 18 years

Pupils 1300

Type Co-educational

Bjørnholt videregående skole is a public upper secondary school in Oslo, part of the city's municipal education system. The campus offers Studiespesialisering (general studies) and vocational programs, including Information Technology and Media Production, Electronics and Data Technology, and drone subjects. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered and taught in English, with admission open to Oslo residents at no IB fees, and small class sizes guided by IB-qualified teachers. On-site facilities include Deichman Bjørnholt, a combined school and public library, and NoMa Norsk og Matte, a learning center offering Norwegian and mathematics support. The campus also features a drone hall and flight simulator, a school garden as part of Grønn skole, and Bjørnholthallen for sport. The school emphasizes student welfare and voice with the motto Speak up, be proud, and a strong student council. Principal: Marianne Tangen Bråthen.

Location

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.

Stages

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.

Type

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

Additional learning support

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.

Country affiliation

Norway

Bus service

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

Application fees

- There is no application fee to apply for a place at Bjørnholt videregående skole (public upper secondary school in Oslo).

Tuition fees by school year (VG1, VG2, VG3)

- Tuition: NOK 0 per term / NOK 0 per year for VG1, VG2 and VG3. Public videregående opplæring is provided without tuition charges.

- Yearly IKT (school computer) lease: Bjørnholt offers a school loan PC/Mac scheme. Students who borrow a device pay an annual lease equal to the lowest annual equipment stipend (utstyrsstipend) from Statens Lånekasse; the school issues the invoice after semester start in the autumn. The lowest equipment-stipend band for 2025/2026 is NOK 1,398 per year, so the annual IKT lease charge is NOK 1,398 (per year while the device is on loan). Students who pay the lease for three years may be offered to take over the device without further charge under the school's terms.

- Summary by year group (applicable charges):
- VG1: Tuition NOK 0 per term / NOK 0 per year. IKT lease (if loaned): NOK 1,398 per year (invoice sent after autumn semester start).
- VG2: Tuition NOK 0 per term / NOK 0 per year. IKT lease (if loaned): NOK 1,398 per year (or as invoiced when on loan).
- VG3: Tuition NOK 0 per term / NOK 0 per year. IKT lease (if loaned): NOK 1,398 per year (or as invoiced when on loan).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school sends an invoice for the annual IKT lease after semester start in the autumn. The invoice will specify payment deadline and payment details. If a student does not return a borrowed device, the school issues an invoice for the lost device. All invoiced amounts must be paid to the school as stated on each invoice.

- Other routine charges (examples): charges for optional study trips, subject-specific consumables or protective clothing for vocational subjects, and purchases in the canteen are handled separately and are not tuition. The school operates a canteen where students purchase food at set prices. The school also runs a free daily school bus service for students and staff.

Boarding fees

- Not applicable. Bjørnholt videregående skole is a day school in Oslo and does not operate boarding/internat facilities.

Other costs or fees

- School meals: Students buy food from the school canteen; these are pay-as-you-go purchases (no mandatory meal plan).

- Subject-specific equipment and clothing: Students on certain programmes may need to supply or pay for specialised clothing or equipment (for example vocational protective gear). Many students can apply for the Lånekassen utstyrsstipend to cover such costs. The Lånekassen equipment stipend ranges by programme; for 2025/2026 the band is NOK 1,398 to NOK 7,202 depending on programme.

- Optional school trips and extracurricular activity fees: Where activities incur direct costs (travel, accommodation, entry fees), students or parents are asked to pay those costs; such activities are separate from compulsory tuition. (Costs vary by activity and will be stated in the activity's information and invoice.)

Refund information

- Since there is no tuition or application fee, refund rules for tuition do not apply.

- IKT equipment: if a borrowed device is not returned or is lost, the school issues an invoice for the replacement/lost equipment. Ownership transfer conditions (for example overtake after three paid lease years) are handled according to the school's IKT agreement.

Fee payment options

- IKT lease and other school invoices are issued by the school; payment is made according to the invoice details (the school issues the invoice after semester start for IKT lease). Specific payment methods (bank transfer, invoice reference, e‑invoice, AvtaleGiro, credit card, Vipps) are given on each invoice or payment request from the school. For fundraising and some school collections the school accepts direct bank transfer and Vipps.

If you need these numbers displayed in another currency or broken down differently, convert using the current exchange rate; however, the school's charges are levied in Norwegian kroner (NOK).

Curriculum

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.

Higher Education Progression

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

Gifted and Talented

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.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

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.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

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

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

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.

Admissions

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).

Scholarships

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.

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