Compare International Schools in Sandefjord, Norway

Instructs in English

Ages 16 - 18 years

Pupils 2000

Type Co-educational

Sandefjord videregående skole is a public, co-educational upper secondary school in Sandefjord, Norway. It operates on a single campus formed in 1996 through consolidation of several local schools. The school offers Studiespesialisering (General Studies) at Vg1–Vg3 with science and language, and social studies and economics tracks. In Vg1, fellesfag total 30 hours per week; in Vg2–Vg3, fellesfag total 15 hours, programfag med fordypning 10 hours, and valgfag 5 hours. The school runs the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (two years, English-taught) and Pre-IB, with entry after Vg1 or equivalent; Påbygg after Vg2 to gain university admission qualifications (30 hours/week). Facilities include a Learning Center (ICT and library), Restaurant Barden (student-run classroom), Kantine, and labs for Frisør, blomster, interiør og eksponeringsdesign. A new sports hall (2,700 m2) and gym support PE and clubs. Extra-curriculars include Den kulturelle skolesekken, Solidaritetsaksjonen with FORUT, and an active student council. It supports a diverse student community.

Location

Sandefjord, Norway. Address: Krokemoveien 2-4, 3214 Sandefjord.

Stages

Upper secondary school (3-year programs) with mixed vocational and academic tracks, including IB/Pre-IB and Studiespesialisering.

Type

Public, co-educational upper secondary school.

Additional learning support

Dyslexia-friendly school and general support measures.

Country affiliation

Norway

School day structure

School day runs from 08:00 to 15:30.

Bus service

The school has a bus service.

Application fees

- There is no application fee for placing a student at Sandefjord videregående skole (public county secondary school).

Tuition fees (by year group and per term / per year)

- VG1 (first year): Tuition fee per term: NOK 0. Tuition fee per school year: NOK 0.
- VG2 (second year): Tuition fee per term: NOK 0. Tuition fee per school year: NOK 0.
- VG3 (third year): Tuition fee per term: NOK 0. Tuition fee per school year: NOK 0.

All ordinary full-time students at public videregående schools do not pay school tuition; the education itself is provided without school fees.

Mandatory school-provided equipment and related charges

- School PC (elev-PC) lease: There is an annual lease fee for the school-provided laptop/tablet. The lease is billed once per school year (paid in advance) and normally runs over up to three school years according to the county lease scheme. For the 2026/27 school year the lowest annual lease amount corresponds to the lowest annual non-means-tested utstyrsstipend from Lånekassen: NOK 1,427 per year (the lease amount is adjusted annually and the county's contract ties the annual fee to the Lånekassen lowest utstyrsstipend rate). Payment for the PC lease is made through the county's electronic payment/signing portal.

- Free necessary learning materials: All necessary printed and digital learning materials required for subjects are provided free of charge; materials are loaned to the pupil and must be returned in satisfactory condition. If materials are lost, damaged, or not returned, replacement/compensation will be invoiced.

Other programme-specific or activity costs

- Vocational-program materials or consumables: Some vocational and practical training activities (for example certain materials, tools, or consumables used in trade subjects) can involve costs that are billed to the pupil if they are outside what the school provides as part of instruction. Such costs vary by programme and class and are invoiced separately when applicable.

- School trips and activities: Activities that are an integrated part of the formal instruction are covered by the gratis-principle and must not require mandatory payment from pupils. Optional or voluntary extracurricular trips or activities may involve voluntary contributions or participant fees; these fees are handled separately by the school and may be invoiced. Refunds for collected fundraising (dugnad) sums can be made on request under documented circumstances.

- Uniforms: There is no standard school uniform requirement or universal uniform fee for Sandefjord videregående skole; any specific clothing requirements for particular vocational courses (e.g., work clothes or protective clothing) are treated as programme-specific costs and handled per programme.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- PC lease: billed once per school year in advance through the county's electronic payment portal; the lease period and invoicing frequency are set out in the lease contract. If a pupil leaves school, the contract specifies conditions for return, takeover, or remaining payments (for example: leaving before 1 October means the pupil has no right to overtake the PC; leaving after 1 October and wishing to keep the PC requires payment of remaining lease amounts). Failure to pay may lead to reminders and collection procedures.

- Replacement / damage / lost items: Library/læremidler and school-owned equipment are subject to replacement charges if lost or returned in unacceptable condition. The library/learning-centre issues two reminders before a claim is forwarded to invoicing; unpaid claims may be referred to collection.

- Other invoiced items (programme fees, optional activities): invoicing dates and due dates vary by item; when the school issues a charge it will specify the due date on the invoice. Repeated non-payment is followed by reminders (purre) and eventual collection.

Boarding / student housing (boarding fees)

- Sandefjord videregående skole does not operate a student boarding (internat) facility as part of the school's services; therefore there is no boarding fee charged by the school. Student boarding options exist at some other institutions but are not provided by Sandefjord videregående skole.

Other common fees and likely amounts

- PC damage/theft: costs vary depending on fault and whether the damage is accidental or due to negligence; the lease contract allows for an own payment (egenandel) on accidental damage and requires compensation in cases of negligent damage or theft (police report required for theft). Amounts are determined case-by-case and invoiced.

- Replacement of lost or damaged loaned books/materials: invoiced per the county's replacement rates; the library system issues status, reminders, and invoices for lost items. Exact replacement prices depend on the item.

Refund information

- Refunds of voluntary fundraising (dugnad) payments: may be returned to the payer on request if the payment and amount can be documented.
- Refunds of invoiced programme or activity fees are handled case-by-case according to the school's and county's administrative rules; invoices may be cancelled or partially refunded where appropriate, but standard process is that billed charges are due unless specific refund arrangements are agreed by the school or county. For lost/damaged items returned within acceptable condition, replacement charges can be avoided if returned before invoicing.

Fee payment options

- Electronic county payment portal for pupil contracts (PC lease and similar): payments and contract signing are handled via the county's portal (elevkontrakter). Students/guardians receive SMS/e-mail instructions when payment/signing is required.

- Invoicing and e‑invoice: the county issues invoices (e‑faktura or e-mail delivery where applicable); invoices show due dates and payment references. Unpaid invoices follow ordinary reminder and collection procedures.

- Bank transfer and other standard methods: county invoicing and payment processing use standard bank payment channels; specific instructions (account numbers, references) appear on each invoice or payment notice. The school and county may also accept other administrative payment channels indicated on particular invoices (for example third‑party payment solutions used for voluntary contributions or fundraising).

Quick summary (key monetary items for 2026/27)

- Application fee: NOK 0.
- Tuition for VG1/VG2/VG3: NOK 0 per term / NOK 0 per school year for each year group.
- School PC lease (annual fee for 2026/27, standard model): NOK 1,427 per year (paid annually in advance under the county lease scheme; amount is tied to Lånekassen lowest utstyrsstipend and adjusted annually).
- Textbooks and necessary learning materials: provided free; replacement charges apply if items are lost/damaged/not returned.

(End of fee overview.)

Curriculum

The school offers Studiespesialisering (General Studies) as a three-year program (Vg1–Vg3), with Realfag (science) and language, social studies and economics tracks. In Vg1, fellesfag (common subjects) total 30 hours per week. In Vg2 and Vg3, fellesfag total 15 hours per week, programfag med fordypning (specialized program subjects) 10 hours per week, and valgfag (electives) 5 hours per week. The school also offers International Baccalaureate (IB) and Pre-IB: the IB Diploma Programme is two years (Vg2 and Vg3) with English as the language of instruction, and you can enter IB after completing Vg1 studiespesialiserende, Pre-IB or equivalent; Pre-IB starts in Vg1 with some English-language instruction and introduction to IB methods. The school provides Påbygg (one-year programme) after Vg2 YF to achieve general university admission qualifications; it is theory-focused and totals 30 hours per week, including Norwegian (10 hours), mathematics (5 hours), history (5 hours), science (3 hours), physical education (2 hours), and program subjects (5 hours). After completion of Påbygg, students can apply to university or college.

Higher Education Progression

The IB Diploma Programme qualifies for admission to colleges and universities in Norway and in most other countries. English is the language of instruction, and the diploma is designed to prepare students for higher education in Norway or abroad.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Sandefjord vgs supports social-emotional learning through Elevtjenester, a multidisciplinary student services team. The team includes an anti-bullying ombud, a diversity advisor, school counselors, special educators, and educational psychologists, together with a physiotherapist and a school nurse. It provides guidance on well-being, bullying prevention, personal and peer relationships, and planning for further study or careers. Confidentiality is observed in all counseling and health-related matters. The team collaborates with external partners as needed to promote a positive, inclusive learning climate.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Sandefjord vgs is certified as a dyslexia-friendly school by Dysleksi Norge since January 2014. It has plans to support learners with reading, writing, and mathematics difficulties; an inclusive and accepting learning environment; systems for identifying and tracking students; documentation processes. It provides measures and methods for teaching students in the target group, along with suitable learning materials and assistive tools. It also offers systematic staff training and awareness-raising about dyslexia. The designated contact for the dyslexia-friendly school is Signy Engeness, Elevtjenester lead.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English-language instruction is central in the IB pathway. Sandefjord vgs offers the IB Diploma Programme (two years, Vg2–Vg3) with English as the language of instruction; all textbooks, assignments, and exams are in English. Pre-IB introduces IB approaches from Vg1, with parts of teaching in English to prepare students for IB. The Kombiløpet program supports minority-language learners with 30 hours of instruction per week, including foundational Norwegian language training and English and mathematics support aligned to curricula; eligibility includes nine years of schooling from a foreign school or prior Norwegian schooling, and placements can start during the year when space allows. New and transferred students can access language support on-site and through external arrangements to help them meet upper-secondary requirements.

Mental Wellbeing

Elevtjenester provides mental wellbeing support through a multi-disciplinary team, including school counselors, environmental advisers, special educators, educational psychologists, a physiotherapist, and a school nurse. They offer guidance on wellbeing, bullying, personal and social issues, and accommodations for learning. Counseling and referrals to health and educational services are provided with strict confidentiality. They also coordinate with external partners to support student welfare and promote a safe, supportive school environment.

Safeguarding

Sandefjord vgs safeguards students via Elevtjenester: a multidisciplinary team that includes an anti-bullying ombud, a diversity advisor, school counselors, special educators, educational psychologists, a physiotherapist, and a school nurse. The team provides confidential counseling and health services, with privacy protections for all student records and consultations. It supports students with bullying, issues with teachers and peers, health concerns, and questions related to substance use, and it coordinates with external services as needed. The presence of an anti-bullying ombud and a structured support system helps ensure a safe and respectful learning environment for all students. The team collaborates with other school services to safeguard welfare and respond appropriately to student needs.

Admissions

1. Applications and contacts: Vigo.no is the site for applying to upper secondary schools. If you have questions related to your education or the site, contact the admissions office in your home county. The Sandefjord Upper Secondary School admissions contact is: Postboks 1213, Trudvang, 3105 Tønsberg; Phone: 33 34 41 72 (Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00); Email: inntak@vestfoldfylke.no. 2. Søknadsfrister inntak: February 1 is the intake with priority rights or individual treatment; March 1 is the intake for ordinary applicants; By April 30 applications can be changed by contacting the admissions office; July 1 is the deadline to have a registered Vestfold address if you marked relocation to Vestfold; July 1 also marks the option to register a forhåndssvar (preliminary response) to your application. 3. Hovedinntak i juli: The main intake is carried out by the admissions office and published on July 8. It covers ordinary and youth-right applicants; Applicants receive an SMS and must respond to the offered place or waitlist within two weeks; Failure to respond may result in losing the school place or waitlist position; Applicants who have registered a forhåndssvar do not need to submit additional responses unless they wish to decline the place or the waitlist; Applicants eligible for the Vg4 Påbygg after vocational competence under §3-1 are included in the main intake. 4. Sisteinntak i august: The last intake is conducted by the admissions office in the first week of August and includes adult applicants; If you do not want the school place, inform Sandefjord Upper Secondary School by emailing adminsvgs@vestfoldfylke.no. 5. Svar: Vigo.no is the site for applying to upper secondary schools; If you are away or cannot respond within the deadline, you can register a preliminary reply to your application. 6. Ventelister: Updated wait lists arrive around August 5; The lists are ranked by the county admissions office and Sandefjord Upper Secondary School follows the lists; When a place becomes available, the school contacts waitlisted applicants by phone or SMS; If the call is not answered, a message is left by SMS and email; You will receive a deadline to reply YES or NO to accept the offered place.

Waitlist

Waitlists are updated around August 5. The lists are ranked by the county admissions office and Sandefjord Upper Secondary School follows the lists. When a place becomes available, the school contacts waitlisted applicants by phone or SMS. If the call is not answered, a message is left by SMS and email, and applicants must respond YES or NO within the given deadline. Historically, little happens on waitlists before the start of the school year, but contact with those on the waitlist continues.

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Skagerak International School

Type Co-educational

Skagerak International School operates across two campuses in Sandefjord and Tf8nsberg, offering the International Baccalaureate across PYP, MYP, and DP. IB authorization for the Middle Years Programme has been in place since February 2008, signaling a long-standing commitment to inquiry-based learning and international-mindedness. The school brings together students from diverse backgrounds to study in English, with the IB continuum guiding curriculum design and assessment. The campuses provide spaces where students explore ideas, collaborate on projects, and engage with real-world issues. The school emphasises cultural diversity and international-mindedness through its programs and student activities. Service as Action is embedded within the MYP, linking classroom learning to local and global communities and encouraging responsible citizenship. Through these elements, Skagerak prepares learners to think critically, communicate across cultures, and contribute meaningfully beyond the campus. Classrooms emphasize inquiry, reflection, and collaborative problem-solving, while outdoor and cross-curricular activities support experiential learning for curious, global learners.

Application and registration fees

- Application fee: Not specified in publicly available materials.
- Registration / enrolment deposit: NKr 2,639 (listed as a registration deposit).

Tuition fees by year group (full-year and per-term detail)

- Published materials list a range rather than a year-by-year schedule. Available sources show annual day-school tuition falling broadly between approximately NKr 16,500 and NKr 49,000 depending on year and programme. No source accessed provides a complete, published breakdown of tuition by individual year group (or a per-term figure per year group) for the 2026/27 academic year.

- For reference, summaries in public directories give the following annual ranges: NKr 16,500–47,000 (directory summary) and NKr 20,000–49,000 (directory summary). These are reported as annual day fees; per-term or per-year-group schedules are not shown in those summaries.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A specific published billing schedule (for example: number of instalments, term dates for invoicing, due dates, late-payment penalties) is not available in the materials consulted. The available public summaries list annual fee ranges but do not state formal payment terms or exact billing dates.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding is not offered / annual boarding fees are listed as 0 in public directory listings; the school is recorded as a day school in the sources consulted.

Other costs and compulsory extras

- IB deposit (where applicable): NKr 10,000 (listed as an IB deposit).
- IB exam fee: NKr 6,300 (listed as an IB exam fee).
- Learning-support / specialist provision: noted as offered but individual fee amounts are not specified in the summaries consulted.
- Uniform: No specific uniform cost is published in the directory summaries consulted.
- Other possible charges (trips, activities, materials): international-school summaries note additional charges may apply (e.g., trips, exam or materials fees), but itemised prices for these items are not provided in the public summaries reviewed.

Refund information

- A formal refund / withdrawal policy with specific refund amounts or refund schedules was not available in the public summaries consulted. No specific published refund terms were found in the materials accessed.

Fee payment options (methods accepted)

- Payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, direct debit) are not specified in the public summaries and directories reviewed. No explicit list of accepted payment methods was located in those summaries.

Summary of key figures and practical points

- Annual day tuition (range observed in public directories): approximately NKr 16,500 up to NKr 49,000.
- Registration deposit: NKr 2,639.
- IB deposit: NKr 10,000; IB exam fee: NKr 6,300.
- Boarding: not offered (boarding fees listed as 0).

Notes on availability of detailed fee data

- Publicly accessible summaries and directory entries provide a clear annual range and list a small number of specific extra charges (registration deposit, IB deposit, IB exam fee). These sources do not provide the full, year-by-year tuition schedule broken down into per-term amounts for each school year (e.g., separate published amounts for Kindergarten, Primary years, Middle years, IGCSE/IB years), nor do they publish a detailed billing calendar or published payment-method list in the material reviewed. The resources consulted include current directory summaries and institutional descriptions.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school operates within an international IB framework that supports students' social and emotional development through its globally oriented programme structure and pastoral practices.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school accommodates students within the IB framework and supports a diverse student body, including language development needs within English-medium instruction. (no additional public details published on the site)

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school uses English as the language of instruction for the IB programmes, with English language use integrated across the curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing

The school emphasizes well-being as part of its international IB environment and pastoral approach, supporting student adjustment and growth within a diverse community.

Safeguarding

The school maintains safeguarding practices appropriate for an international school community, aligned with standard IB and international school expectations (specific policies are not published on the public site).

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