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Birralee International School Trondheim

Norway, Trondheim

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Community, involvement and what it's like to be a parent at this school

History

Birralee International School Trondheim provides an English-speaking education for children aged 3-16 living in Trondheim, central Norway. The Australian founder gave the school the name ‘Birralee', meaning a ‘safe place for children', and the school provides a stimulating and secure learning environment in which each child is valued as an individual. Beyond the academic challenge, students who join the school will find a friendly and welcoming school environment, allowing them to thrive and succeed. Providing excellent international education since 1973. The principal is Mrs Elin J. Hitchman.

Community

We offer a fully international curriculum which meets global standards and prepares students for 21st century challenges and opportunities. The school runs Kindergarten (Ages 3-6), Primary (Ages 6-11), Middle Years (Ages 11-14), and IGCSE (Ages 14-16). The Cambridge International School uses an English-medium curriculum approved by the Norwegian Education Directorate; Cambridge Education is used in over 140 countries and in more than 4,500 schools worldwide. The school admits children from Norway and abroad, with state support enabling reduced school fees; the 2025 monthly fees are set to 3,539–3,625 NOK (approximately 300 EUR). 300 students, 50 nationalities, 50 staff, One Community. The principal is Mrs Elin J. Hitchman.

Parent-Teacher Association

Our Parents Community is an integrated part of Birralee with a strong sense of community. The Parents Committee organizes activities such as Christmas Fair, Family Ski Day, International Dinner, Jumble Sale, Teacher Appreciation Lunch, School Jumper Sales, Christmas Ball, Valentine's Party, Halloween Party, Spring Fair and Summer Picnic. We cooperate with parents through regular communication tools including Weekly Class Plans, website news updates, and School Reports; Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences are held twice per year; Digital Platforms (Classroom) are used to share educational materials; Entry and Exit Points provide opportunities to celebrate a child's progress.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees NOK 40,095 - 41,063
Ages 3 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 300
Type Co-educational
Opened 1973
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Birralee International School Trondheim is an English-medium Cambridge International School in Trondheim, central Norway, serving students aged 3 to 16. The curriculum follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in the early years, the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) for the middle years, and Cambridge IGCSE for the later years. The school provides an English-speaking education for children living in Trondheim and the surrounding region. The Australian founder named the school Birralee, meaning a ‘safe place for children,' reflecting a welcoming and secure learning environment where each child is valued as an individual. The principal is Mrs Elin J. Hitchman. Since 1973, the school has provided international education to local and international families in central Norway. Birralee International School Trondheim offers a clear progression through internationally recognised curriculums and is positioned to prepare students for Cambridge qualifications.

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