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Norway, Oslo
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NoMa Norsk og Matte: a learning center established to help students succeed in Norwegian and math. Work is done individually or in small groups with close follow-up, and teachers can help with tasks in other subjects. NoMa is open to all, with priority for students who have the greatest need or who are highly motivated to tackle challenges. You can get help to start, carry out and finish assignments, improve reading and study skills, learning strategies, motivation, independence, collaboration, problem solving, and preparation for presentations or exams.
Deichman Bjørnholt is a combined school and public library for students and local residents. It offers books, audiobooks, films and magazines, and spaces to borrow resources, use a computer, play chess, study, or relax. For Bjørnholt students, there are activities such as book talks, courses in source criticism, and help finding suitable books for classes.
PROUD embodies Bjørnholt's values of pride, equality and belonging. It includes a start/end-of-year program BjørnholtTLKS, a speakers' day on discrimination, Kulturdagen to celebrate diversity, and a Skeivt årshjul addressing attitudes toward gender and sexuality. Grønn skole is a PROUD pillar, offering practical engagement with the green transition through the school garden and related activities.
Volleyball is a tradition at Bjørnholt Vgs. There is volleyball practice every Wednesday from 14:00 to 16:00, and the school participates in the NM Volleyball championships. If you want to join the school's volleyball team, contact Laurent Desavis.
PROUD activities include Kulturdagen and external talks on discrimination and inclusion, alongside the school's emphasis on community and belonging. Kulturdagen celebrates diversity and the school's communities, while the Skeivt year addresses attitudes toward gender and sexuality. Grønn skole provides hands-on engagement with sustainability and environmental projects within the school garden.
Bli elevmegler! is Bjørnholt's large group of student mediators who work to create a safe and welcoming school environment for all students. New mediators are recruited at the start of each school year and receive mediator training in the autumn. Mediators gain a certificate, and group leaders can serve as references for future employment; contact the environmental workers for more information.
The strategic plan centers Bjørnholtkompasset, built on the values of equality, belonging and mastery. It promotes inclusive didactics to prevent bullying and to foster a sense of belonging in classrooms, with relationship-building and student involvement as core methods. The plan also includes a Kulturdag to celebrate diversity and reflection on values and attitudes across the school year.
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.
