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The Deutsch-Norwegische Schule Oslo offers a cultural program alongside the curriculum. It has its own school orchestra with participation from students, parents, alumni and external players and has been a member of the Norwegian Youth Orchestra Association (UNOF) since 2017. The primary school choir meets weekly and performs German and Norwegian songs, with class concerts in the 3rd and 4th grades. The school has a small library located in the SAKS premises, with borrowing procedures for different classes. The Geitmyra city garden near the new campus is used for teaching and after-school activities, featuring gardens, chickens, greenhouses, ponds, a playground and an outdoor kitchen. Participation in the cultural program Den kulturelle skolesekken (DKS) brings professional art into the school.
The school has a small library located in the SAKS premises. Library hours for classes 5–12 are daily from 13:30 to 14:00. On first visit, students receive a library card to borrow books. Classes 1–4 have fixed borrowing days on alternating weeks. The library is supervised by the SAKS team with support from Reading Scouts from classes 5–8, who assist with reading aloud and book recommendations.
The school orchestra rehearses every Tuesday from 16:30 to 18:30 and has been a member of UNOF since 2017, providing opportunities to participate in the Norwegian music life. The primary school choir meets weekly and performs songs in German and Norwegian. Students participate in the global competition Jugend musiziert, and in 2023 the school hosted the Oslo regional competition for its 60th anniversary. Film work is integrated into the arts curriculum with Oslo filmt!, and the school collaborates with Oslo museums through the cultural program Den kulturelle skolesekken (DKS) to bring professional art into the school. The Geitmyra garden plot is used for teaching and after-school activities, including planting, harvesting and celebrations.
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.
