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Nesbru Videregaende Skole

Norway, Oslo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Norwegian, English
Fees NOK 10,000
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 800
Type Co-educational
Opened 1980
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages Norwegian, English, Spanish, French, Mandarin, German
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School, Primary School, Early Years, Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, High School
Introduction

Nesbru videregående skole is a public upper secondary school in Billingstad, Norway, serving about 900 students with around 140 staff. The school offers Studiespesialisering and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), with instruction predominantly in English and all assignments and exams in English. An Internasjonalt Vg1 (International Vg1 SSP) program provides bilingual instruction in Norwegian and English to prepare students for IB or an exchange year, and includes international activities such as Meet the World. The IBDP covers six subject groups—A Language, B Language, Individuals and Societies, Experimental Sciences, Mathematics, and the Arts—with Higher Level and Standard Level options, plus the core components Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and a CAS portfolio. Nesbru emphasizes professional learning communities, study workshops, elevtjeneste, and support for learners through adapted instruction and coordination of special education. The school operates departments in Realfag, Byggfag, Tilrettelagt opplæring, and Internasjonal Baccalaureate, reflecting a broad range of study pathways and future-oriented learning.

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Torstadåsen 7, 1396 Billingstad, Norway

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The Essentials

Nesbru Videregaende Skole has 800 pupils, instruction in Norwegian, English.

Location
Located in Nesbru, Billingstad, Akershus, Norway. The school is at Torstadåsen 7, 1396 Billingstad. Nesbru is a suburban area near Oslo, served by local buses, with on-site parking available.

Stages
Upper secondary (Vg1–Vg3) with General Studies (SSP), International Vg1, the International Baccalaureate (IB) pathway, and Påbygging to general study competence, along with Adapted education.

Type
Public upper secondary school (coeducational)

Pupil Nationality Mix
Most students are Norwegian; many have international experience or backgrounds; some have one or two foreign parents; each year there are students whose mother tongue is English or other languages.

Additional learning support
Adapted education is available for students with additional learning needs.

Country affiliation
Norway

Bus service
Bus transport is organized through Ruter. From August 1, 2026, most students must purchase a 30-day monthly pass for youth, costing 238 NOK per month and valid for travel throughout Akershus and Oslo; the school can assist with applying for free passes where eligible.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Nesbru Videregaende Skole ranges from NOK 10,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- There is no general application fee for admission to Nesbru videregående skole as a public upper secondary school; the regular public admissions process does not require payment.

- The IB Diploma Programme at Nesbru requires submission of the school application form but does not list a separate one-time application charge; IB students are subject to an annual programme fee (see Tuition section).

Tuition fees by school year (detailed per year group)

- Vg1 (studieforberedende) — Tuition: NOK 0 per school year. Public upper secondary education is covered by the gratisprinsippet; students do not pay tuition for ordinary state-funded Vg1 programmes.

- Vg2 (studieforberedende / vocational) — Tuition: NOK 0 per school year for the standard county-funded programmes. The IB Diploma corresponds to Vg2–Vg3 when taken at Nesbru; see IB line below for its specific fee.

- Vg3 (studieforberedende / vocational) — Tuition: NOK 0 per school year for the standard county-funded programmes.

- IB Diploma Programme (normally taken as two years corresponding to Vg2 and Vg3): school fee NOK 10,000 per school year for every student enrolled in the IB programme. This amount is stated as a per-school‑year fee. Online IB language courses offered through the programme may carry additional optional fees (approx. NOK 15,000 per year for selected online language courses).

- Elev‑PC (required equipment cost): all students in Akershus county are required to have a laptop for schoolwork. Standard county PC models are offered under a purchase scheme with an annual own‑share (egenandel) of NOK 1,427 per year for the standard PC options; payment is made as yearly own‑shares over the length of the programme (three annual own‑shares for 3‑year programmes, two for 2‑year programmes). Optional higher‑spec machines and Mac models are offered at one‑time full prices (examples: Kraftig‑PC NOK 12,431; MacBook Air models listed at NOK 16,413 and NOK 18,838).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Public tuition for regular Vg1–Vg3 programmes: not applicable (no tuition billed).

- IB programme fee: stated as NOK 10,000 per school year (charged per school year). The application form identifies the annual amount but does not specify a detailed instalment schedule on the form itself.

- Elev‑PC billing: the annual own‑share for standard PC models is invoiced to the student in November each year. Invoices for the Elev‑PC annual own‑share are issued by the county IT sender (FRID IKS) and may be delivered as eFaktura, via Vipps, or as a paper invoice. Standard PC models are paid as annual own‑shares; optional higher‑spec machines and Mac purchases require one‑off payment.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Nesbru operates as a day school (no boarding facilities); there are no boarding fees.

Other costs or fees

- Required personal equipment: all students must have a functioning laptop appropriate for the programme. The county Elev‑PC scheme gives the standard options (annual own‑share) or full‑price optional models; learners can also use a suitable private machine. The state student equipment stipend (Lånekassen utstyrsstipend) can cover the standard PC cost for those who apply.

- IB optional course fees: some online IB language courses (e.g., Mandarin, Spanish, French ab initio or certain B-language online courses) carry extra optional fees of approximately NOK 15,000 per year. These apply only to students who choose those online courses.

- School trips, materials and subject‑specific consumables: standard, county‑funded instruction follows the gratisprinsippet for core teaching and learning resources; however, programmes may require individually necessary equipment or materials in specific subjects where the student is normally expected to provide particular items. The Elev‑PC arrangement and references to equipment funding clarify how digital equipment is handled.

- Uniforms: no compulsory school uniform is listed as part of the school's arrangements for Nesbru (standard Norwegian public upper secondary practice does not include mandatory uniforms unless explicitly stated by the school).

Refund and cancellation information

- Elev‑PC purchases: a consumer right of withdrawal (angrerett) applies to purchases through the county ordering portals; the county documentation states a 50‑day right of withdrawal after ordering for PC purchases, with instructions for returning machines via the vendor portals (Komplett or Eplehuset) and contacts for vendor support. Standard PC own‑shares paid to the county follow the invoice and payment rules described by the Elev‑PC scheme.

- IB programme fee and other school fees: the IB application form specifies the annual IB fee (NOK 10,000) but does not include an explicit refund or cancellation clause on the form itself; any refund or cancellation conditions for that fee would be governed by the school's administrative rules and payment procedures.

Fee payment options

- Elev‑PC own‑share invoices: payment channels listed for Elev‑PC invoices are eFaktura, Vipps or paper invoice; invoices are sent to the student and issued by FRID IKS. Annual own‑shares are paid each year for standard PC models; optional higher‑spec models require one‑time payment.

- IB programme fee: the application documentation specifies the annual amount (NOK 10,000) but does not list specific payment channels on the application form itself. For the Elev‑PC scheme the county provides explicit payment channels as noted above.

Summary of the key numeric items (2026/27 basis where available)

- Public Vg1–Vg3 tuition: NOK 0 per school year (no tuition).
- IB Diploma Programme fee: NOK 10,000 per school year (applies to all IB students).
- Optional online IB language courses: approx. NOK 15,000 per year where chosen.
- Elev‑PC standard own‑share: NOK 1,427 per year (paid as yearly own‑shares across the programme). Optional higher‑spec machines: one‑off prices such as NOK 12,431 (Kraftig‑PC) or MacBook Air prices listed (e.g., NOK 16,413 / NOK 18,838). Invoice issued in November; payment via eFaktura, Vipps or paper invoice.

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Academics

Nesbru Videregaende Skole teaches IB (DP).

Curriculum
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a two-year program offered at Nesbru VGS, with the language of instruction and most of the curriculum in English; all assignments and final exams are in English. The IBDP prepares students for higher education in Norway and abroad and is equivalent to vitnemål from studiespesialisering. The program covers subjects across groups including A-Language (first language), B-Language, Individuals and Societies, Experimental Sciences, Mathematics, and Visual Arts, with Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL) options. Assessments include final exams in May of the second year, plus the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and a CAS portfolio. Nesbru also offers Internasjonalt Vg1 (International Vg1 SSP) for first-year students who want to improve English and prepare for IB or an exchange year, with bilingual instruction in many subjects and opportunities like “Meet the World” and other international activities.

Higher Education Progression
The IB Diploma Programme will prepare you for colleges and universities in Norway and abroad; the IB diploma is equivalent to vitnemål from studiespesialisering.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Nesbru vgs offers the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). Applicants submit an application directly to Nesbru using the application form on the Nesbru vgs homepage or on the IB Nesbru site. The IBDP is available to students who fulfil the admission requirements and would benefit from the programme. The school may invite applicants to an admission interview if more information is required.

Waitlist
2. Nesbru maintains a waitlist for placements. If you do not start Nesbru on the start date because you have accepted a place at another school, there are many on the waitlist who want the place. To release the Nesbru place, email nesbruvgs@afk.no so that the school can offer the spot to someone on the waitlist.
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