Polarsirkelen Videregaende Skole

Norway, Mo I Rana

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Norwegian

Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Type Co-educational

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Taught languages English, French, German, Spanish

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional

Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

Polarsirkelen Videregående Skole is a public upper secondary school in Mo i Rana, Nordland fylkeskommune. It offers study programs including Construction and Civil Engineering; Electrical Trades and Data Technology; Health and Social Care; Sports; Information Technology and Media Production; Drama Polarsirkelen; Restaurant and Food Studies; General Studies (Studiespesialisering); Technology and Industrial Studies; Preparatory Education; and Upper Secondary Education for Adults. The campus features a canteen by entrance, open daily from early morning to 14:20 (13:30 on Tuesdays) with breakfast for all students, plus drinks, sandwiches, a salad bar and hot dishes; weekly menus appear on information screens. The library/ICT hub serves as a study space with self-service borrowing and access to books, newspapers, magazines and films. Digital Pedagogues assist with Lingit software, and IT support is available via support.nfk.no. A multipurpose hall supports gatherings and sports. Extracurriculars include Drama Polarsirkelen, Idrettsfag and Restaurant og matfag, Åpen skole events, and artworks catalog.

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Murbakken 1, 8622 Mo i Rana, Norway

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The Essentials

Location

Murbakken 1, 8622 Mo i Rana, Norway. The school is in Mo i Rana, Nordland county.

Stages

Upper secondary (VG1–VG3) with multiple study programs, including Studiespesialisering and vocational programs such as Bygg- og anleggsteknikk, Tømrerfaget, Rørleggerfaget, Elektrofag, Informasjonsteknologi og Medieproduksjon, Helse- og oppvekstfag, Restaurant- og matfag, Idrettsfag, Drama, Teknologi- og industrifag, Forberedende opplæring, and videregående opplæring for voksne.

Type

Public upper secondary school under Nordland fylkeskommune.

Country affiliation

Norway

School day structure

The school day begins at 08:35 and ends at 15:55. Lunch is 11:55–12:40.

Bus service

School transport is available for eligible students living more than six kilometers from the school; apply well before the start of the school year.

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Fees

Application fees

- There is no application fee to apply for a place at Polarsirkelen videregående skole (applications are processed through the normal public-school application system).

Tuition fees (by year group and term)

- Vg1, Vg2, Vg3 (all standard videregående skole year groups): Tuition and standard instruction are free for pupils admitted to the public (fylkeskommunal) programme. There is no tuition charge per term or per year for these year groups (NOK 0 per term / NOK 0 per year).

Mandatory equipment / pupil PC (fees and breakdown by year)

- Polarsirkelen participates in the Nordland fylkeskommune elev‑PC and læremiddelordning. For pupils who must take part in the elev‑PC scheme the payment options and amounts for the 2026/27 intake are:
- Payment model 1 (one‑time electronic payment in the sign‑on portal): NOK 3,911 (paid when signing the agreement).
- Payment model 2 (annual invoicing, total over the contract): total NOK 4,311, billed as:
- December 2026: NOK 1,427.
- September 2027: NOK 1,437.
- September 2028: NOK 1,447.
- The standard school PC model for 2026/27 is the HP ProBook specified by the county; the elev‑PC arrangement includes loan of books/læremidler and terms for ownership after completion. Students who complete the full qualifying period (three years for study programmes) will take over the machine without additional charge.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Electronic sign‑and‑pay: Parents (or the pupil if over 18) log in to the county sign‑on form (requires BankID/ID‑porten) to sign the agreement and may choose the payment model; immediate electronic payment is completed inside that sign‑on form.
- Annual invoicing: If annual invoicing is selected, invoices are sent by post according to the invoicing dates above; invoices must be paid according to the invoice terms.
- School invoice/faktura information (for invoices and suppliers) uses Nordland fylkeskommunes faktura routines and efaktura options; invoices should be addressed to the fylkeskommunens fakturamottak as indicated by the school.

Boarding / school‑operated accommodation

- Polarsirkelen does not operate an on‑site boarding school (internat) as a standard paid boarding offering; the school provides information and guidance for pupils who live on hybel (private rented rooms) but does not publish a school boarding fee. Nordland fylkeskommune runs or arranges some pupil hybel offers in certain locations, and rental costs for hybel vary by provider and location.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Learning materials: The national læremiddelordning and the county system provide loaned textbooks and many required digital/printed læremidler at no direct charge to the pupil while they are enrolled; loaned books and other loaned læremidler must be returned in good condition at the end of the school year or on withdrawal.

- Course‑specific equipment and consumables: Some programmes (particularly vocational programmes) require personal or program‑specific equipment, protective clothing, tools, or consumables. Pupils may need to pay for certain personal consumables or program‑specific items not supplied under the loan scheme; these amounts vary by programme and by item. The national equipment‑stipend framework applies for eligible pupils.

- Optional study trips, excursions and activity fees: Some optional or extracurricular activities, study trips, and excursions may require a pupil contribution; amounts and billing for these activities are set per activity and billed or requested separately when they are organised. Policies on pupil contributions for trips and other voluntary activities are handled at programme or school level.

- Meals, printing and minor services: Food (canteen), personal printing/copying, and similar daily costs are normally paid by the pupil and are not included in tuition; availability and payment arrangements (cash, card, or other systems) vary locally.

Refunds and ownership on completion or withdrawal

- Books and loaned læremidler must be returned in good condition at the end of the school year or on withdrawal; replacement or damage charges may apply if items are not returned or are damaged.
- Ownership of an elev‑PC: pupils who complete the full qualifying period keep the machine without further payment (the elev‑PC arrangement sets out how ownership is transferred after completion). The PC signatory choices are either immediate payment in the sign‑on portal or annual invoicing according to the schedule above. Specific refund rules are governed by the agreement and the county's regulations; questions about refunds, early withdrawal or special cases are handled through the county's elev‑PC signingsupport and school administration.

Accepted payment channels / practical payment methods

- Electronic payment in the county sign‑on portal (requires BankID/ID‑porten at sign‑on).
- Postal invoices (annual invoices) are issued when annual invoicing is chosen; invoices are payable by normal invoice payment channels (bank transfer / online bank payment) and the county supports eFaktura deliveries to customers who are set up to receive eFaktura.
- For supplier invoices and other school purchases, the school and Nordland fylkeskommune publish the required invoice addresses and eFaktura details for suppliers; standard banking and electronic invoice payment methods apply.

Summary (key fee items to record in a database)

- Application fee: NOK 0.
- Tuition (Vg1/Vg2/Vg3): NOK 0 per term / NOK 0 per year for public pupils.
- Compulsory elev‑PC options for 2026/27 intake: One‑time payment NOK 3,911 OR annual invoicing: Dec 2026 NOK 1,427; Sep 2027 NOK 1,437; Sep 2028 NOK 1,447 (total NOK 4,311).
- Boarding: No school‑operated boarding fee; pupils use local hybel rental market or county hybel offers where available (costs vary).
- Other typical costs: programme‑specific equipment, consumables, study trips and meals — amounts vary by programme and activity; loaned textbooks and many læremidler are provided without charge but must be returned.

Academics

Curriculum

The school offers the following study programs: Construction and Civil Engineering; Electrical Trades and Data Technology; Health and Social Care; Sports; Information Technology and Media Production; Drama Polarsirkelen; Restaurant and Food Studies; General Studies (Studiespesialisering); Technology and Industrial Studies; Preparatory Education; and Upper Secondary Education for Adults.

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Admissions

1. VG1 admissions are handled through the national centralized admissions system. Deadlines and requirements are published on samordnaopptak.no. 2. VG1 applicants must indicate three preferences across different program areas in priority order, in accordance with the Education Act § 6-9. This also applies to changes (omvalg). 3. The common intake deadline is March 1; the last date to change applications for priority rights / individualized treatment / apprenticeship candidates is April 1. 4. Log in to Vigo.no with MinID to submit or modify applications. 5. New applicants with youth entitlement who did not apply by the deadline can submit an application via the Follow-up Service. 6. For adults applying to videregående opplæring for voksne, admissions can be made year-round; you apply through Vigo.no under the adult/realkompetanse tab.

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FAQs

Where is Polarsirkelen Videregaende Skole located, and what age range does it serve?

The school is located at Murbakken 1, 8622 Mo i Rana, Nordland, Norway. It operates as a public upper secondary school (VG1–VG3) under Nordland fylkeskommune and serves students from around age 16, including adults in preparatory and adult programs.

What study programs are offered at Polarsirkelen Videregaende Skole?

The school offers a wide range of programs, including Construction and Civil Engineering; Electrical Trades and Data Technology; Health and Social Care; Sports; Information Technology and Media Production; Drama Polarsirkelen; Restaurant and Food Studies; General Studies (Studiespesialisering); Technology and Industrial Studies; Preparatory Education; and Upper Secondary Education for Adults.

Is Polarsirkelen Videregaende Skole a public school?

Yes. It is a public upper secondary school owned and governed by Nordland County Municipality (Nordland fylkeskommune).

Is there tuition for VG1–VG3, and are there other mandatory fees?

Tuition is free for pupils enrolled in the public program, with no per-term or per-year charges. There is a mandatory elev‑PC scheme for a school-provided laptop and learning materials, with two payment options: a one-time NOK 3,911 or annual installments totaling NOK 4,311.

Are there any application fees?

No, there is no application fee; applications are processed through the centralized public-school admissions system.

How does the elev-PC program work and what does it cover?

The elev-PC program provides a loaned laptop and learning materials under the county scheme. You can pay NOK 3,911 as a one-time payment or opt for annual invoicing totaling NOK 4,311, and ownership transfers after completing the full three-year program.

Is there on-site boarding at the school?

Polarsirkelen does not operate a school boarding house. It guides pupils living in private rentals (hybel), and Nordland fylkeskommune arranges some hybel options in certain locations with varying costs.

What facilities does the campus include for students?

The campus features a canteen with free breakfast and daily meals, a library/ICT hub with self-service borrowing, and a multipurpose hall for gatherings and sports. There are Digital Pedagogues to assist with software and program use, and general IT support is available.

Are there dedicated spaces for drama or technology programs?

Yes. Drama Polarsirkelen is a dedicated drama program, and the campus supports technology and media production through its Information Technology and Media Production offerings. The multipurpose hall serves as a flexible space for performances and presentations.

How can students access IT and library support?

The library/ICT hub serves as a study and collaboration space with self-service borrowing via ID. IT support is available through the support portal at support.nfk.no and via email, typically 08:00–15:30.

What extracurricular activities and clubs exist?

Extracurricular opportunities include Drama Polarsirkelen, sport-focused Idrettsfag, and Open School (Åpen Skole) events. The school also hosts the Fritidsmesse leisure fair to showcase opportunities and activities for students.

How is student leadership and governance structured?

Students participate through Elevrådet (Student Council) and committees such as Skolemiljøutvalg (SMU) and Skoleutvalg (SU). There is representation from Rana Ungdomsråd (Rana Youth Council), and governance involves Råd og utvalg for student and staff input.

What wellbeing and safeguarding support is available?

The school provides on-site health services and access to a youth health clinic, along with counseling/guidance for safeguarding needs. There is a bullying reporting option and resources to support students' mental wellbeing.

Are there supports for housing or international students?

The school offers guidance for living in hybel (private rentals) and practical support through Open School activities. On-site health services, including a nurse for hybel residents, help with housing-related matters and wellbeing.

Is there a school uniform, and what is the daily routine like?

No information is provided about a school uniform. The daily schedule runs from 08:35 to 15:55, with lunch from 11:55 to 12:40.

Who governs the school and what is its governance model?

The school is owned and governed by Nordland County Municipality (Nordland fylkeskommune), which sets policy and funding for Polarsirkelen.

What languages are taught, and how does language study fit into Studiespesialisering?

In Studiespesialisering, students select foreign languages in VG1, then in VG2 they choose two program-subjects from their area and may add a third study-prep subject, and in VG3 they continue with the two chosen subjects. The Language program emphasizes mastering multiple foreign languages.

Are there bilingual or immersion language options?

The information provided does not indicate bilingual or immersion programs; language study is integrated into Studiespesialisering with a focus on multiple languages.

How does language study align with future opportunities?

The program highlights that language mastery is increasingly important for cross-border trade and cooperation, supporting careers in private sector work, public administration, and education.

What community events or partnerships does the school run?

The school hosts events like the Fritidsmesse 2026 to showcase extracurricular opportunities and maintains campus artworks with a catalog describing each piece and artist, contributing to the campus culture.

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