Sandefjord Videregaende Skole

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 16 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 2000

Type Co-educational

Opened 1996

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages Norwegian, English, German, French, Spanish

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

Sandefjord videregående skole is a public, co-educational upper secondary school in Sandefjord, Norway. It operates on a single campus formed in 1996 through consolidation of several local schools. The school offers Studiespesialisering (General Studies) at Vg1–Vg3 with science and language, and social studies and economics tracks. In Vg1, fellesfag total 30 hours per week; in Vg2–Vg3, fellesfag total 15 hours, programfag med fordypning 10 hours, and valgfag 5 hours. The school runs the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (two years, English-taught) and Pre-IB, with entry after Vg1 or equivalent; Påbygg after Vg2 to gain university admission qualifications (30 hours/week). Facilities include a Learning Center (ICT and library), Restaurant Barden (student-run classroom), Kantine, and labs for Frisør, blomster, interiør og eksponeringsdesign. A new sports hall (2,700 m2) and gym support PE and clubs. Extra-curriculars include Den kulturelle skolesekken, Solidaritetsaksjonen with FORUT, and an active student council. It supports a diverse student community.

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Sandefjord videregående skole, Krokemoveien 2-4, 3214 Sandefjord, Norway

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The Essentials

Location

Sandefjord, Norway. Address: Krokemoveien 2-4, 3214 Sandefjord.

Stages

Upper secondary school (3-year programs) with mixed vocational and academic tracks, including IB/Pre-IB and Studiespesialisering.

Type

Public, co-educational upper secondary school.

Additional learning support

Dyslexia-friendly school and general support measures.

Country affiliation

Norway

School day structure

School day runs from 08:00 to 15:30.

Bus service

The school has a bus service.

Diving Deeper

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Fees

Application fees

- There is no application fee for placing a student at Sandefjord videregående skole (public county secondary school).

Tuition fees (by year group and per term / per year)

- VG1 (first year): Tuition fee per term: NOK 0. Tuition fee per school year: NOK 0.
- VG2 (second year): Tuition fee per term: NOK 0. Tuition fee per school year: NOK 0.
- VG3 (third year): Tuition fee per term: NOK 0. Tuition fee per school year: NOK 0.

All ordinary full-time students at public videregående schools do not pay school tuition; the education itself is provided without school fees.

Mandatory school-provided equipment and related charges

- School PC (elev-PC) lease: There is an annual lease fee for the school-provided laptop/tablet. The lease is billed once per school year (paid in advance) and normally runs over up to three school years according to the county lease scheme. For the 2026/27 school year the lowest annual lease amount corresponds to the lowest annual non-means-tested utstyrsstipend from Lånekassen: NOK 1,427 per year (the lease amount is adjusted annually and the county's contract ties the annual fee to the Lånekassen lowest utstyrsstipend rate). Payment for the PC lease is made through the county's electronic payment/signing portal.

- Free necessary learning materials: All necessary printed and digital learning materials required for subjects are provided free of charge; materials are loaned to the pupil and must be returned in satisfactory condition. If materials are lost, damaged, or not returned, replacement/compensation will be invoiced.

Other programme-specific or activity costs

- Vocational-program materials or consumables: Some vocational and practical training activities (for example certain materials, tools, or consumables used in trade subjects) can involve costs that are billed to the pupil if they are outside what the school provides as part of instruction. Such costs vary by programme and class and are invoiced separately when applicable.

- School trips and activities: Activities that are an integrated part of the formal instruction are covered by the gratis-principle and must not require mandatory payment from pupils. Optional or voluntary extracurricular trips or activities may involve voluntary contributions or participant fees; these fees are handled separately by the school and may be invoiced. Refunds for collected fundraising (dugnad) sums can be made on request under documented circumstances.

- Uniforms: There is no standard school uniform requirement or universal uniform fee for Sandefjord videregående skole; any specific clothing requirements for particular vocational courses (e.g., work clothes or protective clothing) are treated as programme-specific costs and handled per programme.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- PC lease: billed once per school year in advance through the county's electronic payment portal; the lease period and invoicing frequency are set out in the lease contract. If a pupil leaves school, the contract specifies conditions for return, takeover, or remaining payments (for example: leaving before 1 October means the pupil has no right to overtake the PC; leaving after 1 October and wishing to keep the PC requires payment of remaining lease amounts). Failure to pay may lead to reminders and collection procedures.

- Replacement / damage / lost items: Library/læremidler and school-owned equipment are subject to replacement charges if lost or returned in unacceptable condition. The library/learning-centre issues two reminders before a claim is forwarded to invoicing; unpaid claims may be referred to collection.

- Other invoiced items (programme fees, optional activities): invoicing dates and due dates vary by item; when the school issues a charge it will specify the due date on the invoice. Repeated non-payment is followed by reminders (purre) and eventual collection.

Boarding / student housing (boarding fees)

- Sandefjord videregående skole does not operate a student boarding (internat) facility as part of the school's services; therefore there is no boarding fee charged by the school. Student boarding options exist at some other institutions but are not provided by Sandefjord videregående skole.

Other common fees and likely amounts

- PC damage/theft: costs vary depending on fault and whether the damage is accidental or due to negligence; the lease contract allows for an own payment (egenandel) on accidental damage and requires compensation in cases of negligent damage or theft (police report required for theft). Amounts are determined case-by-case and invoiced.

- Replacement of lost or damaged loaned books/materials: invoiced per the county's replacement rates; the library system issues status, reminders, and invoices for lost items. Exact replacement prices depend on the item.

Refund information

- Refunds of voluntary fundraising (dugnad) payments: may be returned to the payer on request if the payment and amount can be documented.
- Refunds of invoiced programme or activity fees are handled case-by-case according to the school's and county's administrative rules; invoices may be cancelled or partially refunded where appropriate, but standard process is that billed charges are due unless specific refund arrangements are agreed by the school or county. For lost/damaged items returned within acceptable condition, replacement charges can be avoided if returned before invoicing.

Fee payment options

- Electronic county payment portal for pupil contracts (PC lease and similar): payments and contract signing are handled via the county's portal (elevkontrakter). Students/guardians receive SMS/e-mail instructions when payment/signing is required.

- Invoicing and e‑invoice: the county issues invoices (e‑faktura or e-mail delivery where applicable); invoices show due dates and payment references. Unpaid invoices follow ordinary reminder and collection procedures.

- Bank transfer and other standard methods: county invoicing and payment processing use standard bank payment channels; specific instructions (account numbers, references) appear on each invoice or payment notice. The school and county may also accept other administrative payment channels indicated on particular invoices (for example third‑party payment solutions used for voluntary contributions or fundraising).

Quick summary (key monetary items for 2026/27)

- Application fee: NOK 0.
- Tuition for VG1/VG2/VG3: NOK 0 per term / NOK 0 per school year for each year group.
- School PC lease (annual fee for 2026/27, standard model): NOK 1,427 per year (paid annually in advance under the county lease scheme; amount is tied to Lånekassen lowest utstyrsstipend and adjusted annually).
- Textbooks and necessary learning materials: provided free; replacement charges apply if items are lost/damaged/not returned.

(End of fee overview.)

Academics

Curriculum

The school offers Studiespesialisering (General Studies) as a three-year program (Vg1–Vg3), with Realfag (science) and language, social studies and economics tracks. In Vg1, fellesfag (common subjects) total 30 hours per week. In Vg2 and Vg3, fellesfag total 15 hours per week, programfag med fordypning (specialized program subjects) 10 hours per week, and valgfag (electives) 5 hours per week. The school also offers International Baccalaureate (IB) and Pre-IB: the IB Diploma Programme is two years (Vg2 and Vg3) with English as the language of instruction, and you can enter IB after completing Vg1 studiespesialiserende, Pre-IB or equivalent; Pre-IB starts in Vg1 with some English-language instruction and introduction to IB methods. The school provides Påbygg (one-year programme) after Vg2 YF to achieve general university admission qualifications; it is theory-focused and totals 30 hours per week, including Norwegian (10 hours), mathematics (5 hours), history (5 hours), science (3 hours), physical education (2 hours), and program subjects (5 hours). After completion of Påbygg, students can apply to university or college.

Higher Education Progression

The IB Diploma Programme qualifies for admission to colleges and universities in Norway and in most other countries. English is the language of instruction, and the diploma is designed to prepare students for higher education in Norway or abroad.

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Admissions

1. Applications and contacts: Vigo.no is the site for applying to upper secondary schools. If you have questions related to your education or the site, contact the admissions office in your home county. The Sandefjord Upper Secondary School admissions contact is: Postboks 1213, Trudvang, 3105 Tønsberg; Phone: 33 34 41 72 (Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00); Email: inntak@vestfoldfylke.no. 2. Søknadsfrister inntak: February 1 is the intake with priority rights or individual treatment; March 1 is the intake for ordinary applicants; By April 30 applications can be changed by contacting the admissions office; July 1 is the deadline to have a registered Vestfold address if you marked relocation to Vestfold; July 1 also marks the option to register a forhåndssvar (preliminary response) to your application. 3. Hovedinntak i juli: The main intake is carried out by the admissions office and published on July 8. It covers ordinary and youth-right applicants; Applicants receive an SMS and must respond to the offered place or waitlist within two weeks; Failure to respond may result in losing the school place or waitlist position; Applicants who have registered a forhåndssvar do not need to submit additional responses unless they wish to decline the place or the waitlist; Applicants eligible for the Vg4 Påbygg after vocational competence under §3-1 are included in the main intake. 4. Sisteinntak i august: The last intake is conducted by the admissions office in the first week of August and includes adult applicants; If you do not want the school place, inform Sandefjord Upper Secondary School by emailing adminsvgs@vestfoldfylke.no. 5. Svar: Vigo.no is the site for applying to upper secondary schools; If you are away or cannot respond within the deadline, you can register a preliminary reply to your application. 6. Ventelister: Updated wait lists arrive around August 5; The lists are ranked by the county admissions office and Sandefjord Upper Secondary School follows the lists; When a place becomes available, the school contacts waitlisted applicants by phone or SMS; If the call is not answered, a message is left by SMS and email; You will receive a deadline to reply YES or NO to accept the offered place.

Waitlist

Waitlists are updated around August 5. The lists are ranked by the county admissions office and Sandefjord Upper Secondary School follows the lists. When a place becomes available, the school contacts waitlisted applicants by phone or SMS. If the call is not answered, a message is left by SMS and email, and applicants must respond YES or NO within the given deadline. Historically, little happens on waitlists before the start of the school year, but contact with those on the waitlist continues.

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FAQs

Where is Sandefjord Videregående Skole located?

Sandefjord Videregående Skole is in Sandefjord, Vestfold, Norway. The campus address is Krokemoveien 2-4, 3214 Sandefjord. The school opened in 1996 and operates as a large, co‑educational upper secondary campus.

What age range does SVGS serve?

The school serves students aged 16 to 18, which corresponds to the upper secondary phase in Norway. This includes the Studiespesialisering program, IB/Pre-IB options, and Påbygg after Vg2.

What are the main academic programs offered and how are they structured across years?

SVGS offers Studiespesialisering (General Studies) across three years (Vg1–Vg3), with tracks in Realfag and language, social studies and economics. It also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) in English for Vg2–Vg3 and a Pre-IB pathway starting in Vg1. After Vg2, students can choose Påbygg to obtain general university admission qualifications.

Are there tuition fees or application fees for SVGS?

There is no tuition fee for ordinary full-time students at SVGS, as it is a public county secondary school. There is no application fee either, but there is a mandatory school-provided PC lease with an annual charge, and some learning materials or program items may incur fees if not provided.

How do international families apply and what are the key deadlines?

Applications are submitted via Vigo.no, with Vestfold County managing the intake. Key dates include February 1 for intake with priority rights, March 1 for ordinary applicants, and July 8 for the main intake; waitlists are updated around August 5. If you mark a preliminary reply, you may not need to respond again unless you wish to decline.

Is there a waitlist and how is it managed?

Yes, there is a waitlist updated around August 5. Lists are ranked by the county admissions office, and SVGS contacts waitlisted applicants by phone or SMS when a place becomes available, requiring a YES or NO response within a deadline.

What academic tracks exist under Studiespesialisering and what are their structures?

The Studiespesialisering program includes tracks in science (Realfag) and in language, social studies and economics. In Vg2 and Vg3, fellesfag total 15 hours per week, programfag med fordypning 10 hours, and valgfag 5 hours.

How does the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme work at SVGS, and what is the language of instruction?

The IB Diploma Programme runs for two years in Vg2–Vg3 with English as the language of instruction. All textbooks and exams are in English, and Pre-IB starts in Vg1 with some English instruction to introduce IB methods.

What is the Påbygg program and what does it cover?

Påbygg is a one-year program after Vg2 YF designed to achieve general university admission qualifications. It totals 30 hours per week and covers Norwegian, mathematics, history, science, physical education, and program subjects.

What facilities does the SVGS campus offer?

The campus features a Learning Center with ICT and library services, plus a canteen (Kantine) with cashless payments. Restaurant Barden operates as a student-run classroom for Restaurant and Food subjects, and there are facilities for hairdressing, floristry, interior design and exhibition work.

Tell me about the sports facilities and the new gym.

A large new sports hall opened in 2019, covering 2,700 square meters with 1,750 square meters of sports space. It includes 12 badminton courts, 6 basketball courts, plus volleyball and floorball courts, with extensive changing facilities and a dedicated training room.

Are there facilities for creative trades or design programs?

Yes. The campus includes Frisør, blomster, interiør og eksponeringsdesign facilities for hands-on training in creative trades, and the Kunst, design og arkitektur program offers 3D printing, laser cutting, product development and gallery work.

What extracurricular opportunities exist, especially in arts and culture?

SVGS offers an Arts program in Musikk, dans og drama with instrument or vocal lessons and choir, plus performance opportunities. The Den kulturelle skolesekken program brings two professional arts events per year, and there are two major concert projects as well as art and design exhibitions.

How is student leadership organized at SVGS?

There is a large, active student council (Elevdemokrati) with class representatives and department representatives that contribute to a main student council, working with the principal to influence school life.

What community and service activities are available?

The Solidaritetsaksjonen with FORUT funds refugee shelters and kitchen gardens. Aksjon HøstLes runs a seven-week reading program for VG1 vocational students, and Sommerjobbmesse is an annual job fair organized with NAV and local employers.

What wellbeing and safeguarding support is available to students?

A multidisciplinary Elevtjenester team provides confidential counseling and health services, including an anti-bullying ombud, a diversity advisor, school counselors, special educators, psychologists, a physiotherapist and a nurse.

How does SVGS support dyslexia and English as an additional language learners?

The school is dyslexia-friendly with systematic support for reading, writing and maths difficulties. EAL support is available, particularly in the IB pathway, and the Kombiløpet program assists minority-language learners with Norwegian, English and mathematics support.

How is safeguarding and privacy handled at SVGS?

Safeguarding is coordinated by Elevtjenester, with strict confidentiality for counseling and health matters. The team coordinates with external services as needed to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.

Is there a school uniform at SVGS?

There is no standard school uniform required at Sandefjord videregående skole; some vocational programs may have clothing requirements specific to the course.

What food options are available on campus and how do I pay for them?

The Kantine in Forum serves meals and operates on cashless payments via bank card or VIPPS. Opening hours are weekdays 07:45–13:50, with free porridge available 07:45–08:30 on weekdays through May 29 and a daily hot dish offered until May 22.

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