Senja Videregaende Skole

Norway, Finnsnes

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Norwegian

Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 670

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Opened 1914

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages Norwegian, English, Spanish, German

Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Academic Enrichment

Clubs Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

Senja videregående skole operates on two campuses, Finnfjordbotn and Gibostad. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) alongside a Bespoke Curriculum. The IB DP is for the final two years of upper secondary (ages 17–19). Authorized in 2007, it was the northernmost IB World School at that time. All subjects are taught in English and students study six courses with a core that includes Theory of Knowledge, critical thinking, active citizenship and research. The Finnfjordbotn campus delivers Studiespesialisering, transport and logistics, ambulance services, restaurant and food studies, and service and transport; Gibostad offers blue and green tracks in natural resources. The school provides Erasmus+ international experiences, including a France trip with host families and visits to Metz, Strasbourg and the EU Parliament. Student life includes Elevrådet for leadership and Ungdomsbedrift (UB) for entrepreneurship. A VG1 specialization, Friluftsliv og skogbruk, focuses on outdoor life and forestry.

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The Essentials

Location

Senja videregående skole operates on two campuses on Senja: Finnfjordbotn and Gibostad. The Finnfjordbotn campus is located at Løksebakken 55, 9308 Finnsnes; the Gibostad campus is Gisundveien 9, 9372 Gibostad. The school is part of Troms County (Troms fylke) and serves the Senja region.

Stages

Offers upper secondary programs including General Studies (Studiespesialisering), Natural Resources and Agriculture (Naturbruk), Restaurant and Food Studies (Restaurant- og matfag), Sales, Service and Tourism (Salg, service og reiseliv), Technology and Industrial Studies (Teknologi- og industrifag), the International Baccalaureate, Ambulance Services (Ambulansefag), an Advanced Programme for General University Admission Qualifications (Påbygg til generell studiekompetanse), Introductory Class (Innføringsklasse), Adult Education (Voksenopplæringen), and Further Education (Mer opplæring).

School day structure

Oppmøte Finnfjordbotn: 08:00 meets for Innføringsklasser (Introductory Class) and Vg1 in the library; 09:00 for Vg2; 10:00 for Vg3. Oppmøte Gibostad: 08:30 for all.

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Fees

Application fees

- There is no application fee for ordinary admission to the school for full-time students.
- Private candidates (privatister) who register for exams must pay an exam/registration fee; this exam fee is normally non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by year group (VG1, VG2, VG3)

- VG1: NOK 0 per year (no tuition charge).
- VG2: NOK 0 per year (no tuition charge).
- VG3: NOK 0 per year (no tuition charge).

Boarding and hybel (room & board) fees

- Internat (Finnfjordbotn):
- Husleie (rent) per month: NOK 3,350.
- Kostpenger (meals) per month: NOK 3,350.
- Sum per month: NOK 6,700.
- Husleie for hele skoleåret: NOK 33,500 (3,350 per month).
- Kostpenger for hele skoleåret: NOK 33,500 (3,350 per month).
- Total internat (husleie + kost) per school year: NOK 67,000 (when both components apply).

- Hybelhus (Gibostad):
- Husleie per month: NOK 3,350.
- Kostpenger per month: NOK 0 (meals not included for hybelhus).
- Sum per month: NOK 3,350.
- Husleie for whole school year: NOK 33,500 (3,350 per month).

Billing schedule and payment terms (boarding/hybel)

- Housing and catering charges are invoiced over 10 terms: first payment due mid‑September, final payment due mid‑June (10 monthly instalments). Invoices for housing/catering are sent as e‑faktura at the beginning of each month. Failure to pay on time can lead to loss of internat/hybel place and use of debt collection procedures.

Refunds and absence adjustment (internat/catering)

- If a resident is absent for three or more consecutive days for reasons such as illness or approved placements, a deduction to the catering charge may be applied at NOK 145 per absent day. Notification to internat staff and a written refund application are required; no catering refunds are given for the last 14 days before school ends. There is no refund for days of absence without valid reason.

Other costs and regular incidental fees

- Locker rental deposit: NOK 100.
- Replacement school ID / adgangskort: first issue is free; replacement costs NOK 100 for ordinary mifare card or NOK 150 for mifare + magnet.
- Key / access device replacement (internat/hybel): Finnfjordbotn access‑brikke replacement NOK 210; Gibostad new hybel key NOK 1,250 and tap of key‑brikke NOK 210.
- Learning materials: necessary printed and digital learning materials are provided to pupils without charge.
- Private/exam candidate fees: privatist/exam registration requires payment of an exam fee; the exam fee is normally non‑refundable. Exact private‑exam fees may vary by exam and registration period.

Fee refund and chargebacks (summary)

- Catering (internat) absence deductions: NOK 145 per qualifying absent day (apply on return and notify staff; no refund last 14 days before term end).
- Exam registration fees for private candidates are normally non‑refundable.

Fee payment options and invoicing methods

- Housing and catering invoices are issued as e‑faktura at the start of each month; the school/fylkeskommune uses electronic invoicing procedures for billing. Unpaid invoices may be referred to an external debt‑collection agency.

Contact for billing questions

- The school administration handles billing questions for housing/hybel (administration phone number given on school contact pages). In cases of supplier invoicing, the county follows standard electronic invoice (EHF/Peppol) rules.

Academics

Curriculum

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The programme is for the last two years of upper secondary (ages 17–19) and the school was authorized as an IB World School in 2007, making it the northernmost IB World School at the time. All subjects are taught in English and students study six academic subjects. The programme emphasizes in‑depth learning and includes a core that covers critical thinking, active citizenship, and research. The IB curriculum is recognized by universities worldwide. The school fosters diversity and intercultural learning within the IB environment.

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Admissions

1. March is the deadline to apply for a place at upper secondary school or to apply for an apprenticeship. 2. February is the deadline to apply for priority rights, individual assessment, as a minority language applicant, or as an apprentice candidate. 3. Applications are submitted via Vigo (vigo.no), and you will be directed to the county's site for additional information. 4. The intake calendar lists important dates for admissions; guest students from other counties may be offered a place if capacity exists. If offered, you are a guest student in the host county, but your home county remains responsible for your right to education. 5. Most studies require general study competence; check deadlines and requirements on samordnaopptak.no for general admissions information. 6. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is taught in English and is internationally recognized; you can apply to the IB Diploma Programme after VG1 study-preparatory or at age 17 for foreign education. 7. The IB application process and related documents are available through the school's IB pages and links to samordna opptak; the IB diploma provides access to universities worldwide. 8. Påbygg til generell studiekompetanse (top-up to general university admission) is available after completing VG2 vocational studies; PB3 is for those finishing VG2, PB4 for those with a vocational certificate; PB4 has two fewer required subjects. 9. Innføringsklasse (Introductory Class) is a preparatory course for minority-language students to strengthen Norwegian and core academic knowledge; it lasts one school year (980 hours) with Norwegian as the main focus, and admission is via Vigo with a specific program code; if you lack a Norwegian personal number, you submit attachments first and later follow Vigo's process. 10. Admission paths and prerequisites vary by program (e.g., Ambulansefag requires VG1 health and welfare education or equivalent); always review program-specific pages for requirements and next steps. 11. For all admission questions, contact the school administration or the county admissions office as indicated on the Inntak (Admissions) pages.

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FAQs

Where are Senja videregående skole's two campuses located?

The Finnfjordbotn campus is at Løksebakken 55, 9308 Finnsnes, and the Gibostad campus is at Gisundveien 9, 9372 Gibostad. The school serves the Senja region across these two sites.

What programs does the school offer, and is the IB Diploma Programme taught in English?

Senja vgs offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for the last two years of upper secondary, with all subjects taught in English. Students study six subjects and the programme includes a core that develops critical thinking, active citizenship and research.

Is the school co-educational and is boarding available?

Yes, the school is co-educational. Boarding options are available: Internat housing at Finnfjordbotn and Hybel housing at Gibostad for students who live on campus.

What are the tuition fees for VG1, VG2, and VG3?

There are no tuition charges for VG1, VG2, or VG3, so upper secondary studies in these years are provided at no tuition cost.

What are the housing costs if my child lives on campus?

Internat housing and meals cost NOK 6,700 per month (NOK 33,500 per year for housing and NOK 33,500 per year for meals; total NOK 67,000 if both apply). Gibostad Hybel housing costs NOK 3,350 per month with meals not included; housing for the full year is NOK 33,500. Invoices for housing and catering are issued monthly over 10 terms.

What are the key deadlines and steps for admission?

March is the deadline to apply for a place at upper secondary or an apprenticeship; February is the deadline for priority rights, minority-language applications, or apprentice candidates. Applications are submitted via Vigo, and you may be directed to the county site for additional information. The intake calendar lists important dates, and guest students from other counties may be offered a place if capacity exists.

What is the IB Diploma Programme structure at this school?

The IB Diploma Programme is offered for the final two years, with six subjects studied in English and a core that includes Theory of Knowledge and other cross-cutting skills. The Diploma is internationally recognized by universities.

How is language taught within the IB programme and what language options exist?

All IB subjects are taught in English. The school offers English A Language and Literature, English B, Norwegian B and Russian Ab Initio within the IB, and Norwegian and other languages are taught outside the IB as well.

What other upper secondary programs are available besides the IB DP?

Besides the IB DP, Senja vgs offers Studiespesialisering (general studies), Naturbruk, Restaurant- og matfag, Salg, service og reiseliv, Teknologi- og industrifag, and an Advanced Programme (Påbygg til generell studiekompetanse) for university admission.

What facilities and campus services are available across the two campuses?

The two campuses host teaching facilities and student services, with a dedicated service desk at each campus. Contact numbers and weekday hours (08:00–15:45) are available for campus inquiries.

Are there canteens and how are meals managed on campus?

Two canteens operate on Finnfjordbotn and Gibostad. They use modern self-service and cashless payment; hours vary by campus, and porridge is served every morning free of charge.

What leadership opportunities exist for students?

Elevrådet provides student leadership opportunities; elections typically occur by mid-September, and representatives receive one day of training before starting. Contacts for the two campuses are provided for Elevråd coordination.

What international or entrepreneurial opportunities does the school offer?

The school participates in Erasmus+ international experiences to foster cross-cultural learning. Ungdomsbedrift (UB) is part of vocational studies, teaching students to start and run a business, with chances to win prizes through Ungt Entreprenørskap.

What support is available for minority-language students?

Innføringsklasse is a one-year program designed to strengthen Norwegian language and core academic knowledge for minority-language students, totaling 980 annual hours. English is taught as part of the program to support language development.

How does safeguarding and wellbeing work at the school?

The school aims to provide a safe and supportive environment, with staff trained to intervene and stop harassment. Concerns can be escalated to the anti-bullying ombudsperson (Mobbeombudet) in Troms county or to Statsforvalteren if needed, under the Education Act §9a.

Is there language support and mentorship within the IB programme?

All IB subjects are taught in English, and students receive mentorship from a mentor teacher guiding the Diploma process, with a focus on thinking, communication, social skills and research across the two-year cycle.

What housing options are available and where are they located?

Housing options include Internat (Finnfjordbotn) and Hybelhus (Gibostad). The Internat provides housing and meals on the Finnfjordbotn campus, while the Gibostad Hybelhus provides rental housing on that campus.

What is the school's value system and campus culture?

Senja vgs emphasizes Diversity, Mastery and Togetherness as its core value system, guiding interactions across both campuses and the school community.

Is Senja videregående skole an IB World School, and since when?

Yes, the school was authorized as an IB World School in 2007, making it the northernmost IB World School at the time.

Are there any official accreditations or awards listed for the school?

There are no listed accreditations or awards in the provided information.

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