Trondheim Katedralskole

Norway, Trondheim

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Type Co-educational

Opened 1152

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages English, Spanish, French, Mandarin, German, Italian

Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Senior Secondary School

Introduction

Trondheim Katedralskole is a public upper secondary school in the heart of Trondheim, opposite Nidaros Cathedral. The school offers multiple pathways, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Studiespesialisering with an IB option in Vg1, plus Vg2–Vg3 science programs and specialist lines in Medier og kommunikasjon and Musikk, dans og drama. Påbygg in Vg3 provides a route to general university admission, while the IB DP serves as an alternative pathway to higher education around the world. The campus comprises seven buildings, including the glass-walled Kantine connected to Moe II, Bispen with the natural science labs, and Munken with media production spaces. The site's history dates to 1152, with Harsdorffbygningen opened in 1787 and Moe I and Moe II added in 1925 and 1938. The school hosts exchanges, collaborates with NTNU on projects such as drone-building and maker workshops, and supports student leadership through its student council for prospective families worldwide.

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Munkegata 8, 7013 Trondheim, Norway

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The Essentials

Location

Munkegata 8, 7013 Trondheim, Norway.

Stages

General Studies; General Studies with Preparatory IB (First year upper secondary, Vg1); Science – program subject offering at second and third years (Vg2 and Vg3); Media and Communications; Music, Dance and Drama; Supplementary studies (Vg3) – progression to general study competence; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Type

Public upper secondary school (gymnasium).

Additional learning support

Pedagogical-psychological services (PP-tjenesten); Follow-up service (Oppfølgingstjenesten).

Country affiliation

Norway

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Fees

Application fees
- No application fee is charged for admission to Trondheim Katedralskole through the ordinary county admissions process (VIGO) or for entry to the school's IB Diploma Programme.

Tuition fees by year group (Vg1–Vg3 / 2026/27 academic year)
- Vg1, Vg2 and Vg3 (general and vocational upper‑secondary programmes): No tuition is charged for students with statutory right to upper‑secondary education in Norway. Education at public videregående nivå follows the national free‑schooling principle.
- International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma Programme, two‑year Vg2–Vg3 level): An annual IB examination fee is charged to IB students. The school's stated current charge for IB examination administration is NOK 6,500 per student per year. This is billed annually for each year of the two‑year Diploma Programme.

Other programme‑specific or equipment fees (per year)
- Elev‑PC (loaned school laptop): An annual user contribution is charged for the county's Elev‑PC lease arrangement. The annual payment equals the minimum Lånekassen equipment‑stipend rate for the relevant programme; the county covers the remainder of the device cost. Amounts vary by programme and academic year because Lånekassen's equipment‑stipend rates differ by programme. For the 2026–2027 study year those stipend rates range from NOK 1,427 to NOK 7,353 depending on programme. The Elev‑PC arrangement limits payments to a maximum of three annual instalments.

Per‑term / per‑year breakdown (how charges are applied)
- General tuition: No per‑term or per‑year tuition charge for regular Vg1–Vg3 students.
- IB Diploma: Charged as an annual fee (NOK 6,500 per year for each IB year). There is an annual billing for each year of the two‑year Diploma Programme.
- Elev‑PC lease: Charged annually; invoices for the yearly lease are sent in early October to the person who signed the lease agreement. The maximum total number of annual lease payments is three; after payment for the final year the device becomes the student's property.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Elev‑PC: Annual invoice sent at the start of October to the signatory of the lease agreement; standard terms and invoicing procedure follow the county's billing routines. If a student leaves school and wishes to keep the PC, the remaining lease balance is invoiced; if the PC is returned the lease arrangement is closed according to the lease terms. Annual lease payments remain payable even in cases of theft or loss as set out in the lease terms.
- IB fee: Charged annually; the school's IB documents record the annual exam charge (NOK 6,500).
- General invoicing to the county: The county operates centralised invoicing and a central invoice address for official invoices. Invoicing to or via the county follows the county's standard billing procedures.

Boarding fees
- Trondheim Katedralskole does not operate boarding or school‑run residential accommodation as part of its current programme offering; there are no boarding fees charged by the school. (No boarding services are listed among the school's services.)

Other costs and compulsory extras
- Textbooks and core printed/digital learning materials: The county follows the principle that pupils in upper‑secondary education have rights to necessary learning materials; special arrangements (such as the Elev‑PC) are in place to reduce direct costs. Additional optional or non‑essential items (for example specific study‑related equipment in vocational subjects, voluntary excursions or optional extra‑curricular activities) may carry separate charges where allowed by regulation.
- Uniform: No compulsory school uniform or standard uniform fee is imposed by Trondheim Katedralskole.
- Field trips, specialist materials and programme‑specific equipment: Costs for optional trips, specialized consumables or equipment for particular programme areas (for example practical subjects) can occur; those are treated as separate items and handled under the school/county's rules for voluntary contributions and permitted charges.

Refund information (where the school's published rules apply)
- Elev‑PC lease: If a student terminates schooling early and wishes to keep the PC, the outstanding lease balance is invoiced; alternatively the PC may be returned to the school within the terms described in the lease. Tyveri, loss or damage do not exempt the lessee from annual lease obligations under the lease terms.
- IB fee: The school's IB programme documents state the annual exam fee but do not publish an explicit refund policy for that fee in the programme brochure. Refund or cancellation policies for exam entries may be governed by administrative deadlines and the IB/assessment provider rules.

Fee payment options
- Invoices issued by the school/county are processed through the county's standard invoicing channels and contain standard invoice references for payment. Electronic billing and bank‑based payment methods commonly used in Norway for school‑related invoices include bank transfer with invoice reference (KID), eFaktura and AvtaleGiro. Municipal and county invoicing follows the county's invoicing procedures. Credit‑card payment options are not typically the standard channel for county invoice processing and are not specifically listed for school invoices.

Summary (concise)
- No application fee for ordinary admissions.
- No general tuition for Vg1–Vg3 students covered by Norwegian youth entitlement to upper‑secondary education.
- IB Diploma students: NOK 6,500 per student per year (annual IB exam/administration fee).
- Elev‑PC: Annual lease equal to the minimum Lånekassen equipment‑stipend for the student's programme (Lånekassen stipend bands for 2026/27 range NOK 1,427–7,353); billed annually (early October) and limited to a maximum of three annual payments.
- No school boarding provision; no compulsory uniform fee.

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Academics

Curriculum

Trondheim Katedralskole offers several upper-secondary study programs. Studiespesialisering (ST) includes a preparatory IB option in Vg1. Science is offered as a program subject at Vg2 and Vg3. Medier og kommunikasjon and Musikk, dans og drama are available as study programmes. Påbygg (Vg3) provides a supplementary pathway to general study competence. The school also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as an alternative pathway.

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Admissions

1. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a two-year course of studies leading to international examinations recognized for admission to universities around the world. The programme is offered by IB schools in more than 150 countries worldwide. For admission to Norwegian universities and colleges, the IB diploma is considered equivalent to the second and third years of the Norwegian general studies programme. Teaching in the IB programme is in English. 2. Eligibility and background: The appropriate educational background for entering the IB Diploma Programme is the first year of general studies (Vg1) at a Norwegian upper secondary school, or an equivalent education from abroad or an international school in Norway. Students from all over Trøndelag county can apply for admission to Trondheim Katedralskole's IB Diploma Programme. The programme uses English as the working language and emphasizes independent, in-depth study; there are fewer subjects than in the Norwegian education system, but greater depth in each. 3. Application and examinations: Applications are governed by the IB Diploma Programme Admission Policy 2026 and the IB application form 2026. Contact the IB-coordinator Martin Skrode for more information. All subjects have final examinations at the end of the program and are assessed by external examiners according to fixed criteria to ensure consistency and objectivity. There is an annual IB exam fee of NOK 6500.

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FAQs

Where is Trondheim Katedralskole located?

Trondheim Katedralskole is in the city centre at Munkegata 8, 7013 Trondheim, Norway. The campus comprises several buildings, including Harsdorffbygningen, Moe I and Moe II, Munken, Bispen, Kanniken, and the Kantine building, forming a connected site in the heart of the city near Nidaros Cathedral.

What upper-secondary programs does Trondheim Katedralskole offer?

The school runs Studiespesialisering (ST) with a preparatory IB option in Vg1, and Science as a program subject in Vg2 and Vg3. It also offers Medier og kommunikasjon, Musikk, dans og drama, Påbygg for a supplementary pathway to general study competence, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as an alternative pathway.

Is the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme available at Trondheim Katedralskole?

Yes. The IB Diploma Programme is offered as a two-year pathway (Vg2–Vg3), taught in English and recognised worldwide for university admissions, including at Norwegian institutions.

Is there an application fee to apply to Trondheim Katedralskole?

No. There is no application fee for ordinary admissions via the county process (VIGO) or for entry to the IB Diploma Programme.

Are there tuition fees for Vg1–Vg3 programs?

For regular Vg1–Vg3 programs, tuition is not charged because Norwegian upper-secondary education is provided free of charge. The IB Diploma Programme has an annual IB examination fee of NOK 6,500 per student, and there may be costs for the Elev‑PC lease.

What about Elev-PC and other required costs?

Elev‑PC is a leased school laptop with an annual charge based on the programme's Lånekassen equipment‑stipend; invoices are sent in October and the arrangement is capped at three years, after which the device becomes the student's property. In addition, the IB Diploma Programme carries an annual exam fee of NOK 6,500.

What subjects/programs exist at different Vg levels?

Vg1 includes Studiespesialisering with an IB preparatory option; Vg2–Vg3 include Science as a program subject, plus Medier og kommunikasjon and Musikk, dans og drama. Påbygg in Vg3 provides a pathway to general study competence, and the IB Diploma Programme is available as an alternative pathway.

How is the IB Diploma Programme structured and language?

The IB is a two-year course (Vg2–Vg3) with final external examinations. It is taught in English and is recognised for admission to universities worldwide, including Norwegian institutions.

Are there collaborations with other institutions for science or technology?

Yes. Science in Vg2–Vg3 is conducted in collaboration with Thora Storm. There are maker workshops with Trondheim Katedralskole and NTNU, including a 3D printer, laser cutter and vinyl cutter, and drone-building work with NTNU's Institute for Electronic Systems (IES).

How are the school buildings arranged and what facilities exist?

The campus comprises seven buildings, including the historic Harsdorffbygningen and the Moe and Munken wings. Bispen houses the science department and one gym, Munken hosts the second gym and media spaces, Kanniken contains staff facilities and a reading room, and the Kantine is a glass building linked to Moe II for food and social space.

What science facilities do you have?

Bispen houses natural science labs (biology, chemistry, physics) and a ToF room, plus group rooms. Munken provides media and communications spaces and an amphitheatre-style teaching area. The school has two gymnasiums (Mitlid in Bispen and Maraton in Munken) for PE.

What about student life spaces and catering?

Berlin Aula serves as a multifunctional space for teaching, performances and events. The Kantine is a bright glass-walled building with a salad bar and beverages. Kanniken houses the Logos reading room and other student spaces, and a connecting corridor links to the library, auditorium and student services.

What extracurricular activities and clubs exist?

There is an active student council that represents students. The school runs events and programs such as Karrieredagene, Hospitering and Open School sessions, plus Breddeidrett (five hours per week of sport) and maker workshops, international exchanges, and drone-related projects.

Are there leadership opportunities or career days?

Yes. The student council provides leadership opportunities, and events like Karrieredagene and Hospitering support career planning. MAD (Min ArbeidsDag) gives Studiespesialisering students exposure to local companies.

Is there collaboration with NTNU or international exchanges?

Yes. The school collaborates with NTNU on music and science initiatives, and many students participate in exchange years. The school also runs international projects and hosts exchange students from abroad.

What wellbeing services are available?

Elevtjenesten provides counselors, and the school health nurse and physiotherapist are part of Skolehelsetjenesten and typically on site Monday–Thursday. Services are confidential and cover study, health, personal and social topics.

How are SEN and mental health supported?

Accommodations for students with special needs are arranged through Elevtjenesten with counselors coordinating with PPT and other services to ensure appropriate support. The health service also supports mental wellbeing and related concerns.

How is safeguarding and student welfare monitored?

The school follows Opplæringslova to maintain a safe environment; staff monitor welfare and intervene when concerns arise. The principal informs the municipality in serious cases, and students or guardians can report concerns to teachers, counselors, or bodies like Mobbeombudet or Elev‑ og lærlingeombudet.

Is there boarding?

No. Trondheim Katedralskole does not operate boarding or school-run residential accommodation.

Is there a uniform policy?

There is no compulsory uniform or standard uniform fee at Trondheim Katedralskole.

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