Vardafjell Videregaende Skole

Norway, Haugesund

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Norwegian, English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 16 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 1946

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, SEN focussed

Taught languages Norwegian, English, Spanish, French, German

Typical class size 27

Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment

Clubs Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional

Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

Vardafjell Videregående Skole is located at Spannavegen 25 in Haugesund, Norway. The school educates students aged 16 to 18 and offers the IB Diploma Programme, a bespoke curriculum, and SEN-focused support. The academic pathway includes Studiespesialisering, IB, Medier og Kommunikasjon, Påbygg to general admission, and Tilrettelagt opplæring. The school traces its roots to Haugesund Handelsgymnasium (1946) and Handelsskole (1961) and moved to its current site in 1980, with campus upgrades since. Notable facilities include a modern research building (2020), a dedicated science area, a language laboratory, and an expanded sports hall (Vardafjellhallen). The curriculum is complemented by seven youth enterprises in Entrepreneurship and Business Development, and an International Class prepares students for IB in English across subjects. Peer mentoring and student leadership are active within a vibrant school community. The school fosters global awareness through international exchanges and project work, with opportunities for student collaboration across disciplines and pathways worldwide.

www.vardafjell.vgs.no

Spannavegen 25, 5531 Haugesund, Norway

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Location

Spannavegen 25, 5531 Haugesund, Norway

Stages

Vg1–Vg3 (upper secondary)

Country affiliation

Norway

School day structure

Arrival times on first day: Vg1 at 09:00 outside the school; Vg2 and Vg3 at 12:00 in the canteen. School term starts Monday, August 17, 2026. Information meetings: Vg1 August 24 at 18:00; Vg2 August 25 at 18:00.

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Fees

Application fees

- There is no application fee to apply for a place at Vardafjell videregående skole. Admissions are handled through the regional inntak system for Rogaland.

Tuition fees (by year group and term)

- Vardafjell videregående skole does not charge tuition for Vg1, Vg2 or Vg3. The school is a public county (Rogaland) upper secondary school and follows the principle that public secondary education is provided without tuition for the student. There are no regular per-term or per‑year tuition invoices for standard study programmes.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- For standard classroom instruction there is no recurring tuition billing. When optional or individually charged items occur (see “Other costs” below), those charges are billed per activity or service and will have the payment deadline stated on the specific invoice or order confirmation. Schools and approved vendors commonly use invoices or vendor payment pages with standard payment terms; any instalment (avbetaling) agreements are entered separately with the vendor and require an adult to sign where applicable.

- The county PC-purchase scheme (PC-ordningen) for incoming Vg1 pupils has published ordering windows and deadlines; orders placed through the scheme follow the vendor's billing and delivery schedule and may offer one-off payment or instalment options under an electronic agreement. Exact ordering dates and deadlines for the 2026/27 scheme are published by the county.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Vardafjell videregående skole operates as a day school and has no boarding/internat provision; there are no boarding fees. Students and parents should plan for day‑attendance arrangements.

Other costs and fees

- Optional PC/Mac purchase (PC-ordningen): Incoming Vg1 pupils may purchase a discounted laptop or Mac through the county's PC-ordning. That purchase is optional; the purchase price is linked to the county's subsidy arrangement (set relative to the equipment stipend from Lånekassen), and payment is made to the vendor (Eplehuset/Elkjøp) under the vendor's terms. Payment options and any instalment arrangements are handled by the vendor under the county agreement.

- Study trips, excursions and individual equipment: Where a particular activity requires individual equipment or optional travel/overnight arrangements outside the mandatory curriculum, students may be asked to pay a contribution for food, personal equipment or non‑mandatory parts of a trip. Mandatory parts of the curriculum must not be made conditional on payment. Charges for excursions or specialised materials are billed per activity.

- Course-specific materials and tools (vocational subjects): For some vocational subjects there can be costs for personal protective equipment, specialist tools, uniforms or consumable materials that are necessary for the course but are considered individual equipment. These costs are assessed per programme and billed or requested when required.

- School uniform: There is no general school uniform or uniform fee for public upper secondary schools in Norway; any programme‑specific clothing or protective gear required for practical subjects is charged only as individual equipment when necessary.

Refund information

- Purchases made through the county PC-ordning follow standard consumer rights: warranty obligations and the statutory right of withdrawal (angrerett) and vendor refund rules apply according to the vendor's terms and Norwegian consumer law. Refunds or cancellations for purchased hardware are handled by the vendor under those terms.

- Refunds for optional activities or items paid directly to the school or to a vendor are governed by the specific activity's or vendor's payment and cancellation policy. There is no tuition refund requirement for core instruction because no tuition is charged.

Fee payment options

- PC-ordning purchases: payment is made to the contracted vendors (Eplehuset or Elkjøp) using the vendor's payment methods; instalment (avbetaling) options are available through the vendor but require an adult's electronic agreement for the credit arrangement.

- Other charges (excursions, individual equipment, course tools): these are ordinarily collected by invoice or directly by the external vendor or organiser; typical payment methods are bank transfer, card payment through the vendor's payment page, or school invoice systems. The county and schools publish the specific invoice address and payment instructions for billed items.

Summary (practical points for parents)

- There is no application fee and no tuition fee for any year group at Vardafjell (Vg1–Vg3). Plan instead for occasional, programme‑specific costs (optional PC purchase via the county scheme, excursions, individual equipment for practical subjects, or optional activities), which are billed separately and follow the vendor's or school's stated payment terms. The PC scheme offers specific ordering windows and vendor payment/instalment terms for Vg1 pupils.

Academics

Curriculum

The school offers Studiespesialisering (General studies specialization), IB – International Baccalaureate, Medier og kommunikasjon (Media and Communication), Påbygg til generell studiekompetanse (Supplementary studies for general university admission), and Tilrettelagt opplæring (Adapted education).

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Admissions

Intake to Vardafjell: Rogaland intake allocates students to upper secondary schools. Vardafjell receives notification on August 7 about who the autumn new students are. We look forward to welcoming those offered a place with us. After intake is finished, Vardafjell sends an SMS to all students asking which mathematics course you prefer and whether you want broad sports or extra emphasis on science in the Forskningsklassen. You can read more about taking an extra subject here. We look forward to the school start on Monday, August 17. Attendance times: VG1 at 09:00 outside the school; VG2 and VG3 at 12:00 in the canteen. Parents are warmly welcome to information meetings: VG1 on Monday, August 24 at 18:00; VG2 on Tuesday, August 25 at 18:00. PC arrangement for upper secondary schools: All students in Rogaland upper secondary schools should have a laptop for use in schoolwork. New VG1 students can buy a PC/Mac with a discount. Flying Start: On August 11, 2026, Flying Start at Vardafjell, where you will meet the new school, some of the teachers, and perhaps new classmates. The offer is free, and lunch is served. More information and registration are available from the Rogaland site. Aktuelt: Open evening at Vardafjell vgs: Tuesday, December 2 at 18:30 for VG1 and 10th graders with parents. Vardahjelpen – student helps student; every Tuesday at 15:05 students can stay after school to work on assignments and receive help. Ungdomsbedrifter på Vardafjell: Seven ungdomsbedrifter operate this year. See all current items. Sentralbordet: Main line 52 70 99 10; Opening hours: Monday – Friday 08:00–15:30. Kontakt oss: Vardafjell videregående skole, Spannavegen 25, 5531 Haugesund; eDialog (secure digital submission, login required); Organization number: 971 045 698; Find us: Spannavegen 25, 5531 Haugesund; See on map.

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FAQs

Where is Vardafjell Videregaende Skole located?

The school is at Spannavegen 25, 5531 Haugesund, Rogaland, Norway. It operates as a public county upper secondary school within Rogaland fylkeskommune and serves both genders.

What age range does the school cater to?

Vardafjell serves students in the upper secondary years, typically aged 16 to 18 (Vg1–Vg3).

What curricula can my child choose at Vardafjell?

Students can study Studiespesialisering, IB – International Baccalaureate, Medier og kommunikasjon, Påbygg til generell studiekompetanse, and Tilrettelagt opplæring. The school is co-educational and operates under the Rogaland County Municipality.

Is there an application fee to apply?

No, there is no application fee. Admissions are handled through Rogaland's regional intake system.

Do students pay tuition at Vardafjell?

No tuition is charged for Vg1–Vg3 because it is a public upper secondary school. Some optional items (like equipment or trips) may incur charges, billed separately.

How does the Rogaland intake process work for Vardafjell?

Rogaland intake allocates places to upper secondary schools and notifies Vardafjell about autumn new students around August 7. After intake, the school contacts students about preferred mathematics courses and whether they want broad sports or science emphasis.

Are there information meetings for parents before the school year starts?

Yes. Information meetings are held for VG1 on August 24 at 18:00 and for VG2 on August 25 at 18:00.

Is there a waitlist or scholarships for admission?

There is no published waitlist, and no scholarships are listed for Vardafjell.

What IB options are available at Vardafjell?

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered as an option in Vg2 and Vg3, with instruction in English across most subjects. The Diploma includes six subjects plus Theory of Knowledge, CAS, and an Extended Essay.

How is the IB Diploma Programme integrated at Vardafjell?

IB instruction is delivered mainly in English, and some IB courses can be taken online. Preparation for the Diploma starts in Vg1 through an International Class to support language and global awareness.

What is the International Class (Vg1) bilingual foundation year?

The International Class is a bilingual foundation year with 20–30% of education in English, focusing on global issues and including visits from people with international backgrounds.

Are there entrepreneurship opportunities within the curriculum?

Yes. Seven youth enterprises operate this year as part of Entrepreneurship and Business Development 1, supervised by an experienced teacher who was Rogaland's Entrepreneur Teacher of the Year in 2023.

What facilities does Vardafjell offer?

The campus includes a student canteen, a library area with a quiet reading room, a language laboratory, and dedicated science rooms. A new adjacent research building opened in 2020 for technology and research-based learning.

What sports facilities are available?

A new sports hall was completed for the 2020–2021 school year, in addition to the existing Vardafjell Hall.

What about library and student support spaces?

In autumn 2022 the school added a new library and offices for counselors and the school nurse, enhancing study spaces and wellbeing support.

What student clubs or committees exist at the school?

Student voice is active through the Elevråd (student council), the International Committee, the Environmental Committee, and the Library Committee, among others.

How does the school support student leadership and mentoring?

The student council is elected by and represents all students, with a chair and deputy and other board members from across years. About 25 student mentors (Elevmentors) support new Vg1 students.

Are there youth enterprises beyond the entrepreneurship course?

Yes, seven youth enterprises operate this year, coordinated with teachers to promote practical enterprise development and collaboration among peers.

How does Vardafjell support students with SEN or EAL needs?

The school provides an inclusive learning environment with individualized programs where needed, connecting students to classes, groups, workshops, or tailored settings.

What wellbeing services are available to students?

The School Health Service offers guidance on health matters and can refer students to doctors or other services. The health nurse has regular office hours and confidentiality is respected.

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