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Spain, Alicante
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New applicants must use the electronic application form. A copy of the passport must be uploaded for the application to be processed. All applicants to videregående (upper secondary) must upload copies of the grades they have received so far. Current students can apply for the next school year in videregående or exercise the right of priority within February 1 for grunnskolen. The normal application deadline for grunnskolen is March 1; after this date admissions are on a rolling basis if places remain. The last date to apply for the school year is September 1; applications received after this date will not be considered. Swedish citizens may be admitted to grunnskolen (grades 1–10) at DNSCB under an agreement between Sweden and Norway; see the guidance from Swedish authorities (Skolverket) regarding Swedish students in Norwegian international schools, and note that the school will forward relevant documentation to PPT Utland. For special education matters, contact the special education coordinator. For videregående, the application deadline is March 1; only Norwegian citizens may apply. If you are Swedish, you must first obtain Norwegian citizenship to apply. The school has two places for special applicants; the application deadline for these is February 1. Citizenship requests can be pursued via the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI). An electronic student application (Elevsøknad) is available; applications are not processed through a regular iSkole account. See the inntaksreglementene (admission regulations) for grunnskolen and videregående for full details.
Lån og stipend for elever i videregående skole: The Norwegian State Education Loan Fund (Lånekassen) provides loans and scholarships for upper secondary education abroad, but support is given only in exceptional cases. Eligibility requires documentation that the student falls under exemptions under § 34-7 a) to qualify for support from Lånekassen; if the exemption is because of illness, a medical certificate is required. In some situations, moving to Spain for climate or environment does not qualify. Most applicants must have youth entitlement under the Norwegian Education Act. The loan fund may offer loans to cover tuition fees, and there are conditions and procedural steps for applying. The process includes an online application (available May/June) plus supporting documents from the school showing study load, and documentation of any exemption reason; if applying for a loan, a confirmation from the institution about tuition costs is required. For further details and up-to-date requirements, refer to Lånekassen guidance and the DNSCB page on loans and stipends.
Den Norske Skole Costa Blanca is a private Norwegian school abroad located in Alfaz del Pi, Alicante. Established in 1972, it offers primary (grades 1–10) and upper secondary (VG1–VG3) education, following the same curricula and regulations as the Norwegian public system and staffed by Norwegian teachers. The school runs a 13-year Norwegian education path with up to 204 students, and the Norwegian government covers about 85% of costs, keeping fees comparatively affordable. The Bespoke Curriculum combines Norwegian standards with local context, and students study languages, including Spanish, with instruction available to all pupils. From 4th grade, each pupil has a PC/Chromebook to support project- and theme-based learning. The school provides systematic pupil development, contemporary pedagogy, and a holistic approach. A school-after-care program (SFO) serves 1st–4th graders September through May. DNS Costa Blanca also engages in Erasmus+ activities and maintains an active community through social events and international partnerships. With pride.
