Schools
All the news and essential information about schools in Norway.
'Russefeiring': Why Norway’s wild graduation season started late this year
Every year, Norway celebrates a unique tradition called russetid, or russefeiring. But this year, early May was unusually quiet, with no crowds of teenagers in their colourful costumes.
How Norway plans to transform school life for young children
Are Norwegian classrooms becoming too digital, too soon? The government has announced a major overhaul for Norway's youngest students, with new measures set to take effect this August as the country tries to reverse a decline in basic skills.
Everything you need to know about international schools in Norway
With thousands of foreign workers coming to Norway every year, international schools have sprung up to cater to them, and government subsidies have made them surprisingly cheap or even free. Here's what you need to know.
The international school options for parents in Oslo
Many families who relocate to Norway put their children into international schools to help with the bedding process. So, what are the options in Oslo?
UPDATE: Norway puts forward plan to ban social media for under-15s
Norway's government has announced its plan for a total ban on social media for children under the age of 15 as part of a bill designed to give children a safer digital upbringing.
Norway government considering municipal international schools
Norway's government has said it is considering changing the law to allow municipalities to run English-language international schools, following the success of a ten-year trial at Oslo's Manglerud School.
KEY FACTS: How Norway is cracking down on private kindergarten chains
New rules come into force in Norway in July 2025 which will tighten the rules on how privately owned kindergartens can use the money they get from parents and from government. Here's what's changing and how it could affect foreigners and their children.
How the Nordic countries are tackling the scourge of screens
Denmark is planning to ban smartphones in schools, and health authorities across the Nordic countries have issued guidance on children's screen use. What rules and recommendations are now in place?
Norway plans to introduce free meals in schools
Pupils in Norwegian schools will receive a free healthy school meal every day, a parliamentary majority decided on Thursday.
Norway’s government to change school absence limit rules
The controversial absence limit for high school-aged pupils in Norway will not be scrapped, but the government will make changes to the rules.
EXPLAINED: Are Norwegian schools falling behind?
New test results in Norway have shown a decline in reading and arithmetic skills. Pupils have also fallen behind compared to peers in other countries. So, what is going on and is anything planned to correct the course?
How Norway plans to tackle its faltering school system
Norway’s government announced a slate of proposals on Friday to tackle several negative trends in the education system.
What parents in Oslo need to know about the ban on phones in schools
New rules have been implemented to ban phones in Oslo's schools before the new school year. Here's what parents need to know.
Everything you need to know about Norway's 'outdoor' kindergartens
Almost every child in Norway attends a preschool or 'barnehage'. One popular option is sending kids to a kindergarten that heavily emphasises an outdoor lifestyle.
Why Oslo is one of the cheapest cities in Europe to attend international school
International schools allow students to carry their education across borders in a language they are comfortable in. While they have a pricey reputation, schools in Oslo are affordable for most.
Why some international schools in Norway are much more expensive than others
Plenty of private and international schools in Norway are within the reach of most people. However, some still cost in excess of 200,000 kroner per year.
Norway’s government reverses cuts to private and international schools
Proposed cuts to around 150 private schools offering both primary and secondary school education have been reversed by Norway's government.
The private and international school options in Bergen
Families looking to provide their children with an international or private education experience have several choices to consider in Bergen, Norway's second-largest city.
Can I take my kids out of their Norwegian school during term time for a holiday?
Travelling during the holidays can be incredibly expensive. So, you may be tempted to travel during term time, but what do the Norwegian rules say?
How much do childrens afterschool activities in Norway cost?
Despite a number of price-cutting measures, the cost of afterschool activities in Norway could end up being quite expensive where you live.
What the Pisa world education rankings tell us about schools in Norway
The performance of Norwegian students has plummeted in several subjects, according to the latest Pisa world rankings.
Why Norway's U-turn on private school cuts still has room for improvement
Norway has said it will postpone proposed cuts to some private and international schools. Despite this partial U-turn being described as damage limitation, some promising signs exist.
Norway to make partial U-turn on international school cuts
Norway's government will alter the planned cuts it intends to make to private and international schools ,it was announced on Wednesday.