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Norway offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 8 international schools in Norway. Filter by curriculum, fees (average NOK 55,787), location, and more to find the right international school now.
The Lycée Français René Cassin d'Oslo is a French AEFE-affiliated international school in Oslo, with two campuses at Skovveien 9 and Vulkan 11, educating more than 650 students from preschool to the lycée. It follows the official French national curriculum, with Norwegian and English taught from the early years and German or Spanish introduced from middle school. In the lycée, students prepare for the Diplôme National du Brevet and the Baccalauréat, structured around the 2019 reform with a common core and six specialties: History-Geography, Geopolitics and Political Science (HGGSP); Languages, Literatures and Foreign Cultures (LLCE AMC); Mathematics; Life and Earth Sciences (SVT); Economics and Social Sciences (SES); Physics-Chemistry. In Première and Terminale, students select specialties, with continuous assessment accounting for 40% of the final grade and final exams 60%, plus the Grand Oral. The school emphasizes multilingual proficiency and cultural understanding, with libraries (BCD and CDI), broad arts, sports and cultural activities, and AEFE-affiliated international projects. After-school activities are organized by AES, with SPOND used for information and coordination.
Deutsch-Norwegische Schule Oslo is a private bi-cultural school in Oslo, recognized by both Germany and Norway, serving students aged 1 to 18. The school delivers a bilingual German–Norwegian education across all stages, with instruction in German, Norwegian, English and French, and a bilingual history program. From kindergarten through Abitur, students earn both the German Abitur and the Norwegian Vitnemål, enabling access to higher education worldwide. The curriculum includes the Deutsches Sprachdiplom I and a Ganztagsbetreuung after‑school program for grades 1–8. A bilateral contract funds the school, strengthening cross‑cultural ties and enabling dual qualifications under the Deutsches Internationales Abitur/DIAP. Facilities include a small library in the SAKS building and the Geitmyra city garden used for teaching and after‑school activities. The culture program Den kulturelle skolesekken (DKS), an orchestra, a primary choir, and collaborations with Oslo museums enrich learning; students also participate in Jugend musiziert and other cultural exchanges.
Norlights International School Oslo (NLIS) is a state-funded private school in Oslo's Skådalen district that serves students from age 6 to 18. Opened in 2015, it enrolls around 200 pupils and employs about 30 staff, with more than 40 nationalities represented. NLIS delivers the International Baccalaureate across the full continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP) is authorized and available. The campus supports inquiry-based learning through a transdisciplinary PYP framework and learner-centered MYP approaches, with DP preparation aligned to university pathways. The school emphasizes international mindedness, cross-cultural understanding and language development, alongside Norwegian contexts through the LK20 framework integration. Facilities focus on collaborative learning and specialist arts provision, including visual arts and music, with outdoor education and field visits underpinning well-being and social development. Located near the Holmenkollen metro line, NLIS fosters an inclusive, globally minded school community for students and their families.
Birralee International School Trondheim is an English-medium Cambridge International School in Trondheim, central Norway, serving students aged 3 to 16. The curriculum follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in the early years, the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) for the middle years, and Cambridge IGCSE for the later years. The school provides an English-speaking education for children living in Trondheim and the surrounding region. The Australian founder named the school Birralee, meaning a ‘safe place for children,' reflecting a welcoming and secure learning environment where each child is valued as an individual. The principal is Mrs Elin J. Hitchman. Since 1973, the school has provided international education to local and international families in central Norway. Birralee International School Trondheim offers a clear progression through internationally recognised curriculums and is positioned to prepare students for Cambridge qualifications.
Blindern Videregående Skole is a public upper secondary school in Norway that offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) alongside the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). The DP is a two-year program for students aged 16 to 18 and leads to the globally recognized IB Diploma, supporting entry to universities worldwide. The Diploma Programme is conducted in English, making it suitable for internationally mobile students and Norwegians seeking an English-language secondary education with rigorous university preparation. The program requires six subjects across languages, social sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, plus the DP core—Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). Blindern has delivered the IB Diploma since 1978, and is the oldest IB school in Norway. The school also serves a diverse international community within a municipal setting, offering strong academic continuity and opportunities to study Visual Arts as part of the DP option for students.
Oslo International School is an independent school in Norway, funded by fees. It serves ages 3 to 18 and offers the IB Diploma Programme for Upper Secondary, with Pre-IB/IB for Lower Secondary and IPC. The Upper Secondary path runs three years from Pre-IB to IB2, with examinations that prepare students for university and employment. The IB framework and IPC in the younger years encourage enquiry, knowledge and intercultural understanding, with results that frequently exceed international standards. Founded in 1963, OIS is accredited by the Council of International Schools and NEASC. The campus houses science and computer labs, a 300-square-metre library with 15,000 books and a Librarian, and an Innovation Space with a laser cutter and a 3D printer. Facilities include a large gym, a multi-purpose hall, and outdoor spaces. Beyond academics, OIS offers a co-curricular program, including Lego robotics, Visual Arts, language visits, and Service Learning through NGO partnerships.
Children's International School Fredrikstad (CIS Fredrikstad) is a private day school in Gamle Fredrikstad, Norway, serving students aged about 6 to 16 through the IB continuum. The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) with instruction in English, and Norwegian support for mother tongue learners. The IB continuum covers grades 1–10, complemented by an extended Arts programme and the integration of educational technology across the curriculum. CIS Fredrikstad is part of the CIS network with sister campuses in Sarpsborg and Moss, creating a collaborative international community. The campus opened in 2012 with 90 students and now serves around 231 learners. Facilities align with IB requirements and emphasize inquiry-based learning, cross-cultural understanding, and a global perspective. The school provides after-school SFO for grades 1–4, offering activities in dance, art, and sports, and supports student wellbeing through structured programming. It welcomes families seeking an international path.
Asker International School is an IB World School in Asker, Norway, serving learners aged 6–18. The school delivers IB-structured curriculum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), with English as the language of instruction. It is an authorised World School for PYP and MYP and is progressing toward Diploma Programme authorization, with first DP teaching planned for August 2027. Opened in 2013, AIS educates around 600 students from 40 nationalities. In the MYP, students study Mathematics, English, Norwegian, Sciences, Individuals and Societies, Physical Education, Performing Arts, Design, Spanish and Mandarin; in the PYP four languages are taught (English, Norwegian, Chinese, Spanish in MYP; two in PYP). The campus features Block C renovations including four new classrooms, a theatre, redesigned nurses' offices and a fenced playground. After-school Services broaden learning with coding, music, dance, and clubs such as Model UN and robotics, reflecting AIS's arts, language and STEM culture.
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