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Deutsch-Norwegische Schule Oslo

Norway, Oslo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, Norwegian, English, French
Fees NOK 22,000 - 44,803
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 320
Type Co-educational
Opened 1980
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum, French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Norwegian, English, French
Typical class size 18
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

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.

Myrens Verksted 3, 0473 Oslo, Norway

The Essentials

Deutsch-Norwegische Schule Oslo has 320 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in German, Norwegian, English, French.

Location

Oslo, Norway. Two campuses on Myra Street: Myra 5 (0473 Oslo) and Myra 3 (0473 Oslo).

Stages

Grundschule (1-4), Mittelstufe (5-9), Oberstufe (10-12)

Type

Private bi-cultural school recognized by Germany and Norway

Pupil Nationality Mix

more than 25 nations represented

Country affiliation

Germany and Norway

Fees

Annual tuition at Deutsch-Norwegische Schule Oslo ranges from NOK 22,000 to NOK 44,803 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- School (new admissions): NOK 3,300 per child — charged with the offer of a school place; non‑refundable.
- Kindergarten (new admissions): NOK 3,000 per child — charged with the offer of a kindergarten place; non‑refundable.

Tuition and care fees (monthly, per term and annual) by year group

Note: Fees are invoiced on a monthly basis; the month of July is not charged. The school calendar is grouped into the usual three terms (Autumn: August–December = 5 months; Spring: January–March = 3 months; Summer: April–June = 3 months). The per‑term figures below are the monthly fee multiplied by the number of months in that term; the annual figure is the monthly fee multiplied by 11 (July free).

- Kindergarten (all groups)
- Monthly: NOK 1,200 plus NOK 800 meal contribution = NOK 2,000 per month.
- Per term: Autumn (5 months) NOK 10,000; Spring (3 months) NOK 6,000; Summer (3 months) NOK 6,000.
- Annual (11 months billed): NOK 22,000.

- School tuition (classes 1–6)
- Monthly: NOK 4,073.
- Per term: Autumn (5 months) NOK 20,365; Spring (3 months) NOK 12,219; Summer (3 months) NOK 12,219.
- Annual (11 months billed): NOK 44,803.

- School tuition (classes 7–9)
- Monthly: NOK 4,073.
- Per term: Autumn (5 months) NOK 20,365; Spring (3 months) NOK 12,219; Summer (3 months) NOK 12,219.
- Annual (11 months billed): NOK 44,803.

- School tuition (classes 10–12)
- Monthly: NOK 2,703.
- Per term: Autumn (5 months) NOK 13,515; Spring (3 months) NOK 8,109; Summer (3 months) NOK 8,109.
- Annual (11 months billed): NOK 29,733.

- Ganztagsbetreuung (AKS) — classes 1–3 (full‑time)
- Monthly: NOK 3,370 for a full‑time AKS place plus additional meal fee NOK 150 = NOK 3,520 per month.
- Per term: Autumn (5 months) NOK 17,600; Spring (3 months) NOK 10,560; Summer (3 months) NOK 10,560.
- Annual (11 months billed): NOK 38,720.

- AKS — class 4 (day‑based options)
- 5 days weekly: Monthly NOK 3,510 plus meal NOK 150 = NOK 3,660; Per term: Autumn NOK 18,300; Spring NOK 10,980; Summer NOK 10,980; Annual NOK 40,260.
- 3 days weekly: Monthly NOK 2,100 plus meal NOK 75 = NOK 2,175; Per term: Autumn NOK 10,875; Spring NOK 6,525; Summer NOK 6,525; Annual NOK 23,925.
- 2 days weekly: Monthly NOK 1,850 plus meal NOK 75 = NOK 1,925; Per term: Autumn NOK 9,625; Spring NOK 5,775; Summer NOK 5,775; Annual NOK 21,175.
- 1 day weekly: Monthly NOK 930 (no meal fee stated); Per term: Autumn NOK 4,650; Spring NOK 2,790; Summer NOK 2,790; Annual NOK 10,230.

- SAKS — classes 5–8 (day care)
- Full‑time (5 days): Monthly NOK 2,240 plus meal NOK 150 = NOK 2,390; Per term: Autumn NOK 11,950; Spring NOK 7,170; Summer NOK 7,170; Annual NOK 26,290.
- 3 days weekly: Monthly NOK 2,100 plus meal NOK 75 = NOK 2,175; Per term: Autumn NOK 10,875; Spring NOK 6,525; Summer NOK 6,525; Annual NOK 23,925.
- 2 days weekly: Monthly NOK 1,850 plus meal NOK 75 = NOK 1,925; Per term: Autumn NOK 9,625; Spring NOK 5,775; Summer NOK 5,775; Annual NOK 21,175.
- 1 day weekly: Monthly NOK 930 (no meal fee stated); Per term: Autumn NOK 4,650; Spring NOK 2,790; Summer NOK 2,790; Annual NOK 10,230.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- All fees for school, AKS/SAKS and kindergarten are invoiced for the full calendar month and issued at the start of each month; the month of July is not charged.
- The admission fee for new school or kindergarten enrollments is charged with the place offer and is not refunded.
- Cancellation/termination notice periods:
- School and kindergarten: three months' notice, effective to the end of a calendar month; school fees remain payable during the notice period.
- AKS/SAKS (ganztagsbetreuung): one month's notice, effective to the end of a calendar month.
- Consequences of non‑payment: outstanding claims not paid within the payment terms are forwarded to a debt collection agency.

Boarding

- The school does not operate a boarding/internat service; care offerings are day‑time (kindergarten, school day and AKS/SAKS afternoon care).

Other costs and fees

- Meal contributions for kindergarten and AKS/SAKS are charged monthly as stated above (examples: kindergarten meal NOK 800/month; AKS/SAKS meal fees split by days as shown in the fee schedule).
- Schoolbooks and teaching materials: class‑specific schoolbook lists exist and book costs are borne by parents; book lists for 2025/2026 are published for ordering. Costs vary by class and chosen suppliers.
- Administrative/document fees: reprints of school certificates (Zeugnisse) may be charged — NOK 1,000 per document in certain cases; other extraordinary document handling may incur additional fees depending on work involved.
- Discounts and social support:
- Sibling discount: from the third child attending the school (not kindergarten) a sibling contribution of 35% is granted, subject to conditions; this is credited automatically on the monthly invoice.
- Social discount: families with annual income below 6G (folketrygdens grunnbeløp) may apply for a social discount; applications are assessed by the school administration/board and must be re‑submitted each calendar year.

Refunds and cancellations

- The admission fee charged at acceptance of a place is not refundable.
- During any notice period (school/kindergarten: three months; AKS/SAKS: one month) the applicable fees remain payable for the duration of that notice period. Failure to pay fees during that period may trigger debt collection procedures.

Fee payment options

- The school requests fee payments via Avtalegiro (automatic bank direct debit); the school contract and fee regulations specify that payments should be made through Avtalegiro for a rational and cost‑efficient procedure. Details of the direct‑debit arrangement are part of the contractual/fee documentation.

Final notes (factual and practical)

- Monthly invoicing and the July non‑charge are standard practice; all amounts above are shown in Norwegian kroner (NOK) and reflect the school's published fee schedule. For administrative matters (invoice recipient, contact points, deadlines) the school provides specific contact details for the kindergarten, primary and secondary secretariats.
Academics

Deutsch-Norwegische Schule Oslo teaches German Curriculum, French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum

From kindergarten through Abitur, the Deutsch-Norwegische Schule Oslo provides a bilingual German–Norwegian education that develops German and Norwegian language and cultural competencies across all stages. The curriculum includes instruction in German, Norwegian, English and French, and features a bilingual history program. Students earn Abitur and Vitnemål, two diplomas that enable access to higher education worldwide. The Deutsches Sprachdiplom I is part of the language program, and a qualitative after‑school program (Ganztagsbetreuung) supports learning for grades 1–8, ensuring smooth transitions between stages.

Higher Education Progression

The school prepares students for higher education with Abitur and Vitnemål, enabling admission to universities in Norway, Germany and around the world.

Gifted and Talented

Begabungsförderung (gifted and talented development) and Differenzierung (in Prozess: Vertiefung) are provided to challenge high‑achieving students and deepen learning.

Admissions

Admissions

Applications for a place at the Deutsch-Norwegische Schule Oslo are accepted on an ongoing basis. Inquiries regarding applications should be directed to the school secretariat. To enroll your child, we require the following documents: application form for the Deutsch-Norwegische Schule Oslo; copies of the last two school reports (if available); copy of the child's birth certificate; copy of the child's vaccination certificate; if applicable, an application for AKS/SAKS (full-day care). Please send the documents by email to our secretariat. Enrollment for 1st grade: We welcome children who wish to attend our school from the first grade. Enrollment for first grade takes place each year after the summer holidays (mid-August). The first registration deadline for our future first-graders is December 1 of the previous year. Subsequently (at the start of the year), we invite potential first-graders to an introductory session at our school. In this session we meet the children for the first time in a group and assess the children's language comprehension. After that, the admission process for new students is completed. Please send the registration documents (see above) and any questions to our secretariat. It is advisable to also register your child with the municipality for a municipal school. If you have been allocated a place at DENOSO, you can withdraw the municipal registration. The deregistration deadline at the Deutsch-Norwegische Schule Oslo is three months (end of the month). Enrollment for the after-school program AKS/SAKS: The activity school is our day-care facility for school-age children. We care for students in grades 1-4 (AKS) and 5-8 (SAKS). An AKS/SAKS enrollment is open to all DENOSO-enrolled students in grades 1-8. Enrollment is possible at any time; the deregistration deadline is one month. If you wish to enroll your child in AKS/SAKS, please send the completed AKS/SAKS enrollment form to our secretariat or to Marc Rohner. Enrollment for the Deutsch-Norwegische Kindergarten Oslo: In the Deutsch-Norwegische Kindergarten Oslo, children can be admitted starting at twelve months of age. Parents/guardians may apply for a kindergarten place at any time. The deadline for the first round of the main intake (kindergarten start in August) is March 1. Admission to the Deutsch-Norwegische Kindergarten takes place as part of Oslo's annual main intake process at the start of a calendar year. To enroll your child in our kindergarten, fill out the registration form for our facility and send it to our secretariat. In addition to the registration for the Deutsch-Norwegische Kindergarten, an application to the appropriate Oslo district is required. The district should list the Deutsch-Norwegische Kindergarten as the first priority on your wishlist. More information is available on Oslo's city website. Steps to register: 1. Send the completed registration form for the Deutsch-Norwegische Kindergarten Oslo to our secretariat. 2. Also send the child's birth certificate and vaccination card. 3. Register the child in the Oslo district where you live; if you live outside Oslo, choose the Sagene district (Bydel Sagene). 4. List the Deutsch-Norwegische Kindergarten Oslo as the first priority. 5. Both forms must be submitted for the first intake round by March 1. It pays to apply early for a place in our kindergarten, as we maintain our own waiting list that also takes the application date into account. More information on the waiting list and the different priorities can be found in the kindergarten's statutes.

Scholarships

Discounts: The Stiftung Deutscher Schulverein in Norwegen grants a 35 percent discount starting with the third child, provided that the school fees are not reimbursed from other sources (for example by the employer). Only children who attend the Deutsch-Norwegische Schule Oslo are eligible; children in the kindergarten are not eligible. The discount is automatically credited to the monthly invoice. Applications for a social discount for families with an annual income under 6G (folketrygdens grunnbeløp) can be made informally with proof of income and assets; the school board decides through administration. Social discount applications can be made informally at any time; discounts are not retroactive; a social discount must be reapplied for each calendar year.

Waitlist

The school maintains its own waiting list, which also takes the date of application into account. It is worthwhile to apply early for a place. For more detailed information on the waiting list and the priority levels, see the kindergarten's statutes.

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