Den Norske Skole Costa Blanca vs Den Norske Skolen i Rojales

	D Den Norske Skole Costa Blanca Alicante, Spain	D Den Norske Skolen i Rojales Alicante, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €1,200 - 3,564	Fees / year €1,800 - 2,000
Age range	Age range 6 - 18 years	Age range 6 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 276	Pupils 120
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 17
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Norwegian	Instruction language Norwegian
Opened	Opened 1972	Opened 1992
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The Norwegian School Costa Blanca is located in Alfaz del Pi, Alicante province, Spain, at Riu Guadiana 14, Urb El Oasis, 03580 L'Alfàs del Pi. It sits in a quiet residential area at the foot of Puig Campana, with views over orange groves and the azure Mediterranean. It is about a 20-minute drive from Alicante Airport and five minutes from the beaches.	Location Avda. de Castilla 38b, Ciudad Quesada 03170 Rojales (Alicante), Spain
Stages	Stages Full Grundskole (primary and lower secondary) for years 1–10, with up to 204 pupils. Upper secondary offers VG1, VG2 and VG3 studiespesialisering.	Stages Elementary (1st–7th grade), Lower secondary (8th–10th grade), Upper secondary (VG1–VG3)
School type	School type Private school with government funding; owned by Fundacion Noruega Costa Blanca.	School type Publicly approved Norwegian school in Spain for grades 1–13
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support A social-pedagogical adviser is available to support students. Systematic pupil development is emphasized.	Additional learning support Tailored instruction and individualized support
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Norway (follows the Norwegian curriculum and regulations; owned by the Fundacion Noruega Costa Blanca; member of GNUF).	Country affiliation Norway
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Includes an after-school care program (Skolefritidsordning, SFO) for students in grades 1–4 from September to May.	School day structure Each school day begins in base groups with the base teacher to plan the day and discuss academic and social development. Student involvement and tailored instruction are emphasized. Classes rotate responsibility for monthly morning assemblies.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fees - Grunnskolen: Acceptance of a school place requires payment of a three-month advance (forskudd). The three-month advance covers the school fees for April, May and June of the upcoming school year for pupils who attend the full year. The advance / registration payment is not refunded if the offered place is not used. - Videregående (upper secondary): A non-refundable registration (innmeldingsavgift) of EUR 900 is required on acceptance. This EUR 900 is included in the total annual school fee for videregående. If a pupil leaves earlier than agreed the registration fee is not returned. Tuition fees by year group / level - Grunnskolen (primary and lower-secondary): Fees are charged per month by family position (sibling discount structure): - First child: EUR 205 per month. - Second child: EUR 140 per month. - From the third child onward: EUR 100 per month. - Videregående skole (upper secondary / VG1–VG3): Total annual school fees amount to EUR 2,275 per year; this total includes the registration fee of EUR 900. The remaining balance (EUR 1,375) must be paid in full before the start of the school year. Billing schedule and payment terms - For Grunnskolen: A three-month advance is required at acceptance (this advance corresponds to April–June of the upcoming school year for pupils present the full year). The school confirms that a school place is only finally allocated when the required advance is received. - For Videregående: The EUR 900 registration fee must be paid in full before a place is allocated; the outstanding balance (EUR 1,375) is required to be paid in full before school start. Applicants who have outstanding fees from previous years are not eligible for a new offer until outstanding amounts are settled. Deadlines for required documentation (e.g., attachments) are enforced for prioritisation. - Invoicing: SFO and other applicable charges are invoiced together with school-fee invoices and invoices are sent by e‑mail. - Cancellation / notice: The school operates with a three-month notice period which takes effect from the first day of the following month. If a school place is terminated during the school year, school fees for three months after the notice must be paid; the registration/advance payment is not refunded. Breach of agreement can lead to termination of the school place. Boarding fees - Boarding: No boarding (residential) provision or boarding fees are listed as part of the school's services; the school is presented as a day school offering grunnskole and videregående education and an SFO (after‑school) service. There are no boarding fees applicable. Other costs and fees - SFO (after‑school care): Opening hours Monday–Thursday 13:30–16:00. Prices stated: - Pupils in grades 1–3: free of charge. - Pupils in grade 4: EUR 92 per pupil per month. SFO is invoiced together with school fees; one month's notice is required for SFO cancellation. - Insurance: The school recommends that videregående pupils (and families) arrange student/household and health insurance; prices vary by provider and are not set by the school. - Uniforms and compulsory learning materials: No mandatory school‑uniform fee is listed. Læremidler/PC provision are mentioned in school descriptions (e.g., device for pupils from 4th grade upward) but no standard uniform or separate compulsory uniform charge is published. Parents should expect normal incidental costs (personal supplies, optional activities) as these are not itemised as fixed school charges. Refund information - Registration / advance payments: The registration/innmeldingsavgift and the advance payments are not refundable if the pupil leaves earlier than the contracted period or if the offered place is not used. This applies to both grunnskole (advance) and videregående (EUR 900 registration fee). - Early termination: If a pupil withdraws during the school year, the registration fee is not returned and school fees for three months after termination must be paid in accordance with the school's three‑month notice policy. Fee payment options - Bank transfer: The school's published payment account is with BBVA. Payments/forskudd are to be sent to: - BBVA, IBAN: ES03 0182 4424 3702 0158 7847, BIC/SWIFT: BBVAESMMXXX. Invoicing instructions state that the advance and other payments are to be made to the school's bank account. - Other payment methods: The school's published information specifies the BBVA bank account for transfers and invoicing by e‑mail; no published details about credit-card acceptance or alternative online payment gateways are provided on the fee pages. Short note on scope / missing items - The published information gives monthly rates for grunnskolen and a published total annual amount for videregående (EUR 2,275). The school's pages do not publish a per‑term breakdown or an explicit annual total for each grunnskole year group; they give per‑month amounts and the three‑month advance requirement. For precise per‑term or annual totals for grunnskolen (for example, number of billed months per school year), and for any optional activity fees not listed, confirm the billing period used by the school when converting monthly figures into term/year totals.	Fee details Application fees • Grunnskolen (1.–10. trinn): An initial registration fee (innmeldingsavgift) is required at first-time enrolment and is offset against the last month in the contract. Amounts by number of enrolled children in the same family: 1 child: EUR 400; 2 children: EUR 700; 3 children: EUR 960; 4 children or more: EUR 1,160. • Videregående skole (VG1–VG3): An enrolment fee is charged at the time a school place is allocated: EUR 600. Tuition fees by year group (full detail) • Grunnskolen (1.–10. trinn): Tuition is charged over 10 monthly instalments. Total per year for one pupil is EUR 2,000 (equivalent to EUR 200 per month for the first pupil). Sibling/moderation structure is published both as family totals per month and as per-pupil monthly amounts: family monthly totals — 1 pupil EUR 200; 2 pupils EUR 350; 3 pupils EUR 480; 4 pupils or more EUR 580. Per-pupil monthly breakdown — 1st pupil EUR 200; 2nd pupil EUR 150; 3rd pupil EUR 130; 4th pupil or more EUR 100. Short-term pupils (defined as a pupil who starts after 30 September) pay the same rates as full-time pupils. • Videregående skole (VG1–VG3): Total tuition per year is EUR 1,800. Payment can be made in 10 monthly instalments (totaling EUR 1,800) or as the specified sequence of payments: enrolment fee at allocation EUR 600, autumn-semester tuition (due before school start in August) EUR 600, and spring-semester tuition (due before start in January) EUR 600. No sibling discount applies to VGS tuition. Billing schedule and payment terms • Grunnskolen: Tuition is billed in 10 monthly payments; the registration fee is credited against the final month in the contract. Short-term pupils are charged at the same rate as full-time pupils. • Videregående skole: The school specifies the enrolment fee due at allocation and semester payments due before the start of the autumn and spring semesters (EUR 600 each as listed). The published phrasing indicates these are the invoicing milestones and payment deadlines. Boarding fees • The school does not list any boarding facilities or boarding fees; tuition and related charges published refer to day-school enrolment. (Overnight activities and class overnights are organised as part of school activities, not as boarding provisions.) Other costs and incidental charges • The school lists and runs class activities, excursions, overnights and yearbook/class fundraising activities; such activities may generate additional costs for parents (for example class trips, overnights and production/purchase of the yearbook). No separate, compulsory uniform fee or compulsory uniform requirement is listed among the school fees. Refund information • The registration fee for grunnskolen is applied against the last month of the contract (i.e., it is offset on the final monthly payment). No separate refund schedule for other fees is published on the fee page. Fee payment options • Payments are accepted by bank transfer to the school accounts provided. The published payment details are: Norwegian account — Danske Bank account number 8601 02 00077; Spanish account — Caixa IBAN: ES66 2100 1355 8413 0008 2737, BIC: CAIXESBB. Parents should use these account details when making transfers.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Owned by Fundacion Noruega Costa Blanca; this is a private school with government funding, approved by Norwegian authorities.	Governance and ownership DNSR is governed by a foundation board that is the school's highest governing body and is the school's legal entity. The foundation is registered as a Spanish foundation under the name ESCUELA NORUEGA DE ROJALES FUNDACIO DE LA GENERALITAT VALENCIANA. The foundation's board handles matters required by Spanish law and approves the school's annual accounts in May/June and annual budget in November/December under Spanish foundation law at two patronato meetings. When the foundation's board is expanded to include representatives for students, parents and staff, this functions as the school board under the Norwegian Private School Act (privatskoleloven) § 5-1.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Norwegian School Costa Blanca follows the same curricula and regulations as the Norwegian public school system, and is staffed by Norwegian teachers. It offers a full Norwegian Grundskole (grades 1–10) with up to 204 students, and upper secondary education with VG1, VG2, and VG3 studiespesialisering. The school provides systematic pupil development, and a school-after-care program (SFO) for grades 1–4 from September through May. Spanish language instruction is offered to all students.	Curriculum details The school offers instruction from first grade through the third year of upper secondary in Spain. The upper secondary program is Studiespesialisering (general studies). In VG2 and VG3 there are program areas in languages, social sciences, and economics. Students must choose two program subjects from their program area to study over two years, and also select a third program subject within the study-preparatory program; VG2 offers Media and Information Literacy 1, Tourism and Language 1, and Entrepreneurship and Business Development 1; VG3 offers Media and Information Literacy 2, Tourism and Language 2, and Entrepreneurship and Business Development 2. Spansk III is offered if there is enough student interest; if some students lack Norwegian upper secondary subjects, arrangements can be made to catch up. The timetable uses 45-minute periods; core subjects include Norwegian, Natural Science, Mathematics, English, Spanish, Social Studies, Geography, History, Religion, and Physical Education; program subjects include Tourism and Language, Media and Information Literacy, and Entrepreneurship and Business Development.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning DNSCB fosters a safe, inclusive school culture. The school states that all people are unique and equal and deserve to be treated with respect, and insults are not tolerated. It recognises that most students live in a foreign country with language and culture unfamiliar to them, and many live in temporary housing and will return to Norway. The school emphasises varied teaching methods, involves students in choosing how they work, uses students as a resource, and encourages greater student responsibility for their own learning. The school also aims to strengthen the community through social gatherings and provides Spanish language learning for all, linking learning with the local environment and broader international connections.	Social & emotional learning Every school day begins in base groups where students in all classes speak with their base teacher about how to structure the day and about academic and social development. Student involvement and tailored instruction are central. Classes rotate responsibility by contributing to monthly morning gatherings. The themes come from the school's social plan and can range from a song or an instructional activity to a glimpse of current work. DNSR seeks to develop the whole person, with both academic and social development emphasized and tailored to the individual.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school applies adapted, differentiated instruction to meet diverse learner needs and to tailor learning. It also emphasises expanding the concept of adapted instruction and thinking holistically about learning.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing A social-pedagogical adviser serves as a safety anchor for students, parents, staff and leadership, able to listen, guide, coach and drive the school's work to create a safe psychosocial environment. Since 2024, Ellen Marie Hals has held this role. She can be reached at ellen.hals@costablancaskole.com, +34 684 730 059, or at the school office.	Mental wellbeing DNSR is an active and safe school under the sun. It runs MOT and Super!! programs to strengthen resilience among children and adolescents. These initiatives contribute to students' mental wellbeing and positive social interactions.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding All students have the right to a safe and good school environment that promotes health, well-being and learning. Staff monitor student welfare, and if a teacher or other employee knows or suspects that a student is being bullied, harassed or not well, they must intervene immediately, inform the principal and investigate. The principal is responsible for creating a plan and implementing measures to restore safety and well-being for the student. If a student is bullied by a staff member, the school has additional responsibilities to follow up, and the case can be reported to the Statsforvalteren (County Governor). The process involves addressing the issue with the principal, allowing at least a week before further steps.	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview DNS Costa Blanca is located in Alfaz del Pi, Alicante Province. The school was established in 1972 and is a well-established Norwegian school abroad, offering primary, middle, and upper secondary education. It is a private school with government support and is owned by the Fundacion Noruega Costa Blanca. The school has Norwegian teaching staff and follows the same curricula and regulations as the Norwegian public school system. Since the 2004/2005 school year, all students can complete the 13-year Norwegian education path. The Norwegian government covers 85% of the costs, making school fees relatively low.	Facilities overview The school is an officially approved Norwegian school in Spain for grades 1 through 13. It is located at Avda. de Castilla 38b, Ciudad Quesada 03170 Rojales (Alicante), Spain. DNSR describes itself as a modern school under the sun and blends study with movement and community. Each school day starts in base groups with a base teacher, focusing on academic and social development with student participation and individualized support. The school offers education from first grade through the third year of upper secondary (VG3). A new outdoor classroom space is being prepared, including a recently installed outdoor table.
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Academic facilities	Academic facilities DNS Costa Blanca offers full-time primary education for grades 1–10 with up to 204 students and upper secondary education with VG1, VG2, and VG3 studies specialization. The school emphasizes systematic student development. Spanish language instruction is offered to all students. The pedagogical platform describes a varied approach to learning with diverse teaching methods and materials; students participate in choosing learning methods and are regarded as resources. The school aims for a holistic, contextual approach to learning and closer collaboration to support adapted education.	Academic facilities The school loans learning resources at the start of the school year. Students in VG1 and VG2 have access to an iPad, and VG3 uses a Mac for work during lessons; private devices can be used by arrangement. The school provides a Norwegian upper secondary program with studies in languages, social studies and economics. Students choose two program subjects from their program area over two years, plus a third program subject; some subjects can be taken as private candidates if needed. VG2 offers Reiseliv og språk 1, Media og informasjonskunnskap 1, and Entrepenørskap og bedriftsutvikling 1, while VG3 offers Medie- og informasjonskunnskap 2, Reiseliv og språk 2, and Entrepenørskap og bedriftsutvikling 2. The DNSR portal provides access to the school library and related resources, including the Søk i skolens bibliotek feature.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The school provides a rich extracurricular program for children and adults. There is a school after-school care program (SFO) with activity offerings for students from 1st to 4th grade from September through May. Social gatherings strengthen the community with tapas-style events and trips. Spanish language instruction is available to all students.	Extra curricular facilities Some activities we participate in during the year include Beach Day, Kreativ samarbeidssuke with OD, Aktivitetsdag i Pinjeskogen, Tine-stafetten, Juleverksted, Idrettsdag and Realfagsdag. There are overnight stays at the school and class trips during the final week of the school year to foster community and hands-on learning.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The school was established in 1972 and is now a well-established Norwegian school abroad, with primary, middle, and upper secondary education. It is a private school with state support, approved by Norwegian authorities. The school is owned by the Fundacion Noruega Costa Blanca foundation. The Norwegian teaching staff and the school follow the same curricula and regulations as the Norwegian public school system. Since the 2004/2005 school year, all students can complete the 13-year schooling program here.	History —
Community	Community DNSCB emphasizes internationalization and integration into the local Spanish community. As the only Norwegian international school in the area, it is part of the UN and UNESCO ASP Network. It has hosted visits from its partner school in Trinidad and Tobago, and this year a group of students and teachers traveled to the Caribbean. DNSCB participates in a municipal school network with Spanish, English and international schools, and Alfaz del Pi emphasizes integration.	Community DNSR hosts an active school community in Spain with regular school events. For example, a magical ball night for students in grades 4–8 is held on campus, and there are class and school-wide activities such as dodgeball tournaments. Activities include morning assemblies with themes drawn from the school's social plan, aligned with the MOT program, including student-led reflections on the whole person. The site also highlights commemorations and seasonal messages, reflecting a calendar of community life and school-wide occasions.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association FAU is Foreldrerådets arbeidsutvalg, the Parents' Council Working Committee. All parents/guardians of primary-school pupils are members. FAU elects an executive committee and acts as the Parents' Council board; it is a legally mandated body. In Spain there is also a parent association called AMPA. FAU representatives for 2024-2025 are listed for each class, and meeting minutes and bylaws are published for reference. FAU provides opportunities for parents to engage with the school leadership and contribute to the school environment.	Parent teacher association The school maintains an active FAU to foster cooperation between the school and families. A large portion of the parent group participates in FAU events. The FAU publishes minutes from meetings for the 2025/2026 and 2024/2025 school years, with records from multiple meetings throughout those years.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Norwegian School Costa Blanca follows the Norwegian curriculum and uses Norwegian teachers. There is a strong emphasis on systematic pupil development and a varied approach to teaching, including project- and theme-based learning. From 4th grade onward, every pupil receives a PC/Chromebook for learning. A published 10th-grade exam plan outlines the written and oral examinations.	Academic & intellectual The school offers education from 1st grade through the third year of upper secondary school. Each day starts in base groups where students discuss how to structure the day and their academic and social development with their base teacher. Student involvement and tailored instruction are important, and classes rotate responsibility to contribute at monthly morgensamlinger (morning gatherings).
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Art and crafts are taught as part of the curriculum. A teacher profile confirms that art and crafts are among the subjects taught. Creative activity and project-based learning are encouraged as part of the school's pedagogical approach.	Arts & creative The school has a school song, Skolesangen, with lyrics by Hallvard Lundgård and music by Kim Larsen; an mp3 is available. The Billedgalleri documents school events, including Kreativ samarbeidsuke (creative collaboration week) and MOT-related activities. MOT events such as MOT til å glede are represented in the gallery as part of student-led creative and cultural activities.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Spanish language training is offered to all students. The school participates in Erasmus+ programs. A Trinidad & Tobago project has concluded. DNSCB engages with Spanish, English and international schools in the local municipal network.	Cultural & language Norwegian cultural traditions are celebrated, including 17. mai (Norwegian Constitution Day) events documented in the gallery. The school presents a creative community with people at the center as part of its cultural program. The Skolesangen and other cultural activities are showcased on the site.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school provides information on free leisure activities around Costa Blanca for students. The Fritidsaktiviteter page lists sport and outdoor activities, as well as local excursions. The Skolefritids (SFO) after-school program runs from 13:30 to 16:00, with fees for 4th grade and up (1st–3rd grade are free).	Social & hobbies Kanonballturnering is organized for all classes and staff. A social event titled Magisk kveld med ball was held for students in grades 4–8. The image gallery also features MOT events and other student-led social activities, reflecting a broad range of school life outside the classroom.
Community & service	Community & service The school runs community service activities, including a charity run to support Accion contra el hambre. Social gatherings and trips help strengthen the school community.	Community & service MOT includes a five‑year program called Skolen som samfunnsbygger that strengthens the school as a culture builder. Each year begins with Hei!-kampanjen to promote an inclusive, safe school environment, and staff participate in MOT team-building sessions. The gallery shows solidarity and charitable activities such as Solidaritetsdag and Caritas events.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The school has FAU, the Foreldrerådets arbeidsutvalg (Parents' Association working committee). FAU enables parental involvement and provides opportunities to engage with school leadership and contribute to the learning environment.	Leadership & professional Young students are recruited as MOTivators to participate in MOT work at DNSR. MOT programs include Robust ungdom for ages 12–16 and 16–25, plus the Skolen som samfunnsbygger program that develops leadership and school culture. The school emphasizes leadership development through these MOT activities and school-wide programs initiated at the start of each academic year.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Skolefritids (SFO) provides after-school care from 13:30 to 16:00, with pricing for 4th grade and up. The Fritidsaktiviteter page offers information on free leisure activities around Costa Blanca for students, indoors and outdoors. Social events such as tapas evenings and trips are organized to support wellbeing and community.	Lifestyle & wellbeing MOT programs aim to strengthen resilience, life skills, and a safe, inclusive environment across different school levels. The school emphasizes regular MOT team-building and continued coaching throughout the year. The site promotes a lifestyle focus—describing DNSR as 'More than just school – a lifestyle' with attention to quality of life, balance, daylight, activity, and energy in daily life.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Spanish language instruction is offered to all.	Language provision Norwegian, English and Spanish are taught at the school. English is taught as a core language subject; Spanish is taught as a language subject and is also offered as part of the study-program options, including Spanish III in VG3 if there is sufficient enrollment. In VG2 and VG3, program subjects include Reiseliv og språk and Medie- og informasjonskunnskap, each with language components. Spanish III in VG3 is offered with 5 hours if there are enough enrolled students.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 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.	Admissions 1. Capacity and eligibility: The school is approved for 140 pupils in primary school and 75 pupils in upper secondary. The school is open to all who meet admission requirements for a Norwegian private school, provided the pupil holds a Norwegian passport. 2. How to apply and upfront costs: To be admitted, the pupil and guardians must pay an enrollment fee equal to two months' tuition. The enrollment fee is credited toward the last two months of the contract, and if the pupil leaves earlier the fee is not refunded. The application form and enrollment contract must be fully completed, and any outstanding tuition must be paid. 3. Primary intake process: Main intake for primary starts on February 1, and pupils are admitted on an ongoing basis as long as places are available. Admission is a single decision, and consideration includes the date the application was received and the distribution of pupils among classes. The right to appeal exists under the Administrative Law, with appeals going to the Statsforvalteren in Østfold, Buskerud, Oslo and Akershus. 4. Fortrinnsrett and oversubscription: Short-term pupils have equal priority with full-year pupils and pay 200 euros per started month; there are sibling discounts for short-term equivalent to those for full-year pupils. Provided tuition is paid, pupils who already attend the school have priority and there is a binding registration deadline in January. If oversubscription occurs at the first intake in March, places are allocated by the following criteria in order: children of staff; children who have siblings at the school; siblings of new pupils; children of staff at the Seaman's Church; children who can document health reasons; and then by a lottery among those who applied by the deadline. 5. Upper secondary intake: Admission to upper secondary (VG1) requires a Norwegian grunnskole diploma or documentation of equivalent training and grants rights to upper secondary education under the applicable laws. The school may admit applicants with such rights and may admit adults; the school can reserve places for continuing education for those who have not passed all required subjects. 6. Applications for school year 26/27: Applications for the school year 26/27 open on 01.08.2025; electronic applications are available via dnsr.iskole.net; there is an additional form for part-time upper secondary courses. 7. Withdrawal rights: There is a 14-day withdrawal period after a binding agreement is made; a withdrawal form is provided with the offer. 8. Regulation and notices: The local admission regulation takes effect on 28 November 2025; the school publishes its admission processes and contracts through its portals and contact channels. 9. Tuition and admissions context: The school applies standard tuition schedules and deposits described on the site; short-term student definitions and related considerations are included in the admission guidance.
Scholarships	Scholarships 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.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Oversubscription is handled through priority categories; if places remain after applying the priority criteria, a lottery is conducted among applicants who applied by the deadline. Primary intake begins on February 1 and continues until all places are filled; admission is a single decision and can be appealed under the Administrative Law; appeals go to the Statsforvalteren in Østfold, Buskerud, Oslo and Akershus.
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