International Schools in Norway
Compare 46 international schools in Norway. Filter by curriculum, fees (average NOK 43,817), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 46
- Curricula
- 44
- Average annual fee
- NOK 45,808
- Fee range
- NOK 10,000 – 288,700
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- IB (MYP) (24 schools)
- Average school size
- 572 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Sandefjord Videregaende Skole
- Oldest
- Senja Videregaende Skole (1914)
- With boarding
- 3
About international schools in Norway
International schools in Norway are concentrated in the larger cities (especially around Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger and Trondheim) and mainly serve expatriate families, diplomats and bilingual households who want an international curriculum in English alongside access to Norwegian society. Many of these schools offer International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP, MYP and DP) or British-style programmes, while some provide bilingual tracks (for example Norwegian - German or English - Norwegian) and Norwegian language tuition alongside the main programme. Fees vary widely: a typical median tuition sits in the tens of thousands of kroner per year, but fee-funded IB schools in Oslo can charge substantially more, and most schools add application, enrolment and incidental costs. Admissions commonly run on a rolling basis and schools frequently operate waiting lists, so relocating families should plan visits and applications well before an intended August start and check whether an employer will cover tuition and extras.
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9 international schools in Oslo
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4 international schools in Stavanger
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Curricula
There are 46 international schools in Norway covering 44 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (MYP) (24), IB (DP) (24), IB (PYP) (23), Bespoke Curriculum (13), Cambridge IGCSE (4). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Norway runs from about NOK 10,000 to NOK 288,700, averaging roughly NOK 45,808. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Norway run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
3 of the 46 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Norway we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.