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Bjørnholt Videregående Skole

Norway, Oslo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Norwegian
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 15 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1300
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Finnish Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, American Curriculum, CBSE Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Advanced Placement (AP), BTEC Qualification, Canadian Curriculum, Catholic Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, Christian Curriculum, Dutch Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, Islamic Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum, Jordanian Curriculum, Korean Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Myanmar Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Reggio Emilia Approach, SEN focussed, Singapore Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum, Taiwan 108 Curriculum, Thai Curriculum, Vietnamese Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum
Taught languages Norwegian, English
Strengths Sport, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Bjørnholt videregående skole is a public upper secondary school in Oslo, part of the city's municipal education system. The campus offers Studiespesialisering (general studies) and vocational programs, including Information Technology and Media Production, Electronics and Data Technology, and drone subjects. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered and taught in English, with admission open to Oslo residents at no IB fees, and small class sizes guided by IB-qualified teachers. On-site facilities include Deichman Bjørnholt, a combined school and public library, and NoMa Norsk og Matte, a learning center offering Norwegian and mathematics support. The campus also features a drone hall and flight simulator, a school garden as part of Grønn skole, and Bjørnholthallen for sport. The school emphasizes student welfare and voice with the motto Speak up, be proud, and a strong student council. Principal: Marianne Tangen Bråthen.

Slimeveien 17, 1275 Oslo, Norway

The Essentials

Bjørnholt Videregående Skole has 1,300 pupils, instruction in English, Norwegian.

Location
Bjørnholt videregående skole is located at Slimeveien 17, 1275 Oslo, Norway. It is part of Oslo kommune Utdanningsetaten (Oslo Education Agency). There is a free school bus from Jernbanetorget to Bjørnholt every day; for information on departure times and bus stops, details are available.

Stages
The school offers Studiespesialisering (general studies) and Vocational programs in Information Technology and Media Production (VG2), Information Technology (VG2), Media Production (VG2), Electro and Datatechnology, Drone and Drone-related studies (VG2), and a study-preparatory program with drone studies. Tailored programs include Oppfølgingstjenesten (OT), Tilrettelagt avdeling, IMT (Informasjonsteknologi og medieproduksjon Tilrettelagt), and NoMa Norsk og Matte: a center for success.

Type
Public upper secondary school; part of Oslo municipality's school system.

Additional learning support
Oppfølgingstjenesten (OT) and Tilrettelagt avdeling provide support for students with additional learning needs; IMT (Informasjonsteknologi og medieproduksjon Tilrettelagt) and NoMa Norsk og Matte: a center for success are also offered.

Country affiliation
Norway

Bus service
There is a free school bus from Jernbanetorget to Bjørnholt every day; details on departure times and bus stops.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The canteen is open from 07:30 to 15:00 every day and serves nutritious food. Today's lunch is a hot dish that changes daily, and the weekly menu is available in the canteen. In addition to hot meals, a variety of bread, salads, drinks, and snack items are available. The canteen uses eco-friendly plates and cutlery to reduce waste, and day-old food is sold at a reduced price at the end of the day to cut food waste. For students and staff with food allergies or intolerances, suitable meals can be provided with advance notice of at least 45 minutes.

Governance and Ownership
Part of Oslo Municipality Education Agency (Oslo kommune Utdanningsetaten); Bjørnholt vgs is a school within Oslo's school system.
Fees
Application fees

- There is no application fee to apply for a place at Bjørnholt videregående skole (public upper secondary school in Oslo).

Tuition fees by school year (VG1, VG2, VG3)

- Tuition: NOK 0 per term / NOK 0 per year for VG1, VG2 and VG3. Public videregående opplæring is provided without tuition charges.

- Yearly IKT (school computer) lease: Bjørnholt offers a school loan PC/Mac scheme. Students who borrow a device pay an annual lease equal to the lowest annual equipment stipend (utstyrsstipend) from Statens Lånekasse; the school issues the invoice after semester start in the autumn. The lowest equipment-stipend band for 2025/2026 is NOK 1,398 per year, so the annual IKT lease charge is NOK 1,398 (per year while the device is on loan). Students who pay the lease for three years may be offered to take over the device without further charge under the school's terms.

- Summary by year group (applicable charges):
- VG1: Tuition NOK 0 per term / NOK 0 per year. IKT lease (if loaned): NOK 1,398 per year (invoice sent after autumn semester start).
- VG2: Tuition NOK 0 per term / NOK 0 per year. IKT lease (if loaned): NOK 1,398 per year (or as invoiced when on loan).
- VG3: Tuition NOK 0 per term / NOK 0 per year. IKT lease (if loaned): NOK 1,398 per year (or as invoiced when on loan).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school sends an invoice for the annual IKT lease after semester start in the autumn. The invoice will specify payment deadline and payment details. If a student does not return a borrowed device, the school issues an invoice for the lost device. All invoiced amounts must be paid to the school as stated on each invoice.

- Other routine charges (examples): charges for optional study trips, subject-specific consumables or protective clothing for vocational subjects, and purchases in the canteen are handled separately and are not tuition. The school operates a canteen where students purchase food at set prices. The school also runs a free daily school bus service for students and staff.

Boarding fees

- Not applicable. Bjørnholt videregående skole is a day school in Oslo and does not operate boarding/internat facilities.

Other costs or fees

- School meals: Students buy food from the school canteen; these are pay-as-you-go purchases (no mandatory meal plan).

- Subject-specific equipment and clothing: Students on certain programmes may need to supply or pay for specialised clothing or equipment (for example vocational protective gear). Many students can apply for the Lånekassen utstyrsstipend to cover such costs. The Lånekassen equipment stipend ranges by programme; for 2025/2026 the band is NOK 1,398 to NOK 7,202 depending on programme.

- Optional school trips and extracurricular activity fees: Where activities incur direct costs (travel, accommodation, entry fees), students or parents are asked to pay those costs; such activities are separate from compulsory tuition. (Costs vary by activity and will be stated in the activity's information and invoice.)

Refund information

- Since there is no tuition or application fee, refund rules for tuition do not apply.

- IKT equipment: if a borrowed device is not returned or is lost, the school issues an invoice for the replacement/lost equipment. Ownership transfer conditions (for example overtake after three paid lease years) are handled according to the school's IKT agreement.

Fee payment options

- IKT lease and other school invoices are issued by the school; payment is made according to the invoice details (the school issues the invoice after semester start for IKT lease). Specific payment methods (bank transfer, invoice reference, e‑invoice, AvtaleGiro, credit card, Vipps) are given on each invoice or payment request from the school. For fundraising and some school collections the school accepts direct bank transfer and Vipps.

If you need these numbers displayed in another currency or broken down differently, convert using the current exchange rate; however, the school's charges are levied in Norwegian kroner (NOK).
Academics

Bjørnholt Videregående Skole teaches IB (DP), Finnish Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, American Curriculum, CBSE Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Advanced Placement (AP), BTEC Qualification, Canadian Curriculum, Catholic Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, Christian Curriculum, Dutch Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, Islamic Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum, Jordanian Curriculum, Korean Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Myanmar Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Reggio Emilia Approach, SEN focussed, Singapore Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum, Taiwan 108 Curriculum, Thai Curriculum, Vietnamese Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum for students aged 15 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers Studiespesialisering (General Studies) and Yrkesfag (vocational programs). Vocational options include Information Technology and Media Production; Information Technology (VG2); Media Production (VG2); Electronics and Data Technology; Drone subjects (VG2); and Study-preparatory with drone subjects. Adapted programs include the Follow-Up Service (OT), Adapted Department, IMT (Adapted Information Technology and Media Production), and NoMa Norwegian and Mathematics: a center for success. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered and taught in English; admission is open to Oslo residents with no IB fees; class sizes are small and IB-qualified teachers lead the program. IB Diploma students study across a broad range of subjects and go on to study at universities in Norway and abroad.

Higher Education Progression
IB Diploma Programme graduates go on to study at universities in Norway and abroad.

Gifted and Talented
NoMa Norwegian and Mathematics: a center for success. NoMa provides individualized or small-group support in Norwegian and mathematics, with teachers offering help for other subjects as needed. It focuses on reading skills, study techniques, learning strategies, motivation, independence, collaboration, problem solving and presentation preparation.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Safe learning and student mediation contribute to a positive learning environment. The school participates in PROUD. The Green School program supports sustainability and community initiatives. A School Environment Action Plan guides work on school climate, safety, and student well-being. Grønn skole is part of the school's environmental and community initiatives.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school offers tailored programs to support students with special needs. Oppfølgingstjenesten (OT) provides follow-up support. Tilrettelagt avdeling offers a dedicated adapted learning space. IMT (Informasjonsteknologi og medieproduksjon Tilrettelagt) provides adapted information technology and media production pathways. NoMa Norsk og Matte: et senter for suksess supports Norwegian and Mathematics.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by the School Health Service. The Rådgivertjenesten (Guidance Counseling) and Elevtjenesten (Student Services) provide counseling and welfare support. Diversity Advisors assist with inclusive practice and student welfare. The school coordinates with external welfare services such as NAV. These resources contribute to a safe and supportive learning environment.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are supported by School Rules, ICT-use rules, and Attendance Rules, plus a Complaints & Appeals Procedure. The school offers safeguarding-related support through School Health Service, Counseling, Diversity Advisors, and Elevtjenesten. Online safety is supported by content filtering to block harmful and unwanted content. The School Ombud and Diversity Advisors address concerns to ensure a safe school environment.
Parent Experience

History
Bjørnholt videregående skole is a state upper secondary school in Oslo and is part of Oslo's municipal education system. It is located at Slimeveien 17 in Oslo. The school offers Studiespesialisering (general studies), International Baccalaureate, Information Technology and Media Production, Electro and Datateknologi, drone studies, OT measures, and an Adapted Education department. The principal is Marianne Tangen Bråthen. The school emphasizes student welfare and voice with the motto Speak up, be proud, and relies on a strong student council and student services to help students reach their dreams and develop their academic potential.

Community
Elevrådet focuses on student democracy and involvement and is active in school processes, including local political engagement and organizing school activities such as tournaments, Halloween, Valentine's Day, and Open Day, among others. The school operates a system where grade-level representatives meet in a grade-level student council every four weeks, a whole-school student council every four weeks, and a board with representatives from all grades every four weeks. Grade leaders and department heads oversee Elevrådet's work, and Elevråd representatives collaborate closely with school leadership and the principal to pursue shared goals. The school serves breakfast every day as part of supporting the student community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Deichman Bjørnholt is a combined school and public library where students and staff can borrow books, audiobooks, films and magazines, use computers, play chess, and study in open spaces. NoMa Norsk og Matte is a learning center established to help students succeed, offering Norwegian and mathematics support with two teachers in one-on-one or small-group sessions and assistance in other subjects. The campus includes a drone hall and a drone flight simulator for drone education. A school garden is available as part of Grønn skole, providing hands-on learning about plants and energy. Bjørnholthallen is a dedicated sports hall used for physical activities on campus.

Sports Facilities
Bjørnholthallen is the school's dedicated sports hall used for volleyball and other sports.

Academic Facilities
The drone hall and drone flight simulator support drone education. NoMa Norsk og Matte is a learning center for Norwegian and mathematics, offering individualized or small-group tutoring with two teachers and assistance across other subjects. The school garden is part of Grønn skole and provides hands-on learning about growing plants and energy.

Extra Curricular Facilities
PROUD comprises four pillars: BjørnholtTLKS (the school's initiation and closing activity), a day with external speakers addressing discrimination, Kulturdagen (Culture Day) celebrating diversity, and the Grønn skole environmental initiative; the program also supports inclusion and cross-curricular learning. Deichman Bjørnholt library serves students and staff as a resource for reading and study, with books, media, and study spaces. Volleyball events are organized at Bjørnholt VGS and take place in Bjørnholthallen.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
NoMa Norsk og Matte: a learning center established to help students succeed in Norwegian and math. Work is done individually or in small groups with close follow-up, and teachers can help with tasks in other subjects. NoMa is open to all, with priority for students who have the greatest need or who are highly motivated to tackle challenges. You can get help to start, carry out and finish assignments, improve reading and study skills, learning strategies, motivation, independence, collaboration, problem solving, and preparation for presentations or exams.

Arts & Creative
Deichman Bjørnholt is a combined school and public library for students and local residents. It offers books, audiobooks, films and magazines, and spaces to borrow resources, use a computer, play chess, study, or relax. For Bjørnholt students, there are activities such as book talks, courses in source criticism, and help finding suitable books for classes.

Cultural & Language
PROUD embodies Bjørnholt's values of pride, equality and belonging. It includes a start/end-of-year program BjørnholtTLKS, a speakers' day on discrimination, Kulturdagen to celebrate diversity, and a Skeivt årshjul addressing attitudes toward gender and sexuality. Grønn skole is a PROUD pillar, offering practical engagement with the green transition through the school garden and related activities.

Social & Hobbies
Volleyball is a tradition at Bjørnholt Vgs. There is volleyball practice every Wednesday from 14:00 to 16:00, and the school participates in the NM Volleyball championships. If you want to join the school's volleyball team, contact Laurent Desavis.

Community & Service
PROUD activities include Kulturdagen and external talks on discrimination and inclusion, alongside the school's emphasis on community and belonging. Kulturdagen celebrates diversity and the school's communities, while the Skeivt year addresses attitudes toward gender and sexuality. Grønn skole provides hands-on engagement with sustainability and environmental projects within the school garden.

Leadership & Professional
Bli elevmegler! is Bjørnholt's large group of student mediators who work to create a safe and welcoming school environment for all students. New mediators are recruited at the start of each school year and receive mediator training in the autumn. Mediators gain a certificate, and group leaders can serve as references for future employment; contact the environmental workers for more information.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The strategic plan centers Bjørnholtkompasset, built on the values of equality, belonging and mastery. It promotes inclusive didactics to prevent bullying and to foster a sense of belonging in classrooms, with relationship-building and student involvement as core methods. The plan also includes a Kulturdag to celebrate diversity and reflection on values and attitudes across the school year.
Languages

Language Provision
The IB Diploma Programme at Bjørnholt is taught in English. The program offers a broad range of disciplines, and students select three to four subjects to study at a deeper level. It is a public program with no tuition fees for Oslo residents, and the class sizes are small with teachers who have substantial IB experience. IB Diploma Programme students go on to study at universities in Norway and abroad.

Bilingual Teaching
Bjørnholt offers an International Bilingual Class (IBC). Teaching is conducted in English and Norwegian. The IBC follows the ordinary curricula, and students take the Norwegian final exam at the end of the 10th grade. Admission requires strong Norwegian and English, and the program serves students primarily from Søndre Nordstrand and surrounding areas.
Admissions

Admissions
The IB Diploma Programme at Bjørnholt vgs can be applied for. The Diploma Programme requires study of languages, social sciences, natural sciences and mathematics over two years. Students must have completed the first year of Norwegian videregående skole, or an equivalent preparation such as MYP 5 or GCSEs, among other equivalencies. The IB Diploma course is taught in English and serves internationally mobile applicants and internationally minded Norwegian students seeking a university-preparatory education with in‑depth study. Bjørnholt vgs has offered the IB Diploma Programme since 2010. The school has a highly qualified faculty with many years of IB experience as teachers, examiners and alumni. Acceptance into the Bjørnholt vgs IB Diploma Programme does not grant a right to live in Norway; applicants must be legal residents of Oslo kommune at the time of application. If you plan to move to Oslo with your parent(s)/legal guardian before August 1 in the year you wish to study, contact the school for instructions on how to apply. For questions regarding the application process, contact the IB Counsellor, Ms. All IB students must choose a total of six subjects: one from each of Groups 1–5, with the option to take one extra from Groups 3 or 4; three subjects must be at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL). At the start of the IB Diploma Programme, all students will take placement tests to inform subject choices; there is no pressure to finalize subject choices at that stage. Available subjects include: Group 1 Language and Literature (Norwegian Language and Literature; English Language and Literature; Self‑Taught Literature); Group 2 Language B (Norwegian B; English B); Group 3–4 Individuals and Societies (Psychology; Economics); Group 3–4 Cross‑Disciplinary (Environmental Systems and Societies); Group 4 Experimental Sciences (Physics); Group 5 Mathematics (Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations).

Scholarships
Lån og stipend (Loans and Scholarships)  Skal du begynne på videregående skole? Du kan søke om stipend fra Lånekassen. Utstyrsstipend: Alle elever med ungdomsrett som går i vanlig videregående skole har rett til utstyrsstipend fra Lånekassen. Dette stipendet utgjør i skoleåret 1 140, 2 279 eller 3 421 kroner, avhengig av hvilket utdanningsprogram man går. Gunnstipend – avhengig av foreldrenes inntekt: Du kan få i grunnstipend 1 140, 2 279 eller 3 421 kroner per måned. Hvis en forsørger har ny ektefelle, blir det lagt til et fast beløp på forsørgerens inntekt. Bostipend (borteboerstipend): Hvis man må flytte hjemmefra for å ta videregående, kan man ha rett til bostipend på 3 920 kr pr. måned. I tillegg må man oppfylle krav som avstand til hjemmet eller reisetid, eller det kan være særlige forhold som gjør at man må bo borte. Reisestipend: Har du rett til bostipend, kan du også ha rett til reisestipend. Har du barn? Da har du rett til forsørgerstipend. Hvor mye kan du få? Bruk Lånekassens støttekalkulator for å finne ut hvor mye du har rett til. Fristen for å søke stipend er 15. november. Dersom du har ungdomsrett og har søkt opptak til en offentlig videregående skole, er det enkleste å klikke seg direkte fra Vigo.no inn på Lånekassens elektroniske søknad samtidig som man takker ja til skoleplassen på Vigo.no. Vent med å søke om støtte til du har bestemt deg for skole og utdanningsprogram. Bytter du skole eller program etter at du har søkt om støtte, tar det lengre tid før du får pengene. Er du allerede kunde i Lånekassen, har du også tilgang til søknaden inne på Dine sider, ved innlogging med MinID. Lurer du på noe? Det finnes mange vanlige spørsmål på ung.no, og Lånekassen gir detaljert informasjon om stipend og lån. Artikkelen er skrevet av Lånekassen i samarbeid med ung.no. Nyttige linker: Lånekassen.no, Dine sider, Støttekalkulator, Nedbetalingskalkulator. Bjørnholt videregående skole – en del av Osloskolen.
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