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Elverum Videregaende Skole

Norway, Elverum

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 16 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1974
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Norwegian, English
Strengths STEM, Outdoor Education, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Elverum videregående skole, located at Kirkeveien 1 in Elverum, Norway, is a renovated, modern upper secondary school with about 1,000 students and 180 staff. The school offers five vocational tracks (Building and Construction Technology; Electrical and Data Technology; Health and Welfare; Sales, Service and Tourism; Technology and Industry) and study-preparatory programs (Studiespesialisering; Sports; Service and Transport with Study Competence) along with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as part of Innlandet's IB network. It also provides progression to general studies competence, tailored everyday-life training, an alternative education path Finn din vei, and basic schooling for recent arrivals. The campus features a late-2019 renovation, a sports facility, and the Grønn Elvis School Garden, used as an outdoor classroom and student relaxation space. The school runs MOT life-skills activities and supports outdoor learning through the garden and on-site facilities. The IB program is one of two IB offerings in Innlandet. Grønn Elvis fosters sustainability.

Kirkeveien 1, 2414 Elverum, Norway

The Essentials

Elverum Videregaende Skole has 1,000 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Visiting address: Kirkeveien 1, 2414 Elverum, Innlandet, Norway.

Stages
Upper secondary programs include the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP); Studiespesialisering (Studies for general admission) including Studiespesialisering with IB preparation; Kombinasjonsklassen (preparatory year); Påbygging til generell studiekompetanse (two-year program to gain general university admission); and vocational tracks such as Bygg- og anleggsteknikk; Elektro og datateknologi; Helse- og oppvekstfag; Idrettsfag; Salg, service og reiseliv; 4S Salg, service og reiseliv med studiekompetanse; Teknologi- og industrifag; Tilrettelagt tilbud med hverdagslivstrening.

Additional learning support
Adapted program for students with diverse support needs, combining subject teaching with daily living and work-life training. The program operates in small groups with individualized support. Teaching includes Norwegian, English, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, outdoor life, communication and collaboration, daily living training/kitchen, and student business. The program emphasizes an Individual Education Plan (IOP) and a supportive learning environment with modern facilities, including a training apartment for ADL training.

Country affiliation
Norway
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Innlandet County Municipality offers extra stipends for students who must live away from home. The additional stipend helps cover extra costs of living in a hybel (private apartment) and includes support for home travel to maintain contact with home. There are two application windows: October 2, 2026 for autumn and February 1, 2027 for spring. Eligibility includes receiving borteboerstipend from Lånekassen and having a registered address in Innlandet. Applications are submitted via a digital form using the ID portal (MinID/BankID) with documentation from Lånekassen uploaded. If approved, the stipend is paid in October 2026 for autumn and in February 2027 for spring.

Food Options
The Kantina offers free oatmeal every morning from 07:30 to 08:00, hot lunch, a salad bar, and baguettes or rolls. Yogurt, various drinks, and freshly baked cakes or waffles are also available. Opening hours: Monday–Thursday 07:30–15:00; Friday 07:30–13:50.

Governance and Ownership
Innlandet County Municipality owns and governs Elverum videregående skole as part of its county-wide upper secondary education system; governance and ownership may be described in county-level documents indicating Innlandet fylkeskommune takes ownership and bears operating and maintenance responsibilities.
Fees
Application fees
- There is no application or admission fee to apply for a regular place at Elverum videregående skole (public upper secondary).

Tuition fees (by school year / per term)
- Tuition for all year groups (Vg1, Vg2, Vg3) is NOK 0 per term and NOK 0 per year for students with youth entitlement at a public videregående skole; public upper-secondary education is provided without school tuition charges.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Elev-PC (bærbar PC) own contribution: When a pupil chooses an elev‑PC from the county, an annual own contribution is charged. For the 2026/2027 school year the annual own contribution is NOK 1,497; the own contribution is billed once per year in the autumn to the person over 18 who signed the PC agreement. You pay the own contribution each year for up to three years; after three paid years the student may keep the PC. If the pupil leaves school early there are clear rules for taking over the PC or returning it and for payment of remaining own contributions.
- Private-candidate (privatist) exam fees: Private‑candidate exam fees are charged per exam and must be paid at registration. Current standard rates are NOK 1,403 for an exam where the subject has not been passed previously and NOK 2,808 if the candidate already has a grade and asks for an improvement; paid exam fees are not refunded if the candidate withdraws or postpones. Payment for privatisteksamener is made by bank card or credit card (Visa/Mastercard) at registration.
- Replacement and damage charges: The school charges the actual replacement cost for lost or damaged loaned learning materials (textbooks, other læremidler). If such replacement invoices are not paid on time the claim can be referred to collection (inkasso). For county‑issued elev‑PC there is a per‑incident own charge for repair or replacement (NOK 500 per incident for repair/erstatningsmaskin where warranty/guarantee does not apply).
- Skoleskyss (travel) charges and card replacement: Where a student's approved travel requires a physical travel card, a new/ replacement card may be charged (for example, a lost skysskort is charged NOK 150). Rules on free travel entitlement and when charges apply are set by the county's skyss regulations.

Boarding / internat fees (if applicable)
- The school does not operate tuition‑based boarding with published boarding fees. Students who must live away from home to attend school may apply for state and county support for borteboere (borteboerstipend and regional tilleggsstipend); Innlandet fylkeskommune administers an additional stipend for eligible students and also covers a period‑card travel contribution currently set at NOK 240 per month as part of the support. Application deadlines for county tilleggsstipend are published for the school year (examples: 2 October 2026 and 1 February 2027 for the 2026/2027 year).

Other costs or fees
- Program‑specific equipment and materials: Some study programmes require specific individual equipment, tools or protective clothing (for example vocational subjects). Costs for personally required tools or specialised equipment are typically the responsibility of the pupil/parent and are charged or arranged separately according to the programme. The elev‑PC scheme and program‑specific PC classes are examples where hardware classification (standard, medium, high‑end) is determined by programme.
- Optional activities and extras: Optional study trips, certain extracurricular courses, voluntary exams as a private candidate, and similar extras can carry fees charged individually. Parents should expect charges for lost/damaged school property, optional course materials, and any third‑party services (e.g., some excursions or voluntary external course suppliers).
- Uniforms: There is no general school uniform programme with a schoolwide uniform fee for Elverum videregående skole; specific programmes or specialised training (if any) may require protective clothing or program‑specific attire which is charged where applicable.

Refund information
- Private‑candidate exam fees are non‑refundable after payment if a candidate withdraws or postpones.
- Elev‑PC: If a pupil discontinues training before completing the payment period, the pupil has the right to overtake the PC by paying remaining own contributions; if the pupil does not want to overtake the PC it must be returned. If the pupil leaves after 1 October they remain liable for that school year's own contribution.
- Other refunds: Refunds or credits for cancelled optional activities, excursions or similar are handled case‑by‑case according to the activity organiser's terms; charges for lost or damaged loaned learning materials are billed as replacement costs and are not refundable. Unpaid debts may be forwarded to collection.

Fee payment options and practical payment notes
- Exam (privatist) payments: by bank card or credit card (Visa/Mastercard) when registering for the exam.
- Invoices from the county (e.g., elev‑PC own contributions, replacement charges) are sent to the named invoice recipient; elev‑PC invoices are issued once per year in the autumn to the signer of the PC agreement. Municipal and county invoices are commonly delivered and payable digitally (eFaktura, AvtaleGiro, Vipps or traditional bank transfer depending on the invoicing/collection solution), and standard payment deadlines and reminder/collection procedures apply if invoices are not paid by the due date.

Quick summary of key amounts for 2026/2027
- Tuition: NOK 0 per term / NOK 0 per year for all Vg1–Vg3 (no school tuition).
- Elev‑PC own contribution (annual): NOK 1,497 (school year 2026/2027); billed once per year in the autumn; payable for up to three years. Per‑incident repair/temporary replacement own charge: NOK 500.
- Privatist (private candidate) exam fees: NOK 1,403 (first‑time fail) or NOK 2,808 (improvement); fees paid at registration and are non‑refundable.
- Lost/replacement travel card (skysskort): NOK 150.
- County tilleggsstipend travel supplement for eligible borteboere: NOK 240 per month (added to the county tilleggsstipend for 10 months). Application deadlines for 2026/2027: 2 October 2026 (existing borteboere) and 1 February 2027 (students who move during the school year).

If you need to record these fee items in a database, use the values listed above for 2026/2027 and mark program‑specific equipment and optional expenses as variable (charged per programme or activity). All monetary amounts are in Norwegian kroner (NOK).
Academics

Elverum Videregaende Skole teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 16 to 18.

Curriculum
Elverum vgs offers five vocational tracks: Building and Construction Technology (BA); Electro and Data Technology (EL); Health and Social Care (HO); Sales, Service and Tourism (SSR); Technology and Industry (TIF). Within study-preparatory programs, the school offers Studiespesialisering (ST); Sports (IDR); Service and Transport with Study Competence (4S); and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), as one of two schools in Innlandet. Additional offerings include Påbygging til generell studiekompetanse (PB); Tilrettelagt tilbud med hverdagslivstrening (TLA); Finn din vei (FDV) — an alternative education path; and grunnskoleopplæring for elever som har bodd kort tid i Norge. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is available at Elverum vgs as part of Innlandet's IB network, one of two IB schools in the region.

Student Teacher Ratio
The school has about 1,000 students and 180 staff.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school builds an inclusive community focused on safety and social belonging. There is zero tolerance for harassment, mobbing, violence, discrimination, and racism in any form. MOT program, VIP buddy system, and a presence team support the school climate and student well‑being through ongoing social activities. Staff provide support to students who feel distressed through teachers, counselors, and other student services.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Tailored support with everyday life skills training (Tilrettelagt tilbud med hverdagslivstrening) is available for students who need extra help. The school provides individual accommodations and social support as part of its inclusive approach.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Vg1 curriculum in Pre-IB and in Studiespesialisering is predominantly taught in English. The IB Diploma Programme is taught in English with students selecting six subjects, three at higher level and three at standard level.

Mental Wellbeing
World Mental Health Day is marked with activities and talks. The school uses MOT, VIP buddy system and a presence team to support wellbeing and inclusion. Health services such as a school health nurse and student services are available, and collaboration with PPT and other partners supports mental health needs.

Safeguarding
The safeguarding plan prohibits harassment and discrimination and aims to ensure a safe and inclusive school environment. Staff are trained to intervene and report concerns and an action plan is created after investigations. The plan includes collaboration with the school health nurse, student services, and external ombudspersons such as Mobbeombudet Innlandet; there are formal processes for reporting concerns and following up through an action plan.
Parent Experience

History
Elverum videregående skole is a modern and well-equipped school. The school was totally renovated and completed in autumn 2019. It has about 1,000 students and 180 staff. The school offers five vocational tracks: Building and Construction Technology (BA), Electrical and Data Technology (EL), Health and Care (HO), Sales, Service and Travel (SSR), and Technology and Industry (TIF). In study-preparatory programs, it offers Studiespecialization (ST), Sports (IDR), Service and Transport with study competence (4S), and an International Baccalaureate (IB) line as one of two schools in Innlandet.

Community
The school emphasizes close student follow-up, systematic work with assessment for learning at all levels, strong subject environments, and a safe and good learning environment. The school is continually developing and has engaged students and staff. In spring 2022, Skolehagen Grønn Elvis was created behind the school at the athletic facility; it serves as a green classroom used for many subjects and is always open. Follow Skolehagen Grønn Elvis on Instagram.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Elverum Upper Secondary School is a modern and attractive school. The school was fully renovated and completed in autumn 2019. It has about 1,000 students and 180 staff. The Grønn Elvis School Garden sits on the sports facility behind the school, serving as a green classroom and a place to relax with others. It is always open.

Sports Facilities
Behind the school is a sports facility. The Grønn Elvis School Garden is located on the sports facility behind the school. It provides outdoor learning spaces and opportunities for student activities. The garden and surrounding spaces are open for student use.

Academic Facilities
Five vocational tracks are offered: Building and Construction Technology (BA); Electrical and Data Technology (EL); Health and Welfare (HO); Sales, Service and Tourism (SSR); Technology and Industry (TIF). Within study-preparatory programs, the school offers Studies Specialization (ST); Sports Studies (IDR); Service and Transport with Study Competence (4S); and the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, one of Innlandet's two IB schools. Other offerings include a program for progression to General Studies Competence (PB); a tailored Everyday Life Training option (TLA); an alternative education path through “Finn din vei” (FDV); and basic schooling for pupils who have recently lived in Norway. The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is available as part of Innlandet's IB provision. Skolehagen Grønn Elvis is used as an outdoor learning space.

Extra Curricular Facilities
MOT life-skills program is in operation at the school. The Grønn Elvis School Garden is an outdoor learning space behind the sports facility. The garden is open at all times and can be used for multiple subjects. It provides space for students to collaborate, learn outdoors, and take breaks.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). It provides Studiespesialisering, including Studiespesialisering with preparatory IB. It offers 4S Salg, service og reiseliv with studiekompetanse, and Teknologi- og industrifag. It also provides Påbygging til generell studiekompetanse and Kombinasjonsklassen.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the primary language of instruction in the IB pathway (Vg1 Pre-IB and IB1/IB2).

Bilingual Teaching
Pre-IB (Vg1) curriculum is predominantly in English, with emphasis on IB skill development.

Immersion Programs
The IB pathway includes English language immersion, and entering IB may involve an initial transition to English immersion.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Program and eligibility. The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year course offered in the last two years of the Norwegian Upper Secondary programme (Vg2 and Vg3). You can apply if you have completed one of: the first year of a general studies programme (Studiespesialisering), the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), or middle school education at an equivalent level. The programme is available to applicants from the Norwegian national curriculum, the IB MYP, or other educational programmes in Norway and abroad. Applications are submitted through Vigo.no, with a yearly deadline of March 1; applicants must have a residence permit to apply. 2) Application process. Applications are submitted through Vigo.no and the admission decision is communicated through Vigo.no. The application deadline is March 1 each year. Applicants must be Norwegian citizens or hold a residence permit to apply. 3) Admissions criteria and capacity. There are 30 places per cohort and admissions are competitive, based on grade averages, with priority given to applicants with a residential address in Innlandet fylkeskommune. An overall grade average equivalent to 4.0 (NNC) or higher is normally required, and applicants should not have grades lower than 4 in core subjects (Norwegian, English, Mathematics, Civics, Natural science, Geography), with exceptions possible in certain circumstances. Applicants from NNC, MYP, or other systems may apply, and grade conversions to the local system are handled by the central admissions office. There are two routes for placement: direct Diploma Programme admission or via a Vg1 college preparatory programme in which Diploma Programme admission may follow. 4) Progression to IB2 and advising. Admission to IB2 is not automatic; to transfer from IB1 to IB2 a student must have 20 points from IB1, a pass in all subjects (minimum grade 2), and a completed portfolio including CAS, EE, and TOK, with absence not exceeding 10% in any subject. The Diploma Programme Committee and academic advisors guide potential applicants, and information is shared during recruitment events; if needed, grades are converted to the local system by the central admissions office and final decisions are made.
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