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Gjovik Videregaende Skole

Norway, Gjøvik

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Norwegian
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 15 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1200
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Norwegian, German
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Gjøvik Videregående Skole is an upper secondary school in Gjøvik, Norway, offering both the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and a bespoke Norwegian Studies pathway. The IB route begins in Vg1 as Pre-IB followed by six subjects in Vg2 and Vg3, three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level, with instruction predominantly in English. From 12th grade onward, students can pursue the IB diploma, while Studiespesialisering remains a route to university admission. A Visual Arts SL/HL course will be offered in 2026/2027. The school is the result of a merger of four institutions, tracing roots back to the late 19th century, and today emphasizes international collaboration through exchanges and joint projects. Students participate in study trips and partnerships under Erasmus and Interreg, including exchanges with Kraków's VIII Prywatne Akademickie Liceum. An International Action Day and cooperation with Plan Norge reinforce global citizenship, guided by an Internationalization Leader, Ales Crnko.

Ludvig Skattumsgate 23, 2819 Gjøvik, Norway

The Essentials

Gjovik Videregaende Skole has 1,200 pupils, instruction in English, Norwegian.

Location
The school is located centrally in Gjøvik, Norway. The visiting address is Ludvig Skattumsgate 23, 2819 Gjøvik. Gjøvik is in Innlandet county.

Stages
The school offers International Baccalaureate (IB) and General Studies (Studiespesialisering). It also provides vocational programs in Construction and Civil Engineering; Hairdressing, Floristry, Interior and Display Design; Health and Social Care; Information Technology and Media Production; Arts, Design and Architecture; Media and Communication; Music, Dance and Drama; and Sales, Service and Tourism.

Type
Upper secondary school

Country affiliation
Norway
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Support arrangements for students living away from home are available. Students living away from home can apply for an additional stipend from the county. The next application deadline is October 2, 2026.
Fees
Application fees

- There is no application fee to apply to Gjøvik videregående skole through the public admissions system (VIGO) for students with ordinary youth admission rights.

Tuition fees (by year group / term / academic year)

- Gjøvik videregående skole is a public upper secondary school. Instruction and attendance for eligible students do not carry tuition charges; there are no regular per-term or per-year tuition fees for students with right to public videregående opplæring.

- Some specific items are chargeable (see sections below). These are billed separately from any notion of tuition and vary by item and by program (for example special equipment for vocational programmes).

Specific, programme- or service-related fees (per year / per term)

- Elev‑PC (standard/medium/high‑end): an annual own contribution is charged for the school-supplied laptop. The annual own contribution for the school year 2026/2027 is NOK 1,497 per year, payable over up to three years as described in the agreement. Faktura for elev‑PC sendes én gang i året om høsten. If the pupil leaves mid-year there are rules that can require payment for the started school year (see PC terms).

- Private candidate (privatist) exam fees (per exam): the exam administration charges an exam fee. Current listed amounts are NOK 1,403 for a subject not previously passed and NOK 2,808 for improving an already passed subject; these fees are per exam and are payable at registration. Innbetalt eksamensavgift refunderes ikke ved avmelding eller utsettelse.

- Replacement or repair charges for school equipment: in cases of loss, theft or damage to an elev‑PC beyond warranty coverage, a per‑case own contribution (for repair or replacement equipment) is NOK 500. If a loaned textbook is not returned or is damaged beyond reuse, the pupil/guardian must pay the cost to replace the item.

- Public transport / school travel costs where applicable: eligible pupils may receive free school transport when distance/criteria are met; pupils without entitlement must cover travel costs themselves. Replacement school travel cards carry a charge (listed replacement cost NOK 150). Additional local county supplements for away‑from‑home pupils include contributions to period travel cards (an example figure shown for a county support package is NOK 240 per month added to the supplement).

- Cafeteria / daily meals: food and drinks in the school canteen are sold to pupils; prices vary by item. Payment in the canteen is accepted by card, Vipps and cash.

- Programme‑specific equipment and clothing: some vocational and programme courses require pupils to provide work clothing, specialised tools or consumable materials (for example cook's clothing, art materials, calculators). Pupils can apply for the national equipment stipend (utstyrsstipend) to cover such costs; stipend amounts depend on the programme area.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Elev‑PC: the agreement signer (person over 18 who signs the PC agreement) receives an annual invoice once each autumn. Payment obligations for a started school year apply if training is interrupted after 1 October as stated in the PC agreement.

- Privatist (private exam) fees: payment is required at time of registration and only card payment (Visa/Mastercard) is accepted in the private‑exam portal; the registration is not valid until payment is made. Paid exam fees are not refunded if the candidate withdraws or postpones.

- School travel: entitlements to free travel must be applied for each year; replacement cards and specific refunds/use‑cases follow the county's procedures and listed charges (e.g., replacement card NOK 150). Processing times and payment/refund rules are set by the transport authority.

- Textbook loaning: loaned teaching materials are distributed at school; if a borrowed book is not returned or is unfit for further lending the responsible pupil/guardian must pay to replace the item. Billing for such replacements follows the school's lending regulations.

Boarding / internat fees

- Gjøvik videregående skole does not operate a school boarding/internat facility. The school provides information and local support for pupils who must live away from home (hybel) and information about available support measures and county supplements for borteboere; any housing costs are private and not billed by the school. County extra‑support for eligible borteboere is administered separately.

Other costs and one‑off charges

- Replacement school travel card: NOK 150.

- Repair/temporary replacement own contribution for elev‑PC per incident: NOK 500.

- Textbook replacement: cost equals the price of a new copy; charged if a loaned book is not returned or is unusable.

- Private exam (privatist) per‑exam fees: NOK 1,403 (not passed) / NOK 2,808 (improving passed grade), per exam; fees are set annually by the budget process.

Refunds and chargeback rules

- Elev‑PC: if a pupil ends training before the three annual payments are completed, the pupil has the right to overtake the PC by paying the remaining agreed own contributions; if the pupil does not want to overtake, the PC must be returned. If the pupil leaves after 1 October, payment for the started school year is due as stated in the PC agreement.

- Privatisteksamen: paid exam fees are non‑refundable if the candidate withdraws or postpones after registration/payment.

- Utstyrsstipend: stipend is normally not repaid, but any overpayment (e.g., if a pupil receives more stipend than entitled because schooling is ended mid‑year) may be reclaimed.

- Travel refunds and reimbursements: refunds or reimbursements for travel are governed by Innlandet fylke's procedures and specific handbooks; pupils/guardians should follow the county's claim/refund procedures where applicable. Replacement card fees are charged as noted above.

Accepted payment methods and practical payment notes

- School canteen purchases: card, Vipps and cash.

- Privatist exam fees: paid by Visa or Mastercard at registration in the private‑exam portal.

- Elev‑PC: billed by invoice to the person who signed the PC agreement; the invoice is sent in the autumn. The agreement signer stands as the invoice recipient. Specific payment channels for those invoices follow the county's invoicing practice.

- Other school‑issued invoices (replacements, damage, unreturned material): billed to the responsible person/guardian according to the school's lending and billing procedures.

Summary (key figures at a glance)

- Tuition / application fees: None for eligible public pupils (no per‑term or per‑year tuition).

- Elev‑PC own contribution 2026/2027: NOK 1,497 per year (billed yearly, up to three years).

- Elev‑PC repair/temporary replacement own contribution: NOK 500 per incident.

- Replacement school travel card: NOK 150.

- Private exam (privatist) fees per exam: NOK 1,403 / NOK 2,808 (current listed rates).

- Equipment stipend (utstyrsstipend): available to cover tools, work clothing, books and similar costs; amount varies by programme area.

(End of fees overview)
Academics

Gjovik Videregaende Skole teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 15 to 18.

Curriculum
G10ijk vgs offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for years 12 and 13, with a Pre-IB class in year 11 to prepare students for IB. The school also offers Studiespesialisering (General Studies) as the route to university admission. The IB pathway includes Vg1 International (Pre-IB) and Studiespesialisering, with curriculum in Vg1 predominantly in English and a focus on IB skill development. In Vg2, students take six subjects, three at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL); in Vg3 they continue with the same six subjects. A Visual Arts SL/HL course will be offered for the 2026/2027 school year, and the IB programme emphasizes international collaboration with exchanges and other international projects.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school offers a broad, student-centered environment that supports social and emotional development through its IB programme and general study options. Resources and activities emphasize international mindedness, collaboration, and intercultural understanding.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides programmes and policies to support students with diverse educational needs within its mainstream IB offerings; additional details are not specified here.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The IB language policy recognises multilingual backgrounds and promotes English as the language of instruction in all IB classes, with Norwegian and other language subjects as exceptions. The school supports English language development for teachers and students, including opportunities for teachers to take online English courses, and offers English-language resources in the library.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported within the school through a focus on inclusive community, IB student development, and access to information and guidance as part of the IB path and school activities.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection policies are in place as part of the IB framework and school operations, ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment for all students.
Parent Experience

History
The school today is a merger of four former institutions: Tranberg videregående skole, Fredheim videregående skole, Gjøvik videregående skole, and Bondelia videregående skole. Tranberg videregående skole traces back to Gjøvik's Borgerskole from 1873, where students began at age six and studied for eight years, with a division into a boys' and girls' school. In 1881 the borgerskole became a proper middelskole, and in 1913 the town gained gymnas. By 1955 a new gymnasium building was completed in a cooperative project between Gjøvik and Vardal, forming the intermunicipal high school named Gjøvik og Vardal interkommunale høgre allmennskole. Oppland county took over in 1956, the school became Gjøvik fylkesyrkesskole, and expansions in the 1950s–1960s added more lines and facilities, with Bondelia and other predecessors contributing to the modern Gjøvik videregående skole.

Community
Drømmeskolen is a model developed by Voksne for Barn to address the psychosocial environment, mental health, life skills, and inclusion in upper-secondary schools. Gjøvik videregående skole started Drømmeskolen in 2010 as one of five pilot schools. Elevmentorene are central to the model, welcoming new students and helping create an inclusive class community in their mentor class. They lead life-skills assemblies and activities that promote belonging, friendship, online inclusion, and mental health awareness, including marking World Mental Health Day. The school also offers International Baccalaureate (IB) and invites parents of multilingual students to information meetings, such as the one on August 20, 2026.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
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Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
An International Baccalaureate (IB) programme is offered with instruction in English across all subjects and leads to an IB diploma. The IB line includes an annual exchange with VIII Prywatne Akademickie Liceum Ogólnokształcące in Krakow. The school's internationalization approach aims to develop an international perspective, cross-language and cross-cultural communication skills, and a sense of global responsibility through regular coursework, language study, and targeted projects.

Cultural & Language
Internationalization means developing 'international competence' in a broad sense. Students develop a global perspective, skills to communicate across languages and cultures, and international responsibility. There are extensive international activities, including study trips to England, Germany, France, the Czech Republic, Poland, Spain, Malta, and Italy; partnerships under Erasmus and Interreg; and student exchanges with partner schools and IB students from other countries.

Social & Hobbies
UN Plus-school activities include lectures, debates, courses, and conferences. The school hosts exchanges with students from other countries and arranges study trips as part of internationalization. Erasmus and other international partnerships connect IB students with peers in Slovenia, Slovakia, Poland, and Gjøvik.

Community & Service
The school collaborates with Plan Norge on international projects and organizes an International Action Day and related activities. The school also works closely with the International Service Office (ISK) in Innlandet county to support international initiatives.

Leadership & Professional
The Internationalization Leader is Ales Crnko.
Languages

Language Provision
Predominantly English.

Immersion Programs
IB Diploma Programme is offered for year 12 and 13. Year 11 offers Vg1 International (Pre-IB). The IB pathway comprises Vg1 International (Pre-IB) with a curriculum predominantly in English; Vg2 2IB with six subjects, three at HL and three at SL; Vg3 3IB continuing with the same six subjects. The Pre-IB program is a General Studies class designed to prepare students for the IB Diploma Programme. It is not mandatory but recommended. Students from Pre-IB typically adjust quickly, though the switch to English immersion is an initial challenge. The school has 40-50 students in the IBDP programme.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1. Apply for a school place via Vigo. You search for the program and submit your application for admission in Vigo. You will receive a reply about your application in Vigo. Application deadlines are February 1 for applicants who require individualized assessment or have priority rights, and March 1 for regular admissions.

Step 2. If you receive an offer, respond to the offer in Vigo. You accept or decline the offer in Vigo. It is important to respond promptly to secure placement.

Step 3. You must apply for admission for the next school year. The admission process repeats each year.

Scholarships
Støtteordninger for borteboere: You can apply for additional stipends from the county if you live away from home. The next deadline is October 2, 2026.

Frist for å søke om stipend og lån: The deadline to apply for stipends and loans is November 15, 2026. Applications are made via lånekassen.no.
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