Gjovik Videregaende Skole

Norway, Gjovik

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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

Availability Not shared by this school

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.

www.gjovik.vgs.no

Ludvig Skattumsgate 23, 2819 Gjøvik, Norway

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The Essentials

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

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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.

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Academics

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.

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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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FAQs

Where is Gjovik Videregaende Skole located and what age range does it serve?

The school is centrally located in Gjøvik, Innlandet, at Ludvig Skattumsgate 23, 2819 Gjøvik. It serves students aged 15 to 18 and offers both the IB Diploma Programme for years 12–13 and Studiespesialisering as a route to university admission.

What curricula does the school offer and is there an IB pathway?

Gjovik Videregaende Skole offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for years 12 and 13, with a Pre-IB class in year 11. It also offers Studiespesialisering (General Studies) as the route to university admission. The IB pathway includes Vg1 International (Pre-IB) and a six-subject program in Vg2 and Vg3, with English-led instruction in the core IB subjects.

Is Gjovik Videregaende Skole a public school and are there tuition charges?

Yes. It is a public upper secondary school, and eligible students do not pay tuition fees for regular instruction. Some programme-specific or service-related items have charges, such as the Elev‑PC laptop contribution and certain exam or material fees.

How do I apply and what are the key admissions deadlines?

Applications are submitted through the public admissions system, Vigo. Deadlines are February 1 for applicants needing individualized assessment or with priority rights, and March 1 for regular admissions. After receiving an offer, you must respond in Vigo, and you must reapply for the next school year.

What is Elev-PC and how much does it cost?

Elev‑PC is the school-supplied laptop. For the 2026/2027 year, the annual personal contribution is NOK 1,497, payable over up to three years, with invoicing sent in autumn.

Are there stipends or scholarships for students living away from home?

Yes. Borteboere (students living away from home) can apply for county stipends. The next deadline is October 2, 2026, and applications for stipends and loans are submitted via lånekassen.no by November 15, 2026.

What about private exam fees (privatist)?

Private exam fees are charged per exam: NOK 1,403 for an exam not previously passed, or NOK 2,808 for improving a grade. Fees are payable at registration and are not refunded if the student withdraws or postpones.

What is the IB program structure at Gjovik Videregaende Skole?

In Vg1 International (Pre-IB), teaching is predominantly in English. In Vg2, students take six subjects (three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level) and continue with the same six subjects in Vg3. A Visual Arts SL/HL course will be offered in the 2026/2027 school year, and the IB program emphasizes international collaboration through exchanges and projects.

What language is used for IB classes and are other languages taught?

All IB classes are taught in English, with the Vg1 International (Pre-IB) language leaning toward English. Norwegian and other language subjects are available as exceptions within the broader curriculum.

Is there an alternative pathway to university admission besides the IB?

Yes. The school offers Studiespesialisering (General Studies) as the pathway to university admission, alongside the IB option.

What international activities and exchanges does the IB Programme offer?

The IB pathway includes regular international exchanges and projects. There is an annual exchange with VIII Prywatne Akademickie Liceum Ogólnokształcące in Krakow, plus Erasmus and Interreg partnerships and study trips to several European countries.

Are there leadership or mentorship opportunities for students?

Yes. The Internationalization Leader is Ales Crnko, and the school runs Elevmentorene, a mentorship program to help new students build an inclusive class community. There are also UN Plus activities and international collaboration projects.

What wellbeing and safeguarding measures does the school have?

Safeguarding and child protection policies are in place as part of the IB framework, and mental wellbeing is supported through an inclusive community, IB development, and guidance related to school activities.

What language support is available for non-native English speakers?

The school supports English language development for both teachers and students, with English as the language of instruction for IB classes and English-language resources available in the library.

Is there support for students with diverse educational needs (SEN)?

Gjovik Videregaende Skole provides programmes and policies to support students with diverse educational needs within its mainstream IB offerings, though detailed SEN provisions are not specified in the available information.

Does the school offer boarding or housing support for students living away from home?

The school does not operate a boarding facility. It does provide information and local support for borteboere, including county housing supplements and related stipends.

How does the school engage with families and the local community?

The school hosts information meetings for multilingual families and collaborates with Plan Norge on international projects. It also works with the International Service Office (ISK) in Innlandet county to support international initiatives.

What is the history of Gjovik Videregaende Skole and its community origins?

Gjovik Videregaende Skole is the result of a merger of four former institutions: Tranberg videregående skole, Fredheim videregående skole, Gjøvik videregående skole, and Bondelia videregående skole. The institution's heritage includes Gjøvik's Borgerskole from 1873, with a long history of evolving secondary education in the region.

What language and inclusion resources exist for multilingual families?

The school emphasizes internationalization and invites multilingual families to information meetings. It participates in international programs and collaborates with Plan Norge and ISK to support international initiatives and family engagement.

When is the next deadline to apply for borteboere stipends and loans?

The deadline to apply for borteboere stipends and loans via lånekassen.no is November 15, 2026.

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