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Lycée Français René Cassin d'Oslo

Norway, Oslo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees NOK 14,400 - 180,134
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 692
Type Co-educational
Opened 1961
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages Norwegian, English, German, Spanish
Typical class size 22
Strengths Languages, STEM, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

The Lycée Français René Cassin d'Oslo is a French AEFE-affiliated international school in Oslo, with two campuses at Skovveien 9 and Vulkan 11, educating more than 650 students from preschool to the lycée. It follows the official French national curriculum, with Norwegian and English taught from the early years and German or Spanish introduced from middle school. In the lycée, students prepare for the Diplôme National du Brevet and the Baccalauréat, structured around the 2019 reform with a common core and six specialties: History-Geography, Geopolitics and Political Science (HGGSP); Languages, Literatures and Foreign Cultures (LLCE AMC); Mathematics; Life and Earth Sciences (SVT); Economics and Social Sciences (SES); Physics-Chemistry. In Première and Terminale, students select specialties, with continuous assessment accounting for 40% of the final grade and final exams 60%, plus the Grand Oral. The school emphasizes multilingual proficiency and cultural understanding, with libraries (BCD and CDI), broad arts, sports and cultural activities, and AEFE-affiliated international projects. After-school activities are organized by AES, with SPOND used for information and coordination.

Skovveien 9, 0257 Oslo, Norway

The Essentials

Lycée Français René Cassin d'Oslo has 692 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in French.

Location
Skovveien 9, 0257 Oslo, Norway; Vulkan 11, 0178 Oslo. The student entrance is at the intersection of Oscars gate and Colbjørnsens gate. The school is located in central Oslo with access to public transport: Bus lines 21, 30, 31; Tram lines 12, 13, 19; Metro lines 1-5 (exit via Ibsens gate).

Stages
Preschool through Lycée. The school offers Maternelle, Élementaire, Collège and Lycée.

Type
French international school in Oslo; affiliated with the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE).

Additional learning support
A well-being hub bringing together a speech therapist, a well-being referent, an orientation counselor, and the school nurse.

Country affiliation
France (AEFE-affiliated international school in Norway).

Bus service
Public transport access: Bus 21, 30, 31; Tram 12, 13, 19; Metro 1-5; stops Solli, Niels Juels gate, Inkognitogata, Riddervolds plass, Nationaltheatret; exit through Ibsens gate.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Students bring their own meals, which are eaten in the classroom under the supervision of school staff. In collège, students are semi-autonomous. Meals are eaten calmly and must be consumed only in designated rooms, in the courtyard, or in the Vulkan foyer, and not elsewhere. By the end of the meal, students must leave the dining area before 12:55.

Governance and Ownership
The Lyce9e Frane7ais Rene9 Cassin d27Oslo is a parent-run establishment contracted with AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad, Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and is approved by AEFE and the Norwegian Ministry of Education. The Association du Lyce9e Frane7ais d92Oslo (ALFO) includes every parent of a student and any staff member working at least part-time as a member by right. The ALFO General Assembly meets once a year to communicate and discuss the school0s management and elects parent representatives to sit on the Board of Administration, the governing body of the Lyce9e Frane7ais d92Oslo. The Board of Administration (CA) has economic responsibility for the establishment and its budget, making key decisions on budgeting, local staff recruitment, service contracts, equipment, and development projects; it functions as a democratic body that collaborates with the school leadership. The CA consists of eight voting members (eight parents of students: four French, three Norwegian, and one of a third nationality) and seven non-voting advisory members (including the Cooperation and Cultural Action Counselor, the head of the Chancellery, the head of the establishment, the Executive Director, a staff representative, and one representative from each of the two Norwegian employee unions). The School Establishment Council (CE) is chaired by the head of the establishment and handles pedagogical and educational matters, adopting the school project, the interior regulations, school hours and calendar, and the annual orientation plan, while advising on other operational questions. The CE is composed of 15 voting members (head of school, executive director, CPE, school director, COCAC, five teaching/educational and administrative staff representatives, and five parent representatives) plus six non-voting members (the French Consul or representative, delegates to the Assembly of French Citizens Abroad, two qualified persons, and two board representatives). The school publishes an annual transparency report outlining its activities.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée Français René Cassin d'Oslo ranges from NOK 14,400 to NOK 180,134 for 2026/27.

Application & initial fees

- Candidate (application) fee for CP to Terminale: NOK 3,000, payable at the time of online pre‑registration.
- Admission fee for children progressing from the school's Grande Section (maternelle) to CP: NOK 5,000 (charged in September).
- Admission fee for any new pupil (CP to Terminale): NOK 2,000 (non‑refundable).
- Deposit guarantee (once a place is offered, CP to Terminale): NOK 2,600, refunded without interest at pupil departure after full settlement of accounts.
- Advance of re‑enrolment: one month's tuition is invoiced in March to confirm re‑registration; this amount is deducted from the first invoice of the following school year and is refundable under the conditions set out below.

Tuition fees — academic year 2026/2027 (annual and per‑invoice amounts)

Note: The school publishes different tariffs depending on family/employer status (local first child; local second child -15%; third child and following -30%; employer/company rate). Per‑invoice amounts shown below are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by five because tuition is invoiced in five instalments across the year. (The school issues five invoices: September, November, January, March and May.)

- Elémentaire (Elementary)
- Annual (local / first child): NOK 48,158. Per invoice (×5): NOK 9,632.
- Annual (local / second child, -15%): NOK 40,934. Per invoice: NOK 8,187.
- Annual (3rd child and following, -30%): NOK 33,711. Per invoice: NOK 6,742.
- Annual (employer/company rate): NOK 96,310. Per invoice: NOK 19,262.

- Collège 6ème (Year 7)
- Annual (local / first child): NOK 52,734. Per invoice: NOK 10,547.
- Annual (local / second child): NOK 44,824. Per invoice: NOK 8,965.
- Annual (3rd child+): NOK 36,914. Per invoice: NOK 7,383.
- Annual (employer/company): NOK 119,190. Per invoice: NOK 23,838.

- Collège 5ème (Year 8)
- Annual (local / first child): NOK 52,422. Per invoice: NOK 10,484.
- Annual (local / second child): NOK 44,559. Per invoice: NOK 8,912.
- Annual (3rd child+): NOK 36,695. Per invoice: NOK 7,339.
- Annual (employer/company): NOK 119,190. Per invoice: NOK 23,838.

- Collège 4ème (Year 9)
- Annual (local / first child): NOK 52,526. Per invoice: NOK 10,505.
- Annual (local / second child): NOK 44,647. Per invoice: NOK 8,929.
- Annual (3rd child+): NOK 36,768. Per invoice: NOK 7,354.
- Annual (employer/company): NOK 119,190. Per invoice: NOK 23,838.

- Collège 3ème (Year 10)
- Annual (local / first child): NOK 54,502. Per invoice: NOK 10,900.
- Annual (local / second child): NOK 46,327. Per invoice: NOK 9,265.
- Annual (3rd child+): NOK 38,151. Per invoice: NOK 7,630.
- Annual (employer/company): NOK 119,190. Per invoice: NOK 23,838.

- Lycée Seconde (Year 11)
- Annual (local / first child): NOK 180,134. Per invoice: NOK 36,027.
- Annual (local / second child): NOK 153,114. Per invoice: NOK 30,623.
- Annual (3rd child+): NOK 126,094. Per invoice: NOK 25,219.
- Annual (employer/company): NOK 253,350. Per invoice: NOK 50,670.

- Lycée Première (Year 12)
- Annual (local / first child): NOK 179,302. Per invoice: NOK 35,860.
- Annual (local / second child): NOK 152,407. Per invoice: NOK 30,481.
- Annual (3rd child+): NOK 125,511. Per invoice: NOK 25,102.
- Annual (employer/company): NOK 253,350. Per invoice: NOK 50,670.

- Lycée Terminale (Year 13)
- Annual (local / first child): NOK 179,094. Per invoice: NOK 35,819.
- Annual (local / second child): NOK 152,230. Per invoice: NOK 30,446.
- Annual (3rd child+): NOK 125,366. Per invoice: NOK 25,073.
- Annual (employer/company): NOK 253,350. Per invoice: NOK 50,670.

Maternelle (Nursery / Kindergarten)

- Maternelle follows the national maximum childcare price ("makspris"). For 2026/2027 the published monthly makspris is NOK 1,200 per month; the school communicates any applicable municipality reductions directly to families.

After‑school (Études / SFO) and recurring extras

- After‑school (Études) for elementary pupils (CP–CE2): NOK 23,000 per year (this service is covered by the municipality for CP–CE2 after registration). For CM1–CM2: NOK 19,500 per year. Occasional use is charged NOK 300 per session. Late‑collection penalties apply.
- The school organises grouped purchases of basic supplies which are included in tuition; specific yearly purchase estimates per level are published and are included in the écolage. Replacement or damaged school materials are charged (examples: NOK 500 per textbook, NOK 350 per library book, NOK 2,400 for a full set of manuals). Entrance badge to the Vulkan site: NOK 150.

Examination fees and occasional charges

- Brevet des collèges (3ème): NOK 750.
- Épreuve anticipée du Baccalauréat de Français (1ère): NOK 1,500.
- Baccalauréat (Terminale): NOK 3,500.
- French exams as external candidates (candidats libres): NOK 7,000.
- Certifications (language tests etc.) billed at the price set by the issuing body.

Billing schedule, payment terms and accepted payment methods

- Billing schedule: tuition and study fees are invoiced in five instalments (September, November, January, March and May; each invoice covers two months of schooling). Other fees may be billed separately.
- Invoices are sent 15 days before the due date. Late or unpaid invoices trigger a first reminder (15‑day extension) and, absent payment or contact, referral to debt recovery; prolonged unpaid debt may affect the pupil's access to classes and future re‑enrolment.
- Payment methods and banking details: domestic payment by bank transfer to the DNB account with a KID reference number; international payments by IBAN (NO0878770828502) and BIC (DNBANOKKXXX). A direct debit service (AVTALEGIRO) is available for the five tuition invoices for families with Norwegian bank accounts. Transaction/banking charges are borne by the payer. The invoice number and pupil name must be referenced on the transfer.
- The school charges NOK 600 for a paper duplicate of an invoice and NOK 600 per payment certificate issued.

Boarding (Internat)

- Boarding is not provided; there are no boarding fees published for this school.

Refunds, cancellations and notice periods

- General withdrawal: a written notice of three months is required for cancellation during the school year; the three‑month notice applies to tuition and other paid services. The notice starts the month after the written notification is received. For departures at the end of the school year, written notice must be received by 31 March; otherwise the three‑month notice still applies and invoicing may extend into the next school year.
- Re‑enrolment advance (one month's tuition): refundable if cancellation is made before 1 May of the previous school year; not refundable from 2 May onward. When re‑enrolment advance is charged, it is deducted from the first invoice of the next year.
- Deposit guarantee (NOK 2,600) is refunded, without interest, after the pupil's departure subject to full settlement of all invoices; the payer must supply bank details for the refund.

Summary of key payment amounts and examples

- Example (Elementary, local / first child): Annual tuition NOK 48,158 → billed across five invoices of approximately NOK 9,632 each.
- Example (Lycée Terminale, employer rate): Annual tuition NOK 253,350 → billed across five invoices of NOK 50,670 each.

(For clarification: per‑invoice figures in this overview are the result of dividing the published annual fee by five to reflect the school's five‑invoice billing cycle.)
Academics

Lycée Français René Cassin d'Oslo teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The curriculum at the Lyce9e Frane7ais Rene9 Cassin Oslo blends the best of French and Norwegian teaching methods and programs in a wellbeing-centered environment. The school follows the official French national education programs recognized worldwide. The Baccalaure9at Ge9n\eral is organized under the 2019 reform with a common core (tronc commun) and three specialties in Première, then two in Terminale, enabling students to tailor their paths toward higher education. The school offers six specialty options: History-Geography, Geopolitics and Political Science (HGGSP); Languages, Literatures and Foreign Cultures a0- English World Contemporain (LLCE AMC); Mathematics; Life and Earth Sciences (SVT); Economics and Social Sciences (SES); Physics-Chemistry. In Première, each specialty is four hours per week; in Terminale, six hours per week per specialty, with continuous assessment contributing to the final grade and final exams, including the Grand Oral. Language learning is central, with emphasis on multilingual proficiency and cultural understanding.

Exam Results
Baccalaure9at results for 2025 show a 100% pass rate with 0% mentions; 2024 shows 100% pass rate with 38% mentions of 4Très Bien; 2023 shows 100% pass rate with 30% TB and 2 jury mentions. Brevet results: 2025 100% pass rate; 2024 100% with a mention; 2023 100% with 93% mentions. Norwegian national tests data for 2025026 are listed for several grades with national averages shown for subjects such as English and Mathematics. Graduates have progressed to universities and schools in France, Norway, and around the world, including Universite9 Paris Panthe9on-Sorbonne, Sciences Po Paris, ENSA Marseille, INSA Toulouse, Institut Paul Bocuse, NTNU Trondheim, UiO Oslo, NHH Bergen, UCLA, McGill, Paris Dauphine 1London, Queen Mary University of London, and The Hague Business School.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates go on to study at leading universities in France, Norway, and globally. Notable destinations in France include Universite9 Paris Panthe9on-Sorbonne, ENSA Marseille, Sciences Po Paris, INSA Toulouse, and Institut Paul Bocuse. In Norway, graduates attend NTNU (Trondheim), UiO (Oslo), and NHH (Bergen). International destinations include UCLA, McGill, Paris Dauphine 1London, Queen Mary University of London, and The Hague Business School.
Parent Experience

History
The Lycée Français d'Oslo (LFO) has been established since 1961 and serves more than 650 students from kindergarten through the lycée. It offers a wide range of scientific, sports, and cultural activities in an inclusive, international environment with a focus on excellence. Students learn Norwegian and English from the early years, then German or Spanish from middle school onward. The school follows the official French program and prepares the Diplôme National du Brevet and the Baccalauréat, recognized worldwide. It is authorized by AEFE and the Norwegian Ministry of Education.

Community
A Francophone community centered in the heart of Oslo. It offers a broad program of scientific, sports, and cultural activities in an inclusive, international environment with a focus on excellence. Students learn Norwegian and English from early years, and German or Spanish from middle school. The community participates in AEFE projects and hosts events such as La Journée du Pull Chaud, Carnaval 2026, and cultural exhibitions like War Is Peace? at the Nobel Peace Center.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
ALFO is the Association of the French School of Oslo, a parent-run organization. Any parent of a pupil and any staff member working at least half-time is a member. The ALFO General Assembly meets once a year for communication and dialogue on the management of the establishment. The members elect parent representatives to sit on the School Board, the managing body of the Lycée Français d'Oslo. The School Board has economic responsibility for the establishment, including the budget, recruitment of local staff, service contracts, equipment, and development projects, and works with the management to support the school's educational project. The School Board is composed of eight voting members (parents) and seven advisory members, including representatives from French, Norwegian, and other nationalities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Lycée Français René Cassin d'Oslo is located in Oslo and operates on two campuses: Skovveien 9 and Vulkan 11. The school serves more than 650 students from preschool through high school and offers a broad range of scientific, sporting, and cultural activities in an inclusive, international environment. Students learn Norwegian and English from the early years, with German or Spanish introduced from middle school. The school follows the official French curriculum and prepares for national examinations such as the Diplôme National du Brevet and the Baccalauréat, and it is accredited by the AEFE and the Norwegian Ministry of Education. The BCD (Bibliothèque Centre Documentaire) at the primary level and the CDI (Centre de Documentation et d'Information) at the secondary level provide library spaces open daily, with borrowing available in French, Norwegian and English or on-site consultation.

Academic Facilities
The school follows the official French curriculum and prepares for the Diplôme National du Brevet and the Baccalauréat, which are recognized worldwide. English and Norwegian are taught from the early years, with German or Spanish added from middle school. The school is accredited by the AEFE and the Norwegian Ministry of Education. The AEFE network includes hundreds of schools in 138 countries, enabling opportunities to participate in international projects and exchanges.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities are offered each year in French or Norwegian, with more than 300 students from the grande section maternelle through 5e. These activities largely take place on-site, are paid for, and organized by the Comité des AES. Information about clubs and vacation activities is communicated via the SPOND app. The school's after-school and vacation activities are organized by the AES and coordinated through the school system, with well-being and orientation support available to students as part of the broader life of the school.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Lyce9e frane7ais de0 Oslo follows the official French national education programs, recognized worldwide. The curriculum blends French and Norwegian approaches in a stimulating, well-being focused environment. In high school, the Baccalaure9at Ge9ne9ral reform introduced a common core with three specialties; students in Seconde choose three specialties, then keep two in Premire (First) and Terminale. The school offers six specialty options, with continuous assessment accounting for 40% of the final grade in 2026 and final exams 60%. The Grand Oral carries a coefficient of 10 points in 2026 and 8 points from 2027. Enhanced orientation support is provided throughout the educational journey, including access to a dedicated orientation counsellor. The LFO participates in the AEFE network, engaging in educational projects that broaden opportunities to work, exchange ideas and travel.

Arts & Creative
The LFO offers a broad range of physical, sports and artistic activities, both during the school day and as extracurriculars, supported by experienced teachers. A strong emphasis on arts and physical education complements academic study and school outings help foster creative expression and teamwork. These activities contribute to student development across cognitive, social and creative dimensions.

Cultural & Language
The language policy at the LFO is centered on multilingualism within the AEFE framework. In primary, French is the language of instruction and learning, Norwegian is the host language from kindergarten, and English is taught as a foreign language. In secondary, students choose between Spanish or German from the 5e8me (fifth year), and can present LVA, LVB and LVC at the baccalaureate; in the final cycle LLCER can be pursued in addition to language study in the core. The aim is to strengthen mastery of at least three languages in addition to French, fostering global openness.

Social & Hobbies
The LFO runs a broad array of after-school activities, sports and artistic pursuits that foster student life and community. The school emphasizes well-being, welcomes new arrivals, and implements anti-bullying and social-climate initiatives. Students participate in clubs and events that promote social interaction, teamwork and cultural engagement across grades.

Community & Service
The school hosts a CESCE (citizenship, health and environment) body that designs, implements and evaluates actions in prevention and education. This framework supports wellbeing, environmental awareness, health and citizenship education, and it coordinates partnerships to align with the schools educational policy. The LFO undertakes environmental projects (E3D-related) and hosts initiatives that integrate students with their AEFE regional community.

Leadership & Professional
Orientation is supported through personalized guidance to help students define their choices and plan for the future. Students receive orientation sessions, practical workshops and regular discussions with teachers. A dedicated orientation counsellor (cop@lfo.no) assists families, and students can access resources like Horizon 21 and Parcoursup to prepare for higher education and career paths.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The LFO has a wellbeing hub that brings together a speech-language therapist, a wellbeing coordinator, an orientation counsellor and the school nurse to promote health, safety and well-being. The school collaborates with Oslos health service to provide medical care and vaccinations as part of routine health programs. Regular safety drills are conducted in accordance with Norwegian and French regulations, and a 20252026 wellbeing action plan guides ongoing wellbeing initiatives.
Languages

Language Provision
The school follows AEFE language policy to strengthen mastery of at least three languages in addition to French. French is the language of instruction, Norwegian is the host language from kindergarten, and English is taught as a foreign language. From 5th grade, students choose between Spanish or German, with LVA, LVB, and LVC options for the baccalaureat and LLCER specialization in the final year.

Immersion Programs
Norwegian is the host language from kindergarten; French is the language of instruction and English is taught as a foreign language. In primary, three languages are taught: French, Norwegian, and English. In secondary, students choose between Spanish or German from the 5th grade, with LVA, LVB, and LVC available for the baccalaureat, and LLCER specialization in the final year.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Admission to elementary and secondary (CP through Terminale) is open to any student who is willing and able to follow instruction in French, subject to success on a language test conducted in elementary. The school teaches in French and provides language learning opportunities in Norwegian and English from early years. The Lycée Français d'Oslo is part of the AEFE network and is recognized by the Norwegian Ministry of Education. 2. An application fee of 3,000 NOK is charged for CP through Terminale; the fee must be paid directly on the Eduka platform (Paypal required) and is non-refundable. 3. The place-allocation committee takes place during Week 11 (10–14 March 2025). 4. New students are welcomed throughout the year; if your arrival date in Norway does not coincide with the school calendar, contact the school for details on enrollment outside the calendar. 5. Admission is contingent on acceptance of the school's internal rules and on timely payment of tuition fees. 6. The school is recognized by the Norwegian Ministry of Education under the Education Act; current accreditation does not confer rights provided by Articles 5 and 7 (follow-up PPT, transport). 7. Consult the Internal Regulations and the Financial Regulations of the Lycée Français d'Oslo. 8. To begin the enrollment process, proceed to the Eduka enrollment platform.

Scholarships
Scholarships and financial aid: All siblings in the school (excluding preschool) receive a tuition reduction from the second child onward. Students of French nationality may be eligible for French government financial aid (scholarships) under certain family income conditions; the application file is available on the Embassy of France's site or at the school secretariat. Preschool students may receive, under certain family income conditions, Oslo municipal aid; families also receive a discount for the youngest child when two children in the same family attend preschool, and an additional discount starting from the third child in preschool. A letter is sent to families at the start of the school year regarding Oslo aid. The Lånekassen stipend is available for families with Norwegian taxable income; an application for partial reimbursement of tuition can be made to Norwegian authorities; Lånekassen may provide other aid under income conditions; families will be contacted by the school. For CP to CM2, after-school care and homework help is available until 16:55; 23,000 NOK for CP to CE2 (covered by Oslo after enrollment); 19,500 NOK for CM1 to CM2. A form is distributed at the start of the school year to enroll in the study service; guardians of CP and CE2 who have enrolled for the studies will benefit from free service as Oslo covers these costs. Any student not enrolled and wishing to use the study service will be charged 300 NOK.
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