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Polarsirkelen Videregaende Skole

Norway, Mo i Rana

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Norwegian
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Taught languages English, French, German, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Polarsirkelen Videregående Skole is a public upper secondary school in Mo i Rana, Nordland fylkeskommune. It offers study programs including Construction and Civil Engineering; Electrical Trades and Data Technology; Health and Social Care; Sports; Information Technology and Media Production; Drama Polarsirkelen; Restaurant and Food Studies; General Studies (Studiespesialisering); Technology and Industrial Studies; Preparatory Education; and Upper Secondary Education for Adults. The campus features a canteen by entrance, open daily from early morning to 14:20 (13:30 on Tuesdays) with breakfast for all students, plus drinks, sandwiches, a salad bar and hot dishes; weekly menus appear on information screens. The library/ICT hub serves as a study space with self-service borrowing and access to books, newspapers, magazines and films. Digital Pedagogues assist with Lingit software, and IT support is available via support.nfk.no. A multipurpose hall supports gatherings and sports. Extracurriculars include Drama Polarsirkelen, Idrettsfag and Restaurant og matfag, Åpen skole events, and artworks catalog.

Murbakken 1, 8622 Mo i Rana, Norway

The Essentials

Polarsirkelen Videregaende Skole has instruction in Norwegian.

Location
Murbakken 1, 8622 Mo i Rana, Norway. The school is in Mo i Rana, Nordland county.

Stages
Upper secondary (VG1–VG3) with multiple study programs, including Studiespesialisering and vocational programs such as Bygg- og anleggsteknikk, Tømrerfaget, Rørleggerfaget, Elektrofag, Informasjonsteknologi og Medieproduksjon, Helse- og oppvekstfag, Restaurant- og matfag, Idrettsfag, Drama, Teknologi- og industrifag, Forberedende opplæring, and videregående opplæring for voksne.

Type
Public upper secondary school under Nordland fylkeskommune.

Country affiliation
Norway

School day structure
The school day begins at 08:35 and ends at 15:55. Lunch is 11:55–12:40.

Bus service
School transport is available for eligible students living more than six kilometers from the school; apply well before the start of the school year.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school provides information and support for students living in hybel (private rental rooms) while attending Polarsirkelen vgs. Open School is a low-threshold space for students and apprentices after school, offering a safe place, social opportunities, and support. The school health service is available on campus, and counseling services assist with housing-related matters. A nurse is available for hybel residents without a regular GP in Rana, and practical tips for hybel life are provided.

Governance and Ownership
The school is owned and governed by Nordland County Municipality.
Fees
Application fees

- There is no application fee to apply for a place at Polarsirkelen videregående skole (applications are processed through the normal public-school application system).

Tuition fees (by year group and term)

- Vg1, Vg2, Vg3 (all standard videregående skole year groups): Tuition and standard instruction are free for pupils admitted to the public (fylkeskommunal) programme. There is no tuition charge per term or per year for these year groups (NOK 0 per term / NOK 0 per year).

Mandatory equipment / pupil PC (fees and breakdown by year)

- Polarsirkelen participates in the Nordland fylkeskommune elev‑PC and læremiddelordning. For pupils who must take part in the elev‑PC scheme the payment options and amounts for the 2026/27 intake are:
- Payment model 1 (one‑time electronic payment in the sign‑on portal): NOK 3,911 (paid when signing the agreement).
- Payment model 2 (annual invoicing, total over the contract): total NOK 4,311, billed as:
- December 2026: NOK 1,427.
- September 2027: NOK 1,437.
- September 2028: NOK 1,447.
- The standard school PC model for 2026/27 is the HP ProBook specified by the county; the elev‑PC arrangement includes loan of books/læremidler and terms for ownership after completion. Students who complete the full qualifying period (three years for study programmes) will take over the machine without additional charge.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Electronic sign‑and‑pay: Parents (or the pupil if over 18) log in to the county sign‑on form (requires BankID/ID‑porten) to sign the agreement and may choose the payment model; immediate electronic payment is completed inside that sign‑on form.
- Annual invoicing: If annual invoicing is selected, invoices are sent by post according to the invoicing dates above; invoices must be paid according to the invoice terms.
- School invoice/faktura information (for invoices and suppliers) uses Nordland fylkeskommunes faktura routines and efaktura options; invoices should be addressed to the fylkeskommunens fakturamottak as indicated by the school.

Boarding / school‑operated accommodation

- Polarsirkelen does not operate an on‑site boarding school (internat) as a standard paid boarding offering; the school provides information and guidance for pupils who live on hybel (private rented rooms) but does not publish a school boarding fee. Nordland fylkeskommune runs or arranges some pupil hybel offers in certain locations, and rental costs for hybel vary by provider and location.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Learning materials: The national læremiddelordning and the county system provide loaned textbooks and many required digital/printed læremidler at no direct charge to the pupil while they are enrolled; loaned books and other loaned læremidler must be returned in good condition at the end of the school year or on withdrawal.

- Course‑specific equipment and consumables: Some programmes (particularly vocational programmes) require personal or program‑specific equipment, protective clothing, tools, or consumables. Pupils may need to pay for certain personal consumables or program‑specific items not supplied under the loan scheme; these amounts vary by programme and by item. The national equipment‑stipend framework applies for eligible pupils.

- Optional study trips, excursions and activity fees: Some optional or extracurricular activities, study trips, and excursions may require a pupil contribution; amounts and billing for these activities are set per activity and billed or requested separately when they are organised. Policies on pupil contributions for trips and other voluntary activities are handled at programme or school level.

- Meals, printing and minor services: Food (canteen), personal printing/copying, and similar daily costs are normally paid by the pupil and are not included in tuition; availability and payment arrangements (cash, card, or other systems) vary locally.

Refunds and ownership on completion or withdrawal

- Books and loaned læremidler must be returned in good condition at the end of the school year or on withdrawal; replacement or damage charges may apply if items are not returned or are damaged.
- Ownership of an elev‑PC: pupils who complete the full qualifying period keep the machine without further payment (the elev‑PC arrangement sets out how ownership is transferred after completion). The PC signatory choices are either immediate payment in the sign‑on portal or annual invoicing according to the schedule above. Specific refund rules are governed by the agreement and the county's regulations; questions about refunds, early withdrawal or special cases are handled through the county's elev‑PC signingsupport and school administration.

Accepted payment channels / practical payment methods

- Electronic payment in the county sign‑on portal (requires BankID/ID‑porten at sign‑on).
- Postal invoices (annual invoices) are issued when annual invoicing is chosen; invoices are payable by normal invoice payment channels (bank transfer / online bank payment) and the county supports eFaktura deliveries to customers who are set up to receive eFaktura.
- For supplier invoices and other school purchases, the school and Nordland fylkeskommune publish the required invoice addresses and eFaktura details for suppliers; standard banking and electronic invoice payment methods apply.

Summary (key fee items to record in a database)

- Application fee: NOK 0.
- Tuition (Vg1/Vg2/Vg3): NOK 0 per term / NOK 0 per year for public pupils.
- Compulsory elev‑PC options for 2026/27 intake: One‑time payment NOK 3,911 OR annual invoicing: Dec 2026 NOK 1,427; Sep 2027 NOK 1,437; Sep 2028 NOK 1,447 (total NOK 4,311).
- Boarding: No school‑operated boarding fee; pupils use local hybel rental market or county hybel offers where available (costs vary).
- Other typical costs: programme‑specific equipment, consumables, study trips and meals — amounts vary by programme and activity; loaned textbooks and many læremidler are provided without charge but must be returned.
Academics

Curriculum
The school offers the following study programs: Construction and Civil Engineering; Electrical Trades and Data Technology; Health and Social Care; Sports; Information Technology and Media Production; Drama Polarsirkelen; Restaurant and Food Studies; General Studies (Studiespesialisering); Technology and Industrial Studies; Preparatory Education; and Upper Secondary Education for Adults.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has equity, respect, and tolerance as core values. Good learning environments are believed to support academic and personal development. Every member of the school community is equally important. Students can expect to be heard, seen, and treated with understanding. Mutual respect toward fellow community members is expected.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides mental wellbeing support with access to someone to talk to. If you need someone to talk to, contact for a chat or visit the youth health clinic.

Safeguarding
The school has a bullying reporting option. Students have access to a youth health clinic and a counseling/guidance service for safeguarding needs.
Parent Experience

Community
The school has equity, respect, and tolerance as core values. It believes inclusive learning environments support students' academic and personal development, and every member is heard, seen, and treated with understanding. The school expects all members to show the same respect to others within the school community. Fritidsmesse 2026 – a day full of opportunities – is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, inviting all teams and associations in Rana to attend. The school has art on campus, with a catalog describing each artwork and artist, and the school hopes the art will be well received by students, teachers, staff, and guests.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has Elevrådet (Student Council) and committees: Skolemiljøutvalg (SMU) and Skoleutvalg (SU) for the 2025/26 school year. The Elevrådsstyre (Student Council executive) leads the student council, and Rana Ungdomsråd (Rana Youth Council) is represented for 2024–2026. Membership details and contact information are published on the Elevråd og utvalg page.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a canteen located by the main entrance, open daily from early morning to 14:20 (13:30 on Tuesdays). Free breakfast is served every morning to all students and apprentices, and the canteen offers drinks, a wide range of sandwiches, a salad bar, and daily hot dishes, with the weekly menu and today's dish shown on information screens. The library/ICT hub is a meeting place for the whole school, supporting study and social activities, with self-service borrowing using a student or staff ID and access to books, newspapers, magazines, and films. Digital Pedagogues assist with software and program use, including Lingit products, and IT help is available via the support portal at support.nfk.no and at support@nfk.no (open 08:00–15:30). A multipurpose hall on campus is available for gatherings and sports.

Sports Facilities
A multipurpose hall on campus is available for gatherings and sports.

Academic Facilities
The library/ICT hub is a meeting place for the entire school, supporting academic work and social activity. Students can get help with assignments, collaborate in groups, borrow books or films, study quietly or with others. Borrowing is self-service via a self-checkout machine using a student or staff ID. Digital Pedagogues assist with software and the use of school programs, including Lingit products. The library can be contacted at biblio.polarsirkelen@vgs.nfk.no and IT support via support.nfk.no.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Drama Polarsirkelen is offered as a dedicated drama program. Restaurant- og matfag is offered as a program. Idrettsfag provides sports-focused study options. Åpen skole (Open School) offers events for students and apprentices. Other programs include Studiespesialisering and Informasjonsteknologi og Medieproduksjon.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative
Art is visible on the school campus, with artworks both inside and outside the buildings. The school is proud of its artwork across the campus. A catalog presents the artworks and the artists, providing descriptions of each piece. The catalog can be read to learn about each artwork and its creator.

Social & Hobbies
Fritidsmesse 2026 – Welcome to a day full of opportunities. On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Polarsirkelen videregående skole invites all teams and associations in Rana to this year's Leisure Fair. The fair showcases available extracurricular activities and clubs for students.

Community & Service
If you need someone to talk to, contact us for a chat or visit the youth health clinic. The school provides information about youth health services and access to support for student wellbeing. These resources reflect the school's commitment to student welfare.

Leadership & Professional
The school has councils and committees (Råd og utvalg). These structures involve students and staff in governance and planning. They provide a forum for student input and leadership development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Our values are equity, respect, and tolerance. The school believes in building learning environments where students can develop personally and academically. Every member of our community plays an equally important role. You can expect to be met with respect and understanding.
Languages

Language Provision
The school offers Studiespesialisering with a Language program area for students who enjoy languages and may work in roles requiring communication with people in other countries. In VG1 you choose among various foreign languages, and in VG2 you select two program subjects from your program area (fordypning), with the option to add a third study-preparatory program subject. In VG3 you continue with the two program subjects chosen in VG2. The Language program emphasizes mastering multiple foreign languages, which is increasingly important in a society with growing cross-border trade and cooperation; language skills are valuable in the private sector as well as in public administration and education.
Admissions

Admissions
1. VG1 admissions are handled through the national centralized admissions system. Deadlines and requirements are published on samordnaopptak.no. 2. VG1 applicants must indicate three preferences across different program areas in priority order, in accordance with the Education Act § 6-9. This also applies to changes (omvalg). 3. The common intake deadline is March 1; the last date to change applications for priority rights / individualized treatment / apprenticeship candidates is April 1. 4. Log in to Vigo.no with MinID to submit or modify applications. 5. New applicants with youth entitlement who did not apply by the deadline can submit an application via the Follow-up Service. 6. For adults applying to videregående opplæring for voksne, admissions can be made year-round; you apply through Vigo.no under the adult/realkompetanse tab.
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