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Trondheim Katedralskole

Norway, Trondheim

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1152
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish, French, Mandarin, German, Italian
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Trondheim Katedralskole is a public upper secondary school in the heart of Trondheim, opposite Nidaros Cathedral. The school offers multiple pathways, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Studiespesialisering with an IB option in Vg1, plus Vg2–Vg3 science programs and specialist lines in Medier og kommunikasjon and Musikk, dans og drama. Påbygg in Vg3 provides a route to general university admission, while the IB DP serves as an alternative pathway to higher education around the world. The campus comprises seven buildings, including the glass-walled Kantine connected to Moe II, Bispen with the natural science labs, and Munken with media production spaces. The site's history dates to 1152, with Harsdorffbygningen opened in 1787 and Moe I and Moe II added in 1925 and 1938. The school hosts exchanges, collaborates with NTNU on projects such as drone-building and maker workshops, and supports student leadership through its student council for prospective families worldwide.

Munkegata 8, 7013 Trondheim, Norway

The Essentials

Trondheim Katedralskole has instruction in English.

Location
Munkegata 8, 7013 Trondheim, Norway.

Stages
General Studies; General Studies with Preparatory IB (First year upper secondary, Vg1); Science – program subject offering at second and third years (Vg2 and Vg3); Media and Communications; Music, Dance and Drama; Supplementary studies (Vg3) – progression to general study competence; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Type
Public upper secondary school (gymnasium).

Additional learning support
Pedagogical-psychological services (PP-tjenesten); Follow-up service (Oppfølgingstjenesten).

Country affiliation
Norway
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The kantine offers baguette sandwiches and a wide range of beverages. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 09:00–14:30 and Friday 09:00–14:00. Changes to opening times will be announced.

Governance and Ownership
Stiftelsen Trondheim Katedralskole governs the school. The foundation was established in 1965 when the school ceased to be a state school and became a county municipal school. The school's former principal Asbjørn Øverås and lawyer Carl Flock argued for the school's right to freely and independently manage the foundation's capital fund, and this was approved by the county school board and by the Ministry of Church and Education with the statutes for the capital fund prepared by Øverås and Flock.
Fees
Application fees
- No application fee is charged for admission to Trondheim Katedralskole through the ordinary county admissions process (VIGO) or for entry to the school's IB Diploma Programme.

Tuition fees by year group (Vg1–Vg3 / 2026/27 academic year)
- Vg1, Vg2 and Vg3 (general and vocational upper‑secondary programmes): No tuition is charged for students with statutory right to upper‑secondary education in Norway. Education at public videregående nivå follows the national free‑schooling principle.
- International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma Programme, two‑year Vg2–Vg3 level): An annual IB examination fee is charged to IB students. The school's stated current charge for IB examination administration is NOK 6,500 per student per year. This is billed annually for each year of the two‑year Diploma Programme.

Other programme‑specific or equipment fees (per year)
- Elev‑PC (loaned school laptop): An annual user contribution is charged for the county's Elev‑PC lease arrangement. The annual payment equals the minimum Lånekassen equipment‑stipend rate for the relevant programme; the county covers the remainder of the device cost. Amounts vary by programme and academic year because Lånekassen's equipment‑stipend rates differ by programme. For the 2026–2027 study year those stipend rates range from NOK 1,427 to NOK 7,353 depending on programme. The Elev‑PC arrangement limits payments to a maximum of three annual instalments.

Per‑term / per‑year breakdown (how charges are applied)
- General tuition: No per‑term or per‑year tuition charge for regular Vg1–Vg3 students.
- IB Diploma: Charged as an annual fee (NOK 6,500 per year for each IB year). There is an annual billing for each year of the two‑year Diploma Programme.
- Elev‑PC lease: Charged annually; invoices for the yearly lease are sent in early October to the person who signed the lease agreement. The maximum total number of annual lease payments is three; after payment for the final year the device becomes the student's property.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Elev‑PC: Annual invoice sent at the start of October to the signatory of the lease agreement; standard terms and invoicing procedure follow the county's billing routines. If a student leaves school and wishes to keep the PC, the remaining lease balance is invoiced; if the PC is returned the lease arrangement is closed according to the lease terms. Annual lease payments remain payable even in cases of theft or loss as set out in the lease terms.
- IB fee: Charged annually; the school's IB documents record the annual exam charge (NOK 6,500).
- General invoicing to the county: The county operates centralised invoicing and a central invoice address for official invoices. Invoicing to or via the county follows the county's standard billing procedures.

Boarding fees
- Trondheim Katedralskole does not operate boarding or school‑run residential accommodation as part of its current programme offering; there are no boarding fees charged by the school. (No boarding services are listed among the school's services.)

Other costs and compulsory extras
- Textbooks and core printed/digital learning materials: The county follows the principle that pupils in upper‑secondary education have rights to necessary learning materials; special arrangements (such as the Elev‑PC) are in place to reduce direct costs. Additional optional or non‑essential items (for example specific study‑related equipment in vocational subjects, voluntary excursions or optional extra‑curricular activities) may carry separate charges where allowed by regulation.
- Uniform: No compulsory school uniform or standard uniform fee is imposed by Trondheim Katedralskole.
- Field trips, specialist materials and programme‑specific equipment: Costs for optional trips, specialized consumables or equipment for particular programme areas (for example practical subjects) can occur; those are treated as separate items and handled under the school/county's rules for voluntary contributions and permitted charges.

Refund information (where the school's published rules apply)
- Elev‑PC lease: If a student terminates schooling early and wishes to keep the PC, the outstanding lease balance is invoiced; alternatively the PC may be returned to the school within the terms described in the lease. Tyveri, loss or damage do not exempt the lessee from annual lease obligations under the lease terms.
- IB fee: The school's IB programme documents state the annual exam fee but do not publish an explicit refund policy for that fee in the programme brochure. Refund or cancellation policies for exam entries may be governed by administrative deadlines and the IB/assessment provider rules.

Fee payment options
- Invoices issued by the school/county are processed through the county's standard invoicing channels and contain standard invoice references for payment. Electronic billing and bank‑based payment methods commonly used in Norway for school‑related invoices include bank transfer with invoice reference (KID), eFaktura and AvtaleGiro. Municipal and county invoicing follows the county's invoicing procedures. Credit‑card payment options are not typically the standard channel for county invoice processing and are not specifically listed for school invoices.

Summary (concise)
- No application fee for ordinary admissions.
- No general tuition for Vg1–Vg3 students covered by Norwegian youth entitlement to upper‑secondary education.
- IB Diploma students: NOK 6,500 per student per year (annual IB exam/administration fee).
- Elev‑PC: Annual lease equal to the minimum Lånekassen equipment‑stipend for the student's programme (Lånekassen stipend bands for 2026/27 range NOK 1,427–7,353); billed annually (early October) and limited to a maximum of three annual payments.
- No school boarding provision; no compulsory uniform fee.

(End of fees overview.)
Academics

Trondheim Katedralskole teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Trondheim Katedralskole offers several upper-secondary study programs. Studiespesialisering (ST) includes a preparatory IB option in Vg1. Science is offered as a program subject at Vg2 and Vg3. Medier og kommunikasjon and Musikk, dans og drama are available as study programmes. Påbygg (Vg3) provides a supplementary pathway to general study competence. The school also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as an alternative pathway.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Elevtjenesten is available to all students. The school's counselors and the school health nurse are located on Kannikens' first floor. Elevtjenesten collaborates with teachers, school leadership, guardians, PPT, and other service providers outside the school. Counselors assist with school and coursework; education, career choices and study orientation; personal or social matters; accommodations for students with special needs; and difficulties in the school environment. The school health nurse provides confidential support for health and wellbeing topics. Students can seek help from Elevtjenesten for personal or social challenges.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides accommodations for students with special needs. Accommodations are arranged through Elevtjenesten, with counselors supporting the process and coordination with PPT and other services to ensure appropriate support.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides a School Health Service (Skolehelsetjenesten) with a health nurse who is usually on site Monday to Thursday, and a physiotherapist who is part of the service. The nurse's office is located in the Elevtjenesten area. Students can book appointments with the health nurse via Helsami or contact the nurse directly. The health nurse can discuss a range of personal topics, including difficult life situations, relationships, sexuality and contraception, pregnancy concerns, eating and body image, drugs and tobacco, minor injuries, vaccinations, and setting boundaries. The health nurse operates under confidentiality. The physiotherapist offers individual counseling for pain and tension-related issues and can deliver group talks as part of health-promotion efforts. If you want someone to talk to, Elevhjelpa is available as well.

Safeguarding
The school ensures every student has a safe and good school environment in accordance with Opplæringslova Chapter 12. Bullying, violence, discrimination, and harassment are not tolerated, including digital bullying. All staff monitor student welfare and must intervene and report concerns to the principal when they suspect a student is not safe. If concerns are raised, the school investigates and develops a written plan detailing the problem, measures, timelines, responsible persons, and how the plan will be evaluated. The principal must inform the municipality or county in serious cases. Students or guardians can report concerns to a teacher, counselor, school leadership, or other staff, and they can also contact Mobbeombudet or Elev- og lærlingeombudet for help.
Parent Experience

History
The Trondheim Katedralskole lies in the heart of Trondheim, opposite Nidaros Cathedral, and arose in connection with the cathedral. The school's roots trace to Schola Cathedralis Nidrosiensis, dating to the medieval era and existing by 1152 with the archbishopric in Nidaros. After the Reformation, the state took over and broadened education beyond clerical training; the oldest surviving building, Harsdorffbygget, opened in 1787, with Moe buildings added in 1925 and 1938. The school was essentially male-only until 1912; the first female student was Alette Aagaard Hansen.

Community
The Trondheim Katedralskole lies in the heart of Trondheim, opposite Nidaros Cathedral, and has a long history linked to the cathedral. The student council acts as the students' voice within the school. In 2024, the cornerstone for the new facilities (Grunnstein) was presented by Nidaros domkirkes Restaureringsarbeider (NDR); it features ship symbols and graffiti dating from the 1400s–1500s observed during the ceremony, with musically contributed performances by students. The cornerstone will be mounted in a niche in the new shared space with the library and canteen to emphasize the school's historic link to the cathedral.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school comprises seven buildings, counting the kantine as a separate building. The Kantine sits in a glass building connected to Moe II; glass walls and a glass roof make it bright, and it offers a salad bar and other baked goods. Harsdorffbygningen is the oldest building, with Moe I (1925) and Moe II (1938) as newer wings, and the interior has been modernized with more group rooms, larger and updated classrooms, and new changing rooms and restrooms. Munken hosts the second gymnasium, named Maraton, and is connected to the Moe buildings by a bright walkway. Bispen houses the science department (natural science labs, chemistry, physics) and one of the two gymnasiums, Mitlid. Kanniken contains staff facilities, three group rooms (including Knutsen and Ludvigsen), a reading room Logos, and a meeting room called Delfi, with access to the inner courtyard and proximity to the kantine, library, auditorium, and student services.

Sports Facilities
Bispen houses one of the two gymnasiums, Mitlid. Munken houses the second gymnasium, Maraton. Munken is connected to the Moe buildings via a bright walkway. The two gymnasiums support the school's physical education spaces.

Academic Facilities
Bispen houses the realfagsavdelingen with naturfagsrom (biology, chemistry, physics), a ToF room (Technology og forskningslære) and two group rooms Schrödinger and Bonnevie. In Munken, Medier og kommunikasjon provides specialist rooms for photo and film production, two classrooms with large windows, and an open teaching area with an amphitheatre and a social zone. Kanniken contains a staff room, a meeting room called Delfi, the reading room Logos, and three ground-floor group rooms (including Knutsen and Ludvigsen) with the Lesesalen on the upper level. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Berlin is the old Aula, used for teaching, performances, concerts, debates, and other activities. The space constellation includes the auditorium and related facilities that support student life and events.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Science is offered as a program at Vg2 and Vg3 in collaboration with Thora Storm. Students have access to maker workshops at Trondheim Katedralskole and Thora Storm, including a 3D printer, laser cutter, and vinyl cutter. They design and build their own technological products and undertake study trips abroad in Vg3, as well as excursions and visits to local companies. Drone-building is taught in collaboration with NTNU's Institute for Electronic Systems (IES), and students design and carry out research projects that apply real-world science.

Arts & Creative
Musikk, dans og drama provides a music-focused pathway for students planning further music studies or seeking general study competence. The program requires instrumental or vocal skills and a willingness to practice, with emphasis on communication, creativity, critical thinking and teamwork. The school offers well-equipped facilities, including practice rooms, a band room, an auditorium with full PA, and a recording studio, with access outside school hours. There is close collaboration with NTNU's Department of Music, and many students participate in the Talent Development program.

Cultural & Language
The school is committed to internationalization. Many students choose an exchange year, and the school also hosts exchange students. The school engages in international projects and organizes trips abroad. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is available, opening opportunities for university study around the world.

Social & Hobbies
The school has an active student council that acts as the students' voice and independent body, safeguarding students' working conditions and rights. The student council serves as a liaison between students, teachers, and school leadership. It includes a chair and representatives from classes who meet at least twice a month to discuss and vote on matters that affect the student body.

Leadership & Professional
There is an active student council that represents students and connects with staff, fostering leadership development. Career development is supported through events like Karrieredagene and Hospitering, as well as Open School sessions where students and families meet teachers, counselors, and students from various programs. Min ArbeidsDag (#MAD) gives Studiespesialisering students opportunities to visit companies and gain professional exposure.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Breddeidrett provides five hours per week of sport and activities, including traditional sports and activities such as climbing and friluftsliv (outdoor life). Breddeidrett takes place in the school's two newly built gymnasiums with a strength room, and uses a climbing hall and nearby natural areas in teaching. The course aims to provide experiences and challenges that foster joy and mastery, both individually and in social settings.
Languages

Language Provision
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) is offered as a two-year study-preparatory course leading to an international examination. The programme is taught in English. The IB diploma is recognised for admission to Norwegian universities and colleges and for admission to universities worldwide. The IB Diploma Programme builds on Vg1 Studiespesialisering and is open to students from across the county of Trøndelag; there is an annual fee of NOK 6,500 to cover IB examination costs.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a two-year course of studies leading to international examinations recognized for admission to universities around the world. The programme is offered by IB schools in more than 150 countries worldwide. For admission to Norwegian universities and colleges, the IB diploma is considered equivalent to the second and third years of the Norwegian general studies programme. Teaching in the IB programme is in English. 2. Eligibility and background: The appropriate educational background for entering the IB Diploma Programme is the first year of general studies (Vg1) at a Norwegian upper secondary school, or an equivalent education from abroad or an international school in Norway. Students from all over Trøndelag county can apply for admission to Trondheim Katedralskole's IB Diploma Programme. The programme uses English as the working language and emphasizes independent, in-depth study; there are fewer subjects than in the Norwegian education system, but greater depth in each. 3. Application and examinations: Applications are governed by the IB Diploma Programme Admission Policy 2026 and the IB application form 2026. Contact the IB-coordinator Martin Skrode for more information. All subjects have final examinations at the end of the program and are assessed by external examiners according to fixed criteria to ensure consistency and objectivity. There is an annual IB exam fee of NOK 6500.
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