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Den Norske Skole Costa Blanca

Spain, Alicante

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Norwegian
Fees €1,200 - 3,564
Ages 6 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 276
Type Co-educational
Opened 1972
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Norwegian, Spanish
Typical class size 20
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Den Norske Skole Costa Blanca is a private Norwegian school abroad located in Alfaz del Pi, Alicante. Established in 1972, it offers primary (grades 1–10) and upper secondary (VG1–VG3) education, following the same curricula and regulations as the Norwegian public system and staffed by Norwegian teachers. The school runs a 13-year Norwegian education path with up to 204 students, and the Norwegian government covers about 85% of costs, keeping fees comparatively affordable. The Bespoke Curriculum combines Norwegian standards with local context, and students study languages, including Spanish, with instruction available to all pupils. From 4th grade, each pupil has a PC/Chromebook to support project- and theme-based learning. The school provides systematic pupil development, contemporary pedagogy, and a holistic approach. A school-after-care program (SFO) serves 1st–4th graders September through May. DNS Costa Blanca also engages in Erasmus+ activities and maintains an active community through social events and international partnerships. With pride.

www.costablancaskole.com

Carrer Riu Guadiana, 14, 03580 Belmonte, Alicante, Spain

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The Essentials

Den Norske Skole Costa Blanca has 276 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Norwegian.

Location
The Norwegian School Costa Blanca is located in Alfaz del Pi, Alicante province, Spain, at Riu Guadiana 14, Urb El Oasis, 03580 L'Alfàs del Pi. It sits in a quiet residential area at the foot of Puig Campana, with views over orange groves and the azure Mediterranean. It is about a 20-minute drive from Alicante Airport and five minutes from the beaches.

Stages
Full Grundskole (primary and lower secondary) for years 1–10, with up to 204 pupils. Upper secondary offers VG1, VG2 and VG3 studiespesialisering.

Type
Private school with government funding; owned by Fundacion Noruega Costa Blanca.

Additional learning support
A social-pedagogical adviser is available to support students. Systematic pupil development is emphasized.

Country affiliation
Norway (follows the Norwegian curriculum and regulations; owned by the Fundacion Noruega Costa Blanca; member of GNUF).

School day structure
Includes an after-school care program (Skolefritidsordning, SFO) for students in grades 1–4 from September to May.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Den Norske Skole Costa Blanca ranges from EUR 1,200 to EUR 3,564 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees

- Grunnskolen: Acceptance of a school place requires payment of a three-month advance (forskudd). The three-month advance covers the school fees for April, May and June of the upcoming school year for pupils who attend the full year. The advance / registration payment is not refunded if the offered place is not used.

- Videregående (upper secondary): A non-refundable registration (innmeldingsavgift) of EUR 900 is required on acceptance. This EUR 900 is included in the total annual school fee for videregående. If a pupil leaves earlier than agreed the registration fee is not returned.

Tuition fees by year group / level

- Grunnskolen (primary and lower-secondary): Fees are charged per month by family position (sibling discount structure):
- First child: EUR 205 per month.
- Second child: EUR 140 per month.
- From the third child onward: EUR 100 per month.

- Videregående skole (upper secondary / VG1–VG3): Total annual school fees amount to EUR 2,275 per year; this total includes the registration fee of EUR 900. The remaining balance (EUR 1,375) must be paid in full before the start of the school year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- For Grunnskolen: A three-month advance is required at acceptance (this advance corresponds to April–June of the upcoming school year for pupils present the full year). The school confirms that a school place is only finally allocated when the required advance is received.

- For Videregående: The EUR 900 registration fee must be paid in full before a place is allocated; the outstanding balance (EUR 1,375) is required to be paid in full before school start. Applicants who have outstanding fees from previous years are not eligible for a new offer until outstanding amounts are settled. Deadlines for required documentation (e.g., attachments) are enforced for prioritisation.

- Invoicing: SFO and other applicable charges are invoiced together with school-fee invoices and invoices are sent by e‑mail.

- Cancellation / notice: The school operates with a three-month notice period which takes effect from the first day of the following month. If a school place is terminated during the school year, school fees for three months after the notice must be paid; the registration/advance payment is not refunded. Breach of agreement can lead to termination of the school place.

Boarding fees

- Boarding: No boarding (residential) provision or boarding fees are listed as part of the school's services; the school is presented as a day school offering grunnskole and videregående education and an SFO (after‑school) service. There are no boarding fees applicable.

Other costs and fees

- SFO (after‑school care): Opening hours Monday–Thursday 13:30–16:00. Prices stated:
- Pupils in grades 1–3: free of charge.
- Pupils in grade 4: EUR 92 per pupil per month. SFO is invoiced together with school fees; one month's notice is required for SFO cancellation.

- Insurance: The school recommends that videregående pupils (and families) arrange student/household and health insurance; prices vary by provider and are not set by the school.

- Uniforms and compulsory learning materials: No mandatory school‑uniform fee is listed. Læremidler/PC provision are mentioned in school descriptions (e.g., device for pupils from 4th grade upward) but no standard uniform or separate compulsory uniform charge is published. Parents should expect normal incidental costs (personal supplies, optional activities) as these are not itemised as fixed school charges.

Refund information

- Registration / advance payments: The registration/innmeldingsavgift and the advance payments are not refundable if the pupil leaves earlier than the contracted period or if the offered place is not used. This applies to both grunnskole (advance) and videregående (EUR 900 registration fee).

- Early termination: If a pupil withdraws during the school year, the registration fee is not returned and school fees for three months after termination must be paid in accordance with the school's three‑month notice policy.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer: The school's published payment account is with BBVA. Payments/forskudd are to be sent to:
- BBVA, IBAN: ES03 0182 4424 3702 0158 7847, BIC/SWIFT: BBVAESMMXXX. Invoicing instructions state that the advance and other payments are to be made to the school's bank account.

- Other payment methods: The school's published information specifies the BBVA bank account for transfers and invoicing by e‑mail; no published details about credit-card acceptance or alternative online payment gateways are provided on the fee pages.

Short note on scope / missing items

- The published information gives monthly rates for grunnskolen and a published total annual amount for videregående (EUR 2,275). The school's pages do not publish a per‑term breakdown or an explicit annual total for each grunnskole year group; they give per‑month amounts and the three‑month advance requirement. For precise per‑term or annual totals for grunnskolen (for example, number of billed months per school year), and for any optional activity fees not listed, confirm the billing period used by the school when converting monthly figures into term/year totals.
Academics

Den Norske Skole Costa Blanca teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 6 to 18.

Curriculum
The Norwegian School Costa Blanca follows the same curricula and regulations as the Norwegian public school system, and is staffed by Norwegian teachers. It offers a full Norwegian Grundskole (grades 1–10) with up to 204 students, and upper secondary education with VG1, VG2, and VG3 studiespesialisering. The school provides systematic pupil development, and a school-after-care program (SFO) for grades 1–4 from September through May. Spanish language instruction is offered to all students.
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Admissions

Admissions
New applicants must use the electronic application form. A copy of the passport must be uploaded for the application to be processed. All applicants to videregående (upper secondary) must upload copies of the grades they have received so far. Current students can apply for the next school year in videregående or exercise the right of priority within February 1 for grunnskolen. The normal application deadline for grunnskolen is March 1; after this date admissions are on a rolling basis if places remain. The last date to apply for the school year is September 1; applications received after this date will not be considered. Swedish citizens may be admitted to grunnskolen (grades 1–10) at DNSCB under an agreement between Sweden and Norway; see the guidance from Swedish authorities (Skolverket) regarding Swedish students in Norwegian international schools, and note that the school will forward relevant documentation to PPT Utland. For special education matters, contact the special education coordinator. For videregående, the application deadline is March 1; only Norwegian citizens may apply. If you are Swedish, you must first obtain Norwegian citizenship to apply. The school has two places for special applicants; the application deadline for these is February 1. Citizenship requests can be pursued via the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI). An electronic student application (Elevsøknad) is available; applications are not processed through a regular iSkole account. See the inntaksreglementene (admission regulations) for grunnskolen and videregående for full details.

Scholarships
Lån og stipend for elever i videregående skole: The Norwegian State Education Loan Fund (Lånekassen) provides loans and scholarships for upper secondary education abroad, but support is given only in exceptional cases. Eligibility requires documentation that the student falls under exemptions under § 34-7 a) to qualify for support from Lånekassen; if the exemption is because of illness, a medical certificate is required. In some situations, moving to Spain for climate or environment does not qualify. Most applicants must have youth entitlement under the Norwegian Education Act. The loan fund may offer loans to cover tuition fees, and there are conditions and procedural steps for applying. The process includes an online application (available May/June) plus supporting documents from the school showing study load, and documentation of any exemption reason; if applying for a loan, a confirmation from the institution about tuition costs is required. For further details and up-to-date requirements, refer to Lånekassen guidance and the DNSCB page on loans and stipends.
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