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Den Norske Skolen i Rojales

Spain, Alicante

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Norwegian
Fees €1,800 - 2,000
Ages 6 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 120
Type Co-educational
Opened 1992
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Norwegian, English, Spanish
Typical class size 17
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

DNSR is a publicly approved Norwegian school in Spain for grades 1–13 in Ciudad Quesada. It serves students aged 6–16 from first grade to VG3. The upper secondary program Studiespesialisering focuses on languages, social sciences and economics; VG2 and VG3 students select two program subjects and a third study-preparatory subject. VG2 options include Reiseliv og språk 1, Media og informasjonskunnskap 1 and Entrepenørskap og bedriftsutvikling 1; VG3 options include Medie- og informasjonskunnskap 2, Reiseliv og språk 2 and Entrepenørskap og bedriftsutvikling 2. Core subjects include Norwegian, Natural Science, Mathematics, English, Spanish, Social Studies, Geography, History, Religion and Physical Education; program subjects include Tourism and Language, Media and Information Literacy, and Entrepreneurship and Business Development. DNSR operates with base groups and a learning portal; younger students use iPads, VG3 uses Macs. Activities include Beach Day, Kreativ samarbeidsuke, Idrettsdag and Realfagsdag, while MOT initiatives foster leadership and community engagement for all students.

Av. de Castilla, 38, 03170 Cdad. Quesada, Alicante, Spain

The Essentials

Den Norske Skolen i Rojales has 120 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in Norwegian.

Location
Avda. de Castilla 38b, Ciudad Quesada 03170 Rojales (Alicante), Spain

Stages
Elementary (1st–7th grade), Lower secondary (8th–10th grade), Upper secondary (VG1–VG3)

Type
Publicly approved Norwegian school in Spain for grades 1–13

Additional learning support
Tailored instruction and individualized support

Country affiliation
Norway

School day structure
Each school day begins in base groups with the base teacher to plan the day and discuss academic and social development. Student involvement and tailored instruction are emphasized. Classes rotate responsibility for monthly morning assemblies.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
DNSR is governed by a foundation board that is the school's highest governing body and is the school's legal entity. The foundation is registered as a Spanish foundation under the name ESCUELA NORUEGA DE ROJALES FUNDACIO DE LA GENERALITAT VALENCIANA. The foundation's board handles matters required by Spanish law and approves the school's annual accounts in May/June and annual budget in November/December under Spanish foundation law at two patronato meetings. When the foundation's board is expanded to include representatives for students, parents and staff, this functions as the school board under the Norwegian Private School Act (privatskoleloven) § 5-1.
Fees

Annual tuition at Den Norske Skolen i Rojales ranges from EUR 1,800 to EUR 2,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

• Grunnskolen (1.–10. trinn): An initial registration fee (innmeldingsavgift) is required at first-time enrolment and is offset against the last month in the contract. Amounts by number of enrolled children in the same family: 1 child: EUR 400; 2 children: EUR 700; 3 children: EUR 960; 4 children or more: EUR 1,160.

• Videregående skole (VG1–VG3): An enrolment fee is charged at the time a school place is allocated: EUR 600.

Tuition fees by year group (full detail)

• Grunnskolen (1.–10. trinn): Tuition is charged over 10 monthly instalments. Total per year for one pupil is EUR 2,000 (equivalent to EUR 200 per month for the first pupil). Sibling/moderation structure is published both as family totals per month and as per-pupil monthly amounts: family monthly totals — 1 pupil EUR 200; 2 pupils EUR 350; 3 pupils EUR 480; 4 pupils or more EUR 580. Per-pupil monthly breakdown — 1st pupil EUR 200; 2nd pupil EUR 150; 3rd pupil EUR 130; 4th pupil or more EUR 100. Short-term pupils (defined as a pupil who starts after 30 September) pay the same rates as full-time pupils.

• Videregående skole (VG1–VG3): Total tuition per year is EUR 1,800. Payment can be made in 10 monthly instalments (totaling EUR 1,800) or as the specified sequence of payments: enrolment fee at allocation EUR 600, autumn-semester tuition (due before school start in August) EUR 600, and spring-semester tuition (due before start in January) EUR 600. No sibling discount applies to VGS tuition.

Billing schedule and payment terms

• Grunnskolen: Tuition is billed in 10 monthly payments; the registration fee is credited against the final month in the contract. Short-term pupils are charged at the same rate as full-time pupils.

• Videregående skole: The school specifies the enrolment fee due at allocation and semester payments due before the start of the autumn and spring semesters (EUR 600 each as listed). The published phrasing indicates these are the invoicing milestones and payment deadlines.

Boarding fees

• The school does not list any boarding facilities or boarding fees; tuition and related charges published refer to day-school enrolment. (Overnight activities and class overnights are organised as part of school activities, not as boarding provisions.)

Other costs and incidental charges

• The school lists and runs class activities, excursions, overnights and yearbook/class fundraising activities; such activities may generate additional costs for parents (for example class trips, overnights and production/purchase of the yearbook). No separate, compulsory uniform fee or compulsory uniform requirement is listed among the school fees.

Refund information

• The registration fee for grunnskolen is applied against the last month of the contract (i.e., it is offset on the final monthly payment). No separate refund schedule for other fees is published on the fee page.

Fee payment options

• Payments are accepted by bank transfer to the school accounts provided. The published payment details are: Norwegian account — Danske Bank account number 8601 02 00077; Spanish account — Caixa IBAN: ES66 2100 1355 8413 0008 2737, BIC: CAIXESBB. Parents should use these account details when making transfers.
Academics

Den Norske Skolen i Rojales teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 6 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers instruction from first grade through the third year of upper secondary in Spain. The upper secondary program is Studiespesialisering (general studies). In VG2 and VG3 there are program areas in languages, social sciences, and economics. Students must choose two program subjects from their program area to study over two years, and also select a third program subject within the study-preparatory program; VG2 offers Media and Information Literacy 1, Tourism and Language 1, and Entrepreneurship and Business Development 1; VG3 offers Media and Information Literacy 2, Tourism and Language 2, and Entrepreneurship and Business Development 2. Spansk III is offered if there is enough student interest; if some students lack Norwegian upper secondary subjects, arrangements can be made to catch up. The timetable uses 45-minute periods; core subjects include Norwegian, Natural Science, Mathematics, English, Spanish, Social Studies, Geography, History, Religion, and Physical Education; program subjects include Tourism and Language, Media and Information Literacy, and Entrepreneurship and Business Development.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Every school day begins in base groups where students in all classes speak with their base teacher about how to structure the day and about academic and social development. Student involvement and tailored instruction are central. Classes rotate responsibility by contributing to monthly morning gatherings. The themes come from the school's social plan and can range from a song or an instructional activity to a glimpse of current work. DNSR seeks to develop the whole person, with both academic and social development emphasized and tailored to the individual.

Mental Wellbeing
DNSR is an active and safe school under the sun. It runs MOT and Super!! programs to strengthen resilience among children and adolescents. These initiatives contribute to students' mental wellbeing and positive social interactions.
Parent Experience

Community
DNSR hosts an active school community in Spain with regular school events. For example, a magical ball night for students in grades 4–8 is held on campus, and there are class and school-wide activities such as dodgeball tournaments. Activities include morning assemblies with themes drawn from the school's social plan, aligned with the MOT program, including student-led reflections on the whole person. The site also highlights commemorations and seasonal messages, reflecting a calendar of community life and school-wide occasions.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school maintains an active FAU to foster cooperation between the school and families. A large portion of the parent group participates in FAU events. The FAU publishes minutes from meetings for the 2025/2026 and 2024/2025 school years, with records from multiple meetings throughout those years.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is an officially approved Norwegian school in Spain for grades 1 through 13. It is located at Avda. de Castilla 38b, Ciudad Quesada 03170 Rojales (Alicante), Spain. DNSR describes itself as a modern school under the sun and blends study with movement and community. Each school day starts in base groups with a base teacher, focusing on academic and social development with student participation and individualized support. The school offers education from first grade through the third year of upper secondary (VG3). A new outdoor classroom space is being prepared, including a recently installed outdoor table.

Academic Facilities
The school loans learning resources at the start of the school year. Students in VG1 and VG2 have access to an iPad, and VG3 uses a Mac for work during lessons; private devices can be used by arrangement. The school provides a Norwegian upper secondary program with studies in languages, social studies and economics. Students choose two program subjects from their program area over two years, plus a third program subject; some subjects can be taken as private candidates if needed. VG2 offers Reiseliv og språk 1, Media og informasjonskunnskap 1, and Entrepenørskap og bedriftsutvikling 1, while VG3 offers Medie- og informasjonskunnskap 2, Reiseliv og språk 2, and Entrepenørskap og bedriftsutvikling 2. The DNSR portal provides access to the school library and related resources, including the Søk i skolens bibliotek feature.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Some activities we participate in during the year include Beach Day, Kreativ samarbeidssuke with OD, Aktivitetsdag i Pinjeskogen, Tine-stafetten, Juleverksted, Idrettsdag and Realfagsdag. There are overnight stays at the school and class trips during the final week of the school year to foster community and hands-on learning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers education from 1st grade through the third year of upper secondary school. Each day starts in base groups where students discuss how to structure the day and their academic and social development with their base teacher. Student involvement and tailored instruction are important, and classes rotate responsibility to contribute at monthly morgensamlinger (morning gatherings).

Arts & Creative
The school has a school song, Skolesangen, with lyrics by Hallvard Lundgård and music by Kim Larsen; an mp3 is available. The Billedgalleri documents school events, including Kreativ samarbeidsuke (creative collaboration week) and MOT-related activities. MOT events such as MOT til å glede are represented in the gallery as part of student-led creative and cultural activities.

Cultural & Language
Norwegian cultural traditions are celebrated, including 17. mai (Norwegian Constitution Day) events documented in the gallery. The school presents a creative community with people at the center as part of its cultural program. The Skolesangen and other cultural activities are showcased on the site.

Social & Hobbies
Kanonballturnering is organized for all classes and staff. A social event titled Magisk kveld med ball was held for students in grades 4–8. The image gallery also features MOT events and other student-led social activities, reflecting a broad range of school life outside the classroom.

Community & Service
MOT includes a five‑year program called Skolen som samfunnsbygger that strengthens the school as a culture builder. Each year begins with Hei!-kampanjen to promote an inclusive, safe school environment, and staff participate in MOT team-building sessions. The gallery shows solidarity and charitable activities such as Solidaritetsdag and Caritas events.

Leadership & Professional
Young students are recruited as MOTivators to participate in MOT work at DNSR. MOT programs include Robust ungdom for ages 12–16 and 16–25, plus the Skolen som samfunnsbygger program that develops leadership and school culture. The school emphasizes leadership development through these MOT activities and school-wide programs initiated at the start of each academic year.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
MOT programs aim to strengthen resilience, life skills, and a safe, inclusive environment across different school levels. The school emphasizes regular MOT team-building and continued coaching throughout the year. The site promotes a lifestyle focus—describing DNSR as 'More than just school – a lifestyle' with attention to quality of life, balance, daylight, activity, and energy in daily life.
Languages

Language Provision
Norwegian, English and Spanish are taught at the school. English is taught as a core language subject; Spanish is taught as a language subject and is also offered as part of the study-program options, including Spanish III in VG3 if there is sufficient enrollment. In VG2 and VG3, program subjects include Reiseliv og språk and Medie- og informasjonskunnskap, each with language components. Spanish III in VG3 is offered with 5 hours if there are enough enrolled students.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Capacity and eligibility: The school is approved for 140 pupils in primary school and 75 pupils in upper secondary. The school is open to all who meet admission requirements for a Norwegian private school, provided the pupil holds a Norwegian passport. 2. How to apply and upfront costs: To be admitted, the pupil and guardians must pay an enrollment fee equal to two months' tuition. The enrollment fee is credited toward the last two months of the contract, and if the pupil leaves earlier the fee is not refunded. The application form and enrollment contract must be fully completed, and any outstanding tuition must be paid. 3. Primary intake process: Main intake for primary starts on February 1, and pupils are admitted on an ongoing basis as long as places are available. Admission is a single decision, and consideration includes the date the application was received and the distribution of pupils among classes. The right to appeal exists under the Administrative Law, with appeals going to the Statsforvalteren in Østfold, Buskerud, Oslo and Akershus. 4. Fortrinnsrett and oversubscription: Short-term pupils have equal priority with full-year pupils and pay 200 euros per started month; there are sibling discounts for short-term equivalent to those for full-year pupils. Provided tuition is paid, pupils who already attend the school have priority and there is a binding registration deadline in January. If oversubscription occurs at the first intake in March, places are allocated by the following criteria in order: children of staff; children who have siblings at the school; siblings of new pupils; children of staff at the Seaman's Church; children who can document health reasons; and then by a lottery among those who applied by the deadline. 5. Upper secondary intake: Admission to upper secondary (VG1) requires a Norwegian grunnskole diploma or documentation of equivalent training and grants rights to upper secondary education under the applicable laws. The school may admit applicants with such rights and may admit adults; the school can reserve places for continuing education for those who have not passed all required subjects. 6. Applications for school year 26/27: Applications for the school year 26/27 open on 01.08.2025; electronic applications are available via dnsr.iskole.net; there is an additional form for part-time upper secondary courses. 7. Withdrawal rights: There is a 14-day withdrawal period after a binding agreement is made; a withdrawal form is provided with the offer. 8. Regulation and notices: The local admission regulation takes effect on 28 November 2025; the school publishes its admission processes and contracts through its portals and contact channels. 9. Tuition and admissions context: The school applies standard tuition schedules and deposits described on the site; short-term student definitions and related considerations are included in the admission guidance.

Waitlist
Oversubscription is handled through priority categories; if places remain after applying the priority criteria, a lottery is conducted among applicants who applied by the deadline. Primary intake begins on February 1 and continues until all places are filled; admission is a single decision and can be appealed under the Administrative Law; appeals go to the Statsforvalteren in Østfold, Buskerud, Oslo and Akershus.
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