Oslo · School search
Oslo's international routes have different leaving qualifications, fee rules and locations. Bekkestua, Frogner, Vulkan and Sagene are distinct school-run decisions.
Begin an Oslo search with the teaching language and final qualification. The English, French and German-Norwegian options in this guide are not interchangeable versions of IB.
Oslo International School is in Bekkestua, in Bærum rather than Oslo municipality. It teaches in English and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the final years. Norwegian is taught in Years 1–10. Its location makes it a relevant comparison for a west-side home, but check the actual journey.
Lycée français René Cassin follows the French national curriculum through the baccalauréat. It uses Skovveien in Frogner and Vulkan. The published campus lists overlap for 3e, so confirm the building for that year group instead of assuming.
The French school’s nursery accepts children without prior French. Entry from primary onwards has stronger French requirements, including language assessment. Its 2026–27 financial rules apply company pricing unless the family demonstrates that there is no direct or indirect employer contribution. Ask which rate applies before comparing it with another school.
Deutsch-Norwegische Schule Oslo, or DENOSO, is at Myra in Sagene. It combines the German system with Norwegian teaching in Norwegian and social studies. The completed secondary route leads to the German International Abitur and Norwegian vitnemål, not IB.
DENOSO’s school fees are monthly, with no July charge. After-school care is additional. The school does not operate a bus, so transport needs to be part of the household plan.
For long-term residence, include the local municipal grunnskole, Norway’s comprehensive school. Ask how it supports a child learning Norwegian and how the path continues into upper secondary.
Then compare the current year-group vacancy, language support, complete fees and morning journey. The Oslo hub and Norway guide provide the wider context.
Friendly orientation, not formal admissions advice. Always confirm dates with the school.
Choose DENOSO for sustained German–Norwegian education, not an English-medium international curriculum. The complete Grade 11–12 route, after-school costs and absence of a school bus matter before committing to Sagene.
Frogner and VulkanChoose René Cassin for French curricular continuity and the Baccalauréat, not an English-medium IB route. Confirm the child’s site, French readiness and local-versus-employer fee category before accepting.
BekkestuaOIS is a strong option for an English-medium education leading to the IB Diploma. Its full-fee model, limited learning support and parent-residence requirement need checking before a family commits to Bekkestua.
BergenA public upper-secondary school in central Bergen offering English-taught Pre-IB and IB Diploma routes. The pupil and parent or guardian must live in Vestland. Direct MYP entry has exact grade, project and two-year conditions.
Start with the qualification your child would actually receive. Then check its subjects, language demands, and recognition in the countries where they may study next.
7 minStart with your child and the family's likely plans. Define the non-negotiables, verify the school's claims, compare three realistic options and visit with specific questions.
7 minTuition is only one line of the budget. Separate charges from advance payments, record what each figure includes, and ask the school to confirm your calculation in writing.
7 minA useful visit should help you picture your child’s school day and resolve the questions that matter to your family. Ask for concrete examples, then separate what you observed from what you were told.