Oslo - Education
Most schools in Norway are public schools, but there is a growing number of private schools. Public schools are based on the principle of egalitarianism, entitling all pupils to the same opportunities and quality of teaching. Classes are mixed and there is no streaming. School uniforms are not used. The aim is to integrate pupils with various learning difficulties, both mental and physical, in normal schools (however, you find a list of special schools under Special Education). After ten years of compulsory schooling, you can choose to go on to a secondary school, either specializing in academic, technical or business studies. Graduation from the academic secondary school is called Examen Artium and after this you can apply for a place at the university or college or any higher education.
Useful vocabulary
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Avis |
Newspaper |
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Barnehage |
Kindergarten/nursery school |
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Barneskole |
Lower school (children's school) |
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Barnevernsnemda |
Childcare department |
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Bibliotek |
Library |
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Blad |
Magazine |
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Blind |
Blind |
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Bok/bøker |
Book/books |
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Bokhandel |
Book shop |
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Døv |
Deaf |
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Fjernundervisning |
Distance learning (online or correspondence) |
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Folkehøyskole |
Folk high school (private boarding school) |
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Grunnskole |
Primary school (lower and upper school) |
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Offentlig |
Public |
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Pedagogisk-psykologisk tjeneste |
Educational-psychological service |
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Privat |
Private |
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Skole |
School |
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Skolefritidsordning, SFO |
After school care (at school), also mornings |
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Språk |
Language |
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Ungdomsskole |
Upper school |
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Utdannelse |
Education |
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Videregående skole |
Secondary school |
