International Schools in Norway
Combined Curriculum’s
Leopardfish – Country Guide
School Profile Pages
Please click on the school below to access the school profile page*. This is a new resource and we will be adding more profiles asap.
- Aalesund International School
- British International School of Stavanger
- Children’s International School
- International School of Bergen
- International School of Stavanger
- International School Telemark
- Kongsberg International School
- Kristiansand International School
- Skagerak International School
- Tromsø International School
- Trondheim International School
- United World College/Red Cross Nordic
Please let us know if the schools details need updating.
The information on this page has been gathered by the Leopardfish team. However staff, websites and contract benefits change regularly. If you discover one of these changes please let us know by emailing us at admin@leopardfish.
* Leopardfish takes no responsibility for the accuracy of this data, All data is provided in good faith.
Lifestyle
Norway is known for their good quality of life. The country consistently scores well in the annual Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Better Life Index. Indeed, Norwegians are ahead of most in the subjective well being, recreational life, environmental quality, health status and social connections. All of this bodes well for the western expat living in Norway. It’s also a safe country and, happily, an estimated 90% of the locals speak English. This makes retail shopping, working with government entities and general navigation easy for English speaking visitors.
Satisfying sites on lifestyle in Norway
oecd-norway numbeo-norway newsinenglish-norwegians expatarrivals-norway
meganstarr-norway internations-norway expatsnorway norway-panorama
Cost of Living
The high quality of life in Norway does not come cheap for the expatriate. Indeed, Oslo is recognized as one of the most expensive cities in the world. According to Xpatulator.com’s July 2016 report, the cost of living in Norway far exceeds the international average. This becomes very apparent when one purchases any number of goods and services such as a household accommodation and furnishings, transport (including petrol), utilities, healthcare, Internet plan, clothing, groceries, alcohol, restaurant meal and retail recreational actives. If a western expat desires to relocate to Norway and enjoy all its splendor, they are encouraged to negotiate a generous compensation plan that is commensurate with the local living expenses.
Satisfying sites on lifestyle in Norway
expatarrivals-norway numbeo-oslo numbeo-norway/uk expatistan-oslo businessinsider-oslo
Climate
Norway has a varied climate. It is influenced by the Gulf Stream which makes the climate milder than expected especially at the west coast, but rain and wind dominate throughout the year.The north coast is colder than the west but only by a few degrees. Further inland Norway experiences a more continental climate with snowy winters and mild summers.
Visa Restrictions
Although Norway is not a full member of the EU it is a member of the single market and so EU citizens have the right to live and work in Norway . You will however need to register with the local authorities once you have been in the country for three months.
Non EU Citizens will require a Visa and Work Permit to live in Norway. The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration has an excellent website that will help you understand the documents and processes required to enter Norway. More information is available here…
Safety and Security
The political and security status of countries around the world is constantly changing, to keep up with the current situation in any country please monitor the relevant Government websites and international news. The links below also provide useful indicators for prospective travelers:
The UK Foreign Office US State Department BBC World News Al Jazeera