International schools in Oslo offer various curricula from abroad, most commonly the well-regarded International Baccalaureate (IB). There are also schools teaching in foreign languages such as French and German. Some schools offer a combined foreign and local curriculum.

Here are some of Oslo’s most highly recommended international schools.

International schools in Oslo

Deutsch-Norwegische Schule Oslo

With a focus on bilingual education in German and Norwegian, Deutsch-Norwegische Schule Oslo (DENOSO) offers a high-quality curriculum for children aged 3 to 18. A small student body of just over 300 ensures that each child receives individualised attention.

Gender: Co-educational 
Curriculum: German, Norwegian 
Ages: 3 to 18 
Website: www.deutsch-norwegische-schule.no

Lycée Français René Cassin d’Oslo

Lycée Français René Cassin d’Oslo offers an excellent quality of education and is part of a network of more than 600 French schools worldwide. A student body of 650 pupils hails from 50 countries around the globe, creating a diverse and welcoming community.

Gender: Co-educational 
Curriculum: French 
Ages: 3 to 18 
Website: www.lfo.no

Norlights International School

Norlights International School (NLIS) offers the full range of International Baccalaureate programmes, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The school’s student body of 200 allows teachers to give every child the individual attention needed to thrive.

Gender: Co-educational 
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate 
Ages: 6 to 18 
Website: www.internationalschool-oslo.no

Oslo International School

Oslo International School has a history of over 60 years and offers two highly regarded global curricula: the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The school has a student body of just over 600, which is made up of more than 50 different nationalities.

Gender: Co-educational 
Curriculum: International Primary Curriculum, International Baccalaureate 
Ages: 3 to 18 
Website: www.oslointernationalschool.no

Further reading

►For an overview of the schooling system, see Education and Schools in Oslo

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