# Schools in Norway — 3,254 schools with parent reviews

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Norway provides a comprehensive, egalitarian education system backed by significant public investment. Norwegian schools emphasise outdoor learning, practical skills, and equality, with a strong focus on ensuring every child has equal opportunities regardless of background.
## Education system overview

Norwegian education consists of barneskole (primary, ages 6-13), ungdomsskole (lower secondary, ages 13-16), and videregående skole (upper secondary, ages 16-19). Education is free at all levels, including higher education. The curriculum emphasises core subjects alongside practical and aesthetic skills. Norway has very few private schools, with the vast majority of students attending public institutions. International schools are available in Oslo and other major cities.
## Cities with schools

- [Schools in Oslo](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/oslo) — 218 schools
- [Schools in Bergen](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/bergen) — 122 schools
- [Schools in Trondheim - Tråante](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/trondheim-traante) — 91 schools
- [Schools in Kristiansand](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/kristiansand) — 73 schools
- [Schools in Stavanger](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/stavanger) — 73 schools
- [Schools in Bærum](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/baerum) — 58 schools
- [Schools in Asker](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/asker) — 51 schools
- [Schools in Tromsø](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/tromso) — 50 schools
- [Schools in Drammen](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/drammen) — 42 schools
- [Schools in Sandnes](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/sandnes) — 42 schools
- [Schools in Fredrikstad](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/fredrikstad) — 38 schools
- [Schools in Sandefjord](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/sandefjord) — 37 schools
- [Schools in Ålesund](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/alesund) — 36 schools
- [Schools in Tønsberg](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/tonsberg) — 35 schools
- [Schools in Lillestrøm](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/lillestrom) — 33 schools
- [Schools in Bodø](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/bodo) — 31 schools
- [Schools in Karmøy](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/karmoy) — 30 schools
- [Schools in Skien](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/skien) — 30 schools
- [Schools in Sarpsborg](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/sarpsborg) — 28 schools
- [Schools in Indre Østfold](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/indre-ostfold) — 27 schools

## Top rated schools in Norway
1. [Rubbestadneset skule](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/bomlo/rubbestadneset-skule-64357) — Bømlo, rated 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
2. [Tomter skole](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/indre-ostfold/tomter-skole-64449) — Indre Østfold, rated 4.6/5 (4 reviews)
3. [Andebu skole](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/sandefjord/andebu-skole-64375) — Sandefjord, rated 4.5/5 (2 reviews)
4. [Discovery International School AS](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/ringerike/discovery-international-school-as-65396) — Ringerike, rated 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
5. [Olsvik skole](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/bergen/olsvik-skole-64434) — Bergen, rated 1.0/5 (1 reviews)
6. [Eiker videregående skole](https://schoolbrowse.com/no/ovre-eiker/eiker-videregaende-skole-65327) — Øvre Eiker, rated 1.0/5 (2 reviews)

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