Education in Norway
The Norwegian school system
22. april 2013
Kjetil Stavø Høvig
County Governor of Hordaland, Departement of
Education
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Education & Experience
Education:
University of Bergen: Public administration
(MA)
University of Bergen: Comparative politics
(BA)
--------------------------------------------------------------Experience:
University of Bergen 2009-2012.
County governor of Hordaland from May 2012.
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The County Governor:
We ensure that appropriate education is provided in
accordance with Norwegian educational policy
(including kindergartens, private schools and home
education)
We co-ordinate different levels of education so it
reflects national policy and demands from students
of all ages – (including children in kindergartens)
The goal is to have an efficient and flexible schooling
system
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The County Governor:
We informe about the national educational policy
and priorities by:
Written information
Meetings with local authorities
Conferences and short courses
Web sites
Establishing network
Be available for local authorities, students, parents etc.
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The County Governor:
Also has a supervison role:
We make sure that the local education system works
properly
We ensure students rights
We make final decisions in legal complaints
We ensure that Government fundings and block grants
are used in a proper way or according to the
intentions
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Education for all.
(Kindergarten included in the educational system)
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All children and young people have an
equal right to education and training
regardless of social and cultural
background or possible special needs
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Unified school system: equal and adapted
education
All education is free up to + including upper
secondary level
Private schools are primarily intended as a
supplement to state-run schools.
Private/independant schools often have a
denominational nature. 85% state-support –
100% for pupils with special needs
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Responsibility
The Norwegian Parliament and Government
define the goals and decide the budgets for
education. Legislation. Curriculum.
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Higher education
Upper secondary
schools
Primary and lower secondary
schools, kindergartens
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Higher education
(State)
Upper secondary
schools
(County)
Primary and lower secondary
schools, kindergartens
(Municipiality)
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Kindergartens
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Government objective: provision of
kindergarten places of high quality and at a low
price
Pedagogical institutions that comprise care,
upbringing, play and learning
Full-time or part-time places
Both public and private
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Primary and lower secondary schools
Both the county and the municipalities:
- Finance the gap between the real costs and
money provided by the government.
- Build and maintain schools run by the
municipalities.
- Have employer responsabilities for teachers.
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Primary and lower secondary schools
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10 years of compulsory education
National education policy vs. Local freedom
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Upper secondary schools
Two main directions:
1. General studies
2. Vocational studies
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Nine vocational studies
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Building and construction technology
Design, arts and crafts subjects
Electrical and electronic subjects
Health and social subjects
Media & communication (+ option of general
studies Vg3)
Utilization of natural resources (+ option of
general studies Vg3)
Restaurant trades and nutritional subjects
Service and travel
Technical skills and industrial production
+ Supplementary programme for
general university admissions certification
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General studies
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Sports subjects
Music, dance and drama with programme areas
Specialization in general studies with
programme areas
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Arts, crafts and design studies
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Natural science and mathematics studies
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Social science and economics studies
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Language studies
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Upper Secondary Education –
alternative paths
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Higher education
Most of the higher institutions are owned by the state,
and more than 90% of the students attend staterun institutions.
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Admission:
Successful completion of upper secondary
education with some specified courses
Qualifications recognized equvalent to
matriculation standard (work experience)
All students must meet the same requirements
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Degrees
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Bachelor - 3 years
Master – 2 years
PhD - 3 years
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Teacher education
Admission: general entrance qualification for students
Pre-school teaching qualification - 3 years (BA)
General subject teacher – 4 years
Single subject teacher – 3 years
Upper secondary school teachers – 5/6 years (MA)
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Financial support for students
The State Educational Loan Funds (Lånekassen)
was established in 1947 to provide financial
support for students in the form of loans and grants
as a part of the policy for equal opportunities to
higher education, regardless of social, economic
and geographical background. Support is also
provided for studies abroad.
More information: www.lanekassen.no
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Priority areas
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Assessment for learning
NY GIV
GLØD
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NY GIV/NEW POSSIBILITIES
• Intensified follow–up of pupils with the poorest results in the 10th grade and in Upper Secondary Education
and Training
• Courses for teachers from all over the country in how to develop pupils’ basic skills in reading, writing and
numeracy
• Teacher networks to orient teachers` classroom practice in a more practical manner for the common core
subjects Norwegian, English and Maths
• Pupils who are in danger of dropping out are offered summer jobs or summer school make the transition
between different school levels easier to handle
• A common set of indicators has been established offering valid and credible statistics based on numerical
information from all county municipalities
• Improved collaboration between the The Follow–Up Service and the Norwegian Labour and Welfare
Administration to help young people beteween the ages 16 – 21 who are neither in school nor at work
to return to school or apprenticeship
• Extensive dialogue with the social partners to obtain more apprenticeships both in the private and the public
sector
• More relevant and practice oriented vocational education and training (VET), for example via:
1. The Certificate of Practice: a 2 year VET education
programme (Lower Level Craft/Journeyman`s Certificate)
2. Training Candidature: individually adapted education and
training scheme based on a reduced package of competence
objectives, often both working place and school based.
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GNIST
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Five year project
Strenghten the quality of teacher education
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Assessment for learning
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