Information to you who are a minority language applicant

In Norway you have the right to upper secondary education and training if you have
  • completed Norwegian primary and lower secondary school or an equivalent education from abroad for at least 9 years.
  • legal residence in Norway.
Have you recently started school in Norway?
  • Minority language pupils who have gone to Norwegian primary and lower secondary school for a short time, also have the right to upper secondary education and training.
  • All pupils who finish year 10 receive a certificate and may therefore apply for admission to upper secondary education and training.

Language challenges?

  • There are special rights for you if you have another mother tongue and meet language challenges.