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1 . Norwegian Education System
      Norwegian educational policy is rooted in the principle of equal rights to education for all members of society , regardless of social and cultural background or place of residence . The role of the school is imparting knowledge and culture , as well as promote social mobility and provide a basis for the creation of the welfare of all parties .
Teaching in Norwegian schools adapted to the abilities and skills of each student . Available for persons with special educational record their body or who need special attention , which if not met then not be able to participate in public school teaching . As a result of increased immigration, the number of students who have minority languages ​​also increases . Norway set education policy concern for students with special needs will be a minority language background , so that they can complete upper secondary education well and go on to college and then to work .


      Storting ( Norwegian national assembly ) and the Government is responsible for setting goals and set a budget framework for the education sector . Minister of Education and Research is the administrative agency responsible for education matters , and implementing national education policy . Norway has a unified school system and based on common standards . National curriculum has been introduced to ensure that the government's education standards are met.
      Compulsory education in Norway is 10 years , consisting of primary , lower secondary , and upper secondary . Elementary and Secondary education since the age of 6 years . The material is taught generally include general knowledge , culture and ethics . Subsequently followed by secondary education pursued for 3 years with the material balance between theoretical and practical knowledge . Education officials at the local level are responsible for ensuring that proper school accessible to children , youth , and adults in all municipalities and regions . Bertanggunga municipalities for carrying out primary and lower secondary , upper secondary while managed by the district level .
Public education in Norway is free up to and including the upper secondary level . Cost of higher education in all state institutions are generally not expensive . State Educational Loan Assistance was founded in 1947 , and provide loans to students and assistance for living expenses for those attending higher education programs . Assistance is also given to students who wish to pursue part Norwegian study abroad activities .
      Private schools provide additional system of public school systems . Directorate of Education oversees high school and advanced fit the established criteria . Academic programs at private schools must meet the requirements set out in the relevant regulations . Private schools that have been authorized the right to get help from the government .
The education system in Norway consists of :
Elementary and secondary education ( compulsory education ) , 6 years to 16 years , a total of 10 years
Upper secondary education ( general education and vocational training ) , 16 years and 19 years , a total of 3 years
· Higher education ( universities and colleges )
      Here is an overview of the education system in Norway , directly from primary and secondary education to higher education .
1 ) primary and secondary education ( primary and lower secondary )
            Compulsory primary and secondary education in Norway take ten years to complete , and is divided into elementary school (grades 1-7 , ages 6-13 ) and secondary school (grades 8-10 , ages 13-16 ) . Students who complete primary and secondary education are entitled to three years of education and training at the secondary level .
2 ) upper secondary education ( upper secondary )
            In upper secondary education residents have a choice between pursuing a vocational education and training ( yrkesfaglig opplæring ) and programs for general studies ( studieforberedende opplæring ) .
· Vocational education and training leading to a vocational trade or profession and confers vocational qualifications ( yrkeskompetanse ) .
· Program for general studies give students the opportunity to qualify for higher education and thus the opportunity to continue studying at a university or university college .
A person can qualify for higher education after at least 13 years of primary education , upper secondary and in Norway .
3 ) Folk high school
            Folk high school in Norway is very famous , especially as a year of transition for those who want a holiday between education past high school junior and senior , or for those who want to rest for a moment to consider further education and employment .
            Approximately 6,000 students study in folk high school each year , the average age of between 18 and 25 years , and have completed upper secondary education . Some folk high schools also offer short courses for seniors and four of them offer programs for people with disabilities . Approximately 10 percent of students who take the folk high school education are international students .
            Folk high schools provide home stay is an important part of the overall educational program . Teaching program saw students from a holistic perspective , and designed to encourage them to develop themselves , their academic and social life . All schools are small , with the number of students who enroll between 60 to 100 students .
            Folk high school did not give degrees or conduct formal examinations . Students who graduated from high school folk receive diploma , but the school does not provide formal qualifications such as public education system . Subjects offered include music , drama , outdoor life , mass media , education computer , crafts , international solidarity , sports and much more , and all students are required to attend additional classes . Furthermore , each school has a number of classes that must be attended .
            Average folk high school is owned and run by private organizations and foundations , but 10 of them are owned by regional and municipal authorities . Students do not pay tuition fees , but are required to pay for their own lives and pay for the excursion activities , student activities and study material . Student loans and scholarships awarded through the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund .
4 ) Vocational education
            School vocational education and training ( fagskoleutdanning ) is a short course at the tertiary level that provides vocational alternative to higher education . This kind of course can give you qualified to work in different jobs , from administration to alternative medicine , technical and administrative subjects of health , and so on .
5 ) Universities and colleges
            Higher education sector consists of educational programs at universities and colleges . There are a total of seven universities , nine specialized university institutions and 36 colleges accredited universities in Norway .
Institutions offering higher education can be divided into two sectors :
· Sector includes six universities university
· University college sector includes 26 regional public universities spread - one of which is the Vestfold University College .
            Universities and colleges are mostly state-owned and run by the state . Cost of the program is generally dependent on the completion of three years of upper secondary education . As a rule , tuition fees waived for certain professional education programs , special education programs and in some private institutions .
            Besides teaching and learning activities , all higher education institutions , and especially universities have a special responsibility to conduct research and provide research training , especially for graduate and doctorate levels .
            Each institution has academic and administrative autonomy . Selection into these institutions based on the values ​​obtained from upper secondary education . The education system in this stage consists of teaching and research . Education is generally taken for 4-7 years .
Bachelor 's degree , master's , and doctoral
            Since 2003 , Norway followed the Bologna agreement for the higher education system in Europe . The following reforms Center 3 +2 +3 system which consists of a 3 -year undergraduate ( bachelor ) , master 2 year and 3 year PhD .
            Specifically the current Norwegian government encourages students to take courses in mathematics , science and technology .
            University is the University of Oslo in Norway ( the oldest and largest ) , University of Bergen , University of Science and Technology Norway ( NTNU ) in Trondheim , the University of Tromsø , the University of Stavanger and Norwegian Agricultural University in Ås .
            University college with specialist courses are : School of Economics and Business Administration in Bergen Norway , Norwegian Academy of Music , Norwegian School of Sports Science , Norwegian School of Veterinary Science , Norwegian School of Theology ( MF ) , and the School of Architecture and Design , all of which are located in Oslo . Furthermore , there are two arts academy located in Oslo and Bergen .
            University colleges are widening decentralization efforts in order to increase access to college . A total of 25 university colleges offer a variety of vocational programs that are not offered the university . Duration is generally two to four years . Many university college also offers graduate programs Master's and PhD levels . It is common for students to combine courses from universities and university colleges .