Statutory duties in the education sector

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The content of the file was generated with Claude Opus 5.5 using Digdir’s MCP server against Lovdata’s API. The file contains statutory duties (and some voluntary tasks) broken down by education level and by who is responsible for the tasks. Every task is linked to the act or regulation where it is covered, and to the section where the task is described. The document contains tasks that belong to public bodies and educational institutions. A manual check has been made of the municipality’s tasks related to kindergartens. Some adjustments were needed here, and some tasks that were missing have been added, but there is nothing to suggest hallucinations, and nothing has had to be removed because it was not covered in the law. These changes are marked in the column “Reviewed manually”. The assessment is therefore that the list may be somewhat inaccurate and that some details may be missing, but that what is in the list can also be found in the legal texts. For the purpose related to domain models, the quality of the list is considered good enough.

Education levelResponsible levelSpecific actorTaskSectionAct/regulationLinkIndustry/sectorNoteReviewed manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipalityCoordinate services between service providers where cooperation is necessary to give the child a comprehensive and coordinated service offering§ 2bKindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Yes, changed
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (kindergarten authority)Kindergarten authority: guide and ensure that kindergartens are run in accordance with the Act and its regulations§ 10Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Exception: Chapter V of the Act, requirements for the use of public grants and parental payment in private kindergartens etc.Yes, note added
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (kindergarten authority)Kindergarten authority: Duty to offer a kindergarten place to children below compulsory school age who are resident in the municipality§ 10Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Details in $16Yes, section moved to note
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (kindergarten authority)Kindergarten authority: Responsibility for ensuring that Sami children’s kindergarten provision in Sami districts is based on Sami language/culture§ 10Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Yes, changed
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (kindergarten authority)Kindergarten authority: Responsibility for ensuring that municipalities outside Sami districts make arrangements so that Sami children in kindergartens can secure and develop their language and culture$10Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Added manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (kindergarten authority)Kindergarten authority: Keep a register for use by the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV) when checking the calculation and payment of cash-for-care benefit§ 10Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Yes, slightly expanded
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (kindergarten authority)Treat private and municipal kindergartens equally in the role of kindergarten authority§ 11Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Yes, slightly expanded
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (kindergarten authority)Decide on establishment approval of private kindergartens§ 14Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Details in $1, $1a and §2Yes, rewritten
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (kindergarten authority)Decide on operating approval of municipal and private kindergartens§14aKindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Added manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (kindergarten authority)Approve the establishment of family kindergartens§ 15Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Yes, changed
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (kindergarten authority)Approve changes to approved family kindergartens§ 15Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Added manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (kindergarten authority)Facilitate a coordinated admission process for kindergarten§ 17Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Yes, rewritten
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (kindergarten authority)Ensure equal treatment of children in a coordinated admission process§17Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Added manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (kindergarten authority)Ensure equal treatment of municipal and private kindergartens in a coordinated admission process§17Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Added manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (kindergarten authority)Ensure that children with a right to priority get a place in kindergarten§ 18Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64disability, certain decisions under the Child Welfare ActYes, changed
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (kindergarten authority)Provide grants to private kindergartens that are entitled to grants and have operating approval.§ 19Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Including: Operating grant, Pension grant, Property grantYes, changed and note added
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (kindergarten authority)May issue regulations on requirements for opening hours for kindergartens in the municipality§20 aKindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Added manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (kindergarten authority)May grant exemption from staffing requirements for one year at a time when special considerations so warrant.§ 26Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Yes, changed
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipalityOrder kindergarten employees, or employees who perform pedagogical tasks under the Act, to remove garments that breach the ban on wearing clothing that fully or partially covers the face§29Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Shared responsibility with the kindergartensAdded manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (kindergarten authority)May require a police certificate for persons who are regularly present in the kindergarten or have significant influence on the kindergarten’s operation§30Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Shared responsibility with the kindergartensYes, changed
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipalityFulfil the right to special educational assistance for children resident in the municipality§ 31Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Includes necessary training in the use of augmentative and alternative communication cf. §39Yes, changed
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (Educational and Psychological Counselling Service)Ensure that statutory expert assessments are prepared§33Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Added manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (Educational and Psychological Counselling Service)Assist the kindergarten in competence and organisational development to adapt kindergarten provision for children with special needs§33Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Details in §34Added manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipalityMake individual decisions on special educational assistance§35Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Details in §35Added manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipalityMake decisions on the right to transport, necessary escort, supervision and accommodation for children with a right to special educational assistance§ 36Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Yes, split up
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipalityFulfil the right to transport, necessary escort, supervision and accommodation for children with a right to special educational assistance§ 36Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Also applies to children with a right to sign language training, cf. §38Added manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipalityEnsure that children with disabilities receive a suitable individually adapted kindergarten provision§ 37Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Does not cover measures that would impose a disproportionate burden on the municipality. Details §37Yes, changed
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipalityMake decisions on adaptation of kindergarten provision for children with disabilities§ 37Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Added manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipalityFulfil the right to sign language training for children below compulsory school age who are resident in the municipality§ 38Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Yes, changed
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipalityMake decisions on sign language training§38Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Added manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (Educational and Psychological Counselling Service)Prepare an expert assessment of the need for sign language training§38Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Added manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipalityComply with decisions by a state administrative body granting a private party the right to services under the chapter on special educational assistance, sign language training etc., even if the decision is declared invalid under the Dispute Act §1-4a§38Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Added manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (as owner)Receive reports from the kindergarten head about serious cases of a child not having a safe and good kindergarten environment.§42Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Yes, changed
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (as owner)Receive reports from the kindergarten head that someone working in the kindergarten is violating a child§43Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Added manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (as owner)Receive reports from those working in the kindergarten that the kindergarten head is violating a child§43Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Added manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipalityNotify child welfare services without undue delay when there is suspicion of circumstances described in §46 a-d§46Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Added manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipalityReceive reporting of service data from private kindergartens that is necessary to evaluate, develop and improve the kindergarten sector§48Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Added manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipalityExercise supervision to ensure that kindergartens are run in accordance with the Act (exception: Chapter V)§ 53Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Yes, changed
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipalityMay order the kindergarten to rectify unsound or unlawful conditions at approved enterprises and enterprises subject to approval.§53Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Added manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipalityMay decide on temporary or permanent closure of a kindergarten if the deadline of an order is not met or the condition cannot be rectified.§53Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Added manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipalityMay decide that grants to the kindergarten shall be withheld, reduced or repaid to the municipality if the kindergarten has breached provisions of the Act or regulations issued under the Act.§53Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Added manually
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (health clinic)School health service/health clinic also relevant for kindergarten age§ 3-2Health and Care Services Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2011-06-24-30
KindergartenMunicipalityThe municipality (environmental health protection)Approval and supervisory authority for the physical/psychosocial environment in kindergartens§ 19-21Regulations on health and environment in kindergartens, schools and after-school programmeshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2023-03-28-449
KindergartenCounty authorityThe county authorityFulfil the right to special educational assistance for children in child welfare institutions/health institutions§ 31 fifth paragraph, § 34, § 35Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenCounty authorityThe county authorityDetailed allocation of responsibility for children in institutions§ 5, § 6Regulations on responsibility for special educational assistancehttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2017-06-22-1050
KindergartenStateThe KingRegulations on the application of the Act on Svalbard§ 52Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenStateThe ministryFramework plan for the content and tasks of kindergartens (regulations)§ 2Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Regulations: FOR-2017-04-24-487
KindergartenStateThe ministryRegulations on approval, admission, grants, parental payment, staffing etc.§ 14,15,17,19,20,24,25,28,30,31,33,34,38Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenStateThe ministryRegulations on personal data, register of children in kindergartens§ 47, § 47a, § 48, § 48aKindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenStateThe Norwegian Directorate for Education and TrainingProvide guidance on Chapter V (grants/parental payment); supervise the finances of private kindergartens§ 13, § 56Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenStateStatsforvalterenGuidance, appeal body, supervision of municipality/county authority, may exercise direct supervision§ 12, § 13, § 54, § 55Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenStateNAV/Norwegian Labour and Welfare AdministrationAdminister the cash-for-care benefit scheme for children without a kindergarten placeentire actCash-for-Care Benefit Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/1998-06-26-41
KindergartenStateThe ministryFree core hours and reduced-payment schemes, set nationally§ 3c-3eRegulations on parental payment in kindergartenshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2005-12-16-1478
KindergartenStateInstitutions/the ministryFramework plan for kindergarten teacher educationentire regulationRegulations on the framework plan for kindergarten teacher educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2025-07-04-1447
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerBe responsible for ensuring that the kindergarten is run in accordance with applicable acts and regulations§ 7Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenEnterprise responsible for children below compulsory school ageApply for approval as a kindergarten before operations start§ 6Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Applies when one or more children attend more than 20 hours per week, the number of children present at the same time is ten or more (three years and older) or five or more (under three years), and the activity is carried out for remuneration
KindergartenKindergartenPrivate kindergartensBe an independent legal entity§ 7aKindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Exception for open kindergartens and for owners with fewer than 30 children in ordinary kindergartens or fewer than 10 in family kindergartens. The ministry may issue regulations on further exceptions
KindergartenKindergartenMunicipal and private kindergartensBe registered with their own organisation number in the Central Coordinating Register for Legal Entities (Enhetsregisteret)§ 7aKindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenMunicipal and private kindergartensHave premises and outdoor areas located together§ 7bKindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Exception when special considerations warrant them being in different places, and for kindergartens exempt from the requirement to be an independent legal entity
KindergartenKindergartenMunicipal and private kindergartensHave articles of association giving information on ownership, purpose, admission criteria, number of members of the coordinating committee and opening hours§ 8Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerHave internal control to ensure that the requirements of the Act and its regulations are complied with§ 9Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Shall be systematic and adapted to the kindergarten’s size, nature, activities and risk. Covers a description of main tasks, objectives and organisation, routines and procedures, follow-up of deviations, documentation and evaluation
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenBe a pedagogical enterprise that gives children opportunities for play, self-expression and meaningful experiences and activities§ 2Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenTake into account the children’s age, level of functioning, gender, social, ethnic and cultural background, including Sami children’s language and culture§ 2Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenHave a health-promoting and preventive function and contribute to reducing social inequalities§ 2Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenThe coordinating committee (for each kindergarten)Adopt an annual plan for the pedagogical activities based on the framework plan§ 2Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64The content of the framework plan (FOR-2017-04-24-487) has not been read. The text is only a stub in the database
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerMay adapt the framework plan to local conditions§ 2Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Permission, not a duty
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenEnsure children’s right to participation: regular opportunity to take part in planning and evaluating the activities, and give weight to the child’s views according to age and maturity§ 3Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenMake the best interests of the child a fundamental consideration in all actions and decisions concerning children in the kindergarten§ 3Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergarten and PPT (Educational and Psychological Counselling Service)Cooperate with other service providers when necessary for a comprehensive and coordinated service offering, and take part in cooperation on the child’s individual plan§ 2bKindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenLet children who fully or partially lack functional speech use suitable forms of communication and necessary means of communication (AAC)§ 39Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Assumed/believed: the statutory text says the children shall be allowed to use this in the kindergarten, but does not name the actor explicitly
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenHave a parents’ council and a coordinating committee§ 4Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerEnsure that matters of importance are submitted to the parents’ council and the coordinating committee§ 4Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerObtain consent from the parents’ council and present documentation that makes it possible to verify the conditions, before parental payment is set above the maximum limit§ 4Regulations on parental payment in kindergartenshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2005-12-16-1478Applies only if the kindergarten would otherwise be closed for financial reasons or quality would otherwise be affected. Also authorised by the Kindergarten Act § 4. New consent is required for significant changes to the maximum limit
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerNot set parental payment higher than the maximum limit (food may be added)§ 1Regulations on parental payment in kindergartenshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2005-12-16-1478
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerSet parental payment for part-time places lower than for full-time places§ 2Regulations on parental payment in kindergartenshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2005-12-16-1478A part-time place is an agreed attendance time of less than 41 hours per week
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenReceive a statement on the child’s health before the child starts, so that the kindergarten can make arrangements for the child§ 50Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64The statement may be given by the parents if the child has attended ordinary check-ups at the health clinic
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerEnsure sound pedagogical and administrative management§ 24Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerHave a manager with education as a kindergarten teacher or other university college education providing child-related and pedagogical competence§ 24Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerEnsure that pedagogical leaders have kindergarten teacher education or equivalent education§ 25Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Equivalent means other three-year pedagogical education at university college level with further education in kindergarten pedagogy
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerEnsure sufficient staffing for the staff to run satisfactory pedagogical activities§ 26Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerHave at least one employee per three children under three years and one employee per six children over three years (basic staffing)§ 26Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Children count as over three years from August of the year they turn three
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerHave at least one pedagogical leader per seven children under three years and one per 14 children over three years (pedagogical staffing)§ 1Regulations on pedagogical staffing and exemptions in kindergartenshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2017-06-22-1049One additional child triggers the requirement for a new full-time position. The kindergarten head’s time for administration and management is not included. Converted full-time places are used when more than half the children attend for less than six hours per day
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerHave a kindergarten head who has daily contact with and follow-up of each kindergarten§ 4Regulations on pedagogical staffing and exemptions in kindergartenshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2017-06-22-1049
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerMay cooperate on, or share, the kindergarten head resource with other kindergartens, exceptionally also with a school§ 4Regulations on pedagogical staffing and exemptions in kindergartenshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2017-06-22-1049Permission, not a duty. Must not reduce the kindergarten head resource for each kindergarten or compromise quality
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerMay apply to the municipality for exemption from the staffing requirement and enclose a statement from the coordinating committee§ 26Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Permission. Exemption is granted for up to one year at a time. See also regulations on pedagogical staffing § 2
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerMay apply to the municipality for exemption from the education requirement or the Norwegian language requirement for the kindergarten head and pedagogical leader, if the position has been publicly advertised without a qualified applicant§ 3Regulations on pedagogical staffing and exemptions in kindergartenshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2017-06-22-1049Permission. Exemption applies only to the person and the position applied for
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerEnsure that permanent or temporary employees with a first language other than Norwegian or Sami have passed a Norwegian test (A2 written, B1 in the other sub-tests)§ 27Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Exceptions among other things for kindergartens offering another language, persons who had Norwegian at school, five years’ experience from a Norwegian-language kindergarten or school, and Swedish or Danish as first language. The owner may employ without the requirement if it is pedagogically sound
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerRequire the kindergarten head and pedagogical leader with foreign professional qualifications to document Norwegian skills at level B2§ 28Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64The owner may accept other documentation. The requirement does not apply to persons with Norwegian, Sami, Swedish or Danish as first language
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerEnsure that employees do not wear garments that fully or partially cover the face during working hours§ 29Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Shared responsibility with the municipality. The owner or the municipality shall order removal of the garment. Repeated breaches may constitute grounds for dismissal. Exceptions for climatic, pedagogical, health or safety reasons
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerRequire anyone to be employed on a permanent or temporary basis to present a police certificate before starting work§ 30Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64See also Regulations on police certificates in kindergartens § 2
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerMay require a police certificate from others who are regularly present in the kindergarten or have significant influence on its operation§ 30Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Permission. Shared with the municipality as kindergarten authority. Emphasis shall be placed on whether the person may be in direct contact with the children
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerNot employ persons convicted of sexual abuse of minors, and assess specifically the consequences of other remarks on the certificate§ 5Regulations on police certificates in kindergartenshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2015-11-11-1285
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerMake applicants aware in the job advertisement that a police certificate is required, require a certificate only from the person offered the position, and make the offer subject to the reservation that remarks may change it§ 4Regulations on police certificates in kindergartenshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2015-11-11-1285
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerRequire that the police certificate is no more than three months old§ 3Regulations on police certificates in kindergartenshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2015-11-11-1285
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerStore the police certificate out of reach of unauthorised persons and destroy it immediately after use§ 7Regulations on police certificates in kindergartenshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2015-11-11-1285
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten staffUndergo tuberculosis screening in accordance with applicable regulations§ 50Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerMake the kindergarten available for practical training of students in kindergarten teacher education§ 51Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten head and pedagogical leadersGuide students in practical training§ 51Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergarten and everyone working in the kindergartenNot accept violations such as exclusion, bullying, violence, discrimination and harassment, and intervene when a child is subjected to such violations§ 41Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenPrevent children from not having a safe and good kindergarten environment by working continuously to promote the children’s health, well-being, play and learning§ 41Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenEveryone working in the kindergartenMonitor how the children are doing§ 42Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenEveryone working in the kindergartenNotify the kindergarten head if they suspect or know that a child does not have a safe and good kindergarten environment§ 42Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten headNotify the kindergarten owner in serious cases where a child does not have a safe and good kindergarten environment§ 42Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenInvestigate the matter as soon as possible if it suspects or knows that a child does not have a safe and good kindergarten environment§ 42Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenWhen children or parents say that the child does not have a safe and good environment, investigate the matter and, as far as suitable measures exist, ensure that the child has one§ 42Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64The measures shall be chosen on the basis of a specific and professional assessment
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenDraw up a written plan when measures are to be taken in a case§ 42Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64The plan shall state which problems the measures are to solve, the planned measures, when they will be carried out, who will carry them out and when they will be evaluated
KindergartenKindergartenEveryone working in the kindergartenNotify the kindergarten head immediately if they suspect or know that another employee is violating a child§ 43Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten headNotify the kindergarten owner when an employee is suspected of violating a child§ 43Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenEveryone working in the kindergartenNotify the kindergarten owner directly if they suspect that the kindergarten head is violating a child§ 43Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenInitiate investigations and measures immediately if an employee is suspected of violating a child§ 43Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Applies to investigations and measures under § 42 third and fourth paragraphs
KindergartenKindergartenEntities under the Kindergarten ActFollow the Public Administration Act’s rules on confidentiality (§§ 13 to 13g)§ 44Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten staffBe alert to circumstances that should lead to measures from the social services or the health and care services, and provide information about such circumstances on their own initiative§ 45Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Applies insofar as the information can be provided without breaching the duty of confidentiality
KindergartenKindergartenEveryone performing services or work under the ActBe alert to circumstances that may lead to measures from child welfare services§ 46Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenEveryone performing services or work under the ActNotify child welfare services without undue delay and notwithstanding the duty of confidentiality when there is reason to believe that a child is being subjected to abuse or serious neglect, has a serious illness or injury without treatment, has special needs that are not being met, or is being exploited for human trafficking§ 46Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenEveryone performing services or work under the ActProvide information when ordered to in accordance with the Child Welfare Act § 13-4§ 46Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenKindergartens and municipalitiesMay process personal data when necessary to perform tasks under the Act, and disclose information when a child changes kindergarten§ 47aKindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Permission. Disclosure when changing kindergarten requires the parents’ consent
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenReport service data to the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training§ 48Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Private kindergartens also report to the municipality. The data shall not contain directly identifiable personal data
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerProvide the child’s municipality of residence with the information needed to maintain the cash-for-care benefit register§ 49Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenPresent all information notwithstanding the duty of confidentiality and give the municipality access to the premises when the municipality carries out supervision§ 53Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenPresent all information notwithstanding the duty of confidentiality and give Statsforvalteren access to the premises during supervision§ 55Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenPresent all information notwithstanding the duty of confidentiality and give the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training access to the premises during supervision of financial matters§ 56Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64The directorate also has access to information from the owner and the owner’s related parties
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerBe responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the health and environment regulations are met and make the necessary resources available§ 3Regulations on health and environment in kindergartens, schools and after-school programmeshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2023-03-28-449
KindergartenKindergartenKindergarten ownerHave the kindergarten approved by the municipality before starting, expanding or changing its operations§ 15Regulations on health and environment in kindergartens, schools and after-school programmeshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2023-03-28-449The application shall document how the entity will be established, built and operated in accordance with the regulations
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenOperate the kindergarten in a manner that is satisfactory in terms of health, with a physical environment that is sound for the children’s health, well-being, play and learning§ 4Regulations on health and environment in kindergartens, schools and after-school programmeshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2023-03-28-449Premises and outdoor areas shall also cater for children with disabilities and prevent illness, injuries, accidents and abuse
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenHave a satisfactory indoor climate, lighting and acoustic conditions, and protect the children from noise§§ 6 to 8Regulations on health and environment in kindergartens, schools and after-school programmeshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2023-03-28-449
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenEnsure a good setting for meals and sufficient time and calm to eat§ 9Regulations on health and environment in kindergartens, schools and after-school programmeshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2023-03-28-449The eating time should be at least 30 minutes in the kindergarten
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenBe connected to a water supply that delivers drinking water in accordance with the Drinking Water Regulations, have sanitary facilities of a satisfactory standard, proper cleaning and waste management, and be operated so that the risk of infection is as low as possible§§ 10 to 13Regulations on health and environment in kindergartens, schools and after-school programmeshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2023-03-28-449
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenHave plans and routines to prevent and handle injuries, accidents, abuse and other serious incidents, ensure first aid training for employees and have first aid and safety equipment§ 14Regulations on health and environment in kindergartens, schools and after-school programmeshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2023-03-28-449
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenHave an up-to-date and long-term maintenance plan for premises and outdoor areas§ 16Regulations on health and environment in kindergartens, schools and after-school programmeshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2023-03-28-449
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenInform children and parents about the requirements of the regulations, give notice of circumstances that may harm the children’s health, and provide the supervisory authority with information about such circumstances§ 17Regulations on health and environment in kindergartens, schools and after-school programmeshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2023-03-28-449
KindergartenKindergartenThe kindergartenHave internal control to ensure that the requirements of the health and environment regulations are complied with§ 18Regulations on health and environment in kindergartens, schools and after-school programmeshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2023-03-28-449
KindergartenKindergartenPrivate kindergartens receiving grantsUse public grants and parental payment only for costs that relate directly to approved operations and are of reasonable scope§ 23Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenPrivate kindergartens receiving grantsNot carry out transactions with related parties on terms that deviate from what would have been agreed between independent parties§ 23Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenPrivate kindergartens receiving grantsNot have significantly lower staff costs per full-time place than is usual in comparable municipal kindergartens§ 23Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenPrivate kindergartens receiving grantsNot lend out funds derived from public grants or parental payment§ 23Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Short-term loans in a group account scheme are exempt
KindergartenKindergartenPrivate kindergartens receiving grantsBe able to document that public grants and parental payment have been used in accordance with § 23§ 23Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
KindergartenKindergartenPrivate kindergartens receiving grantsNot operate or own other business in the same legal entity as the kindergarten§ 23aKindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Exception: ancillary activities that are closely linked to the kindergarten and make up a minor part. The regulations list rental of premises, outdoor areas and operating assets outside opening hours, courses and guidance, and student welfare services
KindergartenKindergartenPrivate kindergartens receiving grantsNot take out loans other than from financial institutions§ 23bKindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Exception for short-term debt in day-to-day operations
KindergartenKindergartenPrivate kindergartens receiving grantsNotify the municipality and the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training of closure, change of ownership, transfer of property and other organisational changes§ 23cKindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Under the financial regulations § 10, the notification shall be given before the changes take place, on a standardised form
KindergartenKindergartenPrivate kindergartens receiving grantsComply with the Bookkeeping Act and prepare annual accounts under the Accounting Act (kindergartens that must be a separate legal entity)§ 4Financial regulations to the Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2022-12-16-2322Ancillary activities shall be recorded in a separate department, and trade with related parties shall be stated in a note
KindergartenKindergartenPrivate kindergartens receiving grantsPrepare separate accounts for each approved kindergarten and comply with the Bookkeeping Act (kindergartens exempt from the requirement to be a separate legal entity)§ 5Financial regulations to the Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2022-12-16-2322
KindergartenKindergartenPrivate kindergartens receiving grantsProcess agreements with related parties under the Limited Liability Companies Act § 3-8 when the trade in total exceeds NOK 50,000 per year, and approve ongoing agreements annually§ 6Financial regulations to the Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2022-12-16-2322
KindergartenKindergartenPrivate kindergartens receiving grantsHave the accounts audited by a state-authorised public accountant§ 7Financial regulations to the Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2022-12-16-2322The reporting under § 8 shall also be certified by the auditor
KindergartenKindergartenPrivate kindergartens receiving grantsReport accounting information on the use of grants and parental payment to the ministry every year on a standardised form§ 8Financial regulations to the Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2022-12-16-2322
KindergartenKindergartenPrivate kindergartens receiving grantsRetain accounting material and documentation for ten years after the end of the financial year§ 9Financial regulations to the Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2022-12-16-2322
KindergartenKindergartenPrivate kindergartens receiving grantsReport every year to the municipality on the number of children, age, hours of attendance and full-time equivalents with pension obligations as of 15 December§ 5Regulations on the financing of private kindergartenshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2026-03-23-454Shall also report total pensionable salary. The rest of the provision is not reproduced
Transition kindergarten–schoolKindergartenThe kindergartenCooperate with the school on the children’s transition from kindergarten to school and the after-school programme, so that the children have a safe and good transition§ 2aKindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Refers to the Education Act § 4-7 and the Independent Schools Act § 5-5. The statutory text does not say what the cooperation shall consist of
Transition kindergarten–schoolKindergartenThe kindergartenObtain the parents’ consent before personal data about the child is disclosed to the school§ 2aKindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64
Transition kindergarten–schoolKindergartenThe kindergarten and PPT (Educational and Psychological Counselling Service)Cooperate with other service providers, including schools that receive state grants under the Independent Schools Act § 6-1§ 2bKindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Assumed/believed: public primary and lower secondary schools are covered as municipal service providers, but the definition does not name them
Transition kindergarten–schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Ensure that the children have a safe and good transition from kindergarten to school§ 5-5Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Transition kindergarten–schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Cooperate with other service providers, including kindergartens that receive grants under the Kindergarten Act § 19, on a comprehensive and coordinated provision§ 24-1Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30Assumed/believed: the duty relates to pupils and does not create a duty towards children who are still in kindergarten
Transition kindergarten–schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)No direct duty for public primary and lower secondary schools related to the transition from kindergarten§ 4-7Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30The duty is formulated for the municipality. See separate row under the municipality
Transition kindergarten–schoolKindergarten and schoolKindergarten and schoolMay have a joint coordinating committee for kindergarten and school§ 5Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-64Permission. The municipality may decide this for municipal kindergartens and primary and lower secondary schools, and private kindergartens and schools may have it if both wish. The reference to the Education Act § 10-4 may be outdated (Assumed/believed)
Transition kindergarten–schoolKindergarten and schoolKindergarten and schoolMay exceptionally cooperate on kindergarten head and management resources§ 4Regulations on pedagogical staffing and exemptions in kindergartenshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2017-06-22-1049Permission. Must not be at the expense of the quality of the kindergarten provision
Transition kindergarten–schoolKindergartenPrivate kindergartensKindergartens that are part of an independent primary and lower secondary school approved under the Education Act are exempt from the requirement to be a separate legal entity§ 3aFinancial regulations to the Kindergarten Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2022-12-16-2322Exemption from a duty, not a duty
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipalityLegal and financial responsibility for primary and lower secondary education§ 28-1Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipalityFulfil the right and duty to primary and lower secondary education§ 2-1, § 2-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipalityDecide applications for deferred/early school start§ 2-4Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipalityEducation shall be free of charge§ 2-5Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipalityDetermine school catchment areas, allocate school places§ 2-6Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipalityLanguage education: Bokmål/Nynorsk, Sami, sign language, special language education§ 3-1, § 3-2, § 3-4, § 3-6, § 3-7Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipalityTransport, board and lodging, homework help, after-school programme (SFO), transition kindergarten–school§ 4-1 to § 4-5, § 4-7Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipalityMunicipal school of arts provision§ 26-1Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipality/County authorityThe municipality (primary and lower secondary school)Adapted education, monitoring of learning outcomes, individual accommodation, PPT§ 11-1, § 11-2, § 11-7, § 11-13Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipalityEnsure a safe and good school environment, duty to act§ 12-2 to § 12-5Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipalitySchool democracy, absence follow-up, rules of conduct, suspension§ 10-5 to § 10-7, § 13-1 to § 13-3Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipalityOrganisation: school calendar, class division, distance education, life stance§ 14-1 to § 14-7Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipalityGuidance on choice of education/occupation and social matters§ 16-1, § 16-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipalityTeacher competence, qualification principle, substitutes, police certificate§ 17-1 to § 17-12Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipalityCooperation/duty to provide information to health and social services and child welfare services§ 24-1 to § 24-3Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipalityPrivacy, retrieval from the National Population Register, participation in national evaluations§ 25-1, § 25-3, § 25-4Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipalityPPT access for pupils at independent primary and lower secondary schools (approval is a state matter)§ 22-2 (cf. § 22-1)Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipalityForeign languages/in-depth studies years 8–10, accelerated subject study§ 1-9, § 1-12Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipalityHomework help (8 h/week) and free SFO hours, reduced parental payment for SFO§ 2-1 to § 2-5Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipalityNotification, system for grades/absence, final assessment grade§ 9-7, § 9-9, § 9-16Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipalityAccess to a school library§ 11-2Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipalityReport data to the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training, national tests/mapping tests§ 19-1, § 19-3, § 19-5, § 19-6Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipality (school health service)Health-promoting/preventive work in the school health serviceentire regulationRegulations on health clinic and school health serviceshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2018-10-19-1584
Primary and lower secondary schoolMunicipalityThe municipality (environmental health protection)Approval/supervisory authority for the school environment (physical)§ 19Regulations on health and environment in kindergartens, schools and after-school programmeshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2023-03-28-449
Primary and lower secondary schoolStateThe KingOverarching objectives/principles for education§ 1-4Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolStateThe Sami ParliamentRegulations on Sami content in curricula§ 1-5Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolStateThe ministryTeaching materials for individually adapted education§ 11-14Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolStateThe ministryApprove independent primary and lower secondary schools§ 22-1Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolStateThe ministryAppeal body, pilot schemes, may carry out supervision§ 29-1, § 29-2, § 29-3Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolStateThe Norwegian Directorate for Education and TrainingResponsibility for centrally set exams, national tests/screening, international surveys§ 9-26, § 19-5 to § 19-7Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Primary and lower secondary schoolStateStatsforvalterenBroad supervisory authority, appeal body (grades, individual school environment cases)§ 29-2, § 12-6Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolStateStatsforvalterenAppeal body for final assessment grades, conduct/behaviour, conduct of exams§ 10-4 to § 10-8Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Primary and lower secondary schoolStateNAV/the National Insurance schemeTraining allowance for parents attending Statped courses§ 9-14National Insurance Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/1997-02-28-19
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Not accept offensive behaviour such as bullying, violence, discrimination and harassment, and work continuously for a safe and good school environment§ 12-3Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolEveryone working at the schoolKeep an eye on how the pupils are doing and, if possible, intervene if someone violates a pupil§ 12-4Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolEveryone working at the schoolNotify the headteacher on suspicion or knowledge that a pupil does not have a safe and good school environment§ 12-4Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30Also applies when the pupil says that he or she does not feel safe and well
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Investigate the matter as soon as possible and remedy the situation with suitable measures§ 12-4Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe headteacherNotify the municipality in serious cases where a pupil does not have a safe and good school environment§ 12-4Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Draw up a written plan for the measures in a case§ 12-4Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30The plan must state the problems, planned measures, timing, who is responsible and when the measures will be evaluated
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Document what is done to fulfil the duty to act, in the form and to the extent necessary§ 12-4Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolEveryone working at the schoolNotify the headteacher immediately on suspicion that another person working at the school is violating a pupil§ 12-5Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe headteacherNotify the municipality when an employee is suspected of violating a pupil, unless the report is clearly unfounded§ 12-5Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolEveryone working at the schoolNotify the municipality directly on suspicion that someone in the school management is violating a pupil§ 12-5Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Arrange the school premises to accommodate pupils with disabilities§ 12-7Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)May use non-anonymous school environment surveys in preventive work and in case of specific suspicions§ 20-5Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900Permission, not a duty
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolTeachersFollow the pupils’ development and notify the headteacher if in doubt whether a pupil is benefiting satisfactorily from the education§ 11-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Put in place suitable measures when in doubt about benefit, and assess whether the measures are sufficient or whether the pupil may need individual adaptation§ 11-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Draw up an individual education plan for pupils receiving individually adapted education§ 11-10Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30The plan must state objectives, content and how the education is to be delivered
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Once a year, draw up a written overview of the individually adapted education and an assessment of the pupil’s development against the objectives in the plan§ 11-11Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30The pupil or the parents must have access to the overview and the assessment
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Cooperate with the parents on the pupil’s education§ 10-3Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Ensure that pupils and parents can take part in planning, carrying out and evaluating the school’s activities, and make it possible for all pupils to express themselves§ 10-4Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Hold a parents’ meeting at the start of each school year with information about the education, participation and routines§ 11-1Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Invite the parents to a scheduled meeting with the form teacher at least twice a year§ 11-1Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Give pupils the right to at least one meeting per half-year about academic development and regular dialogue with the form teacher about social development§ 9-6Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe headteacherDecide on exclusion from education§ 13-1Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30How long and for which pupils exclusion may be used follows from the municipality’s school rules. The headteacher may authorise teachers to exclude pupils from a lesson they are themselves responsible for (max. two hours)
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolSchool employeesMay intervene physically against pupils when other measures are insufficient, to prevent harm or serious disruption§ 13-4Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30Permission, not a duty. The intervention may not go further than necessary
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolSchool employeesNotify the headteacher after physical intervention against a pupil§ 13-5Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe headteacherNotify the pupil’s parents of physical interventions, and the municipality in the case of repeated or particularly serious interventions§ 13-5Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Document all physical interventions with a brief description of the incident, the intervention and the pupil’s view of the matter§ 13-5Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Use the municipality’s adopted main written language form in written instruction and in written communication with pupils and parents§ 15-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Use teaching materials in Norwegian and Sami that follow the official spelling, and teaching materials in Bokmål and Nynorsk at the same time and price§ 15-3Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30Exceptions among other things for the subject Norwegian, subjects with year groups of 300 or fewer pupils and teaching materials where Norwegian text makes up a minor part
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Use word lists and dictionaries approved by the Language Council of Norway, and writing software that supports both Bokmål and Nynorsk§ 15-4Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Have academically, pedagogically and administratively sound management§ 17-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Have a headteacher with pedagogical competence who takes part in day-to-day activities and works on developing the organisation§ 17-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30One headteacher may lead several schools
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe headteacherBe head of the after-school programme when it is attached to a school§ 4-5Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30The municipality may make exceptions
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolSchool employeesNot wear garments that cover the face when they are with the pupils§ 27-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30Exceptions for reasons of weather, health, safety and pedagogical or social purposes
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Cooperate with other service providers for a comprehensive and coordinated provision, and take part in the work on the pupil’s individual plan§ 24-1Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)May obtain information from the previous school when changing schools§ 20-3Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900Permission. Applies to previously completed education, grades and absence to be entered on the diploma, and screening of language rights
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Give formative assessment, half-year assessment and final assessment in subjects, and assessment of conduct and behaviour from year 8§§ 9-11 to 9-17Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900Assumed/believed: the provisions describe what the assessment must be, but do not state who carries it out. Interpreted as the teachers and the school, with the municipality as responsible
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe headteacherDiscuss the final grades in conduct and behaviour with the teachers before they are set§ 9-17Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900Applies to year 10
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Register all pupils receiving education in subjects with exams for the exam§ 9-27Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe headteacherMay exempt pupils in primary and lower secondary school from exams for weighty reasons§ 9-24Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900Permission
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe headteacherDecide on expelling pupils from an exam after a warning and a statement from the pupil§ 9-39Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe headteacherAnnul the exam of a pupil who has cheated or attempted to cheat, after the pupil has been allowed to comment§ 9-42Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Issue diplomas to all pupils who have completed primary and lower secondary education, with final assessment grades, exam grades and absence§ 9-43Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900The school where the pupil completes the education issues the diploma (§ 9-45). Absence is recorded from year 8 (§ 9-44)
Primary and lower secondary schoolPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)May exempt pupils from national tests, screening tests and the swimming test in cases specified by the regulations§§ 19-8, 19-9Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900Permission. The pupil or the parents may nevertheless decide that the pupil is to take the tests
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Not run or own any activity other than a school under the Act§ 2-2Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84Additional activities closely linked to running the school and forming a minor part may be permitted by the ministry
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Be registered in the Central Coordinating Register for Legal Entities and document share capital of at least NOK 100,000 before applying for approval§ 2-2Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Organise primary and lower secondary schools with both primary and lower secondary stages in the same legal entity§ 2-2Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Have at least 15 pupils for three consecutive school years§ 2-2Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84Otherwise the approval lapses. The ministry may make exceptions. For Norwegian schools abroad the limit is 10 pupils
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Have articles of association stating that all public grants and school fees must benefit the pupils§ 2-2Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Provide education in Norwegian or Sami, and have important documents available in Norwegian or Sami§ 2-1Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84International schools are exempt from the language requirement
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Have school premises that are approved by the ministry and located together§ 2-4Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Operate according to curricula approved by the ministry, equivalent to the public curriculum, specifying forms of assessment and documentation§ 2-3Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84The school otherwise has freedom of teaching
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school’s board (independent)Set the subject and lesson distribution for the school year when up to ten per cent of the lessons in a subject are reallocated§ 2-3Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84Permission to reallocate
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Offer at least two elective subjects at each year from year 8 to year 10§ 1-6Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Offer education in at least one foreign language and at least one in-depth subject, or working life subject, from year 8 to year 10§ 1-7Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Ensure regular physical activity for pupils in years 5 to 7 in addition to physical education§ 1-5Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)May make individual decisions on acceleration in years 8 to 10 so that pupils receive education in subjects at upper secondary level§ 1-10Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901Permission. Statsforvalteren is the appeal body
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Have the whole country as its catchment area and be open to everyone who meets the conditions for admission to public schools§ 3-1Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Have admission rules showing the prioritisation of applicants when oversubscribed, and decide admission according to the rules§ 3-1Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84Admission decisions are individual decisions under the Public Administration Act, and the ministry is the appeal body
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Send notification of admission of pupils in primary and lower secondary school to the pupil’s home municipality§ 3-1Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Ensure that each pupil belongs to one class, that classes and groups are no larger than is safe and pedagogically sound, and that all pupils have a form teacher§ 3-4Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Demonstrate that the conditions for distance learning are met§ 3-4aIndependent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Ensure adapted education§ 3-4bIndependent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Ensure that teachers follow the pupils’ development and notify the general manager if in doubt about benefit, and put in place measures and assess individual adaptation§ 3-4cIndependent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Ensure prompt and suitable intensive education in years 1 to 4 for pupils at risk of not making expected progress in reading, writing or arithmetic§ 3-4dIndependent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Provide individual adaptation to pupils entitled to it, with the same duties as public schools§ 3-6Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84Education Act §§ 11-4 to 11-11 apply correspondingly. Decisions and costs lie with the home municipality. The duty to have an individual education plan and annual evaluation follows from the reference (Assumed/believed)
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Allow pupils who lack functional speech to use suitable forms of communication, and provide the necessary education in augmentative and alternative communication§ 3-14Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Ensure that pupils receive guidance on choice of education and occupation, and on social and personal matters§§ 3-11, 3-11aIndependent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84The guidance must be given at the school, and individually if the pupil wishes
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)May grant leave from school when the pupil receives sound education, and must have guidelines for leave§ 3-13Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84Permission, but a duty to have guidelines
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Offer free homework help of at least eight hours per week§ 7-1eIndependent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84See also § 2-1 of the Regulations to the Independent Schools Act. The school distributes the hours freely across the years
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Ensure that pupils are not exposed to advertising likely to create commercial pressure§ 7-1aIndependent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Ensure accident insurance for the pupils§ 7-1bIndependent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84Does not apply to homework help
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolPupils and employees at an independent schoolNot wear garments that cover the face in education, SFO and homework help§ 3-15Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84Exceptions for weather, health, safety and pedagogical or social purposes
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school’s board (independent)Comply with Chapter 12 of the Education Act on the school environment, where «the municipality» is read as «the school» or «the school’s board» and «headteacher» as «general manager»§ 2-4Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84The duty to act, notification of violations and documentation apply correspondingly. See rows for public schools
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school’s board (independent)May lay down in the school rules that pupils may be excluded after several or serious breaches of the rules§ 3-10Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84Permission. Pupils in years 1–7 may be excluded for individual lessons or the rest of the day, years 8–10 for up to three days
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolGeneral manager (independent school)Decide on exclusion from education§ 3-10Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84The general manager may authorise teachers to exclude pupils from a lesson they are themselves responsible for (max. two hours). The decision is an individual decision, and the ministry is the appeal body
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school’s board (independent)Ensure that the school works continuously and systematically to prevent situations where employees must intervene physically against pupils§ 3-10aIndependent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolEmployees at an independent schoolNotify the general manager of physical interventions against pupils§ 3-10cIndependent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84The general manager notifies the parents, and the board in the case of repeated or particularly serious interventions
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Document all physical interventions with a brief description of the incident, the intervention and the pupil’s view of the matter§ 3-10cIndependent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Have school rules on the organisation of school democracy and on the pupils’ rights and duties, including conduct and behaviour§ 5a-7Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Ensure that pupils who are absent from education are followed up§ 5a-6Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Cooperate with parents on the pupil’s education§ 5a-3Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Ensure that pupils and parents can take part in school democracy, and let all pupils express themselves§ 5a-4Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Have a pupils’ council and a parents’ council§ 5a-5Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84The board shall ensure that it is determined which other user bodies the schools shall have
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Give pupils and parents the information they need about the education, the individual pupil, the school environment and the school rules§ 5a-8Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Hold a parents’ meeting at the start of each school year and invite parents to a meeting with the form teacher at least twice a year§ 8-1Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Give pupils the right to at least one meeting per half-year on academic progress, and regular dialogue with the form teacher§ 6-6Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Notify the pupil in writing when a grade may lapse or be lowered, and the parents if the pupil is not of age§ 6-7Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Have a system for recording grades and absence, correct recording errors and document absence every half-year§ 6-9Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolSubject teachersAward final assessment grades and carry out half-year assessment§§ 6-13, 6-16Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolGeneral manager (independent school)Discuss the final grades in conduct and behaviour with the teachers before they are awarded§ 6-17Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Register all pupils taking part in education in subjects with an exam for the exam, ensure that the right pupil attends, and give information about the exam§§ 6-26, 6-27Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolGeneral manager (independent school)May exempt pupils in primary and lower secondary school from exams for weighty reasons, expel pupils from exams and annul exams for cheating§§ 6-24, 6-38, 6-41Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901Exemption is a permission. Expulsion and annulment require that the pupil is given the opportunity to be heard
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Issue diplomas in primary and lower secondary school with final assessment grades, exam grades and absence, and record absence from year 8§§ 6-42 to 6-44Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Send appeals against final assessments to Statsforvalteren with the necessary attachments§§ 7-4 to 7-8Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Ensure that national tests, mapping tests and national school environment surveys are carried out§§ 13-3 to 13-5Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)May exempt pupils from national tests, mapping tests and the swimming test in the cases specified by the regulations§§ 13-7, 13-8Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901Permission
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Report information about the school, pupils, staff, subject choices, organisation and parental payment to the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training§ 13-1Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Have academically, pedagogically and administratively sound management and a general manager§ 4-1Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Ensure that teaching staff meet the competence requirements in the Education Act §§ 17-3 and 17-4§ 4-2Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Require a police certificate from everyone to be employed permanently or temporarily, and not employ persons convicted of sexual abuse of minors§ 4-3Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84The regulations §§ 10-1 to 10-4 give more detailed rules. The police certificate shall not be older than three months
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Give teaching staff pay and working conditions as in comparable public schools§ 4-4Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Let only employees in teaching posts have academic responsibility for the education, and give other staff who assist the necessary guidance§ 4-5Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Ensure access to substitutes for normal and expected absence§ 4-6Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school’s board (independent)Have overall management of the school and ensure that the school is run in accordance with acts and regulations§ 5-2Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school’s board (independent)Ensure that pupils of compulsory school age have their right to primary and lower secondary education fulfilled, and notify parents and the home municipality when a pupil fails to attend for a longer period without lawful reason§ 5-2Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school’s board (independent)Set the level of school fees and whether the primary and lower secondary school shall have a scheme of graduated and reduced school fees§ 5-2Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school’s board (independent)Adopt the budget and accounts, set admission and school rules, and appoint the general manager§ 5-2Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school’s board (independent)Put forward cases on mandatory change of school under the Education Act § 13-2§ 5-2Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school’s board (independent)Be responsible for sound financial and accounting management and ensure that public grants and school fees benefit the pupils§ 5-2Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school’s board (independent)Ensure correct and necessary competence and that teachers, the general manager and other staff receive academic and pedagogical development§ 5-2Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school’s board (independent)Discuss the annual status report§ 5-2Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school’s board (independent)Have internal control to ensure that the requirements of the Act and its regulations are followed§ 5-2aIndependent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school’s board (independent)Follow up the results of national quality assessments, prepare an annual report on the state of the school (learning outcomes, dropout and learning environment), and ensure regular assessment of the education with pupils involved§ 5-2bIndependent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school’s board (independent)Ensure that staff are alert to circumstances that should lead to measures from the social services or the health and care services§ 7-5Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Ensure that all public grants and school fees benefit the pupils, without dividends or transfer of surplus to the owners or their related parties§ 6-3Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Not charge pupils or parents in primary and lower secondary school beyond the school fees permitted by the Act§ 6-2Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84School fees may amount to up to 15 per cent of the grant basis, plus a fixed amount for rent and capital costs (NOK 3 400 per year for primary and lower secondary school)
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Comply with the Accounting Act and the Bookkeeping Act, have an audit and present the budget and audited accounts§ 7-1Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Apply for an operating licence by 15 June before start-up§ 3-3Financial regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2018-09-01-1295
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Report the grant-eligible number of pupils as of 1 October with a special attestation from the auditor, and a forecast in April§ 4-6Financial regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2018-09-01-1295Significant deviation between the forecast and the actual number of pupils shall be reported as early as possible
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school’s board (independent)Ensure that all transactions with owners and related parties are on market terms and approved by the board§ 6-2Financial regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2018-09-01-1295
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school’s board (independent)Retain surplus only up to 25 per cent of the total income basis, and repay surplus beyond that to the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training unprompted§ 6-3Financial regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2018-09-01-1295
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Run ancillary activities only within what the regulations permit, self-financed and kept in a separate department§ 7-1Financial regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2018-09-01-1295
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Submit the annual accounts, annual report, auditor’s report and information supporting the accounts to the ministry by the deadline§ 8-1Financial regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2018-09-01-1295The accounts shall follow the calendar year and the Norwegian standard chart of accounts, with separate accounts for school fees and state grants
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Provide specific note disclosures on public funding sources, school fee rates, disposal of surplus, transactions with owners and ancillary activities§ 8-2Financial regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2018-09-01-1295
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Have the accounts audited by a state-authorised or registered auditor§ 8-3Financial regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2018-09-01-1295
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school’s board (independent)Make the auditor familiar with the Independent Schools Act, regulations, the conditions of the approval and the annual grant letter§ 8-5Financial regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2018-09-01-1295
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school’s board (independent)Ensure sufficient documentation that the rules have been followed, and keep it for ten years§ 8-6Financial regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2018-09-01-1295
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Notify the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training immediately and unprompted when school operations are closed down, and send an overview of assets and winding-up accounts§ 9-1Financial regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2018-09-01-1295
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Repay remaining assets and funds that count as state grants on closure, unprompted§ 9-2Financial regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2018-09-01-1295
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Give the ministry access to school facilities and documentation during supervision, including documentation from the owner and related parties§ 7-2Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Cooperate with other service providers for a comprehensive and coordinated provision, and take part in the work on the pupil’s individual plan§ 3-6aIndependent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolEveryone performing services or work under the Independent Schools ActNotify child welfare services without undue delay and notwithstanding the duty of confidentiality when there is reason to believe that children are subject to neglect or serious circumstances§ 7-4Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Follow the rules of the Public Administration Act on the duty of confidentiality§ 7-3Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)May process personal data when necessary to perform tasks under the Act, and obtain information on change of school§ 7-9Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84Permission
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school (independent)Ensure access control so that staff only have access to the personal data they need§ 14-2Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolIndependent school (Education Act § 22)Follow the provisions of the Education Act listed in § 22-2, among other things on aims and principles, assessment, school democracy, adapted education, school environment, expulsion, counselling, staff and competence§ 22-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30The list also covers the duty to notify child welfare services, information to the health and social services and the ban on face-covering garments
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolIndependent school (Education Act § 22)Have internal control under the Local Government Act § 25-1§ 22-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolThe school’s highest bodyBe responsible for duties the Act places on the municipality (for example ensuring that national tests and mapping tests are carried out)§ 22-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30See also the Regulations to the Education Act §§ 19-5 and 19-6
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolIndependent school (Education Act § 22)Notify the ministry when operations under the Act are closed down§ 22-1Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30The approval also lapses if the school does not start within three school years
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolIndependent school (Education Act § 22)Follow the rules of the Public Administration Act on the duty of confidentiality§ 22-4Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Primary and lower secondary schoolIndependent schoolOwner or manager of the undertaking (independent school)Be responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the health and environment regulations are met§ 3Regulations on health and environment in kindergartens, schools and after-school programmeshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2023-03-28-449The board for schools under the Independent Schools Act, the management for private primary and lower secondary schools under the Education Act
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryMunicipalityThe municipalityCooperate with the county authority on a safe transition§ 9-5Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryMunicipalityThe municipalityCounselling on educational/career choices for final-year pupils§ 16-1, § 16-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryMunicipalityThe municipalityMay offer further primary and lower secondary education for those who need it§ 9-7Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryMunicipalityThe municipalityReport pupils with accommodation needs to the county authority by 1 October§ 4-21Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryMunicipalityThe municipalityReport pupils with severely reduced functional ability by 1 October§ 4-22Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryCounty authorityThe county authorityEnsure a safe and good transition (main responsibility)§ 9-5Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryCounty authorityThe county authorityEducational provision for those lacking the academic/linguistic prerequisites§ 9-6Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryCounty authorityThe county authorityFollow-up service for young people not in education/work§ 9-4Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryCounty authorityThe county authorityMay obtain personal data from primary and lower secondary schools§ 25-1Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryCounty authorityThe county authorityReceive and process notifications, expert assessment by PPT (Educational and Psychological Counselling Service)§ 4-21, § 4-22Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryCounty authorityThe county authorityProcess special applications for admission, application deadline 1 March/1 February§ 4-7 to § 4-9, § 4-12, § 4-20Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)May share personal data on transition to upper secondary education to adapt the education, if the pupil or the parents permit it§ 25-1Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30Permission. Disclosure may take place notwithstanding the duty of confidentiality. The county authority may for its part obtain information from the primary and lower secondary schools
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Issue the primary and lower secondary school diploma that forms the basis for the right to and admission to upper secondary education§ 9-45Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900Assumed/believed: the school’s duty follows from the diploma rules. The link to admission lies in §§ 4-1, 4-12 and 4-19
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)Give statements on applicants coming from primary and lower secondary school without grades, which the county authority shall use in ranking§§ 4-20, 4-26Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900Assumed/believed: the provisions say that the county authority shall rank on the basis of statements from the primary and lower secondary schools, but do not expressly say that the schools are obliged to provide them
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryPrimary and lower secondary schoolThe school (public)No direct duty for public primary and lower secondary schools to cooperate on the transition to upper secondary§ 9-5Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30The duty lies with the municipality (cooperation with the county authority). See separate rows under the municipality
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryIndependent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolEnsure that pupils have a safe and good transition from primary and lower secondary school§ 5-6Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84The primary and lower secondary school shall cooperate with the upper secondary school on the transition
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryIndependent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolMay obtain personal data from primary and lower secondary schools necessary to fulfil the right to upper secondary education, carry out admission and prevent absence§ 7-9Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84Permission. The information may be completed primary and lower secondary school, half-year assessment with grades from year 10, grades and absence on the primary and lower secondary school diploma (the regulations § 14-4)
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryIndependent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolMay share personal data on transition to adapt the education, if the pupil or the parents permit it§ 7-9Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84Permission
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryIndependent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolMay admit applicants with a primary and lower secondary school diploma, and assess applicants without grades individually and rank them on the basis of statements from the primary and lower secondary schools§§ 3-2, 3-11, 3-12Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryIndependent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolMay give priority and reserve places for applicants with extensive accommodation needs from primary and lower secondary school§ 3-9Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901Permission
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryIndependent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolLet pupils who have received a final assessment in an upper secondary subject in years 8–10 choose between having the subject approved or taking it again§ 6-49Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryIndependent schoolThe school issuing the diplomaDecide applications for exemption from grade assessment in the second Norwegian written standard (sidemål) for pupils who were exempt from writing instruction in it in years 8–10§ 6-21Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901
Transition lower secondary–upper secondaryUpper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)No direct duty for public upper secondary schools linked to primary and lower secondary school§ 9-5Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30The duty lies with the county authority (main responsibility for the transition)
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityOverall responsibility for upper secondary education, receive applicants from other counties§ 28-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityRight to upper secondary education, plan/expand provision, practice certificate§ 5-1, § 5-3Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityFree education§ 5-8Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityLanguage education: Sami, sign language, special language education, introductory education§ 6-2, § 6-3, § 6-5, § 6-6Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityApprove/follow up apprenticeship contracts and training enterprises§ 7-2, § 7-3, § 7-5, § 7-7 to § 7-9Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityAppoint the vocational training board§ 8-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityTransport, housing, follow-up service, transition, educational provision§ 9-1 to § 9-6, § 28-7Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityCommon rules: adapted education, school environment, rules of conduct, PPT (Educational and Psychological Counselling Service), teacher competence§ 11-1,11-2,11-7,11-13,12-2 to 12-6,13-1,13-2,14-2,14-4,16-1,16-2,17-1 to 17-12,24-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityAdult education at upper secondary level: admission, accommodation, rules of conduct§ 18-3, § 18-5, § 19-2, § 20-2 to § 20-4Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityFree career guidance for everyone in the county§ 28-9Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityResponsibility for education of children in child welfare institutions/health institutions/prisons§ 28-3 to § 28-5Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityAdmission: application form, deadlines, local regulations, individual processing§ 4-2 to § 4-6, § 4-9, § 4-12, § 4-13, § 4-14, § 4-20Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityContent: subject and lesson distribution, additional education, approval of previous education§ 5-1, § 5-2, § 5-11Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityVocational education and training: alternative provision, contract organisation, cooperation body§ 6-2 to § 6-4, § 6-12, § 6-16, § 6-18, § 6-19, § 6-22Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityPlacement in apprenticeships, local regulations on placement§ 7-2, § 7-6Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityTransport allowance, tasks of the follow-up service§ 8-1, § 8-3Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityExamination/test: assessment, diploma, trade/journeyman’s test, appeal§ 9-33,9-42,9-46,9-53 to 9-55,9-59,9-61,9-62,9-66,10-9,10-10Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityTeacher competence requirements at upper secondary level (common core subjects, programme subjects, mother tongue, foreign qualifications)§ 12-7 to § 12-11Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityAdult education: admission, assessment of prior learning (realkompetanse), placement§ 13-4 to § 13-6, § 15-5, § 17-1, § 19-4Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityMay require a user fee for a laptop§ 22-5Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityTransport also for pupils at independent upper secondary schools§ 3-7Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityRegional integration work, qualification plans, career guidance for immigrants§ 4Integration Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2020-11-06-127
Upper secondary educationCounty authorityThe county authorityMay give grants to study associations, free premises§ 6, § 7Adult Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2009-06-19-95
Upper secondary educationMunicipalityThe municipality (school health service)Health service at upper secondary schools in the municipality§ 2, § 3, § 6, § 7Regulations on health clinic and school health serviceshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2018-10-19-1584
Upper secondary educationMunicipalityThe municipality (environmental health protection)Approval/supervisory authority for the upper secondary school environment (regardless of county authority ownership)§ 2, § 19Regulations on health and environment in kindergartens, schools and after-school programmeshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2023-03-28-449
Upper secondary educationStateThe KingOverall curriculum framework, Svalbard regulations§ 1-4, § 1-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationStateThe Sami ParliamentSami content in curricula also for upper secondary education§ 1-5Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationStateThe ministryAppeal body, pilot schemes, approval of independent schools, regulations on assessment/appeal§ 5-4, § 22-1, § 29-1, § 29-3Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationStateThe ministryAppoint advisory body, vocational councils, curriculum groups, appeal boards for trade/journeyman’s tests§ 8-1, § 8-3Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationStateThe ministryApprove foreign vocational education and training§ 23-3, § 23-4Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationStateThe ministryOperate the national database for diplomas and documentation§ 25-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationStateThe Norwegian Directorate for Education and TrainingResponsibility for examinations, trade/journeyman’s tests, appeals§ 9-26, § 9-55Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Upper secondary educationStateStatsforvalterenSupervision, appeal body (the county authority’s duties, chapters 7/8)§ 29-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationStateStatens vegvesenApprove vehicle workshops, technical manager requirements linked to trade certificate§ 4, § 9 to § 11, § 18, § 19Regulations on work on vehicles (workshop regulations)https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2020-10-28-2170
Upper secondary educationStateDSBElectrical contractors: qualification requirements, register, exemption, supervision§ 3, § 5 to § 9, § 11, § 12, § 14, § 15Regulations on electrical contractors and qualification requirements (FEK)https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2013-06-19-739
Upper secondary educationStateEducational Support Act/LånekassenApprove education for support, administer loans/grants, appeals board§ 4, § 5, § 16, § 18, § 19, § 24Educational Support Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-03-37
Upper secondary educationStateThe Public Dental Health Service (county-run, statutory basis in state law)Dental care for children/young people up to and including age 18 and young adults aged 19–28§ 1-2, § 1-3Dental Health Services Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/1983-06-03-54
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)Not accept offensive behaviour such as bullying, violence, discrimination and harassment, and work continuously for a safe and good school environment§ 12-3Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolEveryone working at the schoolKeep an eye on how pupils are doing, intervene if possible when someone violates a pupil, and notify the headteacher if a pupil is suspected not to have a safe and good school environment§ 12-4Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30Also applies when the pupil says that he or she does not feel safe and well
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)Investigate the matter as soon as possible, remedy the situation with suitable measures, draw up a written plan for the measures and document what is done§ 12-4Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30The headteacher notifies the county authority in serious cases
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolEveryone working at the schoolNotify the headteacher immediately if another employee is suspected of violating a pupil, or directly notify the county authority if the suspicion concerns the management§ 12-5Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30The headteacher notifies the county authority unless the notification is obviously unfounded
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)Furnish the school so that it is adapted for pupils with disabilities§ 12-7Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolThe headteacherDecide on exclusion from education for up to five days§ 13-1Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30Exclusion for the rest of the school year is decided by the county authority and cannot be delegated to the school
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolSchool employeesNotify the headteacher after physical interventions against pupils, and document all physical interventions§ 13-5Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30The headteacher notifies the parents and the county authority in the case of repeated or particularly serious interventions. The intervention itself is a permission (§ 13-4)
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolSchool employeesNot wear garments that cover the face when they are with the pupils§ 27-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolTeachersKeep track of pupils’ development and notify the headteacher if there is doubt about the benefit of the education§ 11-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)Implement suitable measures when there is doubt about the benefit and assess whether the pupil may need individual adaptation§ 11-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)Prepare an individual education plan and an annual written overview and assessment for pupils receiving individually adapted education§§ 11-10, 11-11Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)Cooperate with parents, let pupils and parents take part in school democracy, and have a pupil council§§ 10-3, 10-4, 10-5Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)Hold a parents’ meeting at the start of the school year and invite the parents of pupils who are minors to at least one planned meeting in the first half-year of Vg1 and Vg2§ 11-1Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)Give pupils the right to at least one meeting per half-year on academic development and regular dialogue with the form teacher§ 9-6Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)Use the main written language form in written teaching and communication, teaching materials with official spelling, dictionaries approved by the Language Council of Norway and writing software that supports both written languages§§ 15-2 to 15-4Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)Have academically, pedagogically and administratively sound management led by a headteacher with pedagogical competence§ 17-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)Cooperate with other service providers for a comprehensive and coordinated provision, and take part in the work on the individual plan§ 24-1Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolThe headteacherMay agree on distance learning outside the school with pupils in upper secondary education§ 14-4Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30Permission
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolThe headteacherMay decide that a pupil with up to 15 per cent self-reported or undocumented absence still receives a grade when the ten per cent absence limit is clearly unreasonable§ 9-8Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900Permission. The subject teacher must have a sufficient basis for assessment
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolSubject teachersAward final assessment grades in subjects§ 9-16Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900Assumed/believed: the provision does not name the actor explicitly for public schools. The county authority shall ensure that pupils know the basis for assessment
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolThe headteacherDiscuss the final assessment grades in conduct and behaviour with the teachers before they are awarded§ 9-17Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)Register pupils for examinations in subjects concluded with an examination, and receive registrations for resit, deferred and special examinations§ 9-27Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolThe headteacherDecide on exclusion from examinations and annul examinations in the case of cheating§§ 9-39, 9-42Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900The pupil shall be allowed to give their view first
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)Issue diplomas to pupils who complete and pass their education, and a new diploma when needed§§ 9-46, 9-54Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900The school or the county authority issues diplomas with Norwegian and Sami text to pupils who have had Sami education
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)Issue certificates of competence to pupils who do not meet the requirements for a diploma§ 9-51Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900For apprentices, training candidates and private candidates, the county authority issues the certificate of competence
Upper secondary educationUpper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)Issue first-time diplomas to pupils who have passed university admission certification within five years of starting§ 9-47Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Upper secondary educationIndependent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolOperate on one of the approved bases, and offer elite sport as a programme subject in Vg2 and Vg3 if the school is approved for elite sport§ 2-1Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Upper secondary educationIndependent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolHave the whole country as its catchment area and have admission rules showing the order of priority when oversubscribed§ 3-1Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84Young people with a right to upper secondary education shall be given priority over adults. Notice of admission is sent to the home county
Upper secondary educationIndependent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolGive pupils the right to complete the year level, unless they can be expelled§ 3-3Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Upper secondary educationIndependent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolMay admit pupils for additional education in failed subjects if the school has spare capacity, and reserve places for them§§ 3-3, 3-4Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901Permission
Upper secondary educationIndependent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolMay reserve places for exchange pupils, and allocate places based on skill or an admission test in sport, music, dance and drama§§ 3-7, 3-8Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901Permission
Upper secondary educationIndependent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolDecide on applications to take a subject as a private candidate, for exemption from physical education and for approval of previously passed education§§ 3-10, 4-7, 4-8Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901The decisions are individual decisions, and Statsforvalteren is the appeal body
Upper secondary educationIndependent schoolGeneral manager (independent upper secondary school)May decide that a pupil with up to 15 per cent self-reported or undocumented absence still receives a grade when the ten per cent absence limit is clearly unreasonable§ 6-8Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901Permission
Upper secondary educationIndependent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolProcess applications for deferred and resit examinations and for diplomas for pupils with major learning difficulties in vocational programmes§§ 6-35, 6-36, 6-47Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901The school decides applications for documentation of major learning difficulties only at the transition from Vg2 to Vg3
Upper secondary educationIndependent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolIssue diplomas, first-time diplomas and certificates of competence, and record absence on them§§ 6-45 to 6-51Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901
Upper secondary educationIndependent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolSubmit results from all diplomas and certificates of competence to the national diploma database§ 7-10Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84Notwithstanding the duty of confidentiality. The ministry may grant exemptions
Upper secondary educationIndependent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolProvide pupils with the necessary printed and digital teaching materials and digital equipment without payment from pupils beyond what the regulations allow§ 6-2Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84The school may require pupils to obtain other individual equipment, and charge an annual user fee for a laptop (the regulations § 15-1)
Upper secondary educationIndependent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolReport the number of grant-eligible pupils as of 1 October and 1 April with a special attestation from the auditor, and a forecast in April§ 4-7Financial regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2018-09-01-1295Pupils with more than 20 days of undocumented absence do not trigger grants (§ 4-2)
Upper secondary educationIndependent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolCarry out exclusion for up to five days through the general manager§ 3-10Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84Exclusion for the rest of the school year is decided by the home county
Upper secondary educationIndependent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolEnsure counselling on educational and vocational choices and on social and personal matters§§ 3-11, 3-11aIndependent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Apprentices (general)County authorityThe county authorityGrant to training enterprise, payment obligation and reimbursement rules§ 6-15Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Apprentices (general)County authorityThe county authorityPlacement rules: application form, deadline 1 March, announcement§ 7-1, § 7-3, § 7-5, § 7-6Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Apprentices (general)County authorityThe county authorityRight to a meeting on development, assessment in subjects (formative/half-yearly/final)§ 9-6, § 9-11, § 9-13, § 9-15Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Apprentices (general)County authorityThe county authorityRegistration for examinations takes place via the training enterprise§ 9-27Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Apprentices (general)County authorityThe county authoritySpecial documentation rules for major learning difficulties§ 9-49Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Apprentices (general)County authorityThe county authorityIssue certificates of competence for apprentices (not the school)§ 9-51Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Apprentices (general)County authorityThe county authorityRequirements for taking the trade/journeyman’s test§ 9-57Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Apprentices (general)MunicipalityMunicipal/county authoritiesDuty to set requirements for the use of apprentices in public contracts above the threshold value§ 5Regulations on the duty to set requirements for the use of apprentices in public contractshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2016-12-17-1708
Apprentices (general)StateState authoritiesDuty to set requirements for the use of apprentices in their own contracts (above NOK 1.3 million)§ 5Regulations on the duty to set requirements for the use of apprentices in public contractshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2016-12-17-1708
Apprentices (general)StateArbeidstilsynetSupervision of training enterprises as employers; list of young workers§ 18-1Working Environment Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-17-62
Apprentices (general)StateArbeidstilsynetRequirement to keep a list of young workers; general exemption from the work ban for training§ 12-7, § 12-12Regulations on organisation, management and participationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2011-12-06-1355
Apprentices (general)StateThe ministryAppoint advisory body, vocational councils, curriculum groups, appeal boards§ 8-1, § 8-3Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Apprentices (general)StateLånekassenRight to loans/grants for apprenticeship abroad§ 34Regulations on educational supporthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2020-04-15-798
Apprentices (general)Upper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)Register pupils for the trade or journeyman’s test, with registration to the county authority where the school is located§ 9-56Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900Apprentices are registered by the training enterprise, no later than two months before the contract period ends
Apprentices (general)Upper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)May propose work tasks for the trade and journeyman’s test when the school provides an alternative to training in an enterprise§ 9-60Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900Permission. The examination board is responsible for designing the test
Apprentices (general)Upper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)Issue diplomas and certificates of competence for pupils (not apprentices)§§ 9-51, 9-54Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900The county authority issues diplomas, certificates of competence and trade certificates for apprentices
Apprentices (general)Upper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)May take responsibility for a larger part of the training in cooperation with the training enterprise, when the county authority has approved the contract§ 6-3Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900Permission. The county authority’s option to organise the training in this way, not a duty for the school (Assumed/believed)
Apprentices (general)Independent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolNotify the home county of the need for an apprenticeship place when the pupil has been admitted to Vg2§ 3-1Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Apprentices (general)Independent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolAssess pupils who receive another offer as an alternative to training in an enterprise under the Regulations to the Education Act chapter 9 part VIII and what is otherwise appropriate§ 6-1Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901
Apprentices (general)Independent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolMay run a training enterprise for apprentices in subjects linked to the school’s operations, when the county authority has approved it§ 7-1Financial regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2018-09-01-1295Permission
Apprentices (general)Upper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)No duty for upper secondary schools to approve apprenticeship contracts, arrange apprenticeship placements, provide grants or issue trade certificatesch. 7Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30Lies with the county authority and the training enterprise
Apprentices (building/construction)StateArbeidstilsynetExemption from working time rules for 17–18-year-olds in construction technology apprenticeships (with min. 36h off)§ 12-7aRegulations on organisation, management and participationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2011-12-06-1355Building/construction
Apprentices (building/construction)StateArbeidstilsynetHSE card on construction sites, also for apprentices§ 2, § 3, § 4Regulations on HSE cards at building and construction siteshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2007-03-30-366Building/construction
Apprentices (building/construction)StateEmployer/ArbeidstilsynetTraining requirements for scaffolding work, graded by height§ 17-2 to § 17-5Regulations on the performance of workhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2011-12-06-1357Building/construction
Apprentices (health)StateThe Norwegian Directorate of Health/Statens autorisasjonskontorAuthorisation as health worker (trade certificate from upper secondary gives the right to authorisation)§ 48, § 48aHealth Personnel Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/1999-07-02-64Health
Apprentices (health)StateThe state (regulations)Restriction: pupils/apprentices shall only be given tasks based on training considerations§ 5Health Personnel Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/1999-07-02-64Health
Apprentices (restaurant/food)StateThe ministryMay issue regulations on exemption from the age limit for apprentices (serving alcohol)§ 1-5Alcohol Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/1989-06-02-27Restaurant/food
Apprentices (mechanics)StateStatens vegvesenExemption from the approval requirement for repairs as part of upper secondary vocational training§ 6Regulations on work on vehicles (workshop regulations)https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2020-10-28-2170Mechanics/vehicles
Apprentices (mechanics)StateStatens vegvesenTrade certificate = entry requirement for approval as technical manager at a workshop§ 10, § 11Regulations on work on vehicles (workshop regulations)https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2020-10-28-2170Mechanics/vehicles
Apprentices (electrical)StateDSBUnskilled workers (including apprentices) may work on electrical installations under direct supervision§ 6Regulations on electrical contractors and qualification requirements (FEK)https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2013-06-19-739Electrical
Apprentices (ship/maritime)StateSjøfartsdirektoratetSeparate regulations for work/placement of young people on ships, mentions apprenticeship contracts directly§ 1, § 4, § 8 to § 11, § 15Regulations on work and placement of young persons on Norwegian shipshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2002-04-25-423Maritime/ship
Apprentices (ship/maritime)StateSjøfartsdirektoratetTrade certificate as able seaman gives a reduced sea service requirement (1 year vs 3 years)§ 79, § 34, § 82, § 83Regulations on qualifications and certificates for seafarershttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2011-12-22-1523Maritime/ship
Apprentices (fisheries)County authorityThe county authorityAllocate school quotas and apprentice quotas (catch quotas) to fisheries apprentices§ 3, § 4Regulations on teaching quotashttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2014-12-19-1825Fisheries
Apprentices (fisheries)StateFiskeridirektoratetSet quota units/quota sizes, appeal body for quota decisions§ 5, § 6Regulations on teaching quotashttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2014-12-19-1825Fisheries
Apprentices (fisheries)StateSjøfartsdirektoratet/the administrationMandatory basic safety training (40 hours) for all fishermen§ 3Regulations on safety training for fishermenhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/1989-02-10-88Fisheries
Apprentices (petroleum)StateHavindustritilsynet (Framework Regulations)Absolute 18-year age limit offshore, no exemptions for apprentices§ 36Framework Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2010-02-12-158Petroleum/oil
Adult education (primary and lower secondary level)MunicipalityThe municipalityFulfil the right to primary and lower secondary education and preparatory education for adults§ 28-1Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Adult education (primary and lower secondary level)MunicipalityThe municipalityRight to preparatory education, assessment of prior learning, free education§ 18-1, § 18-2, § 18-8, § 18-9Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Adult education (primary and lower secondary level)MunicipalityThe municipalityOrganisation as a separate provision, participation, learning environment, rules of conduct§ 19-2, § 20-1 to § 20-4Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Adult education (primary and lower secondary level)MunicipalityThe municipalityTransport for participants (over 4 km or disability)§ 21-1, § 21-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Adult education (primary and lower secondary level)MunicipalityThe municipalityContent, modular curricula, language training for minorities§ 14-1, § 14-8Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Adult education (primary and lower secondary level)MunicipalityThe municipalityAssessment: module assessment, exemption, system for grades (not absence)§ 15-6, § 15-12, § 15-15Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Adult education (primary and lower secondary level)MunicipalityThe municipalityIssue diplomas and certificates of competence for preparatory education§ 15-26 to § 15-28Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Adult education (primary and lower secondary level)MunicipalityThe municipalityHandling of appeals on module grades and assessment of prior learning (to Statsforvalteren)§ 16-1 to § 16-4Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Adult education (primary and lower secondary level)MunicipalityThe municipalityPolice certificate, reporting to the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training§ 17-2, § 19-1Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Adult education (primary and lower secondary level)MunicipalityThe municipalityIntroduction programme and Norwegian language training for newly arrived immigrants§ 3, § 8, § 12, § 18a, § 26, § 37bIntegration Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2020-11-06-127
Adult education (primary and lower secondary level)MunicipalityThe municipalityMay give grants to study associations, make premises available§ 6, § 7Adult Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2009-06-19-95
Adult education (upper secondary level)County authorityThe county authorityRight to upper secondary education for adults, prior learning, requalification, apprenticeship place, supplementary programme§ 18-3 to § 18-7, § 18-10Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Adult education (upper secondary level)County authorityThe county authorityOrganisation, participation, learning environment, rules of conduct, expulsion§ 19-2, § 20-1 to § 20-4Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Adult education (upper secondary level)County authorityThe county authorityTransport under the same rules as ordinary pupils up to age 24§ 21-1Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Adult education (upper secondary level)County authorityThe county authorityApplication procedure, continuous processing, assessment of prior learning, placement§ 13-3 to § 13-6Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Adult education (upper secondary level)County authorityThe county authorityContent: curricula, right to further education, approval of previous education§ 14-1, § 14-2, § 14-6, § 14-7Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Adult education (upper secondary level)County authorityThe county authorityAssessment of prior learning as final assessment; issue diploma/certificate of competence§ 15-13, § 15-31Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Adult education (upper secondary level)County authorityThe county authorityReporting to the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training§ 19-2Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Adult education (upper secondary level)County authorityThe county authorityRegional integration work, qualification§ 4Integration Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2020-11-06-127
Adult education (upper secondary level)County authorityThe county authorityMay give grants to study associations§ 6, § 7Adult Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2009-06-19-95
Adult education (upper secondary level)Upper secondary schoolEveryone working at the schoolIf possible, intervene if an adult participant is subjected to offensive behaviour§ 20-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Adult education (upper secondary level)Upper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)Cooperate with other service providers on comprehensive provision, also for adult participants with the right to preparatory and upper secondary education§ 24-1Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Adult education (upper secondary level)Upper secondary schoolSchool staff and adult participantsNot wear garments that cover the face when they are with pupils or participants§ 27-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Adult education (upper secondary level)Upper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)May obtain information about adult participants on change of school§ 20-3Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900Permission
Adult education (upper secondary level)Independent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolMay admit adult applicants with the right to upper secondary education, but shall prioritise young people with the right§ 3-1Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84Permission. The home county shall assess prior learning before admission. Norwegian upper secondary schools abroad may not admit adults
Adult education (upper secondary level)Independent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolMay admit adults without the right to upper secondary education if the school is approved for specially adapted education or is on the list, with a set maximum number§ 3-5Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901Permission. Adults with the right shall be prioritised over adults without the right
Adult education (upper secondary level)Independent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolMay apply to the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training for a quota for adults with the right to upper secondary education, within the approved number of pupils§ 3-6Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901Permission
Adult education (upper secondary level)Independent schoolGeneral manager (independent upper secondary school)Assess the formal qualifications of applicants between 19 and 24 and adults over 25 with a short period of residence, which may replace an assessment of prior learning§ 3-2Regulations to the Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-901The pupil must submit the documentation themselves
Adult education (upper secondary level)Upper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)No duty for upper secondary schools to organise, offer or document education for adults, admit adults, register them for examinations or issue diplomasch. 18–21Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30Lies with the county authority (upper secondary) and the municipality (preparatory)
Adult educationStateThe ministryRegulations on assessment of prior learning, curricula, assessment, competence requirements for enhanced Norwegian§ 18-8, § 19-1, § 19-13Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30
Adult educationStateStatsforvalterenAppeal body for assessment of prior learning and module grades§ 16-4, § 16-5Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900
Adult educationStateThe ministryApprove study associations, grant model, supervision and control§ 5, § 6, § 11Adult Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2009-06-19-95
Adult educationStateIMDiCompetence mapping of resettlement refugees before entry, register§ 6, § 44Integration Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2020-11-06-127
Adult educationStateIMDiManage the National Register of Interpreters, state authorisation of interpreters§ 17, § 18, § 20, § 21Interpreting Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2021-06-11-79
Adult educationStateThe ministryApprove folk high schools for grants (adjacent form of adult education)§ 3Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Transition upper secondary–tertiary vocational educationUpper secondary schoolCounty authorities and others providing upper secondary educationSubmit all diplomas and certificates of competence to the national diploma database§ 25-2Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30The database shall, among other things, facilitate admission to higher education and to tertiary vocational education. For public schools the duty formally lies with the county authority
Transition upper secondary–tertiary vocational educationIndependent schoolIndependent upper secondary schoolSubmit results from all diplomas and certificates of competence to the national diploma database§ 7-10Independent Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2003-07-04-84
Transition upper secondary–tertiary vocational educationUpper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)Issue diplomas and certificates of competence that form the basis for admission to tertiary vocational institutions§§ 9-46, 9-51, 9-54Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900Tertiary vocational institutions require completed and passed upper secondary education, or a trade or journeyman’s certificate. The county authority issues trade certificates
Transition upper secondary–tertiary vocational educationUpper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)Give the right to a deferred examination in case of documented absence, on which the tertiary vocational institutions’ conditional admission is based§ 9-36Regulations to the Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-03-900Assumed/believed: the right applies independently of the tertiary vocational institutions, and the Regulations on tertiary vocational education require no confirmation from the upper secondary school
Transition upper secondary–tertiary vocational educationUpper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)Provide guidance on education and career choices§ 16-1Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30Assumed/believed: the provision does not mention tertiary vocational education, but may cover the choice of a tertiary vocational institution. The duty formally lies with the municipality and the county authority
Transition upper secondary–tertiary vocational educationUpper secondary schoolThe school (public upper secondary)No duty of cooperation, information or transfer between upper secondary school and tertiary vocational institution-Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2023-06-09-30Confirmed absent after search. The Independent Schools Act also does not apply to schools covered by the Vocational Education Act (§ 1-2)
Transition upper secondary–tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe board of the tertiary vocational institutionRequire completed and passed upper secondary education, or a trade or journeyman’s certificate, as the basis for admission. Applicants aged 23 or older may be admitted on equivalent prior learning§ 16Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28Regulations § 7: relevant trade or journeyman’s certificate, three-year vocational education or general university admission certification (level 4), or equivalent prior learning
Transition upper secondary–tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe board of the tertiary vocational institutionMay set special admission requirements, for example on specific subjects, trade certificates, grades, admission tests and authorisations§ 7Regulations on tertiary vocational educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2019-07-11-1005Permission. Assessment of prior learning and exemption are not possible for requirements for professional approval, authorisation or certification under other legislation
Transition upper secondary–tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionMay make exceptions from the requirement of passed upper secondary education when permanent illness, disability or similar has made it impossible to meet the requirements§ 7bRegulations on tertiary vocational educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2019-07-11-1005Permission. The institution must assess the qualifications in light of the education the applicant wishes to pursue
Transition upper secondary–tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionMay admit applicants aged 19 or older on the basis of an admission test to arts programmes without completed upper secondary education§ 16Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28Permission. The institution must apply to the ministry, and the scheme applies to up to 30 per cent of the places (Regulations § 8)
Transition upper secondary–tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionMay give conditional admission to applicants who have not passed the trade or journeyman’s test by the deadline, or who could not take the examination in upper secondary due to special circumstances§§ 10, 11Regulations on tertiary vocational educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2019-07-11-1005Permission
Transition upper secondary–tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionMake it possible for the student both to take the trade or journeyman’s test or deferred examination in upper secondary and to complete the tertiary vocational programme, or extend the conditional admission§§ 10, 11Regulations on tertiary vocational educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2019-07-11-1005The student loses the study place and study right if the admission requirement is not met during the first semester
Transition upper secondary–tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionSet language requirements for applicants with upper secondary education from countries outside the Nordic region, and determine whether the requirement is B1 or B2 in Norwegian and whether there is a language requirement in English§ 9Regulations on tertiary vocational educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2019-07-11-1005Applicants from other Nordic countries are qualified without additional requirements in Norwegian
Transition upper secondary–tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionRank qualified applicants by points calculated from the grades in the qualifying documentation, with extra points for a trade or journeyman’s certificate§§ 14 to 16Regulations on tertiary vocational educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2019-07-11-1005
Transition upper secondary–tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionRank applicants who cannot be awarded points by individual discretionary assessment§ 17Regulations on tertiary vocational educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2019-07-11-1005The institution sets the discretionary criteria itself
Transition upper secondary–tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionMay obtain diplomas and documentation from public diploma systems and from county authority institutions§ 4Regulations on tertiary vocational educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2019-07-11-1005Permission
Transition upper secondary–tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionMay transfer diplomas and grades to the national database for diplomas and documentation of competence§ 41Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28Permission
Transition upper secondary–tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionNo duties towards upper secondary schools as institutions (cooperation, guidance or information)-Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28Confirmed absent after search
Tertiary vocational educationCounty authorityThe county authorityEnsure that accredited tertiary vocational education is offered according to competence needs§ 3Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationCounty authorityThe county authorityMay receive applications for and award public grants§ 29Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28The tertiary vocational institution’s right to apply, not an unconditional duty
Tertiary vocational educationMunicipalityNoneNo statutory duties found for the municipality-Vocational Education Act / Regulations on tertiary vocational educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28Confirmed absent after search
Tertiary vocational educationStateNOKUTAccredits institutions, subject areas and tertiary vocational programmes; supervision§ 4b, § 5, § 5a to § 5cVocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationStateNOKUTOwn delegated authority to issue regulations on accreditation/quality assurance§ 54Regulations on tertiary vocational educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2019-07-11-1005
Tertiary vocational educationStateThe ministryRecognise foreign tertiary vocational education, appeals board, protection of titles§ 6, § 7, § 7a, § 7bVocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationStateThe ministrySupervise private tertiary vocational institutions, orders, coercive fines, repayment, withdrawal§ 29 to § 38Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationStateArbeidstilsynetSupervision of the learning environment (physical/psychological)§ 15Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationStateNasjonalt studentombudAdvice and assistance to tertiary vocational students§ 28bVocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationStateNasjonal klagenemnd for høyere yrkesfaglig utdanningHandling of appeals (admission, annulment, expulsion, suitability, police certificate)§ 43 to § 45aRegulations on tertiary vocational educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2019-07-11-1005
Tertiary vocational educationStateHK-dirOrganise coordinated admission, data controller for the national admission service§ 3, § 5Regulations on tertiary vocational educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2019-07-11-1005
Tertiary vocational educationStateHK-dirProcess applications for recognition of foreign tertiary vocational education (authenticity check)§ 56 to § 58Regulations on tertiary vocational educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2019-07-11-1005
Tertiary vocational educationStateThe ministrySuitability system: criteria, board, additional criteria§ 26 to § 36Regulations on tertiary vocational educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2019-07-11-1005
Tertiary vocational educationStateThe ministrySet degree titles (Fagskolegrad, Høyere fagskolegrad), 3-year exception§ 41, § 42Regulations on tertiary vocational educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2019-07-11-1005
Tertiary vocational educationStateLånekassenApprove education for support, administer educational support for tertiary vocational students§ 4, § 16, § 19, § 24Educational Support Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-03-37
Tertiary vocational educationStateThe ministryDecides which student welfare organisation the institution is affiliated with§ 4Student Welfare Organisations Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2007-12-14-116
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionHold accreditation to offer tertiary vocational education, and offer education at a level above upper secondary that is practice-oriented and in line with the National Qualifications Framework§§ 4, 5Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionHave education corresponding to up to two years full-time, and three years only following a decision by the ministry§ 4aVocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28The ministry requires a documented need for authorisation or certification (the regulations § 42)
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionHave a satisfactory internal quality assurance system with student evaluations, which contributes to quality development and occupational relevance and reveals failing quality§ 5Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28See also the regulations § 49
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionFacilitate NOKUT’s supervision and provide the information NOKUT requires§ 5aVocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28See also the regulations § 53
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe board of the tertiary vocational institutionImplement measures, approved by NOKUT, that allow students on a discontinued programme to complete it§ 5aVocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionUse the terms fagskole and fagskoleutdanning only when the school is accredited, and not market itself as accredited without being so§ 6Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionDocument a guarantee or insurance scheme that refunds tuition fees in the event of closure, and have graduated candidates for at least two years, to obtain accreditation for a subject area§ 48Regulations on tertiary vocational educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2019-07-11-1005
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionUse credits and issue diplomas stating the number of credits, assessment expressions (pass/fail or A–F) and the degree titles Fagskolegrad and Høyere fagskolegrad§§ 17a, 19Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28See also the regulations §§ 40 and 41
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe board of the tertiary vocational institutionHave its own board as the highest responsible body and decide before the start of studies that it is sound to admit new students§ 9Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe board of the tertiary vocational institutionEnsure that students receive the education the school is accredited for, that conditions for public grants are met, and that information and guidance to NOKUT, students and applicants are correct and complete§ 9Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe board of the tertiary vocational institutionSet requirements for teacher competence, instructor competence and management, and have internal control§ 9Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe board of the tertiary vocational institutionHave at least seven members, of whom at least two from working life or industry, at least one elected by and from among the employees and at least one by and from among the students§ 10Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe board of the tertiary vocational institutionAppoint a headteacher with the necessary professional and leadership competence after students and employees have been consulted§ 12Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionPrivate tertiary vocational institutionsBe organised as a foundation or limited company, and all tertiary vocational institutions shall be registered in Enhetsregisteret§ 13Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe board of the tertiary vocational institutionFacilitate the student bodies, consult them in all matters concerning the students and ensure student representation in all collegial bodies with decision-making authority§ 14Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe board of the tertiary vocational institutionHave overall responsibility for a sound, inclusive physical and psychosocial learning environment and work against harassment and sexual harassment§ 15Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionGive students with disabilities and special needs individual accommodation of place of study, teaching, learning materials and examinations§ 15Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28Does not apply to accommodation that entails a disproportionate burden
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionEnsure students’ right to report censurable conditions, without retaliation§ 15Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionStudents and employeesNot wear garments covering the face in connection with teaching§ 43Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28Employees who break the ban shall be asked to remove the garment
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe board of the tertiary vocational institutionIssue regulations on admission to the individual tertiary vocational institution with requirements for formal education or equivalent prior learning (realkompetanse)§ 16Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionOrganise admission to public tertiary vocational institutions through the coordinated admission (private tertiary vocational institutions may participate)§ 3Regulations on tertiary vocational educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2019-07-11-1005
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionGrant students deferral of the start of studies for up to two years in the event of illness, pregnancy, military service or other weighty reasons§ 13Regulations on tertiary vocational educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2019-07-11-1005The application shall be submitted within three weeks of the offer
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionOffer vacant study places to applicants on the waiting list, and may offer them to qualified applicants regardless of ranking ten days after the start of studies§ 14Regulations on tertiary vocational educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2019-07-11-1005
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionReport applicants who have submitted false documents to the police, confiscate the documents and annul admission granted on a false basis§ 16aVocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28The applicant may be refused admission for up to one year. Decisions are made by the board or the appeals committee with a two-thirds majority
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionProvide information about the police certificate requirement before admission and in the offer of a place, and require the certificate to be submitted within four weeks§§ 19 to 21Regulations on tertiary vocational educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2019-07-11-1005
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionCredit passed courses from other accredited tertiary vocational programmes within the same or closely related subject areas, without double credit§ 8Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionMay grant exemption from courses on the basis of other documented education and competence, including prior learning (realkompetanse)§ 8Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28Permission. See also the regulations § 37
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe board of the tertiary vocational institutionSet a plan for the content of the education with compulsory courses, practical training and forms of assessment§ 17Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionIssue diplomas for completed education and, on request, transcripts of grades for passed courses§ 19Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28The student must have earned credits at the school corresponding to the smallest result-bearing unit (the regulations § 38)
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe board of the tertiary vocational institutionEnsure impartial and academically sound assessment with external evaluation of the assessment arrangements, appoint examiners and give grades within three weeks§ 21Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe board of the tertiary vocational institutionIssue regulations on the conduct of examinations and tests§ 21Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionGive students the grounds for a grade within two weeks and conduct a new assessment on appeal, with at least one external examiner§§ 21, 22Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe board of the tertiary vocational institutionProcess appeals concerning formal errors in examinations§ 23Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionEstablish a local appeals committee with five members, where the chair meets the requirements for a court of appeal judge and two members are students§ 20Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe board of the tertiary vocational institutionMay annul examinations in the event of cheating or false documents, expel and exclude students and exclude them from clinical teaching§§ 24, 25, 27Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28Permission. Decisions require a two-thirds majority and the student’s right to be heard
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionCarry out ongoing suitability assessment of students on the programmes covered and inform the students at the start of studies§ 26Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28The board appoints a suitability committee and a suitability officer (the regulations §§ 31, 32)
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionRequire a police certificate from students who may come into contact with minors during practical training, and process certificates with remarks within deadlines§ 27Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28See the regulations §§ 22 and 23
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionGive pregnant students the right to a deferred examination, and give students leave for childbirth, care, military service and elected positions§§ 28, 28aVocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionPrivate tertiary vocational institutionsUse public grants and student payments for the accredited education, let the funds benefit the students and not make distributions§ 29Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionPrivate tertiary vocational institutionsEnter into agreements with related parties only on terms that would have been set between independent parties, and be able to document this§ 30Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionPrivate tertiary vocational institutionsAssist in the ministry’s supervision, provide information and give access to the premises§ 31Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionPrivate tertiary vocational institutionsReport accounting information and data on study programmes, students and staff, and give notice before a merger, sale, conversion or winding-up§ 32Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionPrivate tertiary vocational institutionsKeep accounts in accordance with the Accounting Act, be audited by a state-authorised or registered auditor and keep a financial separation between accredited and non-accredited activities§ 33Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28
Tertiary vocational educationTertiary vocational institutionThe tertiary vocational institutionReport personal data on applicants, students and employees to the database for statistics on tertiary vocational education§ 42Vocational Education Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2018-06-08-28HK-dir is the data controller
Folk high schoolMunicipalityThe host municipalityMust support the application for approval of a folk high school (except its own municipal school)§ 3Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolMunicipalityThe municipality (as possible school owner)May own/run a folk high school itself (exempt from the limited company/foundation requirement etc.)§ 7, § 9, § 13Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolMunicipalityThe municipality (environmental health – uncertain)Possibly general supervision of activities/boarding facilities that may affect health§ 2, § 4Regulations on environmental healthhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2003-04-25-486Uncertain whether this or the school regulations apply to folk high schools
Folk high schoolCounty authorityThe host countyMust support the application for approval (except its own county school)§ 3Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolCounty authorityThe county authority (as possible school owner)May own/run a folk high school itself§ 7, § 9, § 13Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolStateThe ministryApprove schools for grants, grant model, pupil number requirements§ 3, § 4, § 6Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolStateThe ministrySupervision, orders to rectify, withholding/repayment of grants§ 21, § 22Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolStateThe ministryTrial activities, qualification requirements for teaching staff§ 20, § 23Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolStateNasjonalt elevombudAdvice and guidance to folk high school pupils§ 11Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolStateArbeidstilsynetSupervision of the living and learning environment§ 15Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolStateThe ministryGrant model (basic, per pupil, interest), setting of capacity§ 10, § 11, § 12, § 13, § 6Folk High Schools Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2025-08-21-1693
Folk high schoolStateThe Norwegian Directorate for Education and TrainingReceive reporting of pupil numbers and course activities§ 14Folk High Schools Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2025-08-21-1693
Folk high schoolStateFolkehøgskolerådetMake recommendations on grants for interest payments (new buildings/renovation)§ 10Folk High Schools Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2025-08-21-1693
Folk high schoolStateRiksrevisjonenAccess to documentation on the use of grants§ 17Folk High Schools Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2025-08-21-1693
Folk high schoolStateLånekassenApprove courses for educational support, administer loans/grants§ 4, § 16, § 18, § 24Educational Support Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-03-37
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolHave «folkehøgskole» in its name, and only use the name when the school is approved for grants§ 7Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolBe registered with its own organisation number in Enhetsregisteret and be a limited company or foundation§ 7Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99Does not apply to municipal and county schools
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolHave at least 35 pupils annually on average over four years§ 6Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolBe examination-free, but may facilitate pupils taking upper secondary education in subjects as part of the course programme§ 14Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe board of the folk high schoolBe the highest responsible body, with pupils and employees guaranteed representation and the right to speak, make proposals and vote§ 8Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99The owner determines the composition. A minority on the board may appeal decisions
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe board of the folk high schoolBe responsible for the school being run in accordance with acts and regulations§ 9Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe board of the folk high schoolEnsure that pupils receive the course offering assumed as the basis for the approval, and that conditions for public grants are met§ 9Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe board of the folk high schoolSet admission and school rules and establish a body that handles cases of breaches of the school rules§ 9Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe board of the folk high schoolHave internal control and a system for quality assurance and quality development adapted to the school’s distinctive character§ 9Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe board of the folk high schoolAppoint the headteacher and ensure that the school’s employees have the right competence§ 9Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe board of the folk high schoolEnsure that the school has a pupil council and decide which other councils and bodies are needed for democratic rights and sound operation§ 9Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe board of the folk high schoolBefore the school year starts, decide that it is sound to start up and make the decision publicly available§ 9Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe board of the folk high schoolSet the amount of the pupil payment§ 9Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99Does not apply to municipal and county schools
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolHave a headteacher as the leader with pedagogical and administrative responsibility§ 10Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolRequire a police certificate from those to be employed and not employ persons convicted of sexual abuse of minors§ 12Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99Other remarks must be assessed specifically
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolEmploy teachers who meet the competence requirements for teaching in primary and lower secondary school or upper secondary school§ 18Folk High Schools Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2025-08-21-1693If needed, the school may employ on its own qualification requirements
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolPrepare a procedure for self-evaluation and quality development and an annual self-evaluation report that is public§ 13Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99Employees and pupils shall participate
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolPrepare a public annual report§ 13Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99Does not apply to municipal and county schools
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolHave courses lasting at least 16.5 weeks and prepare a public course plan for each course§ 14Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolGive pupils a teaching programme of at least 24 hours a week§ 4Folk High Schools Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2025-08-21-1693Saturday is normally a school day, and teaching shall normally be at least four hours each day
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolHave courses included in the grant basis open to all, published and documentable, each course as an independent unit§ 3Folk High Schools Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2025-08-21-1693
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolHave a boarding facility as an integral part of the learning programme, and as a rule let the pupils live there§ 14Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99See also the regulations § 6. The school may make exceptions in special cases
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolPlace study trips with overnight stays in a pedagogical context and do preparatory and follow-up work at the school§ 14Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolHave at most ten per cent pupils from countries outside the EEA and the United Kingdom with a residence permit for studies§ 5Folk High Schools Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2025-08-21-1693
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolPrepare documentation of the pupils’ learning programme and participation, which provides a basis for assessment of prior learning (realkompetanse)§ 14Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolEnsure a sound living and learning environment based on the pupils’ health, safety and welfare, and cooperate with the pupil council§ 15Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolSet admission rules showing the prioritisation of applicants in the event of oversubscription, and decide admission according to them§ 16Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99The admission rules shall be public. Decisions on admission are individual decisions
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolBegin admission of pupils from 15 November of the year before the start, and have rolling admission up to the start if there is vacant capacity§ 3Folk High Schools Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2025-08-21-1693
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolSet public school rules on rights, duties, order and conduct, sanctions and case processing§ 17Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe board of the folk high schoolMay set out in the school rules that pupils may be suspended or expelled, and decide the cases through the body for breaches of the school rules, with the headteacher present§ 19Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99Permission. Other measures shall have been considered. The decisions are individual decisions, and the board is the appeal body
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolPupils and teachersNot wear clothing that covers the face during teaching and on trips, with exceptions. The board determines sanctions in advance§ 18Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99The board shall order teachers who breach the ban to remove the garment
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolGive all pupils documentation of a completed course of at least 16.5 weeks with information on absence and percentage attendance§ 7Folk High Schools Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2025-08-21-1693
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolHave a system for recording absence in days and individual lessons, and let pupils require that up to 15 days (33 weeks) or 7.5 days (16.5 weeks) are not recorded on the diploma for documented absence§ 9Folk High Schools Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2025-08-21-1693Applies among other things to political work, statutory attendance, health and welfare reasons, relief work, religious holidays and representation
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe headteacher or general managerMay decide that a pupil with up to 20 per cent undocumented absence still has the course approved when it is clearly unreasonable otherwise§ 8Folk High Schools Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2025-08-21-1693Permission. Pupils with more than ten per cent absence have as a rule not completed
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolNot use public grants and pupil payments in ways that transfer dividends or surpluses to the owners or their related parties, and let all grants benefit the pupils§ 5Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolReport pupil numbers as of 1 October and 1 April to the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training within 14 days, and shorter courses by 15 January the following year§ 14Folk High Schools Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2025-08-21-1693Reports on course activities are submitted within deadlines set by the ministry
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolKeep accounts under the Accounting Act with a separate account for state grants and departmental accounts, and send annual accounts, annual report and auditor’s report to the ministry by 1 June§ 15Folk High Schools Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2025-08-21-1693County authority schools may keep accounts under the Local Government Act
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolBe audited by a state-authorised auditor who also confirms the pupil numbers, and make the auditor familiar with the Act and the regulations§ 16Folk High Schools Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2025-08-21-1693
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolBe responsible for public grants being used correctly, document all matters affecting the grant and keep documentation for ten years§ 17Folk High Schools Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2025-08-21-1693The documentation shall be available to the auditor, the ministry and the Office of the Auditor General
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolDocument pupils with reduced functional ability who trigger an additional grant and consider an adapted programme in cooperation with the applicant and an educational, social or medical body§ 12Folk High Schools Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2025-08-21-1693
Folk high schoolFolk high schoolThe folk high schoolGive the ministry access to school premises and documentation during supervision, including documentation from the owner and related parties§ 21Folk High Schools Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2025-06-20-99
Transition upper secondary–higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionRequire general university admission certification (completed and passed general studies upper secondary education) for admission, with diploma and subject requirements in Norwegian, English, mathematics, science, social studies and history§ 8-1Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9Regulations on admission to higher education § 2-1. Specific subject requirements from upper secondary are set by the ministry for certain programmes (ch. 4)
Transition upper secondary–higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionAssess whether other education or documentation can be approved as equivalent to what is required§§ 2-1, 4-1Regulations on admission to higher educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2017-01-06-13
Transition upper secondary–higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionAssess applicants aged 25 or older without general university admission certification on the basis of prior learning (realkompetanse)§ 3-1Regulations on admission to higher educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2017-01-06-13The applicant is entitled to an assessment
Transition upper secondary–higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionMay grant exemption from the requirement of general university admission certification when permanent illness or disability has made it impossible to meet the requirements§ 3-2Regulations on admission to higher educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2017-01-06-13Permission
Transition upper secondary–higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionMay admit applicants with a relevant trade or journeyman’s certificate without general university admission certification to specially adapted programmes§§ 3-3, 3-7, 3-8, 3-9, 3-11Regulations on admission to higher educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2017-01-06-13Permission. Applies among other things to engineering, aquaculture, nautical science, marine engineering, paramedicine and service management at the University of Inland Norway
Transition upper secondary–higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionGrant conditional admission to applicants who have been unable to take upper secondary exams due to special circumstances, and arrange for them to take a deferred exam and complete the programme§ 5-1Regulations on admission to higher educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2017-01-06-13The student loses the study place and right to study if the requirement is not met by the deadline
Transition upper secondary–higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionRequire documentation of Norwegian and English for applicants with foreign upper secondary education, and may accept other documentation of Norwegian proficiency§ 2-2Regulations on admission to higher educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2017-01-06-13
Transition upper secondary–higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionRank applicants by points from upper secondary, with a quota for first-time diplomas (50 per cent of places) and additional points for science, foreign languages and age§§ 7-2, 7-5, 7-8, 7-10Regulations on admission to higher educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2017-01-06-13The ranking is in practice done by the national admission service for participating programmes (Assumed/believed)
Transition upper secondary–higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionRank applicants who cannot be given points by individual assessment, and give special consideration to applicants where another mother tongue, illness or disability means the grades do not give a true picture§§ 7-12, 7-13Regulations on admission to higher educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2017-01-06-13
Transition upper secondary–higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionMay obtain diplomas and documentation from public diploma systems and from county authority institutions§ 10-1Regulations on admission to higher educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2017-01-06-13Permission
Transition upper secondary–higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionNo duties towards upper secondary schools as a school type (cooperation, guidance or information)-Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9Confirmed absent after search. Framework plans for teacher education have not been read
Higher educationMunicipalityNoneNo statutory tasks found-Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9Confirmed absent after search
Higher educationCounty authorityNoneNo statutory tasks found-Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9Confirmed absent after search
Higher educationStateThe KingRegulations on scope, decides institution category, closure of study locations, dismisses the board§ 1-2, § 3-1, § 4-1, § 4-10Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationStateThe ministryDetermine proper names, remuneration of board members, appoint board chairs§ 3-1, § 4-1, § 4-4Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationStateThe ministryState grants, supervision, orders, coercive fines, infringement fines, withdrawal of accreditation (private)§ 6-1 to § 6-10Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationStateThe ministryGeneral recognition of foreign higher education; licence for state-authorised translators§ 9-7, § 3-12Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationStateThe ministryInfringement fines for misuse of degree titles/institution designations§ 3-10, § 3-11Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationStateThe ministryEstablish national appeal boards; register of sanctions§ 14-2, § 12-11Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationStateThe ministryOrder reporting to databases (research information, statistics, diploma portal)§ 15-1 to § 15-3Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationStateNOKUTAccreditation of institutions/programmes, periodic supervision, evaluations§ 3-2 to § 3-6, § 16-1 to § 16-4Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationStateArbeidstilsynetSupervision of the physical and psychosocial learning environment§ 10-9Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationStateDigitaliseringsdirektoratetSupervision of the digital learning environment§ 10-9Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationStateThe Sami ParliamentAppoints two external board members at the Sami University of Applied Sciences§ 4-4Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationStateKulturdirektoratetProposes external board members for arts universities§ 4-4Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationStateThe Norwegian Directorate of HealthReceive notification of exclusion decisions relevant to authorisation§ 12-6Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationStateThe policeReceive reports on the use of forged documents§ 12-1Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationStateHK-dirOrganise Samordna opptak, national appeal board for admission§ 8-1 (ch. 8)Regulations on admission to higher educationhttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2017-01-06-13
Higher educationStateLånekassenAdminister educational support for studentsentire actEducational Support Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-06-03-37
Higher educationStateThe ministryAll higher education institutions shall (mandatorily) be affiliated with a student welfare organisation§ 4Student Welfare Organisations Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2007-12-14-116
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionOffer higher education based on the forefront of research, carry out research and development work, disseminate results, contribute to lifelong learning and cooperate with relevant actors§ 2-1Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionPromote and protect academic freedom and ensure that teaching and research maintain a high academic standard, and ensure openness about research results§ 2-2Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionUse, develop and strengthen Norwegian academic language, Bokmål and Nynorsk, with Norwegian or Sami as the language of instruction and academically justified exceptions§ 2-3Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionKeep in-person lectures open to the public, with exceptions for special considerations or tuition fees§ 2-4Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionState institutionsNot charge tuition fees for ordinary programmes leading to a degree or professional qualification, and charge tuition fees to students from countries outside the EEA and Switzerland with the exceptions in the regulations§§ 2-5, 2-6Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9See also the regulations chapter 4
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionHave accreditation for its programmes, and document that the standards are met in self-accreditation within the limits of institution category and degree-awarding powers§§ 3-2, 3-4Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionHave a satisfactory internal system for assuring and developing educational quality with student evaluations§ 3-5Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9See the regulations §§ 1-7 and 1-8
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionHave a written quality system covering all programmes, with responsibilities, procedures for checking and correcting deficient quality, learning environment and student evaluations§ 1-7Universities and University Colleges Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-28-1392
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionSystematically check that all programmes meet the accreditation requirements and carry out periodic evaluations with students, working life and external peers§ 1-8Universities and University Colleges Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-28-1392
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionFacilitate NOKUT’s supervision and provide the information NOKUT requires§ 3-6Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9See also the regulations § 1-24
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionImplement measures allowing students to complete when NOKUT withdraws the accreditation of a programme, approved by NOKUT§ 1-23Universities and University Colleges Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-28-1392
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionMeet the conditions for accreditation of programmes, among other things a descriptive name, learning outcomes under the qualifications framework, 1500–1800 hours per year, an academic community with at least 50 per cent main positions, a placement agreement where there is practical training§§ 1-11 to 1-15Universities and University Colleges Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-28-1392
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionFor joint degrees, ensure that the partner institutions are accredited or recognised, enter into a cooperation agreement and ensure that students can complete upon termination§ 1-17Universities and University Colleges Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-28-1392
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionOnly issue diplomas for degrees and professional qualifications the institution has the right to award, and only use degree titles and institution designations it has the right to use§§ 3-7, 3-8, 3-10, 3-11Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionIssue diplomas and Diploma Supplements, and documentation of results to students who have not completed§ 11-12Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9At least 60 of the credits must have been taken at the institution
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionRequire independent work of at least 30 credits in master’s degrees and set rules on scope and form of assessment§§ 2-6, 2-9Universities and University Colleges Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-28-1392
Higher educationHigher education institutionThe institution’s boardSet strategy, goals and performance requirements, ensure prudent use of resources, submit annual accounts and budget and issue written instructions for the executive management (state institutions)§ 4-1Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionThe institution’s boardDetermine internal organisation at all levels so that students and staff are heard, and set board instructions and be open about its work§§ 4-1, 4-8Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionPrivate institutionsBe a limited company or foundation with a board including representatives of students and staff, and be open about its work§ 5-1Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionPrivate institutions (the board)Have internal control, ensure that students receive the education intended, and resolve before each academic year that it is prudent to start§ 5-1Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionPrivate institutionsUse state grants and tuition fees for accredited programmes, let them benefit the students and not make distributions§ 6-2Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionPrivate institutionsNot enter into agreements with related parties on deviating terms, and be able to document this§ 6-3Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionPrivate institutionsFacilitate the ministry’s supervision, report accounts and give notice before merger, demerger, sale, conversion or winding-up§§ 6-4, 6-5Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionPrivate institutionsComply with the Accounting Act, be audited and keep a financial separation between accredited and non-accredited activities§ 6-6Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionWork actively for equality and prevent discrimination, and advertise teaching and research positions with qualification requirements and appoint on the basis of expert assessment§§ 7-1, 7-2Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionSet more detailed requirements for teaching competence and qualification and documentation requirements for appointment and promotion§§ 3-8, 3-10Universities and University Colleges Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-28-1392
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionGive postdoctoral fellows and research fellows a career plan, follow-up, career guidance and free Norwegian language training, and research fellows at least three person-years for doctoral work§§ 3-18, 3-19Universities and University Colleges Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-28-1392
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionGive staff on entry-level terms research resources and guidance, a mid-term assessment within four years and a final assessment before the fixed term expires§§ 3-26 to 3-28Universities and University Colleges Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-28-1392
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionAdmit applicants with general university admission certification, and may admit applicants aged 25 or older on the basis of prior learning (realkompetanse)§§ 8-1, 8-2Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionHave its own admission to higher degree programmes, and may regulate admission to an individual programme within the ministry’s framework§§ 8-3, 8-5Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionRecognise education from other Norwegian universities and university colleges with the same number of credits when the learning outcomes are equivalent§ 9-1Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionMay recognise other education, foreign education that is not higher education and documented prior learning (realkompetanse)§§ 9-2, 9-3Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9Permission. Foreign higher education from states that have ratified the Lisbon Recognition Convention shall be recognised unless substantial differences are shown
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionCoordinate practice for recognition of foreign higher education and register the decisions in the coordination register§ 9-9Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionEnsure a sound learning environment, document the work in the quality system and cooperate with the student welfare organisation§ 10-1Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionEnsure universal design of physical surroundings and ICT, and work to prevent harassment and sexual harassment§§ 10-2, 10-3Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionProvide individual accommodation, deferred exams and leave for pregnancy and care, and ensure that students have access to a student ombud§§ 10-5, 10-6, 10-8Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionHave at least one learning environment committee and facilitate student bodies, and ensure that students make up at least 20 per cent of collegial bodies with decision-making authority§§ 10-10 to 10-12Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionSet programme descriptions, ensure good academic follow-up and draw up an individual education plan for programmes of 60 credits or more§§ 11-1, 11-3Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionEnsure impartial and academically sound assessment with an external examiner or external evaluation, and let oral exams in principle be public§ 11-6Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionAppoint examiners, at least two examiners for larger independent work, write examiner guidelines and give results within 15 working days§ 11-7Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionGive an explanation of grades within two weeks, handle appeals on formal errors and carry out appeal marking with at least two new examiners, one of them external§§ 11-8 to 11-11Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionPrepare Norwegian-language exam papers in both Nynorsk and Bokmål, with the possibility of exceptions§ 5-1Universities and University Colleges Regulationshttps://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-28-1392
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionConfiscate forged documents, refuse admission, annul admission granted on false grounds and report the matter to the police§ 12-1Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9Decisions are made by the board or the board for student cases with a two-thirds majority
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionRequire a police certificate for admission to programmes with clinical teaching or practical training, and inform about the requirement in the offer of a study place§ 12-2Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9The regulations chapter 6: the certificate is submitted within three weeks and is not older than three months
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionCarry out continuous suitability assessment for the programmes listed in the regulations, inform students at the start of studies, and appoint a suitability board and a suitability officer§ 12-3Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9See the regulations chapter 7
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionNotify the Norwegian Directorate of Health when a student is excluded from a programme that can lead to authorisation, and the relevant authority when annulling a diploma that can form the basis for authorisation§§ 12-4, 12-6Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionCover legal fees and costs of judicial review in exclusion cases§§ 12-9, 12-10Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionRegister decisions on exclusion, suitability and similar in the register for exchange of information on sanctions§ 12-11Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9See the regulations § 10-1
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionEstablish at least one board for student cases with five members, including two students, and a chair who meets the requirements for a court of appeal judge§ 14-1Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9
Higher educationHigher education institutionHigher education institutionReport to national databases (research information and statistics on higher education) when the ministry orders it§§ 15-2, 15-3Universities and University Colleges Acthttps://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2024-03-08-9