How much do international schools cost in Norway in 2026?

Oslo International School publishes annual tuition around 288,700 kr for Years 1 through IB2 for the 2026–27 year, plus separate application, registration, and enrolment fees that can add tens of thousands of kroner before the first term. Preschool at OIS follows the regulated barnehage-style monthly cap rather than full senior tuition. The school is fee-funded rather than government-subsidised, so employer coverage or deep savings matter: Oslo cost of living and Living in Oslo.

International School of Bergen uses tiered rates. Internationally mobile families in Bergen kommune often land near about 149,000 kr annually for grades 1–10, while families outside the kommune or on other local categories see published bands from roughly the mid-80,000s into about 200,000 kr depending on status and grade. Sibling discounts apply on some tiers. Always confirm the live fee sheet; bus, meals, trips, and after-school care stack on top: Bergen cost of living and Living in Bergen.

Public grunnskole (primary and lower secondary) does not charge tuition. Many expat children succeed there with Norwegian support classes, especially if the family plans to stay: English in Norway. International school makes sense for short postings, IB continuity, or employers who pay fees. It is a weak default if you are self-funding on a normal Oslo husleie.

Barnehage years are cheaper on the municipal makspris than later international tuition: Childcare costs. Place the school decision beside city choice in where to live and the wider household model in Monthly budget. Parent networks form fast around both tracks: Expat families.