The Norwegian School in London is a Bespoke Curriculum school in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1982. Annual tuition ranges from $2,794 to $24,130 USD.
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About
The Norwegian School in London is a Norwegian international school in Wimbledon for pupils aged 6–16, delivering the full LK-20 national curriculum from a Victorian villa campus at 28 Arterberry Road. The school offers Norwegian primary and secondary education across Years 1–10, with English taught by both native English-speaking and Norwegian teachers and London used as an extended classroom. Founded in 1982, it operates as a registered charity governed by a Board of Governors and is affiliated with the Norwegian State Grants system.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Delivers the full Norwegian LK-20 national curriculum while using London as an extended classroom through trips to museums, theatres and cultural sites. Blends Norwegian educational priorities with British values. Teaching is largely topic-based and cross-curricular (fagfornyelsen). English is taught by both native English-speaking and Norwegian teachers. Reading development is supported by Oxford Reading Tree and Cambridge ESOL exams (KET, PET, FCE) for older pupils.
Fees & Financials
Original currency: £2,200 - 19,000.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an Application Form from the school homepage. 2. Applications received before the 1st March deadline are reviewed at an Admission Committee Meeting held within one week, with outcomes provided before 15 March. 3. On acceptance of an offer, complete an Admission Form, pay a £250 deposit per place, and sign a Contract for a School Place. 4. A place must be taken up no later than four weeks after it is offered. Priority order: children in Nursery applying for Year 1; staff/board members' children; siblings; seniority of application.
Admissions Details
A waiting list may be used. If a waiting list exists, an Admission Committee Meeting is held within the first week of May.
School Day
Years 1–2 and 3–4 have 23 hours per week of teaching; Years 5–7 and Years 8–10 have 28.5 hours per week.
Student Life
Pupils do not wear school uniforms.
SFO provides after-school care for pupils in Years 1–4; fruit is served after school and snacks include fruit and crispbread daily.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school promotes positive mental health for the whole school community through a values-based whole-school approach, RSHE lessons, regular class meetings focused on monthly values, student councils, assemblies, and educational trips. Staff are trained to recognise and respond to mental health issues and refer to external services such as CAMHS and the Children and Families Hub when needed.
The school has a Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024). The designated safeguarding lead is Monika Herland and the deputy DSL is Lise Meling Karlsen; the safeguarding governor is Tone Myhre. Staff receive induction and ongoing safeguarding training. External partners include the local authority LADO, Merton Children and Families Hub, the police, and the UK Safer Internet Centre.
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School Background
Registered charity governed by a Board of Governors composed of volunteers; the proprietor is The Norwegian School in London Limited.