Welcome to Manglerud International Classes!
International Classes at Manglerud skole is a city-wide programme open for qualified applicants who hold the right to education in the Municipality of Oslo. You must live in Oslo.

The academically rigorous curriculum is delivered in English and follows the framework of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Grades 1 - 6 and the International Baccalaureate Organization Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 7 -10.

The IBO PYP and IBO MYP programmes are not English language learning programmes. Students admitted to Manglerud International Classes (MIC) are required to have a level of competency in writing, reading and speaking English to enable them to fully participate in the programme without any additional English language support.

In 2025-2026- there are 25 places available in year 1. All other years are subject to availability.

For the 2025-2026 school year the application deadline is 1st of March. The application portal will be open 10th of January 2025.

All applications are processed after 1st of March. There is no “first to come- first served” policy.

Who can apply?
International Classes at Manglerud Skole is for:

• • Target group 1: Students whose families have moved to Oslo, Norway from abroad in connection with work or studies and plan on staying for a short time (1-3 years)
  • Target group 2: Students whose families live in Oslo and are preparing for a stay in a country outside of Norway within the next two years.
  • Target group 3:Students whose families live in Oslo* and have high ambitions for their child's education and would like to participate in an accelerated learning program with the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.

For further information about specific admissions criteria- please read the Admissions Policy- PDF document (on right).

What happens next?
After 1st of March all applications will be processed by the Admission Committee. Processing time is 6-8 weeks.

Applicants (the student) may be asked to participate in an interview prior to admission and/or offer proof of English language skills.

Who will be admitted?
Applications will be ranked as follows:

• Students whose applications fall within the aforementioned target groups.
  Siblings who fall within the aforementioned target groups will be prioritized.
  Remaining applicants will be allocated any remaining places using a draw system.

In the event that there are more applicants than available places a draw system is used.

What documents do I need to send in to be admitted?
All documents must be submitted with a complete application. Please read through carefully and find the following documents:

• Contract or proof of temporary employment or contract for studies/research with start and end dates.
• Certificate of residency for Oslo (bostedsattest for the whole family or those waiting for residency must submit a lease contract for residence in Oslo)- for whole family : https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/national-registry/certificates-and-information/order-certificates/overview-of-certificates/bostedsattest/
• Transfer Certificate -filled out by prior insitutition of study (kindergarden or schools) DOWNLOAD HERE.
• English Langauge proficiency (applicants to years 2 and up) - (ONE of the following- national test results or statement from English teacher, written sample from student, etc)
• Transcrips for MYP (applicants to years 7-10) - (2 years of either report cards or progress reports)

Waiting List:
In the event of there being more applicants than places available, applicants not allocated a place will be placed on a waiting list for the appropriate grade.

Applications received after the application deadline will also be placed on the appropriate waiting list. The school accepts applications all year long.

Students may be offered a place throughout the school year should places become available.

How to apply?
Please visit our Admissions Proceedure page and use the link provided.

https://tjenester.oslo.kommune.no/ekstern/veiledere/datadrevet/#/?id=502

Unable to log in? Issues with applying?
Please contact Ms. Cecilie Edwards, cecilie.edwards@osloskolen.no
Telephone + 47 474 83 408.