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The Norwegian School in London
A small Norwegian-curriculum independent school in a quiet Victorian villa on Arterberry Road in Wimbledon, serving Norwegian and dual-heritage families who want their children to keep pace with schooling back home.
In brief
A small Norwegian-curriculum independent school in a quiet Victorian villa on Arterberry Road in Wimbledon, serving Norwegian and dual-heritage families who want their children to keep pace with schooling back home.
Founded in 1982, the school runs a primary section for ages 6 to 12 and a lower secondary for 12 to 16, dual-supervised by Merton Council and Ofsted on the English side and the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training on the Norwegian side. Children leaving at 16 typically continue at Norwegian-curriculum schools or transfer into UK sixth forms.
Families describe a tight, family-feel community, dedicated teachers, and small classes that make settling in straightforward for newcomers from Norway. Children report being challenged academically while feeling well looked after socially. Best fit for Norwegian-speaking households on a London posting who want continuity rather than a full immersion in the British system.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Fee (eligible state grants, no employer support, additional child) | Annual | £2,200 | |
| Annual Fee (eligible state grants, no employer support, second child) | Annual | £2,700 | |
| Annual Fee (eligible state grants, no employer support, first child) | Annual | £3,200 | |
| Annual Fee per Child (eligible Norwegian State Grants, employer-funded) | Annual | £8,000 | |
| Annual Fee per Child (not eligible for Norwegian State Grants) | Annual | £19,000 |