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Kristiansand Katedralskole Gimle

Norway, Kristiansand

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 16 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1600
Type Co-educational
Opened 2007
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages Norwegian, English, Spanish, Mandarin, French, German
Typical class size 30
Strengths Sport, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service
Stages High School, Sixth Form, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School, Primary School, Middle School, Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary
Introduction

Kristiansand Katedralskole Gimle is a state secondary school in Kristiansand, located at Jegersbergveien 1 within Gimle idrettspark. The campus includes Gimlehallen, a turnhall, a sandvolleyball hall and the KKG buildings, with library facilities (KKG biblioteket) and an auditorium for events. The school offers a two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and a preparatory Pre-IB in VG1, emphasizing internationalization. Pre-IB follows the standard VG1 curriculum with bilingual mathematics and bilingual science teaching; some subjects such as geography and social studies may be taught in English, and biology, IT, or physics may be available at VG2 level. Most Pre-IB students continue to the IB DP, while others pursue Studiespesialisering. Idrettsfag (Sports Studies) with Topsport (TiA) expands sport options; vocational pathways include Yrkesfaglig fordypning and Salg service reiseliv. In 2010 KKG became Vest-Agder's first IB Diploma Programme school. The campus hosts international partnerships and Erasmus+, and Eco-Lighthouse sustainability measures support students today.

Kristiansand katedralskole Gimle, Jegersbergveien 1, 4630 Kristiansand

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The Essentials

Kristiansand Katedralskole Gimle has 1,600 pupils, typical class sizes of 30, instruction in English.

Location
Kristiansand Katedralskole Gimle is located at Jegersbergveien 1, 4630 Kristiansand, Norway. The post address and visiting address are Jegersbergveien 1, 4630 Kristiansand. It sits in Kristiansand municipality in Agder county. The school can be contacted via Servicetorget at 38 70 50 00.

Stages
General Studies (Studiespesialisering); IB Diploma Programme; Sports/Physical Education (Idrettsfag); Sales, Service and Travel (Salg, Service og Reiseliv); Vocational specialization (Yrkesfaglig fordypning); Adult Education – Studiekompetanse for voksne; Everyday life training (Hverdagslivstrening).

Type
State (public) secondary school; coeducational; day school.

Additional learning support
A Dyslexia-friendly school: has an inclusive and accepting environment; systematically maps all students' reading skills; maintains a registry showing each student's reading ability; follows reading development for students who need it; uses varied pedagogical courses and technologies to address reading, writing, language, and mathematics difficulties; ensures teachers have competence in adapted teaching for students with reading and writing difficulties, language difficulties, and mathematics difficulties.

Country affiliation
Norway

School day structure
Time schedule: 1st period 08:00-09:35; 2nd period 09:50-11:25; lunch 11:25-12:05; 3rd period 12:05-13:40; 4th period 13:55-15:30. Teachers have fixed meeting times on Mondays and Wednesdays from 14:00.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees
- There is no application fee for admission to Kristiansand Katedralskole Gimle. Applications to public upper-secondary programmes (including the IB Diploma Programme) are submitted through the regional admissions system (Vigo) and there is no charge for applying.

Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year)
- There are no tuition fees for day students at Kristiansand Katedralskole Gimle for any year group (Vg1, Vg2, Vg3) for the 2026/27 academic year. Instruction at the school's public upper‑secondary programmes is provided without tuition charges. Consequently there is no per‑term or per‑year tuition invoice for standard study places.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Regular tuition billing does not apply because the school does not charge tuition.
- Any optional, one‑off or third‑party charges (for example paid excursions, voluntary course activities, rental or replacement of school equipment, or external exam fees) are invoiced separately. Invoices connected to the school are issued through Agder fylkeskommune; invoice details including due date and payment terms appear on each invoice. Supplier invoices to Agder must be sent electronically in EHF format; Agder's invoicing procedures and addresses are used for processing school‑related invoices. Credit notes and refunds for invoiced items are handled through the county's invoicing procedures and must reference the invoice being credited.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding is not applicable. Kristiansand Katedralskole Gimle is a day school and does not operate boarding facilities. There are possible public support schemes for students who must live away from home to attend (bostøtte/borteboerstipend) but the school itself does not charge boarding fees.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, textbooks, materials, trips, exam fees, etc.)
- Textbooks and core instruction have no tuition charge, but students may incur out‑of‑pocket costs for personal consumables, optional course materials, specialised equipment, external project costs, sports kit, field trips, or voluntary activities. Students in programmes with higher equipment needs may be eligible for equipment support from Lånekassen; equipment and living‑away stipends exist for eligible students.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma students should expect IB‑related registration and examination charges to be applied separately from school tuition where applicable; these external assessment fees are charged by the IB and may be invoiced to the student or family. The IB Diploma Programme is delivered as a day‑programme at Kristiansand Katedralskole Gimle.
- Uniforms are not standard for this public school; any required clothing or kit for specific programmes or activities (for example sports teams) is charged separately if required.

Refund information (if applicable to the school)
- Because there is no regular tuition, standard tuition‑refund rules do not apply. For any optional items or invoiced services, refunds or credits are processed in accordance with Agder fylkeskommune's invoicing and accounting rules (credit notes must reference the original invoice). Specific refund or cancellation rules for charged activities (for example voluntary trips or third‑party services) are set per activity and will be stated on the relevant invoice or activity agreement.

Fee payment options
- Invoices connected with the school are administered through Agder fylkeskommune; payment instructions and accepted methods are shown on each invoice. The county uses electronic invoicing systems (EHF) for supplier invoices; invoices to families for optional items are normally issued with clear payment instructions and may be paid by the methods listed on the invoice (bank transfer / e‑invoice arrangements or other methods indicated on the invoice). For supplier invoicing the county requires EHF electronic invoice format and provides the county invoice address and organization number for payments.

Summary (key points for parents)
- No application fee.
- No tuition fees for Vg1–Vg3 (no per‑term or per‑year tuition charges) for day students in 2026/27.
- The school is a day school; there are no boarding fees.
- Optional items (equipment, trips, IB examination/registration fees, programme‑specific costs) may be charged separately and will be invoiced with specified due dates and payment terms by Agder fylkeskommune.

If an exact invoice, fee amount or payment instruction appears for a particular optional activity or external exam, that amount and its payment terms will be stated on the corresponding invoice or activity notification.
Academics

Kristiansand Katedralskole Gimle teaches IB (DP) for students aged 16 to 18.

Curriculum
Kristiansand Katedralskole Gimle offers Studiespesialisering, Pre-IB in VG1 with a focus on internationalization, and the IB Diploma Programme. Pre-IB in VG1 follows the standard VG1 curriculum with bilingual mathematics and bilingual science teaching; geography and social studies may be taught in English, and biology, IT, or physics may be available at VG2 level. Most Pre-IB students proceed to the IB Diploma Programme, while others continue Studiespesialisering. Idrettsfag (Sports Studies) is offered with Topsport (TiA) and broader sport options, and the school also offers Yrkesfaglig fordypning and Salg service reiseliv. Studiekompetanse for voksne provides study opportunities for adults.

Higher Education Progression
Studiespesialisering is the most reliable pathway to higher education after upper secondary. The IB Diploma Programme is internationally recognized and provides good opportunities to study at universities abroad. Pre-IB vg1 is a stepping-stone to IB Diploma Programme; after Pre-IB, most students move to IB Diploma Programme, while others continue Studiespesialisering. The school provides guidance on applying to higher education through its counseling services and links to Samordna opptak and other resources.

Gifted and Talented
Talent i Agder (TiA) is offered for Kristiansand Katedralskole Gimle students who compete at high national or international levels and want to combine sport with schooling. TiA provides accommodations and extra academic support as needed, plus sports guidance in collaboration with leading regional resources. TiA supports athletes in football, handball, beach volleyball, and individual sports.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Eligibility. The Diploma Programme at Kristiansand katedralskole Gimle is taught in English and targets students planning to complete an IB Diploma in two years. To be eligible, applicants should have completed Vg1 studiespesialisering or Vg1 studieforberedende; English in Vg1 with a grade of 4 or better; Mathematics 1T with a grade of 4 or better; an IB Middle Years Programme (MYP5) with an average around 5.8 and no subject below 3 (with a strong performance in Mathematics, typically a 5). Norwegian language requirements enable study at Norwegian universities (Norwegian B HL with at least a 3). Transfers should have completed the 10th grade in the Norwegian system, including Mathematics 1T and English. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to accept or refuse any applicant based on suitability.
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