Val

What Val does

Val skoler AS is a Norwegian private Christian school group operating from a single integrated campus in Kolvereid, Trøndelag, owned by the Lutheran mission organization Norsk Luthersk Misjonssamband (NLM) since its founding in 1916. The group comprises three divisions: Val videregående skole (upper-secondary vocational school approved for up to 175 students, currently ~155), Val grunnskole (primary/lower-secondary, grades 1-10, established 2019, ~54-75 students), and Val FoU AS (a wholly-owned research and development subsidiary focused on aquaculture, fish welfare, and macroalgae). Vocational specializations at the upper-secondary level span aquaculture, agriculture, horse science, and energy/environmental studies, supported by on-campus working infrastructure including a farm, aquaculture facility with boats and net-cages at Hestvika, a 34-stall stable with riding arenas, and a 112-bed boarding house (internat) across 13 dormitory wings.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: ~85% state funding under Norwegian friskoleloven, supplemented by tuition fees (945-995 NOK/month for VGS), monthly boarding fees (7,550-9,815 NOK for single rooms), school lunch subscriptions, SFO (after-school care), horse stable rental, and commercial R&D services plus e-learning courses from Val FoU. Go-to-market relies on the national Vigo school admission portal for VGS enrollment, direct applications for grunnskole, and active outreach through school visits across Nordland and Trøndelag counties, hospitation days, the annual Åpen Gård open-farm event (1,100-1,300 visitors), and a multi-channel digital presence (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube). International practice placements via Erasmus+ charters extend the addressable market across Ireland, Netherlands, South Korea, and Germany. Customer segments are Norwegian youth (ages 6-19) seeking either Christian education in a rural boarding environment or vocational training in natural-resource industries with hands-on production experience.

Name

Val

Legal name

Val skoler AS

Website

https://valskoler.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Val skoler is a Norwegian private Christian school group in Kolvereid offering vocational upper-secondary education (aquaculture, agriculture, horse science, energy/environment), primary/lower-secondary schooling, 112-bed boarding, and an aquaculture R&D subsidiary, serving ~230 students nationwide under ownership of Norsk Luthersk Misjonssamband.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Vocational Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Agribusiness, Farm Management & Compliance (EDAOAOAN), Horse Breeding & Stud Farms (AFAEAGAA), Aquaculture Farm Services & Operations Support (net cleaning, diving, grading, harvesting) (AFAEAAAM)

Keywords

• Vocational secondary education
• Aquaculture training programs
• Agricultural vocational schools
• Boarding school services
• Private Christian education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolvereid

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees (skolepenger): School fees charged to students as co-payment since private schools in Norway receive only 85% state funding. Fee is approximately 3.6% of the remaining 15% gap, kept intentionally low to ensure accessibility. Internat (boarding) students receive 100% discount on tuition fees.
2. Internat (boarding/dormitory): Monthly boarding fees charged for accommodation and meals in the dormitories. Prices vary by room type (single/double, standard of room). Includes all meals served in the dining hall. Covers approximately 10 months per year.
3. School lunch (lunsjavtale): Monthly fee for school lunch program. Day students (not on internat) pay approximately 790 kr per month for lunch. Additional charges for special dietary needs (gluten-free +1000 kr/month, lactose-free +500 kr/month).
4. Horse stable rental: Revenue from renting stall spaces to students who bring their own horses. Includes stall rental, bedding, fodder, and shoeing fees. Spring 2026 total 3410 kr/month, Autumn 2026 total 3550 kr/month.
5. SFO (School Fritidsordning / after-school care): After-school care fees for grunnskole students. Full-time place 1700 kr/month for 4th grade; free for grades 1-3 (government-subsidized 12 hours/week). Part-time and ad-hoc care available at per-session rates.
6. Val FoU research and development services: Research and development unit offers courses in fish welfare and macroalgae cultivation, consultancy on aquaculture licensing, project management services, and field trial execution for the aquaculture industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Val skoler operates a Christian private school group comprising Val videregående skole (upper secondary vocational education in aquaculture, agriculture, horse science, and energy/environment), Val grunnskole (primary and lower secondary education, grades 1-10), and Val FoU (research and development in aquaculture, fish welfare, and macroalgae). The schools are situated on a working farm with aquaculture facilities, horse stables, and on-site boarding (internat) dormitories for students from across Norway.

Product overview

Val skoler is a Christian private school group comprising three main divisions: Val videregående skole (upper-secondary, vocational tracks), Val grunnskole (primary and lower secondary), and Val FoU (research and development). The upper-secondary school offers vocational programmes in Akvakultur (aquaculture), Landbruk (agriculture), Hestefag (horse science), and Energi- og miljøfag (energy and environmental studies), alongside Vg3 study-preparation tracks. Val grunnskole covers grades 1–10. Val FoU conducts research and offers courses in aquaculture and marine science. The group operates its own boarding facilities (internat), farmland, aquaculture installations, horse stables, and a kitchen/dining hall. Supporting digital infrastructure includes Visma Flyt Skole for school administration, iSkole for student and parent communication, and Canvas as the learning management system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Val videregående skole (Val VGS) Christian upper-secondary school offering vocational programmes in aquaculture, agriculture, horse science, and energy and environmental studies, plus Vg3 study-preparation tracks for university admission. Most students live in the on-campus boarding facilities.
• Val grunnskole Christian private primary and lower-secondary school (grades 1-9/10) operating as a multi-grade (fådelt) school with weekly outdoor education for years 1-3 and daily school meals.
• Val FoU (Research and Development Division) Wholly-owned research and development subsidiary offering project management, advisory services, field testing and verification, and e-learning courses in fish welfare and macroalgae cultivation to the aquaculture industry. Developed a standardized fish welfare scoring system (OVI) for cleaner fish/lumpfish in salmon farming.
• Internat (Boarding and Dormitory Services) On-campus boarding facility offering single and double room accommodation with all meals included (breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening meal) for approximately 10 months per academic year. Capacity of 112 beds across 13 wings.
• SFO (School Fritidsordning / After-School Care) After-school care programme for grunnskole students. Full-time places for 4th grade at 1,700 NOK/month; free for grades 1-3 (government-subsidized 12 hours/week). Part-time and ad-hoc sessions available.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AIM World EdutechminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2026AIM World Edutech partnered with Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru College in Faridabad to organize a job fair. Note: This partnership appears in news content about a different college event and may not represent a direct ongoing partnership for Val skoler.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tomb videregående skole: Rural Norwegian vocational school in Østfold offering agriculture, horticulture, and nature-based programmes with on-site farm facilities. Closely comparable as a rural Norwegian vocational school combining classroom instruction with practical farm-based training.
• Adventkirkens videregående skole: Faith-based Norwegian upper secondary school with study preparation and vocational programmes. Comparable as a Christian friskole serving similar student segments.
• Danielsen videregående skole: Norwegian Christian friskole (private school) operating upper secondary programmes in Bergen, owned by a faith-based organisation. Directly comparable as a faith-based Norwegian videregående skole targeting similar student demographics.
• Tryggheim vidaregåande skule: Christian Norwegian upper secondary school offering general study preparation and vocational programmes, owned by a faith-based organisation. Comparable faith-based friskole serving similar student segments in Norway.
• Mære landbruksskole: Agricultural vocational school in Trøndelag, Norway, offering programmes in agriculture, animal care, and farm operations with practical training facilities. Strong overlap with Val's Landbruk (Agriculture) programme and rural Trøndelag catchment.
• Solborg videregående skole: Christian Norwegian videregående skole offering both vocational and study preparation tracks. Comparable as a faith-based friskole targeting similar Norwegian secondary-school demographics.

Emerging players

• NLA Høgskolen: Norwegian Christian university college offering higher education rooted in faith-based tradition. Comparable as a faith-based Norwegian educational institution, though operating at the tertiary level rather than secondary.

Broad incumbents

• Norsk Hestesenter: Norwegian national centre for equine education and development, offering horse-related vocational training at scale. Overlaps with Val's Hestefag programme as a broader incumbent in Norwegian equine vocational education.

Others

• Norges miljø- og biovitenskapelige universitet (NMBU): Norwegian university specialising in environmental and life sciences, agriculture, aquaculture, and veterinary medicine. Indirectly comparable as a higher-education destination for Val's vocational graduates and as a national ecosystem player in aquaculture and agriculture education.

Regional players

• Steinerskolen i Bergen: Waldorf/Steiner alternative private school in Bergen offering K-12 education with distinctive pedagogical philosophy. Comparable as a Norwegian alternative private school, though pedagogy (anthroposophy vs Christian) differs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCeCNB8fzhJZxkqYMDxSpiNQ/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/valvgs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/valskoler
• Instagraminstagram.com/valskoler
• TikToktiktok.com/@valskoler?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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