Ålesund Videregående Skole

What Ålesund Videregående Skole does

Ålesund Videregående Skole is a Norwegian public upper secondary school (videregående skole) located in Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, founded in 1864 and operated by Møre og Romsdal Fylkeskommune (the county municipality). It delivers government-funded secondary education to students aged approximately 16–19, issuing state-recognized vitnemål (diplomas) accepted by Norwegian universities and employers, and charges no tuition or course fees. The school operates across two campuses — Fagerlia (Gangstøvikvegen 27, 6009 Ålesund) and Volsdalsberga (Sjømannsvegen 47, 6008 Ålesund) — and offers 13 distinct programs divided into five study-preparatory tracks (Studiespesialisering including Forskarlinja and Internasjonal sub-tracks; Kunst, design og arkitektur; Musikk, dans og drama) and eight vocational tracks (Helse- og oppvekstfag, Informasjonsteknologi og medieproduksjon, Naturbruk, Sal/service og reiseliv, Teknologi- og industrifag), plus Tilrettelagt opplæring (adapted education) and Påbygging til generell studiekompetanse (supplementary university-admission programs).

The underlying technology stack is administrative rather than pedagogical: student records, grades, attendance, and schedules are managed through Visma InSchool (accessed via FEIDE authentication); incident and deviation reporting through Compilo; secure document and message exchange with students and parents through eDialog with ID-porten authentication (BankID, MinID, Buypass ID, Commfides); and local waitlist applications via Microsoft Office Forms. No proprietary technology, AI/ML systems, APIs, or mobile applications are present in the disclosed data.

The business model is fully publicly funded. The school has no commercial revenue stream, no tuition, no disclosed budget, and is led by Rector Ole Reinlund under the org.nr 974 576 503. Admissions are administered through the county's hovedopptak system, supplemented by a lokal venteliste pathway and the administration of privatist (private candidate) exams. Marketing presence is limited to the school's own website (alesund.vgs.no), official Facebook (AAVGS) and Instagram (@aalesundvgs) accounts, and county-channel communications — consistent with a public-service institution rather than a commercial operator.

Name

Ålesund Videregående Skole

Legal name

Ålesund videregående skole

Website

https://alesund.vgs.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ålesund Videregående Skole is a publicly funded Norwegian upper secondary school operated by Møre og Romsdal County Municipality, serving students aged 16–19 across two Ålesund campuses with 13 study-preparatory and vocational programs and issuing state-recognized diplomas.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ålesund

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Operated as a public upper secondary school under Møre og Romsdal Fylkeskommune (Møre og Romsdal County Municipality), funded entirely through public taxation and government educational budgets. No tuition fees are charged to students.

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Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ålesund Videregående Skole is a public Norwegian upper secondary school (videregående skole) that provides free, accredited secondary education across two campuses in Ålesund. The school delivers 13 distinct study programs divided into study-preparatory tracks (including international and research-oriented lines) for university admission, and vocational tracks (healthcare, IT/media, natural resources, sales/service, technology/industry) leading directly to trades. It also offers adapted education for students with special needs and supplementary programs (Vg3/Vg4) for general university admission certification.

Product overview

Ålesund Videregående Skole is an upper secondary school (videregående skole) offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs operated by Møre og Romsdal County Municipality. The school operates two campuses: Fagerlia (Gangstøvikvegen 27) and Volsdalsberga (Sjømannsvegen 47). The educational offering comprises 13 distinct programs organized into two main categories: 5 study preparation programs (studiespesialisering including International and Research tracks, Art/Design/Architecture, Music/Dance/Drama) that prepare students for university admission, and 8 vocational programs (Health/Child Welfare, IT/Media, Natural Resources, Sales/Service/Travel, Technology/Industry) that provide practical trade qualifications. Additionally, the school offers adapted education for students with special needs, supplementary programs for general university admission (Vg3/Vg4), and career counseling services. The institution also provides student support services including exam administration, welfare programs, and safe school environment initiatives.

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Products and services

• Studiespesialisering (Specialization in Studies) General study specialization program preparing upper secondary students for higher education admission. Located at the Fagerlia campus (Gangstøvikvegen 27).
• Studiespesialisering Forskarlinja (Research Line) Research-oriented specialization track within Studiespesialisering, designed for students interested in academic research and scientific careers.
• Studiespesialisering Internasjonal (International Studies) International specialization track offering global perspective and foreign language immersion within the studies program.
• Helse- og oppvekstfag (Health and Upbringing Studies) Vocational program covering health and child welfare studies, including ambulance services, healthcare work, and child/youth work. Located at the Volsdalsberga campus (Sjømannsvegen 47).
• Informasjonsteknologi og medieproduksjon (IT and Media Production) Vocational program focusing on information technology and media production skills and competencies. Located at the Volsdalsberga campus.
• Kunst, design og arkitektur (Art, Design and Architecture) Study preparation program in visual arts, design, and architecture for creative students seeking university admission.
• Musikk, dans og drama (Music, Dance and Drama) Study preparation program for performing arts, covering music, dance, and drama disciplines.
• Naturbruk (Natural Resource Studies) Vocational program in natural resource management, including aquaculture and fishing industries. Located at the Volsdalsberga campus (Sjømannsvegen).
• Sal, service og reiseliv (Sales, Service and Travel) Vocational program in retail, service, and travel industries, covering sales, travel services, and security administration. Located at the Volsdalsberga campus.
• Teknologi- og industrifag (Technology and Industrial Studies) Vocational program in technology and industrial fields, including maritime studies and chemical process/laboratory sciences. Located at the Fagerlia campus (Gangstøvikvegen 27).
• Tilrettelagt opplæring (Adapted Education) Individualized adapted education program for students requiring special support and customized learning approaches. Located at the Fagerlia campus.
• Påbygging til generell studiekompetanse (Supplementary for General University Admission) Supplementary program (Vg3 and Vg4 levels) for students who need additional qualifications for general university admission, including those transitioning from vocational tracks.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Bergen katedralskole: One of Norway's oldest and largest public upper secondary schools, offering the full academic and vocational portfolio across many campuses. Relevant as a broader incumbent in the Norwegian public upper secondary system, though operating at a much larger scale.
• Oslo katedralskole: Large public upper secondary school in Oslo with a comprehensive academic and vocational offering. Comparable as a peer in the standardized Norwegian videregående framework, though it serves a much larger urban catchment.

Direct peers

• Kristiansund videregående skole: Public upper secondary school in Kristiansund, same county operator. Comparable program structure, including maritime and vocational pathways, serving the same regional student pool.
• Sykkylven vidaregåande skule: Public upper secondary school in Sykkylven municipality, Møre og Romsdal. Operates under the same county model and competes for students in the same geographic region.
• Molde videregående skole: Public upper secondary school in Molde, also under Møre og Romsdal fylkeskommune. Operates the same Norwegian videregående curriculum with academic and vocational tracks and is the most direct competitor for county-wide student placement.
• Spjelkavik videregående skole: Another public upper secondary school in Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, operated by the same county municipality. Offers a directly comparable portfolio of academic and vocational programs and competes for the same student catchment through the county hovedopptak.
• Thora Storm videregående skole: Public upper secondary school in Trondheim run by Trøndelag fylkeskommune. Operates the same national curriculum, including vocational and academic tracks, and serves as a structural peer under the Norwegian upper secondary model.

Others

• Møre og Romsdal fylkeskommune (Utdanningsavdelingen): The county-level public authority that owns and operates Ålesund vgs. Included as the governance-level peer overseeing the school system in which Ålesund operates — relevant for funding, policy, and curriculum alignment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AAVGS
• Instagraminstagram.com/aalesundvgs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alesund-videregaende-skole

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