Gjøvik videregående skole

What Gjøvik videregående skole does

Gjøvik videregående skole is a publicly funded upper secondary school located in Gjøvik, Innlandet county, Norway. Operated by Innlandet fylkeskommune (Innlandet County Municipality), the school delivers three-year programs (Vg1–Vg3) to Norwegian youth aged 16–19 as well as adult and private-candidate learners, including one of the county's longest-standing International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programmes, established in 2004. It is one of 21 upper secondary schools in the Innlandet network and operates under a regulated public mandate.

The school offers academic tracks (studiespesialisering) in languages, sciences, social sciences and economics, music/dance/drama, and art/design/architecture, alongside nine vocational programs spanning media and communication, IT and media production, health and childcare, building and construction, hairdressing/floristry/interior design, and sales/service/travel. Supporting services include the summerschool remedial program (county-wide, two locations in 2026), private candidate exams (privatistportal), the Ungt Entreprenørskap student enterprise program, Erasmus+ mobility exchanges with partner schools in Spain, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Croatia, and after-school activities (GVS-treff). Operations run on Visma InSchool (student information system), the INNsia Microsoft SharePoint-based platform, ID-porten/MinID/BankID authentication, and the Safe Exam Browser; the school has no proprietary technology stack and no AI/ML capabilities.

As a public institution, the school does not generate commercial revenue. It is funded through Innlandet fylkeskommune via municipal taxes and national education budgets, with education provided free of charge. Governance sits with the county municipality, which administers a centralized admissions process, finance, HR, and policy implementation for all 21 county schools. Rector Bjørn Matsson leads a management team of an assistant principal (Beate Syr), an HR lead (Åslaug Grotli), and eight department heads (avdelingsleder) covering academic and vocational divisions. The institution has no shareholders, no private capital, and no M&A optionality — its strategic posture is operational delivery within a fixed public mandate.

Name

Gjøvik videregående skole

Legal name

Gjøvik videregående skole

Website

https://gjovik.vgs.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gjøvik videregående skole is a publicly funded Norwegian upper secondary school operated by Innlandet County Municipality, delivering academic tracks, nine vocational programs, and a 20-year IB Diploma Programme to students aged 16–19.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Upper secondary education
• Vocational training programs
• International baccalaureate
• Public education services
• Norwegian high school

Headquarters

HQ city

Gjøvik

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Gjøvik videregående skole is a publicly funded upper secondary school operated by Innlandet county municipality (Innlandet fylkeskommune). The school provides free education to students aged 16-19 as part of Norway's public education system, funded through municipal taxes and government education budgets.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gjøvik videregående skole provides free public upper secondary education to students aged 16–19 in Norway, offering the IB Diploma Programme (in its 20th year), general studies (studiespesialisering), and vocational programs (yrkesfag) covering media/IT, arts, healthcare, construction, and service industries. Supporting services include summerschool remediation, private candidate exam administration, student enterprise programs (ungdomsbedrift), and Erasmus+ international mobility exchanges.

Product overview

Gjøvik videregående skole is an upper secondary school in Gjøvik, Norway, operated by Innlandet county. The school offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs including the IB Diploma Programme (celebrating 20 years in 2024), general studies (studiespesialisering), and 9 vocational programs spanning media/IT, arts, healthcare, construction, and service industries. The core offering consists of 3-year Vg1-Vg3 programs (Vg1 = first year, Vg2 = second year, Vg3 = third year). Supporting services include summerschool remediation, private candidate exam administration, student enterprise programs (ungdomsbedrift), international Erasmus+ mobility exchanges, and after-school activities. All programs operate through Visma InSchool for student administration and ID-porten for secure authentication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IB Diploma Programme (International Baccalaureate) Two-year pre-university education program providing students with internationally recognized qualifications for higher education worldwide. Offered as part of the school's studiespesialisering track.
• Studiespesialisering (General Studies) General upper secondary education program preparing students for university admission through theoretical coursework in languages, sciences, social sciences, and mathematics.
• Medier og kommunikasjon (Media and Communication) Vocational study program focusing on media production, film, journalism, and communication skills. Students participate in competitions such as the Gullkua film festival.
• Informasjonsteknologi og medieproduksjon (IT and Media Production) Vocational program combining information technology skills with media production, covering topics such as digital twins, robotics, and programming.
• Kunst, design og arkitektur (Art, Design and Architecture) Study program focusing on visual arts, design, architecture, sculpture, and creative expression. Students create projects including clay sculptures and set design.
• Musikk, dans og drama (Music, Dance and Drama) Performing arts program offering specialization in music, dance, and drama. Features annual professional conductor workshops and talent development programs (Dirigenløftet).
• Helse- og oppvekstfag (Health and Childcare) Vocational program preparing students for careers in healthcare, childcare, and social services sectors.
• Bygg- og anleggsteknikk (Building and Construction) Vocational program in building and construction technology covering technical drawing, construction methods, and industry certifications.
• Frisør, blomster, interiør og eksponeringsdesign (Hairdressing, Flowers, Interior and Display Design) Vocational programs in hairdressing, floristry, interior design, and display/exhibition design. Students compete in WorldSkills competitions.
• Sal, service og reiseliv (Sales, Service and Travel) Vocational program in retail, customer service, and tourism/hospitality industries.
• Eksamen for privatister (Private Candidate Exams) Exam services for private candidates not enrolled at the school, including registration, scheduling, and complaint handling via the Visma privatistportal.
• Sommerskole (Summerschool) Remedial education program for students who failed exams or need to improve grades, available during summer for both vocational and study preparation students in Innlandet county.
• Ungdomsbedrift (Student Enterprise) Entrepreneurship program in cooperation with Ungt Entreprenørskap (Young Enterprise Norway) where students establish, operate, and liquidate their own student company.
• Erasmus+ Mobility Programs International exchange and mobility programs under Erasmus+ including TGAL (Think Globally Act Locally) sustainability projects and IB student exchanges with partner schools in Spain, Poland, and Slovakia.

Quantifiable outcome

• Four prizes won at Gullkua 2026 short film festival including Best Audience Award and Best Role
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erasmus+ Programme (EU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2025The school actively participates in Erasmus+ exchange programs including DCUP (Digital Clean-up Campaign), TGAL (Think Globally Act Locally), and various student mobility projects. These partnerships involve collaboration with schools in Spain, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, and other countries, focusing on sustainability, digital awareness, and intercultural learning.
• Innlandet fylkeskommune (Innlandet County Municipality)coreOthersThe school is directly operated by Innlandet county municipality, which provides funding, administrative support, HR services, and strategic direction. The county municipality handles admissions, finances, facilities management, and policy implementation for all 21 upper secondary schools in the region.
• Ungt Entreprenørskap (Young Enterprise Norway)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the youth enterprise (ungdomsbedrift) program where students learn to establish, operate, and liquidate a business. The school regularly participates in regional and national competitions through this program, with students winning multiple awards in categories like best innovation, best marketing, and best HR management.
• Dextra Musica and Sparebankstiftelsen (Dirigenløftet)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partners for Dirigenløftet, an initiative supporting music education and conducting training. The school benefits from annual conducting days where students receive instruction from professional musicians and conductor mentors.
• VIII Prywatne Akademickie Liceum Ogólnokształcące (Kraków, Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing exchange partner school in Kraków, Poland. Students from both schools participate in annual mobility visits focused on peace studies, cultural understanding, and intercultural dialogue. The partnership has been active for approximately a decade, with regular student exchanges.
• IES Matarraña (Spain)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in the Matarraña region of Spain. The exchange focuses on sustainability, recycling, rural development, and environmental education. Students participate in workshops, cultural activities, and joint projects on sustainability topics.
• Statsforvalteren i Innlandet (County Governor of Innlandet)coreOthersGovernment body responsible for complaint handling, supervisory functions, and quality assurance in education. Handles appeals for exam results, grades, and other student complaints. Also involved in collaborative projects on graduation ceremonies and student welfare.
• Trygt Hjem (Safe Ride Home Programme)minorOthersCounty-funded taxi service program for youth aged 15-21 in Innlandet county. Students can use the service on weekend nights for safe transportation home. The school promotes this youth safety initiative to students and parents.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ringsaker videregående skole: Public upper secondary school in Innlandet county offering both general studies and vocational programs including agriculture. Operates under the same county governance and serves an adjacent catchment area to Gjøvik.
• Storhamar videregående skole: Public upper secondary school in Innlandet county operated by Innlandet fylkeskommune, located in Hamar. Offers general and vocational programs, directly competing for students within the same county admissions system.
• Lillehammer videregående skole: Another public upper secondary school in Innlandet county operated by the same county municipality. Offers general studies and vocational programs and hosts summerschool for vocational students, making it a direct operational peer serving the same funding and admissions system.
• Hamar katedralskole: Public upper secondary school in Innlandet county, one of the oldest schools in Norway. Offers traditional academic and vocational programs under the same Innlandet fylkeskommune governance, serving as a direct peer for student enrollment competition.
• Elverum videregående skole: Public upper secondary school in Innlandet county, also operated by Innlandet fylkeskommune. Provides general and vocational programs serving a different catchment area but competing for the same county-wide program allocation and student choice.
• Nadderud videregående skole: Public upper secondary school in Bærum (Viken) that is one of the few Norwegian schools offering the IB Diploma Programme alongside national programs, making it a direct peer for IB-specific student recruitment and program benchmarking.

Broad incumbents

• Norlights School Oslo: Private bilingual international school in Oslo offering Cambridge IGCSE and IB programmes. Represents a broader private incumbent that competes for internationally-oriented students in the Norwegian market, contrasting with Gjøvik vgs's public IB offering.
• Oslo katedralskole: One of Norway's oldest and most prestigious public upper secondary schools, located in Oslo. Operates under similar public funding model but with broader program offerings and historical reputation, serving as a broader incumbent peer in the Norwegian upper secondary landscape.
• Oslo International School: Private international school in Oslo offering IB programmes from primary through Diploma level. Represents a broader incumbent in the IB market, competing for internationally-minded Norwegian families who might otherwise choose public IB programmes like Gjøvik vgs.

Regional players

• UWC Red Cross Nordic: International boarding school in Norway offering the IB Diploma Programme to students selected globally. While geographically separate and serving different student populations, it represents a regional peer for IB Diploma delivery in the Nordic market.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles11 records

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