Hoppensprett Ungdomsskole

What Hoppensprett Ungdomsskole does

Hoppensprett AS is a privately held Norwegian educational organization founded in August 2003 by Paal-Mogens Furuseth and Lise Kragset Furuseth, headquartered in Jessheim, Norway (with the website's primary business unit at Kløfta). It operates an integrated education-and-activity platform comprising 18 kindergartens (Aktivitetsbarnehager), a primary school, a lower-secondary school (Hoppensprett Akademiet Ungdomsskole with 144 students and ~40 teachers), an upper-secondary school (Hoppensprett Akademiet VGS with toppidrett tracks), two IdrettSFO sports after-school units, the Hoppenspretthallen sports/turn facility, a gymnastics sports club (Hoppensprett Turn Jessheim, ~1,400 active members), the SKI Hurdal alpine resort (Akershus's largest, with 11 slopes), and the Kids In Need humanitarian program in Latvia.

The offering is built on a proprietary activity- and mastery-based pedagogy ('aktivitets- og mestringspedagogikk'), Franklin Covey's 7 Habits / 'Lederen i Meg' framework (Hoppensprett is positioned as Norway's first Lederen i Meg schools), a Christian-values KRLE curriculum with greater weight on Christianity than the national Kunnskapsløftet plan, daily physical activity (gymnastics, dance, swimming), outdoor/nature programming (gapahuk/lavvo at all kindergartens), warm meals prepared on-site, and small class sizes (22 students/class at Brårud). The technology stack is standard administrative tooling — no proprietary platforms are disclosed; distribution runs through the company's own websites, iskole.net portals, and Norway's samordnet opptak municipal coordinated admission systems.

Revenue is generated primarily via monthly recurring subscription fees from families: kindergarten tuition at or near statutory Norwegian maximums (e.g., kr 1,200/month + kr 450 food at Hurdal) plus school tuition (kr 1,855/month + kr 475 food at Ungdomsskole Jessheim = kr 25,630/year for 2025/2026), with sibling discounts of 20–30% and a free July month at kindergartens. Adjacent revenue comes from SFO sports after-school care (kr 1,700–3,100/month), Turn membership fees, and ski-resort operations. Go-to-market combines municipal admission portals, owned digital channels (Facebook, Instagram, Aktuelt news), community events (Hoppensprettmarsjen, Barnas Jessheimløp), and sports-club sponsorships, with the 'Bli med oss' page also actively recruiting new kindergarten operators into the network.

Name

Hoppensprett Ungdomsskole

Legal name

Hoppensprett AS

Website

https://hoppensprett.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hoppensprett AS is a Norwegian private education operator running 18 activity-based kindergartens, primary/secondary schools, a gymnastics club, and a ski resort, serving families with children aged 0–18 seeking Christian-values, activity-oriented, and outdoor-focused education across multiple Norwegian municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interscholastic Athletics (Varsity/JV Teams) (EDAJAJAA)

Keywords

• Private education services
• Activity kindergarten programs
• Alternative K-12 schooling
• After-school sports care
• Faith-based education

Headquarters

HQ city

Jessheim

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. School tuition fees: Private school fees charged monthly (11 months per year) for Hoppensprett Akademiet Ungdomsskole Jessheim. School fees for 2025/2026 are kr 1,855 per month (totaling kr 20,405 annually) plus matpenger (food fees) of kr 475 per month (totaling kr 5,225 annually), for a total of kr 25,630 per year.
2. Kindergarten fees: Kindergarten fees charged monthly, following Norway's statutory maximum rates. Hoppensprett Hurdal charges kr 1,200 per month for a full 100% place plus kr 450 in food fees. Sibling discounts of 30% for second child; third child is free. July is free of charge.
3. School fees – Brårud: Hoppensprett Akademiet Brårud charges primary school fees of kr 740/month (11 months) plus matpenger kr 475/month; lower secondary kr 970/month plus matpenger kr 490/month. Sibling moderation 20% for school, 30% for SFO.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hoppensprett Ungdomsskole is part of a Norwegian private education group that delivers activity-based kindergarten, primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary schooling, plus sports after-school care (IdrettSFO), a gymnastics club (Turn Jessheim), and a ski resort (SKI Hurdal). The integrated offering combines faith-based, leadership-oriented (7 Habits) academics with intensive physical activity and outdoor learning for children and youth. The company also operates a charitable arm, Kids In Need, that channels donations to disadvantaged children and families.

Product overview

Hoppensprett is a Norwegian educational organization operating a network of activity-based kindergartens (Aktivitetsbarnehager), primary/secondary schools (Barneskole, Ungdomsskole), and upper secondary schools (VGS). The organization also operates gymnastics clubs (Turn), sports after-school care (IdrettSFO), a ski resort (SKI Hurdal), and a global charitable initiative (Kids In Need). The portfolio includes approximately 18 kindergartens, multiple schools, and sports facilities across Norway. All educational offerings are based on a Christian value foundation and emphasize physical activity, outdoor life, healthy eating, and leadership development through Stephen Covey's 7 Habits framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hoppensprett Turn Jessheim: Sports club offering gymnastics for children, youth and adults of all ages and levels, with approximately 1400 active members
• Kids In Need
• SKI Hurdal

Products and services

• Aktivitetsbarnehager (Activity Kindergartens) Network of approximately 18 activity-based kindergartens (Aktivitetsbarnehager) providing full-day early childhood education and care for children aged 1-5, with an emphasis on physical activity, outdoor learning, and the 7 Habits leadership framework. Targeted at parents seeking an alternative pedagogy to standard municipal kindergartens.
• Hoppensprett Akademiet Barneskole (Primary School) Private primary school (Barneskole) under the Hoppensprett Akademiet brand, offering primary education for children grades 1-7 with the same faith-based, leadership, and activity-based pedagogical framework as the rest of the network.
• Hoppensprett Akademiet Ungdomsskole (Lower Secondary School) Private lower secondary school (Ungdomsskole) under the Hoppensprett Akademiet brand, serving grades 8-10 with an activity-based, faith-based, and leadership-oriented curriculum. The Akershus location is the flagship site for this division.
• Hoppensprett Akademiet VGS (Upper Secondary School) Private upper secondary school (Videregående skole / VGS) offering grades 11-13, completing the K-12 continuum within the Hoppensprett Akademiet brand. Targeted at graduates of the Hoppensprett lower secondary school as well as external applicants.
• IdrettSFO (Sports After-School Care) After-school care program (SFO) with a sports/activity focus (IdrettSFO), providing supervised sports and physical-activity programming for school-age children in the afternoon. Available to Hoppensprett school students and the broader community.
• Turn Jessheim (Gymnastics Club) Organized gymnastics club (Turn) based in Jessheim, providing gymnastics training and club membership for children, youth, and adults. Operates as part of the Hoppensprett organization's sports offerings.
• SKI Hurdal (Ski Resort) Ski resort (SKI Hurdal) operated by the Hoppensprett organization, offering ski and snowboard lessons, lift access, and ski school programs for children, youth, and adults. Serves as a destination for both Hoppensprett students and external visitors.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Wepe RegnskapminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWepe Regnskap handles all Hoppensprett's accounting work. Website: www.wepe.no
• BlomFossanminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBlomFossan serves as the auditor for Hoppensprett's kindergartens. Website: www.blomfossan.no
• BDO LillestrømminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBDO Lillestrøm serves as the auditor for Hoppensprett's schools. Website: www.bdo.no
• UNIQAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUNIQA is Hoppensprett's main supplier of furniture/inventory across all locations. Website: www.uniqa.no
• UllKisa Friidrett (Ullensaker Athletics Club)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHoppensprett Barnekarusell is a sponsorship arrangement with UllKisa athletics, promoting children's athletics activities.
• Ullensaker Skiklubb (Ullensaker Ski Club)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Camp Hoppensprett, a ski club initiative that brings children into the Hoppensprett ecosystem.
• Ullensaker Ishockey (Ullensaker Ice Hockey Club)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor at the ice hockey arena, further embedding Hoppensprett in the local sports community.
• Shelters/suppekjøkken in Latvia (Jekabpils and Kraslava)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoppensprett Kids In Need supports two soup kitchens/shelters in Latvia — one in Jekabpils (under construction, funded purchase of a house with shower, washing machine, and clothes distribution) and one in Kraslava (in full operation, serves ~40 children twice weekly). Also opened a free shop in Kraslava in March 2017. Valgfag students from the lower secondary school travel to Latvia annually with money, clothes, and organize Christmas parties.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Raumar ungdomsskole (Sandvika) / other nisje privatskoler: Smaller Norwegian private lower/upper secondary schools with niche positioning (e.g., sports, arts, or values-based). Comparable in tier and regulatory environment to Hoppensprett Akademiet Ungdomsskole.
• SNØ (Snø Oslo): Oslo's indoor ski and activity center. Comparable to SKI Hurdal as a Norwegian winter sports destination, though SNØ is a much larger, year-round, urban facility — making it a useful head-to-head for Hurdal's commercial positioning.

Broad incumbents

• NGTF (Norges Gymnastikk- og Turnforbund): The national gymnastics and turn federation, under which Hoppensprett Turn Jessheim operates as a local club. Provides the competitive and development framework used by Hoppensprett's ~1,400-member gymnastics club.
• Sonans Privatskole: Sonans operates a network of Norwegian private schools focused on academic preparation and structured after-school programs. Comparable in model tier (private K-10/VGS) but with a more academic (less activity-based) positioning.
• Norlandia Barnehagene (AcadeMedia): Norlandia is one of Norway's largest private kindergarten chains, part of the AcadeMedia group. It is comparable to Hoppensprett's 18-kindergarten network in scale and multi-municipality footprint, though it uses a more standardized, less activity-pedagogy approach.
• Norges Kristne Skoler: National association and ecosystem of Christian private schools in Norway. Hoppensprett Akademiet operates with a Christian foundation and approved KRLE curriculum, making it part of this broader segment.

Others

• Olympiatoppen (Norwegian Olympic Training Center): Norway's national elite sports development body. Comparable as the broader ecosystem for Toppidrett tracks and athlete-friendly education that Hoppensprett Akademiet serves.

Direct peers

• Wang Toppidrett: Wang Toppidrett is one of Norway's largest independent upper secondary schools (VGS) built around elite sports and studiespesialisering — directly comparable to Hoppensprett Akademiet VGS's Toppidrett tracks and athlete-accommodation model.
• Steinerskolen i Bærum / Steinerskoleforbundet: The Norwegian Steiner school federation operates multiple private K-12 schools with explicit alternative pedagogy, similar tuition scale, and a Christian-rooted / values-based approach. Directly comparable to Hoppensprett Akademiet's private school positioning.
• Kanvas (Steinerskolene i Oslo): Kanvas operates Steiner/Waldorf schools and kindergartens across Norway, providing alternative, values-based education with a holistic pedagogy. It is the most direct Norwegian comparable to Hoppensprett's activity- and values-led K-12 offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/384527958226373
• Instagraminstagram.com/hoppensprett
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hoppensprett-ungdomsskole

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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