Kirkenes videregående skole

What Kirkenes videregående skole does

Kirkenes videregående skole is a public upper secondary school (videregående skole) located in Hesseng/Kirkenes, Norway, operated by Finnmark fylkeskommune (Finnmark County Municipality) as part of the Norwegian national public education system. The school serves students aged 16-19 in the Sør-Varanger municipality and surrounding Eastern Finnmark region, delivering both academic preparation (Studiespesialisering) for higher education entrance and vocational training (Yrkesfag) across multiple trade areas including Building and Construction, Electrical and Data Technology, Health and Childcare, Restaurant and Food, Technology and Industrial Trades, and Hairdressing/Design. It also operates OPUS-Kirkenes adult education programs and offers national specialty programs (Landslinjer) that accept students from across Norway.

The school's technology infrastructure is built on standard commercial educational platforms: Visma InSchool for student information and records management, Inspera for digital examinations, and Microsoft Office 365 for productivity. Two physical campuses support the operation: the main Hesseng campus for general classrooms and offices, and a construction department (anleggsavdelingen) in Bjørnevatn for building trades programs. The institution maintains an extensive network of regional industry partnerships with employers including Lerøy Aurora, Kirkenes Sykehus, Equinor, KIMEK, Pasvik Kraft, and Forsvaret, enabling practical bedriftsbesøk (company visits) and apprenticeship pathways.

As a publicly funded institution, the school charges no tuition and generates no commercial revenue. Its budget comes entirely from Finnmark fylkeskommune allocations and national government education appropriations. The school differentiates itself through strong competition performance in vocational skills events (ArcticSkills, Skole-NM, WorldSkills), a regional entrepreneurship program through Ungt Entreprenørskap, and pioneering emergency preparedness education (Beredskapsuka). It maintains an Assistant Principal (Assisterende rektor) as its named leadership contact and is governed by the county municipality rather than a commercial board.

Name

Kirkenes videregående skole

Legal name

Kirkenes videregående skole

Website

https://kirkenes.vgs.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kirkenes videregående skole is a Norwegian public upper secondary school in Kirkenes, operated by Finnmark County Municipality, offering academic and vocational VG1-VG3 programs including construction, electrical, healthcare, and industrial trades, with national specialty programs and adult education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirkenes (Hesseng)

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: The school operates as a publicly funded institution under Finnmark County Municipality (Finnmark fylkeskommune). Education is free for all students, funded through municipal/county taxes and government appropriations. Revenue comes from operational budgets allocated by the county council.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kirkenes videregående skole is a Norwegian public upper secondary school that delivers secondary-level education in Kirkenes, Norway. The provided source material does not contain detailed statements about the specific programs, tracks, or services it offers, so a fuller description cannot be supported by the input.

Product overview

Kirkenes videregående skole is an upper secondary school operated by Finnmark County Authority, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs across two main categories: General Studies (Studiespesialisering) providing academic preparation for higher education, and vocational programs including Building and Construction, Electrical and Data Technology, Hairdressing and Design, Health and Child Welfare, Restaurant and Food Trades, and Technology and Industrial Trades. The school also provides adult education through OPUS Kirkenes, introduction classes for minority language students, and supplementary programs for vocational graduates seeking university admission. The institution emphasizes practical skills training, industry partnerships, and participation in skills competitions such as ArcticSkills and Finnmarksmesterskapet in vocational subjects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OPUS-Kirkenes: Adult education (voksenopplæring) program offered by the school for mature students and adults seeking to complete or upgrade their secondary education qualifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gullmedalje (Gold medal) in Tømrerfaget (Carpentry) at Skole-NM 2026
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sør-Varanger KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2025Collaboration on UNS (Utdannings- og Næringslivsseminar) - annual education and business seminar connecting students with regional employers and career opportunities. The municipality partners with the school on workforce development and educational programs.
• Kirkenes NæringsforeningcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2025Local business association collaborating on UNS events and career fair activities to connect students with employers in the Sør-Varanger region.
• NAV Sør-VarangerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2025Public employment service partnering on career guidance and workforce integration programs for students.
• Sør-Varanger UtviklingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2025Regional development organization collaborating on economic development and career opportunities for students.
• Barel AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovative lighting electronics company based in Kirkenes with global operations. The school conducts bedriftsbesøk (company visits) for Entrepreneurship students to learn about innovation, internationalization, and business growth strategies.
• Kirkenes SykehusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal hospital providing lab visits for Biology students to gain practical experience in laboratory work, bioengineering, and medical technology.
• Barents Salmon Centre / Lerøy AuroraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSalmon aquaculture facility providing educational visits for biology students to learn about fish farming, marine biology, and the aquaculture industry in the Barents region.
• Norway King CrabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKing crab processing company in Bugøynes that hosts bedriftsbesøk (company visits) for Economics and Management students to learn about seafood industry and business operations.
• EquinorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy company presenting at UNS events about career and apprenticeship opportunities in the energy sector.
• NIBIO SvanhovdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch station in Svanvik conducting research on genetics and ecology. Presents at UNS events about diverse career opportunities including research, natural science communication, and agriculture.
• FinnmarkssykehusetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional hospital presenting career opportunities in healthcare, administration, and support services at UNS events.
• Forsvaret (Norwegian Armed Forces)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian military presenting career and apprenticeship opportunities including combat, technical, and support roles at UNS events.
• Politiet (Police)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolice presenting career opportunities and Police College education at UNS events.
• KIMEKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMechanical industry company in Kirkenes providing company presentations at UNS about job opportunities in ship repair, maintenance, and offshore services.
• Pasvik Kraft / Varanger KraftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHydropower and energy company presenting career opportunities in power production, transmission, and broadband/hydrogen production at UNS.
• Varanger Brygge ASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal hospitality company visited by Entrepreneurship students as part of practical business education.
• Innovasjon NorgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation agency providing guidance and support for youth entrepreneurship programs and student companies.
• 4H FinnmarkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth organization conducting food courses at the school to teach cooking skills, reduce food waste, and provide affordable meal preparation knowledge.
• Ungt Entreprenørskap Troms og FinnmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization running youth company programs, Fylkesmesterskap, Gründeridol, and entrepreneurship education. Multiple youth companies from the school have won regional and national competitions through this partnership.
• WorldSkills Norway / Skole-NMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational skills competition organization. Students from the school regularly participate and win medals in vocational skills competitions at regional and national levels.
• ArcticSkillscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational vocational skills competition in the Barents region involving Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Kirkenes vgs hosted ArcticSkills 2024 and participates annually with students winning medals in multiple trade categories.
• ArcticSkills (Övertorneå, Rovaniemi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational vocational competition with partner schools in Sweden and Finland. Kirkenes vgs participates with students competing against peers from Övertornå, Tornio, Inari, Rovaniemi, Kemi, Alta, Kautokeino, Karasjok, and Lakselv.
• Forsvaret (Norwegian Armed Forces)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Beredskapsuka (Emergency Preparedness Week) - the Norwegian Armed Forces lead sessions on NATO and total defense concepts as part of the school's emergency preparedness education program.
• Statsforvalteren i Troms og FinnmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty Governor's office participating in Beredskapsuka (Emergency Preparedness Week) pilot project to strengthen emergency preparedness education.
• Sivilforsvaret (Civil Defense)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in Beredskapsuka providing practical emergency response training including first aid, evacuation, and disaster preparedness.
• Politiet (Police)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolice participating in Beredskapsuka providing emergency preparedness education for Vg2 students.
• Røde Kors (Red Cross)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides practical training in first aid and emergency response as part of Beredskapsuka activities.
• UiT Norges arktiske universitetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity participating in Beredskapsuka providing educational content on emergency preparedness.
• Den Norske OperaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Norwegian Opera provides wig and makeup artist Therese Roald who conducts professional training for hairdressing students in costume and makeup techniques.
• DKS - Den kulturelle skolesekkenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural school program where FBIE students serve as jury for Scenekunst (Performing Arts) selections for the following school year's program.
• ICE Creative YouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation camp organized by Barentssekretariatet for students from Kirkenes and Murmansk to develop creative and innovative solutions for the region.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tana videregående skole: Public upper secondary school in Tana, Finnmark. Comparable in scale and regional context, with overlapping Sami and general-studies programming for the same Eastern Finnmark catchment.
• Alta videregående skole: Public upper secondary school in Alta, Finnmark, also operated by Finnmark fylkeskommune. Offers a comparable mix of general studies and vocational programs, and is the closest regional direct peer in terms of governance, funding model, and student offerings.
• Samisk videregående skole og reindriftsskole: Sami upper secondary and reindeer-herding school in Karasjok. Closest peer in cultural positioning and Sami-language programming, with overlapping target audience of indigenous students in Finnmark.
• Hammerfest videregående skole: Public upper secondary school in Hammerfest under the same county authority, serving a northern Norwegian coastal community with overlapping vocational and academic tracks. Direct competitor for students across western and mid-Finnmark.
• Vadsø videregående skole: Public upper secondary school in Vadsø, also administered by Finnmark fylkeskommune. Comparable in size and rural-Arctic setting, providing general studies and vocational programs to Eastern Finnmark students.
• Lakselv videregående skole: Public upper secondary school in Lakselv (Porsanger), part of the same Finnmark fylkeskommune system. Competes for the same regional student pool and offers comparable vocational and academic tracks.
• Nordkapp videregående skole: Public upper secondary school in Honningsvåg, Finnmark. Small rural public school serving a remote Arctic community with similar vocational and general-studies offerings under the same county authority.

Regional players

• Tornion ammattikorkeakoulu / Lapin koulutuskuntayhtymä: Finnish vocational education provider in Tornio/Lapland region, ArcticSkills partner institution. Comparable in delivering vocational secondary and adult education, but operating under the Finnish system.
• Övertorneå gymnasium: Swedish upper secondary school in Norrbotten that participates with Kirkenes vgs in the ArcticSkills vocational competition. Comparable as a Nordic vocational upper-secondary institution in the Barents region but on the Swedish side of the border.
• Inarin saamelaislyseo: Sami-language upper secondary school in Inari, Finland, and ArcticSkills partner. Comparable in Sami cultural focus and Nordic vocational orientation, but operates under the Finnish Sami education system.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kirkenesvgs
• Facebookfacebook.com/KirkenesVGS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kirkenes-videreg%C3%A5ende-skole

Compliance2 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

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