Sami joatkkaskuvla ja boazodoalloskuvla

What Sami joatkkaskuvla ja boazodoalloskuvla does

Sami joatkkaskuvla ja boazodoalloskuvla (legal name: De samiske videregående skoler, Karasjok og Kautokeino; org. nr. 971578807) is a Norwegian public upper secondary school headquartered at Gáhkkorluodda 37, 9520 Kautokeino (Guovdageaidnu), Finnmark, operating a second campus in Karasjok. The school is owned and administered by Finnmark fylkeskommune (Finnmark County Municipality) and delivers upper-secondary education with instruction in North Sami at first- and second-language levels. It holds statutory designation as the only provider of national lines (landslinjer) in Duodji (Sami handicraft) and Reindrift (reindeer herding). Beyond the two national tracks, the school offers a broad curriculum spanning studiespesialisering, idrettslinje (including an e-sport track), bygg- og anleggsteknikk, teknologi- og industrifag, restaurant- og matfag, and påbygging til generell studiekompetanse, plus adapted education and an outbound exchange year abroad.

The school runs on standard Norwegian public-sector education infrastructure: Microsoft Teams for fjernundervisning (distance learning), Microsoft Office 365 for student productivity access, and Visma InSchool for student information and administrative systems. Its distance-learning operation (Gáiddusoahpahus) extends Sami-language instruction to primary and secondary students nationwide entitled to Sami-language education, making the institution a national delivery platform in addition to its two physical campuses. The wider Sami-cultural curriculum is delivered within what the school describes as a "living Sami environment" purpose-built on the Kautokeino campus.

The business model is that of a publicly funded educational institution: there is no tuition fee, textbooks are provided without cost, and PCs are either student-supplied or rentable via equipment grants from Lånekassen (the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund). Revenue flows through block grant funding from Finnmark fylkeskommune and the Norwegian state under standard upper-secondary financing formulas; revenue is not publicly disclosed. Admissions are processed nationwide through the VIGO system and the vilbli.no portal, with Finnmark fylkeskommune handling intake coordination through August 1, 2026, after which the school assumes direct admissions responsibility. Customer segments are students nationwide—primarily Sami youth seeking education in their mother tongue, and Norwegian students applying specifically for the unique national vocational tracks.

Name

Sami joatkkaskuvla ja boazodoalloskuvla

Legal name

De samiske videregående skoler, Karasjok og Kautokeino

Website

https://samisk.vgs.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sami joatkkaskuvla ja boazodoalloskuvla is a Norwegian public upper secondary school in Kautokeino, operated under Finnmark fylkeskommune, delivering North Sami–language instruction and holding national-track designation in Duodji (Sami handicraft) and Reindrift (reindeer herding) for students throughout Norway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sami Upper Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (61163)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Language Schools & Institutes (EDAMAFAA), Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning) (THAAAOAA)

Keywords

• Upper secondary education
• Sami language education
• Vocational training programs
• Reindeer herding school
• Sami handicraft education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kautokeino

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sami joatkkaskuvla ja boazodoalloskuvla is a Norwegian public upper secondary school providing education in Sami language and culture. It offers two national programs (landslinjer) — Duodji (Sami handicraft) and Naturbruk og reindrift (reindeer herding) — alongside general study preparation (studiespesialisering) and vocational programs in building and construction, technology and industrial trades, restaurant and food trades, and sports. The school also provides distance learning (Gáiddusoahpahus) in North Sami, an exchange year abroad, and adapted education programs for students with special needs.

Product overview

Sami joatkkaskuvla ja boazodoalloskuvla (Samisk videregående skole og reindriftsskole) is a Sami upper secondary school offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs. The school operates a unified platform with two national programs (landslinjer) - Reindrift and Duodji - combined with general and vocational programs including Studiespesialisering, Idrettslinje, Bygg- og anleggsteknikk, Teknologi- og industrifag, and Restaurant- og matfag. Additional offerings include Påbygging for university preparation, adapted education programs, distance learning (Gáiddusoahpahus) in Sami language, and exchange year programs abroad. All programs incorporate Sami language instruction and cultural education within a vibrant Sami environment. The school also provides access to Visma InSchool administration, Microsoft Teams for distance learning, and Office 365 for students.

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Brands

• Reindriftsskolen (Reindeer Herding School): A national track (landslinje) specializing in traditional Sami reindeer herding, offered at Naturbruk vg1 and Reindrift vg2 levels.
• Duodji

Products and services

• Studiespesialisering General study preparation program providing general university admission qualification (generell studiekompetanse). Students choose specialization in natural sciences or languages, social sciences and economics. All students receive Sami language instruction at their level.
• Idrettslinje Sports line program offering specialization in either top-level e-sport or broad sports education for upper secondary students.
• Naturbruk og reindrift Natural resource use and reindeer herding program. Vg1 focuses on outdoor use of wilderness and reindeer husbandry. Vg2 Reindrift allows specialization in traditional reindeer herding with practical outdoor activities. One of the school's two national programs (landslinjer).
• Bygg- og anleggsteknikk Building and construction technique program providing practical skills and solid professional knowledge in building and construction. Offers Vg1 Building and Construction and Vg2 Carpenter specialization.
• Teknologi- og industrifag (TIF) Technology and industrial trades program providing competence in modern production methods, automation and technical processes. Combines theory and practice. Offers Vg1 Technology and Industry and Vg2 Industrial Technology.
• Duodji Traditional Sami handicraft program. Students learn traditional crafts from the ground up and develop creativity and innovation. Vg1 covers Handicraft, Design and Product Development; Vg2 specializes in Sami duodji. One of the school's two national programs (landslinjer).
• Restaurant- og matfag Restaurant and food trades program teaching food preparation and service with focus on Sami and Arctic food culture. School has modern facilities and fresh ingredients available. Offers Vg1 Restaurant and Food and Vg2 Cook and Waiter specialization.
• Påbygging til generell studiekompetanse Additional year of study providing general university admission qualification (generell studiekompetanse). Designed for students who have completed vocational programs or achieved professional competence.
• Gáiddusoahpahus (Fjernundervisning) Distance learning program in North Sami language for both first and second language speakers. Available for Sami students in primary and secondary school throughout Norway who have the right to Sami language education. Delivered via Microsoft Teams by trained and experienced distance learning instructors.
• Utvekslingsår i utlandet Exchange year program abroad available at Vg2 level. Students can attend high school abroad through partnerships with EF or other approved exchange organizations.
• Tilrettelagt utdanningstilbud Adapted education programs including basic competence, adapted instruction, and specially adapted instruction for students with special needs. Includes individualized education plans (IOP).

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Finnmarks fylkeskommune (Finnmark County Municipality)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUntil August 1, 2026, Finnmark County Municipality handles admissions for the school. The school takes over admissions responsibility from August 1, 2026. For questions about intake before this date, contact Finnmarks fylkeskommune at tlf. 78963000.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe school uses Microsoft Teams for distance learning (fjernundervisning) and provides Office 365 access to students.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sámi allaskuvla (Sami University of Applied Sciences): Norway's Sami-language higher education institution, also located in Kautokeino. Closest comparable: shares the Sami cultural-preservation mandate and student target audience, but operates at the tertiary level.
• Árran lulesamisk senter: Lule Sami cultural and educational center in Drag, Norway. Comparable in mission to preserve Sami language and culture through education, though focused on the Lule Sami subgroup and adult learners.
• Vardobáiki samisk senter: Cross-border Sami cultural and educational center spanning northern Norway and Sweden. Comparable in combining cultural preservation with educational programming for Sami communities.

Regional players

• UiT Norges arktiske universitet: Norway's Arctic university in Tromsø with specific Sami-focused research centers and teacher-training programs. Comparable as a regional higher-education provider serving northern Norway, including Sami students.
• Alta videregående skole: Public upper secondary school in Alta, Finnmark, serving a similar northern-Norwegian student base. Comparable in operating model (public videregående skole with academic and vocational tracks), though without Sami specialization.
• Høgskolen i Innlandet: University college with campuses across inland Norway. Comparable as a multi-campus public institution offering both academic and vocational programs to dispersed rural populations.
• Nord universitet: University with multiple campuses across northern and central Norway, including Bodø and Levanger. Comparable as a multi-campus public institution serving rural and northern Norwegian populations.

Broad incumbents

• Universitetet i Bergen: Major Norwegian university with research on Sami topics and linguistics. Comparable as a large public higher-education and research institution, though focused on mainstream academic disciplines.
• NTNU: Norway's largest university, with broad vocational and academic program offerings. Comparable in providing national-level education across multiple disciplines, though without Sami cultural specialization.

Others

• Sametinget (Sami Parliament): Sami representative body in Norway. Related through Sami cultural policy and advocacy but is not an educational institution; included as an adjacent ecosystem participant influencing the school's funding and mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries2 records

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