SKOLERT AS

What SKOLERT AS does

Skolert AS is a Norwegian private limited company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Røros, Trøndelag, with regional offices in Trondheim and Kristiansund. The company delivers adult education courses across Norway, with a primary focus on Norwegian as a second language and vocational trade certificate preparation. Its course portfolio spans Norwegian language instruction at levels A1 through B2, including general, sector-specific tracks (healthcare, construction, finance/accounting, school and child welfare), and digital preparation courses for the official Norskprøven B1 and B2 proficiency exams. Complementing the language offering is a Fagkurs (vocational trade certificate) line targeting praksiskandidater across cleaning, carpentry, child and youth work, healthcare, sales, waitstaff, and chef trades, plus a short Autodesk Inventor technical drawing course and customized management communication programs.

The underlying technology stack is commodity and capital-light: Google Classroom serves as the learning management system for distributing course materials, assignments, reading lists, and model texts; Google Meet is used for live online instruction; and Autodesk Inventor is used as the teaching tool in the technical drawing course. There is no proprietary technology platform; all digital course delivery relies on standard SaaS tools, with course registration handled through embedded Google Forms on the company's website.

The business model blends publicly funded and self-pay revenue streams. IMDi (Directorate of Integration and Diversity) and HK-DIR Kompetansepluss channel government grants that allow Skolert to deliver Norwegian language and basic skills training to participants at no direct cost, with Skolert acting as an approved provider under each program. On the self-pay side, vocational certification and exam-prep courses are priced between 9,900 NOK and 22,990 NOK per course, with a monthly subscription option (3,000 NOK/month) available on the digital healthcare worker course. Customers include adult immigrants and foreign workers (B2C), Norwegian companies with low-educated workforces accessing Kompetansepluss (B2B), and working professionals seeking trade certification (B2C). Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer registration through the company website with employer and organization partnerships (e.g., LHL Røros, Caucasian Union of Trøndelag).

Name

SKOLERT AS

Legal name

Skolert AS

Website

https://skolert.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Skolert AS is a Norwegian adult-education provider delivering IMDi-funded Norwegian language courses (A1–B2) and Kompetansepluss workplace training, plus self-pay vocational trade-certificate preparation, across 13+ Norwegian cities through owned facilities and partner venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Education and Language Training

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language Proficiency Exam Prep (CEFR, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PTE) (EDANACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Test Prep & Exam Readiness (K–12) (EDAJALAC)

Keywords

• Norwegian language training
• Adult education services
• Vocational certification prep
• Language exam preparation
• Workplace skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Trondheim

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded Norwegian courses: Skolert AS delivers free Norwegian language courses funded by IMDi (Directorate of Integration and Diversity) under the Norwegian language training scheme. These courses target immigrants and are provided at no cost to participants.
2. Kompetansepluss employer-funded training: Skolert AS receives government funding through HK-DIR Kompetansepluss program to deliver basic skills training (Norwegian, reading, writing, math, digital skills) to employees of Norwegian companies. Employers provide in-kind contribution (workspace, time), while course delivery is funded by government.
3. Self-pay vocational courses: Skolert AS charges fees for vocational certification exam preparation courses (e.g., healthcare worker, childcare worker, carpenter, cleaner, cook, server, sales). Prices range from 15,000 to 22,900 NOK per course. These courses help working adults obtain formal trade certificates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Skolert AS delivers Norwegian language instruction at CEFR levels A1 through B2, Norskprøven exam preparation, sector-specific vocational Norwegian (for healthcare, construction, finance, and school/child welfare workers), and exam-prep courses for trade certificates (fagbrev/svennebrev). Courses are offered both physically (own classrooms and partner venues across Norway) and digitally. Government funding streams (IMDi for Norwegian courses and HK-DIR Kompetansepluss for workplace basic-skills training) co-exist with self-pay vocational courses.

Product overview

Skolert AS is an approved provider of Norwegian language instruction and Kompetansepluss vocational training, offering a broad portfolio of adult education courses primarily focused on Norwegian as a second language and vocational trade certificate preparation. The core offering is the Norskkurs (Norwegian Language Courses) suite, spanning A1–B2 levels across general, sector-specific (healthcare, finance, construction, school/child welfare), and exam preparation tracks (B1 and B2 Norskprøven). Complementing this are Fagkurs (Vocational Trade Certificate Courses) for praksiskandidater, covering trades such as cleaning, carpentry, child and youth work, healthcare, sales, waitstaff, and cooking. Skolert also delivers Kompetansepluss-funded workplace training programs (in Norwegian, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills), customized management communication courses, and a short technical course in Autodesk Inventor. Courses are available both physically (in company-owned facilities in Trondheim, Kristiansund, and Røros, plus partner locations nationwide) and digitally via Google Classroom and Google Meet.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Norskkurs (Norwegian Language Courses) Norwegian language instruction for adults at levels A1 through B2, offered both physically across Norway and digitally. Covers general Norwegian, sector-specific Norwegian, and exam preparation courses. Funded by IMDi for eligible participants.
• Bli klar for Norskprøven B1 – Digitalt kurs Intensive digital preparation course for the official Norwegian language proficiency exam at B1 level. Covers all four skills (speaking, reading, listening, writing) through live training, digital classroom resources, and exam strategy coaching.
• Bli klar for Norskprøven B2 – Digitalt kurs Intensive digital preparation course for the official Norwegian language proficiency exam at B2 level. Focuses on advanced language skills, nuanced expression, argumentation, and exam strategy. Includes individual teacher feedback on written submissions.
• Yrkesnorsk (Vocational Norwegian for Construction) Sector-specific Norwegian language course for employees in the construction industry. Covers industry-specific vocabulary, workplace communication, HSE, and report writing. Conducted at A2 level, free for participants, funded by Kompetansepluss.
• Digitalt Norskkurs for helse A2–B1 Digital Norwegian language course tailored for healthcare workers, covering medical vocabulary, patient and family communication, medication terminology, reporting, and documentation. 80 course hours, funded by IMDi.
• Digitalt norskkurs for Økonomi og regnskap Digital Norwegian language course for the accounting and finance sector. Covers professional email writing, financial terminology, budgeting, problem-solving in accounting, and customer communication. 80 course hours, using Google Classroom.
• Digitalt norskkurs for skole og oppvekst A2–B1 Digital Norwegian language course for the school and child welfare sector. Covers communication with children and parents, literacy, reading aloud, parent collaboration, and education law. 80 course hours, funded by IMDi.
• Fagkurs (Vocational Trade Certificate Courses) Courses preparing adults to take trade/craft certificates (fagbrev/svennebrev) as praksiskandidater (work-based candidates). Covers cleaning operator, carpentry, child and youth work, healthcare, sales, waitstaff, and chef trades. Combines classroom and online instruction with individual follow-up.
• Ta svennebrev i tømrerfaget – Fysisk kurs i Trondheim Physical evening course in Trondheim preparing adults with construction experience for the carpenter journeyman certificate (svennebrev) via the praksiskandidat pathway. Wednesdays 17:00–21:00, starting January. Covers construction law, technical drawing, building physics, plumbing, renovation. Price 22,900 NOK including Tømrerboka and building research license.
• Fagbrev i Salgsfaget – nettkurs Online vocational course for the sales trade certificate (praksiskandidat pathway). Target: adults with 5+ years of sales experience seeking formal qualification. 60 hours, Monday evenings 17:00–21:00. Covers business operations, marketing, communication, first aid. Price 15,000 NOK. Prepares for written 5-hour exam.
• Innføring i teknisk tegning og Autodesk Inventor – Digitalt kurs Technical drawing introduction course covering 2D and 3D CAD modeling using Autodesk Inventor. Includes assembly design, sheet metal work, and production-ready technical drawings. 6-day intensive course delivered digitally. Price 9,900 NOK.
• Kurs for ledere (Management Communication Courses) Customized communication and leadership courses for managers in companies with linguistic and cultural diversity. Focuses on clear communication, cultural understanding, and leadership effectiveness. Tailored to each organization.
• Kompetansepluss Government-subsidized adult education program (funded by HK-DIR) covering basic skills in Norwegian, reading, writing, numeracy, oral communication, and digital skills for employees of businesses and voluntary organizations.
• Gratis kurs for ansatte (Employer-sponsored free training) Free workplace-based Norwegian language and basic skills courses funded through Kompetansepluss, for employees with low formal education. Covers Norwegian language, reading, writing, numeracy, and digital skills. Requires minimum 10 participants per company.

Quantifiable outcome

• Participants achieve improved Norwegian language proficiency and pass official Norskprøven exams at B1 and B2 levels
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Norwegian companies (via Kompetansepluss program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkolert AS partners with Norwegian companies through the HK-DIR funded Kompetansepluss program to deliver free workplace training in basic Norwegian, digital skills, reading, writing, and math to employees with low formal education. Companies provide workspace and time as in-kind contribution while Skolert handles all pedagogical delivery and course administration.
• Caucasian Union of TrøndelagcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver free Norwegian language courses (A2-B1 level) to union members. The union helps recruit participants while Skolert provides course delivery and instruction. Courses held at Skolert facilities in Trondheim.
• LHL Røros (Lunger og allergi)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with LHL Røros to offer free Norwegian courses (A1 and A2 levels) at Skolert facilities in Røros. LHL helps promote the courses to their members and community.
• Fjellugla Kompetanse ASminorOthersFjellugla Kompetanse AS provides course venue facilities in Tynset where Skolert delivers Norwegian language courses. This partnership enables course delivery in the Tynset region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Studieskolen: Adult education and language school in Oslo offering Norwegian courses for immigrants (A1-B2), exam preparation, and corporate language training. Highly comparable to Skolert in customer base, course catalog, and B2B/government-funded delivery model.
• Alfaskolen: Norwegian language school in Oslo providing immigrant integration programs (including IMDi-funded courses) and exam preparation for Norskprøven. Direct competitor in the same primary segment — Norwegian language training for adult immigrants.
• Lingu: Language school chain in Norway offering Norwegian courses for foreign workers and immigrants, including sector-specific vocational Norwegian. Comparable in scale, course structure, and customer profile to Skolert.

Emerging players

• Memrise: Online language learning platform offering Norwegian and other languages via app-based courses. Represents an emerging digital-first alternative to Skolert's Norwegian language instruction, though without the government-funded, in-person/exam-prep specialization.
• Sonans: Private Norwegian education company offering courses and test prep including Norskprøven preparation. Comparable in the language exam prep segment, though broader in subject offerings.
• Babbel: Subscription-based online language learning platform offering Norwegian. A potential long-term competitive threat to Skolert's digital Norwegian courses, though not a direct competitor in exam preparation or government-funded adult education.
• Norsk Lærerakademi: Norwegian teacher academy offering language and pedagogy courses, including norsk for utlendinger (Norwegian for foreigners). Partial overlap with Skolert's Norwegian language and teacher-oriented training.

Broad incumbents

• NKI Nettstudier: Large Norwegian distance learning provider offering online courses including vocational and preparatory programs. Comparable in adult vocational training segment, though broader in subject coverage.
• AOF (Arbeidernes Opplysningsforbund): National adult education organization in Norway providing workplace-based training, basic skills courses, and language instruction. Overlaps with Skolert's Kompetansepluss workplace training and free course offerings.
• Folkeuniversitetet: Largest adult education provider in Norway, offering a broad portfolio of language courses, vocational training, and corporate education across many cities. Comparable to Skolert in offerings but operates at significantly larger scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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