Spjelkavik VGS

What Spjelkavik VGS does

Spjelkavik videregående skole (Spjelkavik VGS) is a public upper secondary school located at Nedre Langhaugen 32 in Ålesund, Norway, owned and operated by Møre og Romsdal fylkeskommune (Møre og Romsdal County Municipality, organization number 944 183 779). It serves students aged 16-19 across Vg1, Vg2, and Vg3 tracks, alongside adult learners, with a portfolio of five educational offerings: Studiespesialisering (general studies for higher education preparation), Idrettsfag (sports-focused academic and athletic program), Påbygging til generell studiekompetanse (bridging program for university admission), Kurs for voksne (adult education), and Karriereveiledning (career guidance). The school also operates Spjelkavik Arena as a dedicated sports facility.

The school's core technology infrastructure is the Visma InSchool platform, an off-the-shelf student information system used for grades, attendance, and administrative functions; no proprietary AI or custom technology stack is disclosed. Programmatic differentiators include a STEM school partnership with Nasjonalt senter for realfagsrekruttering, recurring international student exchanges with Gobetti Volta in Torino (Italy) and a partner school in Sabadell (Spain), and an NDLA collaboration in biology 2 and geography that ties the school into Norway's national digital learning ecosystem. Rector Rune Heggdal leads the institution.

Commercially, Spjelkavik VGS is not a revenue-generating enterprise. As a public school under the Norwegian county-municipality system, education is publicly funded with no tuition fees, and budget details are not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is effectively the centralized Møre og Romsdal county admission system supplemented by a local waiting list, with no commercial distribution, sales motion, or pricing model. Marketing and parent engagement occur through the school website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube (via MRfylke), and in-person orientation meetings.

Name

Spjelkavik VGS

Legal name

Spjelkavik videregående skole

Website

https://spjelkavik.vgs.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Spjelkavik videregående skole is a public Norwegian upper secondary school in Ålesund, operated by Møre og Romsdal county municipality. It delivers Vg1-Vg3 academic, sports, and bridging programs plus adult courses, funded by public budgets with no tuition fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Other Schools and Instruction (6116), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Information Systems (SIS) & School Administration Platforms (EDAJAMAB)

Keywords

• Upper secondary education
• Public schooling
• Vocational studies
• Adult learning
• Career guidance

Headquarters

HQ city

Ålesund

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Spjelkavik VGS is a public upper secondary school providing education to students aged 16-19 across Vg1, Vg2, and Vg3 levels. It offers general studies specialization (Studiespesialisering), sports/athletics programs (Idrettsfag), bridging courses for university admission, adult education courses, and career guidance services. The school operates the Spjelkavik Arena sports facility and serves the Ålesund region in Norway.

Product overview

Spjelkavik videregående skole offers a portfolio of five educational programs: Studiespesialisering (general studies specialization for higher education preparation), Idrettsfag (sports/athletics program with specialized training), Påbygging til generell studiekompetanse (bridging program for university admission), Kurs for voksne (adult education courses), and Karriereveiledning (career guidance services). The school also operates Spjelkavik Arena as a sports facility. The institution focuses on values of Vision, Inclusion, Competence, and Responsibility (Vidsyn, Inkludering, Kompetanse, Ansvar).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Studiespesialisering (General Studies Specialization) General studies specialization program providing preparation for higher education, covering academic subjects across multiple disciplines. Targeted at Vg1, Vg2, and Vg3 students seeking university admission qualifications.
• Idrettsfag (Sports and Athletics Program) Sports and athletics study program combining academic education with specialized sports training and physical education. Targeted at students seeking top-level athletic development alongside their secondary education.
• Påbygging til generell studiekompetanse (Bridging Program for University Admission) Bridging program for students who need to complete general university admission requirements (3PBY/4PBY). Targeted at students who have completed vocational tracks but need supplementary academic qualifications for higher education eligibility.
• Kurs for voksne (Adult Education Courses) Adult education courses offering continuing education and skills development for adult learners. Targeted at adults seeking continuing education, skills upgrades, or completion of secondary education.
• Karriereveiledning (Career Guidance) Career guidance and counseling services to help students make informed decisions about their educational and professional paths. Available to students and adult learners at the school.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, moderate and minor.

• NDLA (Nasjonal digital læringsarena)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpjelkavik VGS is a collaborating school with NDLA in biology 2 and geography subjects. This partnership provides access to digital educational resources and collaborative learning materials for students.
• Nasjonalt senter for realfagsrekruttering (National Center for Science Recruitment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM school partnership focused on strengthening students' choice competence, motivation, and interest in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Includes role model visits and collaboration with businesses.
• Gobetti Volta (Italian Upper Secondary School in Torino)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing exchange partnership with Gobetti Volta in Torino, Italy. Students participate in cultural exchanges, attend classes with host families, and engage in joint activities including visits to Viola Park training facilities.
• Sabadell Upper Secondary School (Spain)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating school in Sabadell, Spain for international exchange programs. Students practice Spanish language skills through city center tasks and cultural immersion activities.
• Møre og Romsdal Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal food bank visited during Florence exchange trip, where students learned about food distribution to homeless and aid organizations to minimize product waste.
• Police (Møre og Romsdal)OthersLocal police visits the school to provide information about safe graduation practices as part of the school's preventive work on student well-being.

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AcadeMedia: Largest independent education provider in the Nordics, operating a portfolio of for-profit upper secondary and compulsory schools across Sweden and Norway. Comparable in the upper secondary segment as a broader incumbent in Nordic K-12 education.

Direct peers

• Wang Toppidrett: Private Norwegian upper secondary school chain with a strong sports (toppidrett) focus, directly comparable to Spjelkavik VGS's Idrettsfag program and Spjelkavik Arena offering, though Wang operates multiple campuses nationwide.
• Oslo katedralskole: Historic public upper secondary school in Oslo offering studiespesialisering and similar academic tracks. Comparable as a public upper secondary institution with general academic focus, though operating in a much larger urban catchment.
• NTG (Norges Toppidrettsgymnas): Private Norwegian upper secondary specializing in elite sports combined with academic study, directly paralleling Spjelkavik's Idrettsfag track and elite athletics positioning across multiple Norwegian campuses.
• Amalie Skram videregående skole: Public upper secondary school in Bergen, Norway, operated by Vestland county municipality. Closely comparable in mission, program structure, and public-funding model to Spjelkavik VGS within the Norwegian public videregående system.
• Trondheim katedralskole: Public upper secondary school in Trondheim with a broad studiespesialisering offering, serving as a direct structural peer to Spjelkavik within the Norwegian public videregående school system.

Others

• Visma InSchool: Provider of the Visma InSchool SIS platform used by Spjelkavik VGS for student administration. Ecosystem/vendor relationship rather than a direct competitor, but central to the school's administrative and digital infrastructure.
• NDLA (Nasjonal digital læringsarena): Norwegian national digital learning arena that supplies Spjelkavik VGS with digital educational resources in biology 2 and geography. Adjacent enabler of digital learning delivery rather than a competing institution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MRfylkeskommune
• Facebookfacebook.com/spjelkavik.vgs.no
• Instagraminstagram.com/spjelkavikvgs?igsh=ZnUwdHdjMTVubG9h&utm_source=qr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spjelkavik-vgs

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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