Strinda videregående skole

What Strinda videregående skole does

Strinda videregående skole is a publicly funded Norwegian upper secondary school located at Harald Bothners vei 21 in Trondheim, Trøndelag. Established in 1933 and currently operated by Trøndelag fylkeskommune (Trøndelag County Municipality), the school serves approximately 1,150 students aged 16-19 across six educational programs: Studiespesialisering (General Studies), Idrettsfag (Sports), Helsefag med studiekompetanse (HESK, a unique Trondheim program combining health studies with university entrance qualification), Elektrofag og datateknologi (Electrical and Data Technology), Helse- og oppvekstfag (Health and Upbringing), and Restaurant- og matfag (Restaurant and Food). It also offers adapted education tracks (Arbeidslivstrening and Sluttkompetanse) for students with special needs. The current institution was formed in 2008 through the merger of Ladejarlen videregående skole, Strinda videregående skole, and Helse- og oppvekstfag from Brundalen vgs., and moved to a new purpose-built facility at Tyholt in 2013.

The school's technology infrastructure is built on commodity platforms: Microsoft Office 365 (free for students), Microsoft Teams for School, Visma InSchool (student information system), OneDrive cloud storage, and Respondus Lockdown Browser / Safe Exam Browser for exam integrity. The digital ecosystem also includes digital textbook platforms (Brettboka, Smartbok, Unibok), library systems (Mikromarc, Pressreader, Atekst), and the Elevportalen student portal. There is no proprietary technology stack; the school operates as a consumer and integrator of established educational technology products rather than a developer.

The business model is entirely public: the school is funded through Trøndelag County Municipality via Norwegian public taxation, with no tuition fees charged to students. Revenue is governmental appropriation, not commercial. Go-to-market is non-commercial—students are enrolled through the national VIGO application system managed by the county municipality, with admissions based on grades and available capacity. The school supplements passive enrollment with active recruitment through hospitering (shadowing) events for 10th graders, social media presence, and brand-building through differentiated programs including the Strindamusikalen annual musical tradition (since 1991, ~100 students annually), the unique HESK program, elite sports certification with Olympiatoppen Midt-Norge, Erasmus+ international exchanges, and the Bærekraftskolen sustainability initiative launched in 2025.

Name

Strinda videregående skole

Legal name

Trøndelag fylkeskommune

Website

https://strinda.vgs.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Strinda videregående skole is a publicly funded Norwegian upper secondary school in Trondheim, serving ~1,150 students across six educational programs including academic, vocational, and elite sports tracks, operated by Trøndelag County Municipality with no tuition fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (Public Upper Secondary School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Welfare, Pastoral Care & Safeguarding Services (EDAIAHAI), Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB), Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Upper secondary education
• Vocational training programs
• Study preparation tracks
• Public school education
• Special needs education

Headquarters

HQ city

Trondheim

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded by Trøndelag County Municipality (Trøndelag fylkeskommune) as part of Norway's public education system. No revenue is generated from students as education is free at public upper secondary schools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Strinda videregående skole is a public Norwegian upper secondary school serving approximately 1,150 students through six educational programs (three study preparation tracks and three vocational tracks), plus adapted education for students with special needs. The school offers free upper secondary education including programs in general studies, sports, health studies, electrical/data technology, healthcare/childcare, and restaurant/food, with both university preparation and apprenticeship pathways. Supplementary services include student support, IT services, school health, library, cafeteria, digital learning platforms, and extracurricular programs such as the annual Strindamusikalen musical and Erasmus+ international exchanges.

Product overview

Strinda videregående skole is a Norwegian upper secondary school with approximately 1,150 students offering six educational programs. The school operates a unified platform centered around its educational programs (Studiespesialisering, Idrettsfag, HESK, Elektrofag, Helse- og oppvekstfag, and Restaurant- og matfag) plus adapted education (Arbeidslivstrening and Sluttkompetanse). Supporting infrastructure includes IT services (IT-tjenesten), student services (Elevtjenesten), school health services (Skolehelsetjenesten), library, cafeteria, and reception. Digital platforms include Elevportalen, Visma InSchool, Microsoft Office 365, and Microsoft Teams. Extra-curricular offerings comprise Strindamusikalen (annual musical since 1991), Erasmus+ internationalization, Min arbeidsdag (#MAD) work experience, Bærekraftskolen sustainability program, Julecupen sports day, Julegata Christmas market, and Livsglede for eldre elderly visits. The school moved to new facilities at Tyholt in 2013 and focuses on sustainability and student well-being.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Strindamusikalen: Annual musical production at Strinda videregående skole, established in 1991. A full-scale musical produced by approximately 100 students covering all functions in a musical production including costumes, sets, lighting, sound and performance.
• Bærekraftskolen

Products and services

• Studiespesialisering (General Studies) Three-year study preparation program providing general university entrance qualification. Offers specializations in languages, social sciences/economics, or natural sciences. Includes option for combined sports program.
• Idrettsfag (Sports) Three-year study preparation program with sports specialization. Offers focused top-level sports training in football, handball, athletics, and ice hockey. Includes 4-year extended program for elite athletes in cooperation with Olympiatoppen Midt-Norge.
• Helsefag med studiekompetanse (HESK) Unique three-year program in Trondheim combining health studies with general university entrance qualification. Includes practical placement from first year. Only available at Strinda videregående skole.
• Elektrofag og datateknologi (Electrical and Data Technology) Two-year school plus two-year apprenticeship vocational program. Specializations include Automation (automatiker/tavlemontør), Data and Electronics (telekommontør/dataelektroniker/produksonselektroniker), and Elenergi (elektriker).
• Helse- og oppvekstfag (Health and Upbringing) Vocational program leading to trades in healthcare and child/youth work. Specializations include Health Worker (Vg2 Helsearbeiderfag) and Child and Youth Worker (Vg2 Barne- og ungdomsarbeiderfag). Includes international exchange opportunities to Spain, Hungary, Finland, and Sweden.
• Restaurant- og matfag (Restaurant and Food) Vocational program with multiple specializations: Baker/Conditor, Cook/Waiter, and Food Production. Offers 11 different vocational directions including butcher, fishmonger, and seafood production. Features eight specialized kitchens and dining facilities.
• Arbeidslivstrening (Work Life Training) Department established over 40 years ago providing individually adapted education for students with special needs. Focus on final competence at lower levels through individual education plans (IOP). Includes supervised work experience and practical skills training.
• Sluttkompetanse på lavere nivå (Lower Level Competence) Individualized educational path for students needing adapted curriculum with less comprehensive goals than standard learning plans. Students receive their own individual education plan (IOP).
• Strindamusikalen (Annual Musical Production) Annual full-scale musical production since 1991. Approximately 100 students participate, covering all production functions including music, acting, costumes, set design, lighting/sound, and technique. Subjects MDD3004 Musikk, MDD3005 Teaterensemble, and FOR3002 Scenografi og kostyme offered over two years.
• Erasmus+ Internationalization Program Erasmus+ accredited program offering international internship placements in European countries. Students on Health/Restaurant programs can complete practical training abroad. School also hosts international students and teachers.
• Bærekraftskolen (Sustainability School) Sustainability-focused school with annual wheel for interdisciplinary teaching. Includes sustainability pledges, cradle-to-grave projects, cChange habit challenges, sustainability weeks, life skills training, and environmental certification. Partners with NTNU on research.
• Elevtjenesten (Student Services) Support services for all students including academic help, career guidance, school environment support, social/health/personal assistance, and daily structure/study techniques. Includes follow-up services for students not in education or work.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 students involved annually in musical productions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration23 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nasjonalt senter for realfagsrekruttering (National Center for Science Recruitment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to strengthen students' choice competence, motivation and interest in STEM subjects through role model visits, business collaborations and meaningful workplace encounters within STEM fields
• Olympiatoppen Midt-NorgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for quality assurance of the school's 'spisset toppidrett' (elite sports) program in ice hockey, football and athletics. Olympiatoppen qualifies the school's offerings and provides expertise for 'morgendagens toppidrettsutøvere' (future elite athletes)
• Erasmus+ Partner Schools (Spain, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Italy, Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner schools enabling student exchanges and practical training abroad for Health and Welfare and Restaurant and Food programs. Includes schools in Malaga, Finland (various locations), and Bremen
• NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose research collaboration with NTNU including bachelor and master thesis projects about the sustainability school, participation in MOST research project (sustainable projects with local actors), and exchange of academic expertise
• Trondheim Municipality / Trondheim kommuneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on health and welfare programs, social meeting places for elderly, and 'Livsglede for eldre' (Joy of Life for Elderly) project connecting students with elderly care
• Skjetlein videregående skoleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnique collaboration where Skjetlein supplies most of the meat used by Restaurant and Food program, all organic. Strinda was the first school in Trøndelag to sign Trøndersk Matmanifest (Trøndelag Food Manifesto)
• Trøndersk MatmanifestminorOthersSigned agreement promoting local/regional food sourcing and sustainable food practices in education
• Local Trondheim Businesses (Min arbeidsdag #MAD)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal businesses host 2-4 students from studiespesialisering for a day to provide insight into working life. Businesses can present themselves to 90 students and help reduce dropout in higher education

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Byåsen videregående skole: Public Trondheim upper secondary school offering study-preparatory and vocational programs. Operates under the same county funding mechanism and serves a comparable student demographic to Strinda.
• Wang Toppidrett: Norway's largest private elite-sports upper secondary school. Direct competitor to Strinda's Idrettsfag program for top youth athletes in football, handball, ice hockey, and athletics, offering a similar four-year extended athlete track.
• Heimdal videregående skole: Public upper secondary school in Trondheim's Heimdal area with a broad program portfolio. Directly comparable to Strinda in governance structure, funding source, and applicant catchment.
• Thora Storm videregående skole: Trondheim upper secondary school with a notable music, dance, and drama profile. Comparable to Strinda in scale and as a public Trøndelag school, with extra-curricular performing-arts emphasis that overlaps Strindamusikalen's positioning.
• NTG (Norges Toppidrettsgymnas): Chain of private Norwegian elite-sports upper secondary schools. Directly competes with Strinda's Idrettsfag and Olympiatoppen-aligned sports offerings, with national recruitment reach that Strinda as a public regional school cannot match.
• Trondheim Katedralskole: One of Norway's oldest upper secondary schools, located in Trondheim and operated under Trøndelag fylkeskommune. Comparable in scale, public funding model, and program mix to Strinda, serving the same regional applicant pool through the VIGO system.
• Charlottenlund videregående skole: Public upper secondary school in Trondheim under Trøndelag fylkeskommune. Comparable in scale and operating model to Strinda, drawing from the same regional applicant pool via the VIGO system.
• Persaunet videregående skole: Trondheim public upper secondary school with a comparable mix of study-preparatory and vocational tracks. Operates under the same VIGO admissions system and Trøndelag county funding as Strinda.

Regional players

• Ole Vig videregående skole: Public upper secondary school in Stjørdal, Trøndelag. Comparable in governance and funding model to Strinda but serves a different geographic catchment within the same county.
• Bodin videregående skole: Large public upper secondary school in Bodø, Nordland, with a broad program portfolio including elite sports. Comparable in operating model to Strinda but operates outside Trøndelag under a different county authority.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/strindavgs
• Instagraminstagram.com/strindavgs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/strindavgs

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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