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Vardafjell

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Vardafjell
Legal namestring
Vardafjell videregående skole
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vardafjell.vgs.no
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Vardafjell videregående skole is a public upper secondary school (videregående skole) located at Spannavegen 25, Haugesund, in Rogaland county, Norway, operated by Rogaland County Municipality (Rogaland fylkeskommune). It serves students aged 16–19 across the Haugalandet region (Karmøy, Haugesund, and surrounding municipalities), delivering three-year programs that confer general study competence for university admission. Core academic offerings include Studiespesialisering (specialization in sciences or languages/social sciences/economics), the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme with a bilingual International class Vg1 foundation year, and Medier og kommunikasjon (media and communication with practical production skills). Supplementary programs include Påbygg (additional qualification for vocational graduates) and Tilrettelagt opplæring (adapted education for students with special needs). A distinctive differentiator is Forskningsklassen (Research Class), the only such program in northern Rogaland, which combines STEM-focused coursework with industry exposure through partnerships with Gassco, ONS Young, and Universitetet i Stavanger (Forskernatt).

The school's technology stack is built on third-party, county-mandated platforms rather than proprietary systems. Student information management runs on Visma InSchool (VIS), implemented across Rogaland upper secondary schools since the 2020–2021 school year, with Feide-based student authentication and ID-porten-based parent access for schedules, grades, attendance, and communication. Library and content services are delivered through Bibliofil (with a mobile app), Allbok (e-books and audiobooks), Pressreader, Atekst (Norwegian news database), and NDLA (national digital learning arena), with Kildekompasset supporting source evaluation and APA citation instruction. The county-wide PC-ordningen provides new Vg1 students with discounted laptops, and student support services include Vardahjelpen peer tutoring (every Tuesday at 15:05) and supervised Studietid sessions.

As a Norwegian public educational institution, Vardafjell is funded by Rogaland County Municipality; education is tuition-free for students, and no commercial revenue figures are published. Admissions are administered centrally through Inntak Rogaland via the national Vigo.no portal (March 1 application deadline), with the school learning its incoming cohort on 7 August each year. The school's organization number (971 045 698) reflects its status as a public-sector entity. There is no private ownership, venture investment, or M&A optionality — strategic direction is set at the county level, and the entity is best understood as a public service rather than a commercial enterprise.

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Vardafjell videregående skole is a public upper secondary school in Haugesund, Norway, operated by Rogaland County Municipality, serving students aged 16–19 across the Haugalandet region with Studiespesialisering, IB, and Medier og kommunikasjon programs, including the regionally distinctive Forskningsklassen STEM track.

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HeadquartersHaugesund, Norway
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Europe
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upper secondary education, international baccalaureate programme, university preparation studies, media communication studies, public secondary schooling
Industry2 codes
1Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs
CodeEDAJAAAJPrimaryYes
2Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices
CodeEDADABADPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Elementary and Secondary Schools6111
  • Educational Services61
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Educational Services8200
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Upper Secondary Education
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Vardafjell is a public Norwegian upper secondary school located in Haugesund, Rogaland, operated by Rogaland County Municipality. It delivers secondary education to students aged roughly 16–19 through university-preparatory specialization, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, Media and Communication, supplementary post-vocational studies, adapted education, and a specialized Research Class.

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Vardafjell videregående skole is a Norwegian upper secondary school in Haugesund offering a portfolio of educational programs across three years. The core offerings include Studiespesialisering (general university preparation with tracks in natural sciences or languages/social sciences), IB - International Baccalaureate (international diploma program with bilingual foundation year), and Medier og kommunikasjon (media and communication with practical production skills). The school also provides supplementary programs (Påbygg) for vocational students seeking university admission, and adapted education (Tilrettelagt opplæring) for students with special needs. A distinctive feature is Forskningsklassen, a specialized science-focused class with industry partnerships. Student support services include Vardahjelpen peer tutoring, Studietid supervised study sessions, a comprehensive library, and a student laptop program. The school operates Visma InSchool (VIS) as its administrative platform, integrated with Feide authentication and ID-porten for parents.

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1Studiespesialisering (University Preparation Specialization)
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1Visma AS
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Description

Visma provides the Visma InSchool (VIS) school administrative system used at all upper secondary schools in Rogaland since school year 2020-2021. VIS handles student records, grades, attendance, schedules, and parent communication. Students access via Feide authentication, parents via ID-porten.

2Inntak Rogaland
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Inntak Rogaland is the centralized admission body that distributes students to upper secondary schools in Rogaland county. Vardafjell receives student placements from this organization.

vardafjell.vgs.no
3Gassco
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Local energy company that provides exposure to science students in the Forskningsklassen (Research Class) through company visits and real-world industry connections.

4ONS (Offshore Northern Seas)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

ONS (Offshore Northern Seas) organizes ONS Young program which Forskningsklassen students participate in, connecting students with the offshore energy industry.

5Universitetet i Stavanger (UIS)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

UIS organizes Forskernatt (Research Night) which Vardafjell's Forskningsklassen students participate in as part of their science education.

vardafjell.vgs.no
6Vigo.no
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

National admission portal for Norwegian upper secondary schools. Students use MinID to apply for school placements through this system.

vardafjell.vgs.no
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Vardafjell

Upper Secondary Educationvardafjell.vgs.no

Vardafjell videregående skole is a public upper secondary school in Haugesund, Norway, operated by Rogaland County Municipality, serving students aged 16–19 across the Haugalandet region with Studiespesialisering, IB, and Medier og kommunikasjon programs, including the regionally distinctive Forskningsklassen STEM track.

What Vardafjell does

Vardafjell videregående skole is a public upper secondary school (videregående skole) located at Spannavegen 25, Haugesund, in Rogaland county, Norway, operated by Rogaland County Municipality (Rogaland fylkeskommune). It serves students aged 16–19 across the Haugalandet region (Karmøy, Haugesund, and surrounding municipalities), delivering three-year programs that confer general study competence for university admission. Core academic offerings include Studiespesialisering (specialization in sciences or languages/social sciences/economics), the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme with a bilingual International class Vg1 foundation year, and Medier og kommunikasjon (media and communication with practical production skills). Supplementary programs include Påbygg (additional qualification for vocational graduates) and Tilrettelagt opplæring (adapted education for students with special needs). A distinctive differentiator is Forskningsklassen (Research Class), the only such program in northern Rogaland, which combines STEM-focused coursework with industry exposure through partnerships with Gassco, ONS Young, and Universitetet i Stavanger (Forskernatt).

The school's technology stack is built on third-party, county-mandated platforms rather than proprietary systems. Student information management runs on Visma InSchool (VIS), implemented across Rogaland upper secondary schools since the 2020–2021 school year, with Feide-based student authentication and ID-porten-based parent access for schedules, grades, attendance, and communication. Library and content services are delivered through Bibliofil (with a mobile app), Allbok (e-books and audiobooks), Pressreader, Atekst (Norwegian news database), and NDLA (national digital learning arena), with Kildekompasset supporting source evaluation and APA citation instruction. The county-wide PC-ordningen provides new Vg1 students with discounted laptops, and student support services include Vardahjelpen peer tutoring (every Tuesday at 15:05) and supervised Studietid sessions.

As a Norwegian public educational institution, Vardafjell is funded by Rogaland County Municipality; education is tuition-free for students, and no commercial revenue figures are published. Admissions are administered centrally through Inntak Rogaland via the national Vigo.no portal (March 1 application deadline), with the school learning its incoming cohort on 7 August each year. The school's organization number (971 045 698) reflects its status as a public-sector entity. There is no private ownership, venture investment, or M&A optionality — strategic direction is set at the county level, and the entity is best understood as a public service rather than a commercial enterprise.

Vardafjell firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Vardafjell
Legal name
Vardafjell videregående skole
Website
https://vardafjell.vgs.no
Company type
Private
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Vardafjell videregående skole is a public upper secondary school in Haugesund, Norway, operated by Rogaland County Municipality, serving students aged 16–19 across the Haugalandet region with Studiespesialisering, IB, and Medier og kommunikasjon programs, including the regionally distinctive Forskningsklassen STEM track.
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akta.pro rank

Vardafjell industry classification

Industry
Product category
Upper Secondary Education
NAICS
Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)
SIC
Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro primary industry
Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)
akta.pro secondary industry
Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD)

Keywords

  • Upper secondary education
  • International baccalaureate programme
  • University preparation studies
  • Media communication studies
  • Public secondary schooling

Where Vardafjell is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Haugesund
HQ country
Norway
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Vardafjell business model

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GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Vardafjell product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Vardafjell is a public Norwegian upper secondary school located in Haugesund, Rogaland, operated by Rogaland County Municipality. It delivers secondary education to students aged roughly 16–19 through university-preparatory specialization, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, Media and Communication, supplementary post-vocational studies, adapted education, and a specialized Research Class.

Product overview

Vardafjell videregående skole is a Norwegian upper secondary school in Haugesund offering a portfolio of educational programs across three years. The core offerings include Studiespesialisering (general university preparation with tracks in natural sciences or languages/social sciences), IB - International Baccalaureate (international diploma program with bilingual foundation year), and Medier og kommunikasjon (media and communication with practical production skills). The school also provides supplementary programs (Påbygg) for vocational students seeking university admission, and adapted education (Tilrettelagt opplæring) for students with special needs. A distinctive feature is Forskningsklassen, a specialized science-focused class with industry partnerships. Student support services include Vardahjelpen peer tutoring, Studietid supervised study sessions, a comprehensive library, and a student laptop program. The school operates Visma InSchool (VIS) as its administrative platform, integrated with Feide authentication and ID-porten for parents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Studiespesialisering (University Preparation Specialization)

Companies that use Vardafjell

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Vardafjell technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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Integration10 records

Feature5 records

Vardafjell partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • Visma AScoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Visma provides the Visma InSchool (VIS) school administrative system used at all upper secondary schools in Rogaland since school year 2020-2021. VIS handles student records, grades, attendance, schedules, and parent communication. Students access via Feide authentication, parents via ID-porten.
  • Inntak RogalandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInntak Rogaland is the centralized admission body that distributes students to upper secondary schools in Rogaland county. Vardafjell receives student placements from this organization.
  • GasscominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal energy company that provides exposure to science students in the Forskningsklassen (Research Class) through company visits and real-world industry connections.
  • ONS (Offshore Northern Seas)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerONS (Offshore Northern Seas) organizes ONS Young program which Forskningsklassen students participate in, connecting students with the offshore energy industry.
  • Universitetet i Stavanger (UIS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUIS organizes Forskernatt (Research Night) which Vardafjell's Forskningsklassen students participate in as part of their science education.
  • Vigo.nocoreTechnology or IntegrationNational admission portal for Norwegian upper secondary schools. Students use MinID to apply for school placements through this system.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Vardafjell competitors and assessment

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Profiles2 records

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Vardafjell M&A and investment

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Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Vardafjell

What does Vardafjell do?

Vardafjell is a public Norwegian upper secondary school located in Haugesund, Rogaland, operated by Rogaland County Municipality. It delivers secondary education to students aged roughly 16–19 through university-preparatory specialization, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, Media and Communication, supplementary post-vocational studies, adapted education, and a specialized Research Class.

Is Vardafjell a public or private company?

Vardafjell is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Vardafjell founded?

Vardafjell was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Vardafjell based?

Vardafjell is headquartered in Haugesund, Norway, in the Europe region.

Does Vardafjell have an API?

No public API is recorded for Vardafjell.

What industry is Vardafjell in?

Vardafjell's product category is Upper Secondary Education. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAJAAAJ, Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs, with a secondary code of EDADABAD, Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices. Its NAICS code is 6111 and its SIC code is 8200.

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