Bergen Private Gymnas

What Bergen Private Gymnas does

Bergen Private Gymnas (BPG) is a privately operated, government-subsidized upper secondary school (videregående skole) located at Lars Hilles gate 15 in Bergen, Norway. Founded in 2006, the school delivers three-year programs leading to the Norwegian general university entrance qualification (generell studiekompetanse): Studiespesialisering, Musikk dans og drama, and Medier og kommunikasjon. BPG is government-licensed for up to 525 students and currently enrolls over 500, drawing applicants nationally rather than through the regional VIGO public allocation system.

The school's technology backbone is conventional education SaaS rather than proprietary AI: Visma InSchool and the Min InSchool mobile app handle scheduling, attendance, grades, and parent communication; itslearning serves as the LMS; Microsoft Teams and Office 365 support academic delivery; Adobe Creative Suite, Ableton Live, and Metis Privatlærer (1-to-1 tutoring) round out the creative and academic-support stack. Hardware provisioning is centralized: every student receives a MacBook (supplied via Elkjøp with priority Nordic delivery) preloaded with Office and Adobe. Cloud infrastructure runs on AWS via Metis Utvikling AS.

Commercially, BPG operates a direct-to-consumer enrollment model priced at 22,900 NOK per student per year (billed monthly at 2,290 NOK over ten months for the 2026/27 academic year), supplemented by Norwegian state funding at approximately 85% of the per-pupil allocation given to public upper secondary schools, with additional variable fees for program-specific activities. The school is part of the Metis Utdanning AS conglomerate, which shares ICT, accounting, and corporate infrastructure across four educational properties. Distribution is via the school's own Min Side application portal plus open days, hospitation visits, and parent information evenings; marketing uses the school's website, YouTube channel, and Instagram/Facebook/TikTok presence.

Name

Bergen Private Gymnas

Legal name

Bergen Private Gymnas

Website

https://bpg.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bergen Private Gymnas is a private, government-subsidized upper secondary school in Bergen, Norway, offering three-year programs in general studies, music/dance/drama, and media/communication to over 500 students seeking university entrance qualification. It operates as part of the Metis Utdanning AS conglomerate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Alternative/Pedagogical Model Private Schools (Project-Based, Democratic, etc.) (EDAJABAJ)

Keywords

• Upper secondary education
• Private gymnasium programs
• Music drama studies
• Media communication education
• University preparation courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergen

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition of 22,900 NOK billed monthly at 2,290 NOK over 10 months, plus variable activity fees based on program
2. Government Subsidy: Receives approximately 85% of what public schools receive in state funding; the remaining 15% is covered by tuition fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bergen Private Gymnas is a private upper secondary school in Bergen, Norway, offering three-year educational programs (Vg1-Vg3) leading to general university admission qualification (generell studiekompetanse). Its three core programs are Studiespesialisering (General Studies), Musikk dans og drama (Music, Dance and Drama), and Medier og kommunikasjon (Media and Communication). The school combines formal academic education with specialized arts and media tracks, supplemented by comprehensive student support services including free private tutoring, mathematics support programs, and a MOT resilience program.

Product overview

Bergen Private Gymnas is a private upper secondary school offering three main educational programs: Studiespesialisering (General Studies), Musikk dans og drama (Music, Dance and Drama), and Medier og kommunikasjon (Media and Communication). All programs provide three-year study preparation leading to general university admission qualification. The school differentiates itself through comprehensive support services including private tutoring (Privatlærer), mathematics support programs (Mattefrokost, Mattesuppe, Mattehelger), pre-courses (Forkurs), and the MOT-skole resilience program. Students receive a personal MacBook with professional software packages, and the school operates from a two-subject-per-day schedule model for deeper academic focus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Studiespesialisering (General Studies) A three-year upper secondary program (Vg1-Vg3) providing general university admission qualification (generell studiekompetanse) with specialization in either social sciences or natural sciences. Includes program subjects like psychology, politics, sociology, law, mathematics, and physics.
• Musikk, dans og drama (Music, Dance and Drama) A creative and expressive three-year program (Vg1-Vg3) combining music specialization with dance and drama, providing general university admission qualification while developing artistic skills. Includes instrument specialization, music theory, production with Ableton Live, ensemble playing, choir, and stage experience. Requires passing the school's admission test (opptaksprøve).
• Medier og kommunikasjon (Media and Communication) A study-preparatory three-year program (Vg1-Vg3) focusing on practical media production, digital competence, and communication skills including journalism, graphic design, photography, film, and digital content creation. Students learn professional software including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Illustrator) and industry-standard equipment.
• Privatlærer (1-to-1 Private Tutoring) Free 1-to-1 tutoring sessions provided to all BPG students through Metis Privatlærer, offering extra support in subjects where students need help, with 10 sessions per semester. Sessions can be held in person at Lars Hilles gate 17 or digitally.
• MOT-skole Program A resilience and life skills program from MOT Norway that prevents bullying, social exclusion, and mental health issues by strengthening youth's robustness and coping skills. Implemented school-wide as a core part of BPG's student welfare approach since 2023.

Quantifiable outcome

• Grew from 28 to 500+ students since 2006
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and major.

• Metis Utdanning AScoreOthersParent company and educational conglomerate that owns Bergen Private Gymnas along with Metis Privatistskole, Metis Privatlærer, and Metis videregående skole. Provides shared knowledge and common goal of lifting each student to their full potential.
• VismacoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides InSchool school administrative system used for schedules, attendance tracking, grade management, exam registration, and parent access portals. Also provides the Min InSchool mobile app for students and parents.
• ElkjøpcoreOthersPreferred MacBook supplier for Bergen Private Gymnas. School has priority delivery in the Nordic region, with Macs delivered at the beginning of August for new students.
• Media City BergencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBPG is a member of the Media City Bergen media cluster. School organizes annual media festival with participation from many well-known media companies. Being centrally located makes it easy to visit media companies and cultural venues.
• Bergen Filharmoniske OrkesterflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional music partnership allowing students to compose music for professional concerts, perform as soloists, participate in large symphonic productions, and work alongside professional musicians.
• Edvard Grieg KoreneflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerChoral collaboration with professional ensemble. Students have performed major works including Handel's Messiah, Verdi's Requiem, Carmina Burana, and Bernstein's Chichester Psalms.
• Sjøforsvarets MusikkorpsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Norwegian Navy Band for musical productions and educational opportunities.
• Collegium MusicummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional music ensemble partnership for student performances and educational collaboration.
• Ny MusikkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContemporary music organization collaboration for music education and performances.
• Bergen KirkeautunnalemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch music festival partnership for student performances in Bergen.
• Eikanger-Bjørsvik MusikklagmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional brass band collaboration for music education and performance opportunities.
• Metis Education AScoreOthersParent company providing website and corporate infrastructure for Metis group companies.
• Metis Økonomi AScoreOthersAccounting services within Metis Utdanning conglomerate.
• Metis Utvikling AScoreTechnology or IntegrationICT services provider for Metis group companies including Bergen Private Gymnas.
• Amazon Web Services EMEA SARLcoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure and server hosting for school website and digital platforms.
• Google LLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationAnalytics, usage patterns, advertising measurement, and storage solutions for Metis websites.
• Serit AScoreTechnology or IntegrationCRM system and customer service management for student communications.
• Microsoft Office 365coreTechnology or IntegrationProductivity software provided to students as part of their MacBook package.
• Microsoft TeamscoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning platform used for delivering academic content, assessments, and feedback to students.
• University of BergenflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool collaborates with university researchers on pedagogical development work. School has received funding for educational development involving both teachers and researchers working together.
• Olav ScheweflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxford University PhD researcher and author of 'Superhjernen' and 'Superstudenten'. Collaborates with school leadership and teaching staff on learning strategies, with focus on pedagogical neuroscience. Three-year implementation program in teaching.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Wang Toppidrett: Private gymnas chain with a top-tier athletics focus; partial overlap with BPG's specialist-program model and benchmark for combining rigorous academics with elite extracurricular specialization.
• Rudolf Steinerskolen i Bergen: Alternative-pedagogy private school in Bergen (Waldorf model); adjacent comparable on differentiation-through-pedagogy and family-focused positioning rather than direct curriculum competition.

Direct peers

• Danielsen Videregående Skole: Long-established private Christian gymnas based in Bergen. Closest geographic competitor and most direct substitute for Bergen's tuition-paying families evaluating upper secondary options.
• Metis Videregående Skole: Sibling private upper secondary school under the Metis Utdanning conglomerate, sharing back-office infrastructure, leadership, and the same parent platform. Direct comparable on size, model, and governance.
• Akademiet Videregående Skole: Largest private gymnas chain in Norway with multiple campuses (including Bergen). Competes head-to-head for the same pool of tuition-paying students seeking university-prep programs with specialist tracks.
• Noroff Videregående Skole: Private gymnas in Oslo with a media/creative-tech emphasis; direct overlap with BPG's Medier-og-kommunikasjon program in target student profile and creative-specialist positioning.
• Treider Videregående Skole: Private gymnas in Oslo combining university-prep with vocational tracks; comparable dual-track (academic + specialist) model and similar tuition-band positioning.
• Oslo Private Gymnas: Oslo-based private gymnas offering university-preparatory tracks; comparable business model and direct competitor for national-recruitment students in urban markets.
• Nissen Gymnas: Historic private gymnas in Oslo with university-prep and language specialization; benchmark for tuition, program structure, and parental brand expectations in the Norwegian private-gymnas segment.
• St. Paul Gymnas: Private gymnas in Bergen offering both general studies and music/drama tracks; competes for the same Musikk-dans-og-drama audience and shares the Bergen catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BergenPrivateGymnas
• Facebookfacebook.com/Bergen.Private.Gymnas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bergen-private-gymnas

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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