Hi Neeta,
I’m so sorry to not have replied to your comment sooner! I don’t admin this page and hadn’t seen it. I guess this is a little too late and you’re already in Norway but I’m always happy to connect:)

Hi Hiba, thanks for reading:)
All moves or indeed big changes are a bit scary, I think, and indeed, I was nervous sending the children off on their own even though that’s how I grew up myself! They’re all settled now, and love their freedom. Take care

Hi Kenneth, thanks for reaching out. It’s difficult for me to say how your kids will cope with attending school in an unfamiliar school system and a language they don’t master. On a general note, I think it is worth keeping the difference between BISC and CALP (see for example ) in mind, and expect that a school transfer can be more challenging for an older child who needs to master a low context academic level of Norwegian in order to succeed in school. Once you know which city you’ll be relocating to, the local municipality, as well as local international/English medium schools, will be able to advise you on your options. Best of luck with your transition.

Hi Tone,

I will be moving to norway next year from Perth. My biggest concern is the education of my 9 year old son. I prefer not to send him to International School. Do you think that he can pick up the curriculum in norwegian quickly (I mean generally?). He havent learn norwegian before. Any advise from you is highly appreciated.

Thank you

Alex

I really enjoyed reading your article. I am relocating to Norway from the Middle East after being away for 20 years. While my husband and kids have visited Norway many times, I think living there starting next summer will be a different experience.

It would be great if we can connect as I am doing my research about which schools to select and what to consider. My kids are 9 and 10 years old.