Teacher in Norway

The teaching profession in Norway

There are many ways to become a teacher in Norway, and there are different types of teacher education programs. Most teacher education programs today are five years long. On utdanning.no, you can read about the teaching profession in Norway.

It is the employer who decides which subjects you can teach, at which levels, and what salary and job title you can receive.

In Chapter 12 of the Education Act, you can read more about the competency requirements for employment and teaching.

Applying for a job as a teacher

You can find relevant teaching positions in both the private and public sectors on websites such as arbeidsplassen.no. All teaching positions in the public sector must be advertised. You can also look for relevant job postings on the website of your municipality and county council. The specific job posting will describe the qualifications you need to be eligible for the job.

Career guidance

On the website Karriereveiledning.no, you will find tips and tools for choosing education or a job. You can also get free guidance via chat or phone. If you want to meet a career counselor in person, you can contact one of the county career centers. This service is also free.

Course about Norwegian schools and kindergartens

The Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training (Udir) offers a free course that provides basic knowledge about Norwegian kindergartens and schools. The course is digital and can be useful for anyone who wants to learn more about Norwegian kindergartens and schools. You will learn about practices, culture, and values that are central to Norwegian kindergartens, after-school programs (SFO), and schools.