Valler Upper Secondary School

Valler Upper Secondary School
Valler videregående skole
Address
Brynsveien 46
Sandvika
Norway
Information
School type Public secondary school
Motto Heart and will
Founded 1888
Principal Berit Hetland
Staff 70 [1]
Grades 11–13
Age range 16–19
Number of students 500 [2]
Classes offered General education
Language Norwegian
Campus Suburban
Website www.valler.vgs.no

Valler videregående skole (The Valler Upper Secondary School) is an upper secondary school located in Sandvika near Oslo, Norway.

The school's motto is the Norwegian phrase Hjerte og ånd, vilje og ansvar ("Heart and spirit, will and responsibility").[3]

History

The school dates back to 1888 and was established under the name Bærum Middelskole. The classes were taught at Valler farm during the first years, but was later moved to Sandvika. In 1939 the school moved to its current location, and the building was expanded in 1998.[4]

Programs

Valler Upper Secondary School offers one program, namely study specialized education programs. Within the program, students may specialize in three subprograms: science, language and social science, and visual arts.

Notable alumni

Notable teachers

References

  1. http://www.valler.vgs.no/kontakt-oss/ansatte/
  2. http://skoleporten.udir.no/rapportvisning.aspx?enhetsid=874587702&skoletype=1&vurderingsomrade=fed86d60-df13-45c8-a544-457b84fc8216
  3. "http://www.valler.vgs.no/Slik%20jobber%20vi/Visjon/"
  4. "http://www.valler.vgs.no/"


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