If an adult is interested in taking primary/lower secondary school and passing the final exams (grunnskoleeksamen), it is necessary to know Norwegian, English, mathematics, as well as two of the following three subjects: natural sciences, social sciences or religion.

The training may take 2 to 3 years. Preparatory courses are also available. After completing the courses, students will receive a Diploma that is equivalent to the Diploma of primary and lower secondary training and may apply to upper secondary school (videregafaende skole).

School offering compulsory education courses for adults:
Oslo Voksenopplafa¦ring Sinsen Adult Education Center (Oslo Adult Education)
Offers both daytime and evening classes for students taking primary school classes in 2 years. Those who will need 3 years, will start classes in Oslo VO Rosenhof. Preparatory courses are offered both in Oslo VO Rosenhof, Smedstua and Skullerud.
Address:
Oslo Voksenopplafa¦ring Sinsen
Lafarenveien 11
0585 Oslo
Telephone: 22 46 67 00 E-mail: sinsen@oslovo.no