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About NSC, Norway
We are located in Oslo, Norway
and offer a wide range of one-to-one
beginner-to-advanced Norwegian
language lessons and private tuition courses in Norwegian, designed
for foreign students of all ages and nationalities. These are especially
suitable for those who require a fast-track Norwegian language immersion
program for academic or business purposes.
Our one-to-one Norwegian language lessons are practical, fun and tailored to your own very
special needs. We focus on areas of Norwegian that you most need or want,
covering pronunciation, grammar,
reading and writing comprehension,
vocabulary expansion and
conversation practice at all levels. Our private tuition courses
concentrate on grammar, idioms, sentence structure, as well as oral and
written expression. They include current topics that will enable you to
effectively communicate in most everyday environments. Individual attention
is given, with courses geared to the exact level of the student. Our course
fees are inexpensive for the quality and degree of personal attention that
the students receive.
Minimum course duration: 2 weeks.
Minimum age of students: 18 years or older.
Tutors: All members of our
teaching staff are university trained certified teachers of Norwegian with
a minimum of five years of experience in teaching Norwegian to foreigners -
all of them possessing a good knowledge of English as well.
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This is Oslo, Norway
Oslo is the capital of Norway and by far its largest
city, with a population of more than 550,000. Nestled between the
mountain-side and the fjord, this sprawling Nordic capital boasts the most
unique location and a proximity to nature that few capitals can match.
Whether taking a stroll along the city's unforgettable main street Karl
Johan with its talented buskers and a multitude of shops and pubs, or
soaking the unique atmosphere of the fjord from one of Aker
Brygge's numerous waterside cafés and
restaurants, you are no more than minutes away from the vast areas of
beautiful pine forests to the north or the wonderful beaches and green
islands out in the fjord. This is a modern European capital unrivaled for
its unlimited fresh air and breathtaking natural scenery.
Autumn in Oslo: View from Akershus
Fortress
Still, this capital city can offer a wide range of
entertainment options, as well as some great shopping opportunities. Oslo is turning into
a bustling metropolis with the typical profusion of sidewalk cafés,
excellent restaurants and an exciting nightlife.
For those interested in culture Oslo has really a lot to offer. The
city's impressive array of sights and attractions includes the Vigeland sculpture park, the Edvard Munch
museum, the Viking ship museum,
the Kon-Tiki museum and the National Art
Gallery to name
just a few. There's just too much to see and do. In addition to the
landmarks and attractions above, must-see places include the Holmenkollen ski jump and ski museum, the Akershus Fortress and Castle, the National Museum of History, the Museum of Folklore...
For the record, Oslo is the site of Norway's
oldest university, oldest theater, and it is home to both the national
government and the Norwegian Parliament (Storting).
The capital city of Norway has
a well developed public transportation system, which includes a large
network of subway trains, trams, buses, boats and suburban trains. Bike
rentals are also available. Still, downtown Oslo can best be explored on foot.
Tightly surrounded by
forest-clad hills and lakes, while simultaneously sprawled around the
shores of the beautiful Oslo
fjord, the Norwegian capital can offer splendid opportunities for outdoor
activities both summer and winter. Regardless whether you choose to explore
Oslo on
foot, by bus, tram or by making a boat trip around the fjord, you will be
overwhelmed with the intimacy this modern capital has to offer.
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Deposits and payments
We are open April through September subject
to availability, so you need to check availability first. Upon receiving
and accepting your application, we will send you a confirmation of
acceptance for the course and an invoice.
A non-refundable
deposit of 180 euros must be paid upon confirmation of course placement –
preferably as early as possible. Only then will a confirmation of course
placement (booking confirmation) be sent out by NSC.
No booking will be confirmed without receipt of a deposit of 180 euros.
Payment of the balance of tuition fees must be
made at least 2 weeks prior to
arrival. If the booking is made less than 15 days before departure,
full tuition fees must accompany the application form. All payments are non-transferable.
Please note that in any case, we must receive the balance of tuition fees due at
least 2 weeks before the commencement of your program. Upon
receiving your balance of tuition fees, we will send you a final
confirmation of enrolment for the course.
See also Discounts, Tuition fees and Accommodation fees.
If you are
interested in an exact price quote for your desired period of Norwegian
language tuition plus accommodation, please fill out our Enrolment
Form and press send.
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Method of payment
You can pay your deposit and/or balance of tuition
fees by a direct bank transfer /
bank wire.
You can send BANK
TRANSFERS to the following bank account (IBAN):
NO73 9710.1759.680. Holder: NSS, Hans Nielsen Hauges plass 7, 0481 Oslo, Norway.
Bank’s address: DnB Bank, N-0021 OSLO, Norway.
SWIFT Code: DNBANOKK. When paying by bank transfer, you need to insure that all bank charges are paid for by
you.
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Postponement or cancellation
If you have to postpone or
cancel your booking, you must inform the school in writing as soon as possible. Our office must receive written
notification of desired postponement at least two weeks before your date of
arrival in order to transfer the Deposits to a later course date.
Cancellation fees are charged as
follows, and any balance is refunded less any bank charges and
non-refundable items:
Cancellations done more than 2 weeks before arrival:
loss of 180 euros deposit.
Cancellations done less than 2 weeks before arrival:
loss of 180 euros deposit plus tuition fees for two weeks.
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Liabilities
Liabilities: NSC
accepts students on the assumption that they are in good health. We do not accept responsibility for:
loss or damage of student’s property; sickness, injury or loss of life to
any participant; loss of expenses due to delays or changes in air, rail,
sea or other services, weather; quarantine, sickness, strikes or any other
cause. We also advise students to arrange full insurance cover for their stay in Norway.
It is the student’s
responsibility to arrange all tickets
and permits and to have a valid passport. Students are responsible
for any damage they may cause
and will have to pay the full cost of replacement or repair. Students
attending NSC must abide by its rules. In extreme cases we reserve
the right to suspend students for misconduct – without refund of fees.
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Contact info
Feel free to contact us by e-mail at the
e-mail address provided below. You also can call +47 22 222 773
or fax us at: +47 22 222 779. Here is our mailing address in Oslo: Hans Nielsen Hauges plass 7, N-0481 Oslo,
Norway
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Duration, flexibility,
certificates
Duration: We offer one-to-one Norwegian private tuition lessons for periods of
2, 3 and 4 weeks. Minimum length of stay: 2 weeks. Maximum length of
stay: 4 weeks.
Flexibility: Enrolled private students are free to choose their own
arrival date.
Course starting dates will always fall on the weekday following your date
of arrival. Students arriving on a Saturday must leave on a Saturday.
Students arriving on a Sunday must leave on a Sunday and so on.
Class times are normally 10-12 am, but can be moved according to
preference (morning or afternoon).
Certificates: Certificates
of attendance will be issued on completion of any Norwegian language
private tuition course or period of tuition at NSC
in Oslo, Norway.
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Tuition fees
1. Application fee (to be paid 2
weeks prior to arrival at the latest): 60
euros (for administrative purposes).
2. Private tuition fees (to be paid 2
weeks prior to arrival at the latest):
- Two weeks one-to-one course (2 hrs a day every weekday): 450 euros (2 weeks is the minimum course duration)
- Extra week one-to-one course (2 hrs a day every weekday): 200 euros
See also Discounts and Accommodation fees.
If you are
interested in an exact price quote for your desired period of Norwegian
language private tuition plus accommodation, please fill out our Enrolment
Form and press send.
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Discounts
Student discount: Students get a 10% tuition fee discount off the above rates (copy of student
id required).
Other discounts: Additionally, a 10% tuition fee discount is given to residents of 9
Eastern-European countries: Bulgaria,
Czech Republic,
Estonia, Hungary, Latvia,
Lithuania, Poland, Romania
and Slovak Republic.
See also Tuition fees and Accommodation fees.
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Home-stay accommodation
Accommodation: We arrange
accommodation for our students on a homestay basis, normally in the
home of your Norwegian tutor – for the exact number of weeks that have been
booked for the course.
We will book private accommodation in single rooms close to Oslo city
center, typically in the apartment of the respective teacher
conducting the language course. Rooms are of good standard and involve sharing bathroom facilities. Use of
kitchen facilities is also included and will be shared. Some free
use of the Internet for e-mail, etc. No
smoking is allowed at any time on the teaching premises or in the
student’s room.
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Accommodation
fees
Accommodation fees (to be paid upon arrival
at the latest):
- Two weeks accommodation: 360 euros
- Extra week accommodation: 160 euros.
See also Tuition fees.
If you are interested in an exact price quote,
please fill out our Enrolment
Form and press send.
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For additional
information
Interested in the Norwegian
language? Still having questions about how this works? Email them to us.
Remember we will be more than pleased to hear from you. We thank you for
your interest.
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