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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-on-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 (the 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 165 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 165 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,
Knut Alvssonsvei 9,
0574 Oslo, Norway. Bank’s address: Union Bank
of Norway, PB 1172 Sentrum, N-0107 OSLO, Norway. SWIFT Code: UBNONOKK. 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 165 euros deposit.
Cancellations done less than 2 weeks before arrival:
loss of 165 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. For better fax quality you can use our
Seattle based fax number +1 206 666 2221 (you will be dialing a
number in the US). Here is our mailing address in Oslo: NSS, Knut Alvssonsvei
9, N-0574 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 – Oslo, Norway.
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Tuition fees
1. Application fee (to be paid 2
weeks prior to arrival at the latest): 55
euros (for administrative purposes).
2.
Private tuition fees (to be paid 2
weeks prior to arrival at the latest):
- Two weeks one-on-one course (2 hrs a day every weekday): 400
euros (2 weeks is the minimum course duration)
- Extra week one-on-one
course (2 hrs a day every weekday): 190
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 also 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 home-stay 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: 300 euros
- Extra week accommodation: 150 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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