NorwayFamilie 7 · School, family and health
What do the general studies programmes (studieforberedende utdanningsprogrammer) at upper secondary school lead to?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Hva fører de studieforberedende utdanningsprogrammene i videregående skole fram til?
- aGeneral university admissions certificationGenerell studiekompetanseCorrect answer
- bA trade certificate or journeyman's certificateFagbrev eller svennebrev
- cA bachelor's degreeEn bachelorgrad
Why?
The general studies programmes usually take three years and give general university admissions certification (generell studiekompetanse). You need it to apply to universities and university colleges. The vocational programmes usually lead to a trade certificate or journeyman's certificate (fagbrev or svennebrev).
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How are many vocational programmes (yrkesfaglige utdanninger) at upper secondary school organised?Correct answer:Two years at school and then two years as an apprentice in a company.
Hvordan er mange yrkesfaglige utdanninger i videregående skole bygd opp? — To år på skole og deretter to år som lærling i en bedrift.
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An apprentice has finished the apprenticeship and passes the trade examination (fagprøven). What does she or he get then?Correct answer:A trade certificate or journeyman's certificate.
En lærling er ferdig med læretiden og består fagprøven. Hva får hun eller han da? — Et fagbrev eller svennebrev.
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How many years does a bachelor's degree usually take at a university or university college in Norway?Correct answer:3 years
Hvor mange år tar en bachelorgrad vanligvis ved et universitet eller en høgskole i Norge? — 3 år
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Where can pupils and students apply for loans and grants for education?Correct answer:Lånekassen (the State Educational Loan Fund)
Hvor kan elever og studenter søke om lån og stipend til utdanning? — Lånekassen
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