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Practical information

On this page you will find practical information about meals, packing, digital devices and illness. For more frequently asked questions, click here. If you can't find the answer to your questions, please do not hesitate to reach out via e-mail.

Arrival and departure
Please inform us about arrival time, flight number/airline and departing city. We recommend, if possible, arriving at Oslo airport Gardermoen (OSL) between 10 and 4pm on arrival day. Do not hesitate to contact us if there is anything we can do to assist you. We will meet the students in the arrival hall at the airport. 
 
Please provide us with information regarding departure time, flight number/airline and any additional information about your child's departure. We recommend returning flights from 2pm and later on departing day. Do not hesitate to contact us if we can assist you. We will escort the students to the airport.

Food
Our private chef will prepare all of our meals at Solstua. We will follow a Norwegian traditional diet. All meals will be enjoyed in the dining room by a warm fireplace. The Norwegian diet contains a lot of bread, which may be unfamiliar to many. Please let us know about any food allergies, vegetarian or vegan needs, and we will make sure to accommodate. The kitchen will do their best to provide our students with a rich choice of good quality food. Bon appétit! Or, as we say in Norway, vær så god!
 
Packing
In Norway, we have a popular saying: "there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing". The weather during Norwegian winters can vary. As long as you are prepared, you can be comfortable anywhere.

The key to staying warm in cold climates is dressing in layers. Dressing in layers means starting with a base layer (like thermal underwear or wool) and stacking layers of subsequently heavier clothing on top. The advantage of dressing in layers is that you can easily remove heavy top layers if you get too warm and put them back on if you get too cold.

Our suggested packing list
 
Computers and mobile devices
Students may bring a mobile phone, iPad and laptop with them. However, they should only be used during specified communication hours. During communication hours, students can contact family, chat with friends and play games. Laptops and iPads may also be used when needed in class for educational purposes. The teachers will let the students know when/if needed.

Illness
We will take the student to a physician if they get sick. If the condition is serious, we will notify the parents or guardians. If the student is older than 16, there is a fee to be paid for the medical consultation. Norgesskolen usually covers these bills, however we expect the parents to refund extra expenses.

Please make sure to have travel insurance.

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