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SEMESTER SCHEDULE 25-26


First day of school Aug 23, 2025

Study tour period week 45 and week 46

Reunion Nov 22, 2025

Group trip to Skarslia 7 - 10 Jan 2026

Rønningen Festival April 24 - 26, 2026

Group trip to Strandheim 7th - 9th May 2026

Last day of school May 14, 2026

HOLIDAY AT POPULATION COLLEGE

During the school year, the school is closed for the holiday weeks. Unfortunately, it is not possible to stay at the school during these periods. You will find an overview of the dates for the various holidays below.

AUTUMN VACATION

  • September 26 - October 5, 2025

  • The last day of school before the fall break is Thursday, September 25. This is a mandatory school day.  

  • Friday, September 26th is homecoming day. On this day, only breakfast will be served at the school and you must be out of your room by 2:00 p.m. The reception closes at 4:00 p.m.
    We encourage everyone who can to travel by train!

  • Start after the autumn break is Monday, October 6th at 9:00 AM.  

  • The school is closed during the holidays, but opens for arrivals on Sunday, October 5 at 4:00 p.m. The first meal of the day is supper.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY

  • December 19 - January 5, 2026

  • The last day of school before Christmas break is Thursday, December 18. This is a mandatory school day with a program that lasts all evening. Return home is not possible until Friday, December 19. 

  • On Friday the 19th, only breakfast will be served at the school and you must be out of your room by 2:00 p.m. The reception closes at 4:00 p.m.  

  • The school is closed during the holidays and will only open for arrivals on Monday, January 5 at 4:00 p.m. The first meal of the day is supper.   

  • We start the spring semester with a group trip to Ål in Hallingdal from Wednesday 7 January to Saturday 10 January. We will use Tuesday 6 January to prepare for the trip. It will be possible to meet directly at Ål station on Wednesday 7 January, but this must be arranged directly. Everyone who will be on the group transport from Oslo must be at school no later than Wednesday 7 January at 09:00 - ready to depart.

WINTER VACATION

  • 13 February - 22 February 2026

  • The last day of school before winter break is Thursday, February 12. This is a mandatory school day.  

  • Friday, February 13th is homecoming day. Only breakfast will be served at the school and you must be out of your room by 2:00 PM. The reception closes at 4:00 PM. We encourage everyone who can to travel by train!  

  • Start after the winter break is Monday, February 23rd at 9:00 AM.  

  • The school is closed during the holidays, but opens for arrival on Sunday, February 22 at 4:00 p.m. The first meal of the day is supper.  

EASTER HOLIDAY

  • March 27 -April 7, 2026

  • The last day of school before the Easter break is Thursday, March 26. This is a mandatory school day with a program that lasts all evening.  

  • Returning home is not possible until Friday, March 27th. On this day, only breakfast will be served at the school and you must be out of your room by 2:00 p.m. The reception closes at 4:00 p.m. We encourage everyone who can to travel by train! 

  • Start after the Easter break is Wednesday, April 8th at 9:00 AM.   

  • The school is closed for the entire holiday, and will only open for arrivals on Tuesday at 12:00. We encourage those who can to take the train!