In short

• How and when to apply for kindergarten
• Information about a good start in kindergarten

• Information for newly arrived parents and guardians: The education system in Norway

How and when to apply
 

Apply for a kindergarten in Tønsberg

If you don´t have norwegian ID-number - apply for a kindergarten i Tønsberg by clicking on this link

• Children entitled to placement in August, September, October and November must apply for a place at a kindergarten no later than March 1st. You will be notified at the end of March.
• You can also apply to places that become available, during the year. It may take some time before you are notified.
• Families with low income, are welcome to apply for reduced parental payment
• If you don´t have norwegian ID-number - apply for reduced parental payment by clicking on this link
• If you need more information or help, please contact Tønsberg municipality, telephone nr. 33 40 60 00

Kindergartens in Tønsberg municipality

Kindergartens children can attend with a parent (Åpen barnehage)
 

Five good reasons to attend kindergarten:

English
Arabic
Farsi
Polish
French
Somali
Turkish
Urdu
Vietnamese
Norwegian