Recent changes in Oslo’s educational offerings have left students and families anxious after the announcement that the English-language curriculum at public schools would end. Notably, the cost of securing a private education space would exceed 250,000 kroner, a sum that most families would find prohibitive. This drastic shift in educational policy comes shortly after students were informed that the international education program, part of Manglerud school, would not continue beyond the current school year.

Frida Andresen, a ninth-grader at Manglerud school, expressed her shock and uncertainty regarding her educational future after nearly nine years of studying in the international line. The abrupt decision by the Utdanningsdirektoratet (Norwegian Directorate for Education) has created a sense of urgency among parents and students who feel they may be losing crucial educational opportunities that have enabled a more diverse and internationally oriented curriculum.

In response, a majority of the Storting, Norway's parliament, is mobilizing to preserve the international program, showcasing a commitment to the diversity of educational offerings within the public school system. This move highlights the balancing act that educational policymakers must perform between budgetary constraints and the social and educational needs of students, particularly in a diverse city like Oslo.