Akademiet Realfagsungdomskole in Ålesund offers a high academic level with a particular focus on science. The school is approved as a profile school with a science profile, which means that the pupils get more hours with a teacher in the science subjects than is usual in standard secondary schools. This provides a solid foundation for upper secondary school, college and university, as well as for future professional life.
The school places great emphasis on belonging and well-being among the pupils, and bases its educational approach on the values of trust, co-determination and inclusion. This is reflected in the organization of the school day and in the learning environment, where both professional development and personal development are prioritized. Pupils also have the opportunity to advance subjects, which gives room for individual adaptation in the learning process. The school has a non-binding application process for a school place, which gives interested families the opportunity to assess the offer.