Val Skoler AS, located in the Nærøysund municipality in Mid-Norway, is a private upper secondary school. Owned by the Christian organization Norsk Luthersk Misjonssamband, Val skoler specialises in vocational education focused on the sustainable use of natural resources—particularly aquaculture, agriculture, and horse management.

The school hosts around 150 students aged 16 to 19 and employs 70 staff members. Most students live in dormitories on campus, fostering a strong learning community. Val skoler integrates both academic and practical training, offering a unique third year of study that qualifies students for university and college admission following two years of vocational education.

What sets Val skoler apart is its hands-on learning approach. The school runs its own full-scale agricultural and aquaculture departments, including a salmon farm, mussel farm, algae production, and livestock facilities for cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, and dairy farming. Students typically spend two days a week in practical training on-site, supplemented by external internships at farms and businesses throughout the year.

The staff bring extensive experience in both practical instruction and industry collaboration, ensuring a comprehensive and relevant education for students. Internationalisation has been a key part of Val skoler’s profile since 2004, with experience in hosting and sending students abroad through various European programmes, including Leonardo da Vinci and Erasmus+.