The annual Model United Nations at RCN is a moment for the 1st year class to bond in something intellectually challenging, emotionally engaging, and also a little physically demanding. All of those things game together, more of one, depending on who you were and what each student needed from the week.   The conference was facilitated by a dedicated team of 2nd years who poured [...]

At the Red Cross Nordic United World College, students don't just attend classes; they also participate in various unique experiences that allow them to develop their skills and passions, challenge themselves, and connect with others. These weeks, the second-year students are taking their mock exams, while the first-year students have been busy skiing, learning first aid, and participating in a Model United Nations conference. Mock Exams: [...]

"The Changemaker Project has made me more aware of social issues in the world and given me a chance to make a project that will make a difference. It has given me the tools and taught me how I can make a change for someone else. I have learned that even though some changes are small, it does not make them less important. Every little [...]

At RCN, students receive comprehensive support throughout their two-year program. This includes well-being support at the residential houses, as well as academic support from subject teachers and the Learning Support department. To address individual needs, students with learning challenges are referred for formal assessment by an educational psychologist and an Individual Education Plan (IEP) is created. The IEP is customized to each student's specific needs [...]

Between the 7th and the 13th of November, we continued with what has become a tradition at RCN: World Religion Week. This week we offered many different sessions, such as formal, philosophical lectures, open classroom Q&As, and student-led workshops and discussion groups. Some of the highlights included a panel discussion on faith in the face of tremendous evil like the holocaust, an online class visit [...]

Dear RCN Community, RCN captures you! So it was an easy decision to accept the offer from the board to extend my contract beyond the initial, interim year. It is hard to know exactly where you are or what is going on in a new school, until you have experienced the full annual calendar; and living on a fjord on the west coast of Norway provides [...]