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The Norwegian Kindergarten In London

The Norwegian Kindergarten in London is a bilingual English-Norwegian early years setting rooted in Scandinavian values, focused on play-based learning, outdoor exploration, and fostering children's development in a nurturing environment.

MertonNurseryCo EdAges 2–6Day15 pupils
Day fees
Fees TBC
How competitive entry is
Observation + InterviewCompetitive entry
Pupils
15
Founded
2014
Next deadline
No dates published
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Independent co-ed school in Merton for ages 2–6.

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Who thrives here
  • Children aged 2–6.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
Watch-outs
Know before applying
  • Fees aren't published. Treat published external fee comparisons with caution and ask admissions directly before shortlisting.
  • SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
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About the head

Connecting children with themselves, each other, and nature through play-based learning, nurturing curiosity, independence, collaboration, emotional literacy, democratic values, and respect for others, with a strong commitment to outdoor learning.
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Facilities

sports

Outdoor playground including mini forest and mud kitchen

academic

Outdoor playground with mini forestShared building and expansive outdoor playground with The Norwegian School in LondonShared building with The Norwegian School in London

Recent coverage

The Norwegian Kindergarten in London, located in Wimbledon, continues to thrive as a bilingual English-Norwegian early years setting emphasizing play-based learning and outdoor education. In their latest Ofsted inspection conducted in September 2025, the kindergarten maintained its reputation for providing a nurturing, nature-focused environment that supports children's language development and emotional literacy. The small community of 15-20 children includes families from diverse international backgrounds, reflecting the school's inclusive ethos and commitment to linguistic and cultural diversity.

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1 Sept 2025
Registration closesPassed
15 Jan 2026
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YearOpensClosesReply byStatus
2026-271 Sept 202515 Jan 2026TBCClosed

Open events

Dates to be confirmed
FAU/Parent Meeting2025-09-18T17:30:00
Dates TBC
Julehygge (Parents invited)2025-11-25T17:00:00
Dates TBC
Book Fair2026-03-06T14:00:00
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Christmas Play (Parents invited)2025-12-16T08:30:00
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Visit from Norwegian SEN Teachers2025-11-07T10:00:00
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Half Term Break (Kindergarten closed)2026-02-16 to 2026-02-20
Dates TBC

Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.

Fees

Fees TBCper year · Day · 2025-26
Also budget for · Registration fee, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music tuition, exam fees. These vary by school — check with admissions for the full cost breakdown.

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Inspection

Ofsted 23 Sept 2025

One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.

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Term dates 2025-2026

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Schools like The Norwegian Kindergarten In London

Ranked by semantic similarity across curriculum, ethos, intake and admissions style. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

81%

Norwegian School in London

Merton · All Through · Ages 6–16
£2,200 – £19,000
65%

Greek Primary School of London

Ealing · Ages 4–11
Fees TBC
65%

London Scandinavian School

Islington · Pre Prep · Ages 2–11
Fees TBC
62%

The Swedish School

Richmond upon Thames · All Through · Ages 2–18
£16,800
60%

The Kindergartens

Wandsworth · Nursery · Ages 1–5
£5,940 – £70,170
60%

Southbank International School Hampstead

Camden · All Through · Ages 2–18
£20,877 – £48,099

Questions parents ask

Common questions about The Norwegian Kindergarten In London, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.

What kind of child is The Norwegian Kindergarten In London best for?+

Independent co-ed school in Merton for ages 2–6.

How does admissions work?+

Admissions style isn't fully documented in our profile. Contact the school directly using the details in the contact card.

Are fees published?+

Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.

Does the school support SEND?+

SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.

Are there open days?+

10 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

How do I contact admissions?+

email at mail@norwegiankindergarten.org.uk or phone on 020 8947 7983. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

What similar schools should I compare?+

We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to The Norwegian Kindergarten In London — see the "Schools like The Norwegian Kindergarten In London" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

Enrichment last updated 14 May 2026. Sources include the school’s official site, Wikipedia, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, and Sunday Times Parent Power.

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