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Sexuality education in Norway

SHAPE classifies the sexuality education framework in Norway as progressive. This describes the national policy framework, not how every school delivers it.

Progressive framework

Last checked 02/11/2026 · This is information only, not advice or a recommendation.

  • National framework: Sexuality, consent, relationships, health and diversity are mandatory cross-curricular topics, including within the public-health and life-skills curriculum.
  • Interpretation: The status summarizes the verified policy framework; it does not guarantee uniform classroom delivery.

[Sources: https://www.unesco.org/gem-report/en/peer ; https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/comprehensive-sexuality-education ; https://www.bzga-whocc.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Dokumente/BZgA_IPPFEN_ComprehensiveStudyReport_Online.pdf]

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