Welcome to Tromsø – Paris of the North

Tromsø

TromsøPopulation 70 000 (Sept. 2012)

Immigrants 6086 (2011)

Adult Education Centre of TromsøAdministration: 3Teachers: 35Students: approx.

500Norwegian coursesLower secondary

schoolIEP (spes.ped)

Workrelated trainings

Voksenopplæringa – home page

Voksenopplæringa is at present involved in 2 Grundtvig Projects

http://voksenopplaringen.tromsoskolen.no/

Immigrants in NorwayPopulation of Norway oct. 2012: 5.043.000 mill.13,1 % or 655 000 people are immigrants

Immigrant groups in Norway:294 000 - from European countries11 000 – from Oceania and North America18 000 – from South America163 000- from Asia60 000 – from Africa

In Oslo, 29,6 %, or 181 000 persons, are immigrants

Unemployment

In Norway – 1,8 % (May 2012)In Tromsø – 2,1 % (801 persons – sept. 2012)

Among immigrants in Norway:May 2012 – 6,1 %

Partners:

Service centre in

Tromsø

Refugee services

Kirkens Bymisjon

InterInfo

The Library

Red Cross

Social service (NAV)

Athletic organizations

Retirement in Norway:

Normally at the age of 67

Possibility: 62, less money

From the age of 60: some employes might get an easier siyuation at work- more days of work- teachers have fewer lessons each week

Aurora Borealis – Northern light

Ishavskatedralen

After two months in darkness the sun is again visible January 21