SIOC was founded in Norway in 2000 and is a family-owned Norwegian agency in Stord. SIOC - Study In anOther Country AS is registered in the Brønnøysund Register Centre with organisation number 992 149 825. We are not a marketplace or a school group. We are an independent consultancy: we read your goals, match you to the right school, and remain your contact throughout. No pressure. Honest guidance from people who know the schools personally.

2000 founded in Norway

66 partner schools

7 countries

Human advisor support

Transparent pricing

Live 2026 per-week rates on every school page. Build your cost estimate before you contact us.

Independent advice

Not tied to any school group. We recommend what fits your goals, level, budget and timing — with no extra student booking fee.

66 vetted schools

Selected for accreditation, student outcomes, and consistent quality — not for marketing budgets.

One business day

Every enquiry gets a personal response within one working day. No automated chatbots.

Start with the result you want

Three clear ways to plan your stay

Choose a school by destination, calculate your likely cost, or explore what daily life feels like before you enquire.

Compare schools

Find the right course and city

Filter by language, country, city and course type. Compare school atmosphere, location, outcomes and accommodation before you decide.

Build an estimate

See course, accommodation and extra costs

Use the school-page calculators to understand course fees, likely accommodation costs, registration fees and optional extras before sending an enquiry.

Live like a local

Preview the real student experience

Read local hidden gems, food culture tips, transport notes and practical language moments so the stay feels real before you arrive.

What to expect from the stay

A course should give you more than lessons

A good study stay should leave you with clearer speaking confidence, stronger listening skills, better cultural understanding and a practical plan for your next level.

Before you goWe help you compare schools, check dates, understand accommodation and confirm the full cost picture.

During the courseYou follow a structured weekly rhythm of lessons, practice, activities and everyday language moments outside class.

After the stayYou return with stronger confidence, clearer next steps and, where applicable, a certificate or progress confirmation from the school.

Outcome-first guidance

Choose by result, not by brochure text.

Every serious study stay should answer four questions before the student books: what will I improve, what will my week look like, where will I live, and how will I use the city after class?

1. Course resultClear outcome notes explain speaking confidence, level goals, certificates, portfolios or academic results.

2. Weekly rhythmSchool pages explain typical lesson flow, placement, homework, activities and what must be confirmed before booking.

3. Accommodation fitHost family, residence, shared apartment and private options are explained by lifestyle, commute, meals and independence.

4. Local lifeHidden gems, café culture, food routes and practical language missions help the student imagine the stay before arrival.

The SIOC booking pathway

From interest to confident booking.

CompareChoose language, country, city and school style.

EstimateCheck course, accommodation, fees and likely extras before enquiry.

ConfirmSIOC checks start dates, timetable, accommodation availability and conditions.

PrepareArrival notes, local tips and practical language moments help the stay begin well.

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Why SIOC

Compare real schools before you commit.

SIOC is an independent Norwegian agency. We are not owned by any school group. Students pay no extra booking fee through SIOC. Where schools pay an agency commission, it does not increase the student price and it does not override our fit-based recommendation.

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2000 Founded in Norway

66 Partner schools

0 Extra student booking fee

<1 Day response time

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Independent guidance,since 2000.