In addition, time is set aside at all levels for School s and pupils options . These hours are taken from the teaching hours allocated to the main levels. At the lower and upper primary levels, it is possible for schools to allocate a quota of hours locally for this purpose from the hours allocated to other subjects. Pupils can choose a foreign language in addition to English, i.e. German or French or another language on the basis of local or regional needs. Supplementary language study .
Pupils can choose additional in-depth study of a language they already have a basic knowledge of.
Practical project work . This is an activity that is planned in cooperation with the pupils. For deaf pupils, curricula have been set up for Norwegian sign language as a first language, supplementary study of Norwegian Sign Language, special syllabuses in Norwegian, English and Drama and Rhythmics for deaf pupils. In many families, both parents are out at work during the day. If they have children in the lower primary school, they may therefore need day-care facilities for them both before and after school hours.