Melhus Upper Secondary School is beautifully located in the centre of Melhus, with a view from the west side of the river Gaula of the centre of Melhus and Gauldalen. The school has approximately 550 students and about 100 employees.
The school has 8 education programs; 2 in general studies and 6 vocational. In addition the school has a program for students with special needs.
The programs at Melhus:
Specialization in general studies (sciences, languages, social studies and economics)
Sports and physical education
Building and construction
Electricity and electronics
Health and social care
Restaurant and food processing
Service and transport
Technical and industrial production
Melhus U.S. also has a resource centre for adult education, and is responsible for the examination of external candidates in vocational and athletic programs in the county.
Since spring 2006 the school has gone through extensive restoration and remodeling. When school starts in August 2007 it will appear as new. An addition to the school with a new auditorium seating 120 people, a new library and media room and a new lunch room will also be finished by then. The school’s technical equipment will be improved through a wireless network and Internet access all over school, and teachers and, over time, students will all have lap tops.
Melhus Upper Secondary School cooperates with the local municipality, businesses and society, and all lower secondary education in the district. The school is known for its work on internationalization (see link) and young enterprise (http://www.ue.no). The social- and working environment at school is enjoyed both by students and employees.