The campus was designed in Neo-Gothic style with Romanesque influence by state architect Holm Munthe, and opened in October 1898.

A performance was held by a class of third graders, reciting English versions of popular children's songs and a short play.

The visit lasted for one hour, whereafter the Queen and her consort were taken to the Oslo City Hall for an exhibition in British design.

From 8 February 1944, the school along with its headmaster & custodian courters were requisitioned by 'Hirdens bedriftsvern' (Hirden's Industry Protection Service).

Following the liberation of Norway the school was used by the Red Cross as a gathering point for newly released prisoners of war.