08/06/2004 :: Folk High Schools in Norway
A folk high school is a one-year independent residential school, primarily for young adults, offering many non-traditional subjects of study. Each school has its own profile, but as a group, the Norwegian folk high schools teach classes covering almost all interest areas, including history, arts, crafts, music, sports, philosophy, theatre, photography etc. Here, you live on campus from late August to the middle of May, sharing class time and leisure time with other students and the school staff.
Expenses:
For the year 2002– 2003, the approximate cost of a folk high school is Norwegian Kroner 53,000,- for room and board for 33 weeks. There are no tuition fees, but some additional expenses for materials, books, excursions and incidental personal items will be incurred and this purpose the amount is calculated to Norwegian Kroner 11000. A limited number of scholarships are available.
Admission:
The folk high schools start their admission in early February and keep admitting students on a continuos basis until they are full or until the beginning the school year. Each school has its own application form.
For the detail information, please read the catalogue made available in the reception or surf in the website http://www.folkehogskole.no/engelsk/popup_english.htm
Applications for the Folk High Schools studies should directly be forwarded to the respective schools in Norway.