Half-year course

Maybe you're waiting for the military, need a plan B, or just want a break before the next step?

When plans change – we have room for you.

Sometimes plans don't go quite as planned. A six-month course at Oslo Folkehøgskole gives you new impulses, academic challenges and new acquaintances – without having to commit to a whole year. Experience engaging subjects, creative projects and life in the middle of Oslo, during a six-month course that gives you new inspiration and opportunities for the future.

Half a year on one of our lines

What's it like to start in the middle of a school year?

At the start, you become part of the class environment and follow the program for the course as it is implemented as a full-year course. Even though you start in the middle of the school year, you become a natural part of the community and get to take part in the same activities and experiences as the full-year students – both academically and socially.

How much does half a year at a folk high school cost?

Six months at a folk high school usually costs around 66,000 kroner , in addition to 2,800 kroner in enrollment fees . The price may vary slightly from year to year, and loans and grants from the Lånekassen will be adjusted accordingly.

Can I get support from the Lånekassen for six months at a folk high school?

Yes, you can apply for support from the Loan Fund even if you only attend for half a year. For the 2025/2026 school year, the total support was 75,845 kroner , so you are usually left with a little extra after paying your tuition fees. You can find more information about support schemes and payments on the Loan Fund's website.

What trips can I join and when do they take place?

Which trips you can take part in depends on which semester you are a student with us.

At the start of the autumn semester, the whole school goes on a joint overnight trip to Nordmarka. In October, each line travels on its own line trip to a European city. This trip is included in the school fee. You can read more about the line trips on the line pages.

During the spring semester, you will have the opportunity to take part in an optional, longer study trip to Asia, Africa, South America or the Middle East. Towards the end of the semester, we will conclude the school year with a group trip to Strandheim camp.