GREEN Our green shift permeates everyday life from green buildings and energy solutions through food, waste management and the use of public transport in education to swap markets, fix-it parties and kitchen gardens. We want to be part of the solution, not the problem.
CHRISTIAN With us you will experience an inclusive, generous and spacious Christian practice. Your faith is your private matter, but we are happy to have a good discussion and we want you to wonder and reflect on the important questions in life. We have many offers at the school and are a good place to practice, discuss and develop your Christian faith. You choose what you want to participate in.
GLOBAL We have a responsibility in a world of inequality and conflict. We have extensive cooperation with YWCA-YMCA in many countries through YWCA-YMCA Global. On the study tours of the lines we gain better insight into how young people live under other conditions. Our main partners are located in South Africa and Palestine. At the school you will meet students from most continents, and an awareness that we are part of a global community.
A SCHOOL WITH A HEART FOR PEOPLE
Oslo Folkehøgskole Rønningen is owned by YFUK-KFUM, one of Norway's largest children's and youth organizations and part of the global YMCA/YWCA movement. YFUK-KFUM works to ensure that children and young people develop as whole people – with spirit, soul and body – in open and safe communities.
BASIC RULES
The folk high school is our home. And we need some common rules of the road to create safety and well-being for everyone who lives here. When you accept a place at the school, you commit to following these rules. The students are adults, our collaboration is built on freedom and trust – that gives the best growth.
All teaching, morning assemblies, Saturday seminars, student evenings and projects are mandatory.
Students are responsible for cleaning and hygiene at the boarding house, as well as tasks in common areas and in the kitchen.
Extensive absences without a valid reason can lead to loss of a school place and loss of scholarship entitlement if absences exceed 10%.
Living allowance covers board, lodging and common costs and is invoiced according to a payment plan.
Failure to pay will result in disciplinary action and may result in loss of school place.
The school has access to rooms for necessary maintenance, cleaning or teaching in boarding pedagogy.
It should be quiet in the dormitories between 23:00 and 07:15.
(Saturdays 24:00 – 08:00). Guests must leave the area by quiet time, and music systems must be turned off. All students must stay in their own rooms.
For reasons of hygiene and allergies:
No pets at the boarding facilities.
Smoking only in designated areas.
Boarding schools and educational buildings are non-smoking.
The school's network should not be used for illegal activities or content that conflicts with the school's values.
Misuse may result in limited access or ban from the network .
Rønningen is a drug and alcohol-free school .
It is prohibited to:
Drinking alcohol or acting drunk on school grounds
Storing alcohol or drugs
Violations are dealt with by the Disciplinary Council and may lead to expulsion .
Drugs
The use, storage or sale of drugs is prohibited throughout the school year – including during holidays and weekends.
Violations are dealt with by the Disciplinary Council and may lead to expulsion .
If you damage school property or trigger a fire alarm through negligence, you are liable for compensation .
By accepting a place at the school, you commit to following the school's ground rules.
Honest conversations and dialogue are always the first step in handling cases in the Disciplinary Council.
OUR VALUES
Oslo Folkehøgskole is a Christian, green and global school. Our values are reflected in our teaching, both in core subjects, general subjects and electives. You must show respect for this regardless of what you believe.
