A Folk High School – in the middle of everything!
Oslo Folkehøgskole Rønningen is a folk high school in the middle of Oslo, in the middle of life, in the middle of community, in the middle of faith and doubt and in the middle of the world as it is. We believe that safe communities create whole people.
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.
BASIC RULES
Oslo Folkehøgskole Rønningen aims to create a safe, good and caring school environment, where staff and students work together to create a learning environment that ensures the health, safety and welfare of the students. The school is the students' home and the boarding schools are part of the school's holistic learning environment. Students who act contrary to these goals and values will be called to a disciplinary council meeting and may risk expulsion and loss of their school place.
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 .
Oslo Folkehøgskole 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 .
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.
Current admission regulations
Here you can download Oslo Folkehøgskole's admission regulations (PDF)
We have student representatives
As a student at Oslo Folk High School Rønningen, you have access to an independent, national student representative.
The student representative can provide advice and guidance about rights, school rules, the learning environment and other issues related to the school stay.
The student representative is bound by confidentiality, and contact is voluntary.
Contact the student representative
Email: student representativeFHS@udir.no
Phone: 22 47 43 00
Read more about the student ombudsman at the Norwegian Directorate of Education
OUR VALUES
Oslo Folkehøgskole should be a place where people can land, grow, explore and contribute. Our values are honest, courageous and present . They are expressed in electives, common subjects and major subjects and in how we build community with each other.
HONEST At our school, people should be allowed to be real. Honesty is about meeting each other with truth, trust and respect. We practice being honest with ourselves and in our encounters with others.
BRAVE Courage is not about being fearless – it’s about daring and standing up for what is good and right. We believe people grow when they are challenged, supported and given the space to try again.
PRESENT Presence is about being present in relationships and willing to see each other. It is also about being present in oneself and in the world: in nature, in local communities, and in global issues.
OUR PROFILE
Oslo Folkehøgskole is a Christian, green and global school. We are an independent school, established on a Christian basis, and base our activities on the Christian faith and the values of YWCA-YCW Norway.
CHRISTIAN We are based on Christian faith and the values of the YWCA-YFUM: open, courageous, developing, fair and safe. We welcome students with different faiths and backgrounds. For us, Christian roots mean an inclusive and value-based community, not a requirement for personal faith.
GREEN As a green school, we take the environment and sustainability seriously – in teaching, operations and everyday choices. We want to create awareness about nature, climate and consumption, and equip students to make responsible choices for the future.
GLOBAL Being global means that we raise our sights. Through travel, collaborations and a diverse student community, students encounter international perspectives. We want to strengthen understanding of the world, solidarity and global justice.
OUR OWNERS
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.