A year that takes you further
Choosing Oslo Folk High School means investing in a year where you can cultivate your interests in a diverse learning community. Here you can build a portfolio, pursue your career in music, dance and sports, and work to achieve your own ambitions. In addition, you can discover new interests and aspects of yourself and explore the world.
No matter where you're going, a year at Oslo Folkehøgskole will take you further.
Benefits of a year at Oslo Folk High School
Students have a lot of time in their schedule to develop skills within their subject area. Practical work, continuous practice and close follow-up from experienced and committed educators are what make folk high schools a unique learning arena.
Over 70% of students who attended folk high schools in 2024 and 2025 say that the year made them more motivated to continue learning. When students themselves help define their goals, motivation, mastery and meaning are created.
With us, students are given the opportunity to develop more aspects of themselves than just academic ones. Without grades and exams, the focus shifts from achievement to inner motivation and curiosity. This gives room to find out more about who you are and what you want from life.
Meetings with different people, practical challenges and a focus on democratic participation make the folk high school year a year for personal development.
At Oslo Folkehøgskole you will meet both those with whom you share academic ambitions and those who have completely different interests than you. Going to a liberal arts school that takes subjects seriously provides valuable contact networks for further studies and career paths, while also allowing you to gain friendships and relationships with people you would otherwise never have met.
We travel to meet people and experience places that put our perception of the world into perspective. Meaningful travel gives students increased understanding, new knowledge, and memories that will last a lifetime.
In addition to the round trip included in the tuition fee with a destination in Europe, students can choose a longer study trip to various destinations around the world. These trips offer real experiences, new impressions and unique experiences to build on. Read more about study trips at Oslo FHS here.
Significant networks
In addition to the student's own development, the academic and social networks are some of the most valuable things one can take away from a folk high school year.
The school facilitates motivating communities in sports, music, dance, photography and art - where sharing experiences, collaboration and professional inspiration are central. These communities provide an exceptional starting point for further efforts - or further studies and working life.
Developing and professional
At Oslo Folkehøgskole, professional development is at the center. During a year with us, students will experience becoming more skilled and confident in their field of study. The school has experienced educators who offer competent teaching combined with close, individual follow-up.
In the teaching, students encounter both structure and independence. The absence of grades and reduced performance pressure contributes to internal motivation and increased engagement, giving folk high school students a clear advantage in further studies and professional life.
Personal formation
Although education at folk high schools is not grade-based, there are clear expectations for participation and engagement. Students encounter an environment where contributing, collaborating and taking part in the community is a central part of learning.
In meetings with fellow students and teachers, students are seen and challenged. Through interaction and dialogue, independence, reflective skills and collaborative skills are developed. Students are allowed to try new roles and move outside their comfort zone within a safe framework. This contributes to mastery and learning for life.
Learn about former students' journeys after folk high school:
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