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In the heart of Kristiansand’s proud maritime tradition, a white-hulled beauty continues to defy time. Fullriggeren Sørlandet, a floating symbol of Norwegian heritage, is more than just a ship; it...

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Buskerud Folkhøgskole: A centre of art and cultural learning

For more than a century, Buskerud Folkhøgskole has been a gathering place for young people to explore art, culture and life, together. Opening its…

Valdres Folkehøgskole: Do you dare?

At Valdres Folkehøgskole, students can try exciting activities, maybe discover a whole new passion, and make valuable connections for the future. Here, around 140…

A year of opportunities at Lundheim Folk High School

Founded in 1949, Lundheim Folk High School is the first adapted folk high school in Scandinavia. Located in the southwest of the country, the…

Trøndertun Folkhøgskole: Dream for real in Trøndelag

Located in Trøndelag – often called the heart of Norway – and just south of the city of Trondheim, Trøndertun Folkhøgskole is a folk…

Follo Folkehøgskole: finding your place on life’s stage

For many international students, the idea of a Norwegian folk high school can be entirely new: a school without grades, but rich in experiences,…

Leading the way: Ringerike Folkehøgskole and the future of sustainable and responsible learning

What if education was about becoming, not just achieving? At Ringerike Folkehøgskole, students spend a transformative year discovering the world and their place in…

Elverum Folkehøgskole: Immerse yourself in something you love, or discover something new

Ever since opening in 1928, Elverum Folkehøgskole, located in central Norway near the city of Hamar, has been an important part of the local…

Muzziball: Where neuroscience and development meet playtime

In an everchanging world of technology, social media, loud sounds and glaring sights, it can be hard to not feel stressed or overstimulated. With…

Amabilis Academy: Challenging the low standards of aesthetic medicine training

Aesthetic medicine is an industry that has been rapidly growing over the last two decades. Botox and fillers have become more and more accessible.…

BIKS: Providing safe, professional training

Norway is a hub for a variety of industries, many of which involve the use of heavy industrial machinery. In 2003, Bjørn Tore Vindenes…

Kompetansebedriften: making safety training fun

Based in Norway, Kompetansebedriften AS is a certified safety training company and supplier of safety products. As well as being Norway’s first and largest…

IoPT Norway: Living life to its fullest

Trauma may prevent us from getting what we really want from life. At a Norwegian institute that trains trauma therapists, staff are dedicated to…

Berghs School of Communication: A growing hub for the top communicators of tomorrow

Berghs School of Communication is known for its high-quality, award-winning education, which is run in close collaboration with the industry. The school has recently…

Vølneberg gamle skole: A journey back in time

When visiting Vølneberg Gamle Skole, children get to experience what it was really like to go to school in Norway in the olden days.…

Buskerud Folkehøgskole

The year of your life at Norway’s school of pop culture TEXT: JULIE LINDEN | PHOTOS © MARIA VATNE At Buskerud Folkehøgskole you will…

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