Voss Folk High School in Voss, Hordaland, Norway | School

Voss Folk High School, Norway was founded in 1895 and is an independent School for the general development of the individual. The School adheres to the ideas of the Danish scholar Nicolai S Grundtvig, who laid the foundations for a School that places the growth and development of the student in the centre. Learning is a process that is optimised by the will to learn, and an inspired dialog between student and teacher.

Voss Folk High School, Norway is an active and creative environment. There are great opportunities for personal growth and immersion in subjects of interest. The School emphasizes the traditions of local and Norwegian culture, the process of acquiring wisdom, and expression of opinion. The School has 5 major subjects: Music, Sports and Outdoor Life, Arts and Crafts, Film and Photo, Computing and Internet. Major course activities are an important part of everyday School life.
Voss Folk High School, Norway is situated on the Seim Farm directly west from the town center. The buildings are old, traditional, red-painted and quaint. This special style creates an atmosphere that is easy to enjoy. From the School there is a beautiful view of Vangsvatnet lake and the mountains surrounding Voss in Norway. The School owns a mountain farm close to Upsete station on the Bergen-Oslo railway, and also owns a forest hut 600 meters above sea level, close to the School. The dorm buildings are spread around the campus and so are buildings where teaching takes place. Music and video studios, pottery room, weaving & textiles room, a gymnasium and other classrooms are open for activities until 11PM every day.
The Folk High School is not constricted by a rigid curriculum. We are free to choose those subjects, themes and methods that best help us achieve our goals. Occasionally, we diverge completely from the schedule. This applies to three whole weeks where we solely concentrate on the major subjects. Should the need arise, we will change the schedule to accommodate special challenges that demand that we all work together; such as large School projects.