

Norwegian for deaf from other countries
- Ål folkehøgskole – Ål
- Telephone: 32 08 26 00
- E-mail: aal.folkehogskole@al.fhs.no
- Course length: All year
- Price: from 130 000,-
- Location: Ål
- Study tour: Study trip in the school year 2025/2026: Japan
Join an unique sign language environment where you learn Norwegian Sign Language, Norwegian written langugage, culture and traditions.
All teaching is in sign language tailored to your level. We adapt the teaching to your background and how much Norwegian Sign Language and Norwegian written language you already know.
Mandatory: Yes
Price: Included in course price
Our study trip is for learning about the living conditions, culture, and language of deaf people in other countries, as well as what is relevant to our program offerings.
Ål Folk High School offers full-year courses for deaf and hearing signers from all over the world! Our students comes from a wide range of countries from all five continents! We have had students from Madagascar, Iran, India, Chile, Venezuela, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Australia, the USA and many other countries. The only Folk High School for deaf people in Norway, the Ål folkehøyskole and Conference Center for Deaf People is a national resource center in the field of Sign Language and Deaf Studies.
Ål Folk High School is a liberal school owned by the Norwegian Deaf Assocation. We emphasize generosity and inclusion where everyone is seen and has the opportunity to participate. With us, you will experience unity, personal development, and gain a new understanding of diversity and inclusion.