Stord Folk High School is situated in the centre of the unique fjord landscape on the west coast. The school has many different courses, and one is designed for those wishing to learn Norwegian language and immerse themselves in the culture. Several other courses may also be attended as an international student.
Learn about Norway, and study Norwegian at Stord Folkehøgskule.
Stord Folkehøgskule is a free-spirited folk high school. Here you can enjoy urban life in Stord, the city in the middle of nature, situated in the heart of the archipelago Sunnhordland, at the heart of the renowed Hardangerfjorden. The school has nine exciting and varied courses, including one course dedicated to learning the language and culture. We also have many fun and interesting electives, newly renovated buildings and a highly motivated staff ready to receive you. We have room for more than 100 students and we have students from all of Norway and around the world.
Read more about our Norwegian Fjords, Foods and Culture course here!
Why choose Stord?
- Because you want friends for life, and experience a lot of new things in a good social community.
- Follow your interests, teaming up with others with their interests.
- Have fun electives to fill up the year with what you are curious about!
- An active and urban center, with many exciting leisure activities at the same time as you get an incredibly short way to the fjord, the mountains, small islands, forests and fields with access to different kinds of equipment.
- You will learn about how you make things happen in society, companies, festivals or events.
At Stord Folkehøgskule, we gather different people with different interests under one roof. Here you spend time with the students on the same course as you as well as many others from our other courses. Add exciting electives with everything from sports, creative subjects to climbing and escape room and you wil have a fantastic school year!
Stord Folkehøgskule believes in the best in people, our diversity and community strengthens us.
The liberal folk high schools are built on values that are not based on one particular belief. They encourage students with different interests and beliefs to apply.
