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Norwegian Language, Fjords, Food and Culture

  • Course length: All year
  • Course teaching amount: 15 hours/week
  • Price: from 136 800,-
  • Foundation:
    Liberal
    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.
  • Food: Vegetarian, vegan
    Most schools will accommodate food allergies and other dietary needs. If you have questions, please contact the school directly.
  • Location: Stord
  • Study tour for the course: Hardangerfjord Exploration Tour, Mountains above fjords, Iceland - Adventure trip to Saga Island
  • Study tour for the school: The Pulpit Rock, Veteranship MS Sunnhordland - West Coast tour, Winter adventure

Learn Norwegian and make lifelong friendships in the unique fjord landscape of Western Norway. Experience the fascinating Norwegian culture, food and nature with travels and experiences all year round

At Stord folkehøgskole you have the opportunity to gain fluency in the Norwegian language, make lifelong friendships and explore the Norwegian culture.

This Norwegian course is suitable for both beginners and for students with some previous knowledge of the language. The first semester we focus on basic grammar and use of everyday language in both oral and written production. In the second semester the students build upon their vocabulary and grammatical skills to further expand their knowledge of the language. Immersion into the Norwegian lifestyle greatly excellerates the learning.

This is a boarding school where the majority of the students are Norwegian - You have an unique opportunity to practice Norwegian. 

Located on the picturesque West Coast situates us in the majestic fjords, scenic mountains and historic towns. Throughout the year you will travel and experience the breathtaking Norwegian nature in all its glory. The Hardangerfjord in our Veteran cruise ship, Preikestolen, the North Sea, and so much more right at our door step.

Experience the food and culture, as you'll taste and learn how traditional Norwegian cuisine is made, and visit historic sites, enjoy skiing, sailing, mountain trips.

At the school, you'll be integrated with Norwegian students, sharing courses, living arrangements, and participating in daily activities together.  

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.

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