Follo Folk High School

Follo Folk High School is located in Vesby, Follo district, Norway. It is situated centrally in the municipality of Vestby, with a population of approximately 13,000.

The school has room for 105 students spread across 6 hostels. Students share twin-bedded rooms, with several single bed rooms available. The main structure houses the library, gymnasium with theatre stage, dance studio, living room with fireplace and television, auditorium with stage, dining hall, workshops for arts and crafts, and a recording studio.

The Folk High School provides no vocational or professional training and awards no formal academic credits for foreign students. However, students do a year of systematic education as well as a certificate of attendance showing participation in different activities.

All instruction is held in Norwegian, except certain classes focusing on international affairs, as well as some classes in Norwegian for foreign students. English may be used as a support language.

Major subjects

*Arts, crafts and design
*Dance
*Music theatre
*Travel and tourism

International students take a subject called Norwegian language and culture, which they attend in addition to one of the major subjects.

External links

* [http://www.follo.fhs.no Follo Folk High School]
* [http://www.norway.org.uk/education/education/folk/folk.htm Norway The Official Site in the UK]