Folkehøgskolen Sørlandet is a boarding school. A school year here lasts from August till May, with classes Monday till Saturday. The Folk High Schools' focus is on the combination of academic learning and an active social environment. There will be about 130 other students, plus staff, around you 24 hours a day. The students come from all parts of Norway, and the international students come from all parts of the world.
Through a year like this you learn more about yourself. You will get opportunities to challenge yourself, reflect, interact with others and learn new skills.
The school is located far South in Norway, near the ocean and multiple small and one larger city. We are in close proximity to the coastline, forests, and hilltops. The weather here is usually more sunny and warm than other parts of Norway, and we usually get some snow around school during the winter.
Folkehøgskolen Sørlandet is a Christian school, owned by Christian organizations. That doesn't mean you have to identify as a Christian to study here, but you will learn about Christian faith while being here, and there will be Christian gatherings once a week for those who want to attend. We welcome everyone, and want this to be a safe environment for people to be themselves, with their beliefs, doubts, questions and dreams.
Kjevik Kristiansand international airport is about 20 kilometers (13 miles) away. Torp Sandefjord international airport is about 190 kilometers away.
