Thinking about spending 10 months in Norway?
Our 2026 – 2027 student admissions are now open
Learn about Norwegian culture and the Norwegian language. Choose a year for life at Fredrikstad Folk High School!
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At Fredrikstad Folkehøyskole, international students experience a year like no other. You’ll live, learn and explore in a friendly, open-minded community just outside one of Norway’s vibrant cities.
Choose from exciting programs like adrenaline-filled adventures, music and culture, health and psychology, or creative innovation – and travel across Europe, Asia or USA with your class mates.
Here, you won’t just study – you’ll make lifelong friends, challenge yourself, explore Norway’s stunning nature, and become more independent and confident in a safe, supportive environment.
With shared rooms, cozy common areas, and fun social activities every week, this is a year full of memories, growth and real connection.
No exams. No pressure. Just one life-changing year.
STUDY COURSES
Great range of options: we offer a total of 9 study courses to our international students!
Are you an active or a creative type of person? Maybe you’d like to try something new?
Read more below.
Focus on cars, racing, go–kart, action and adrenaline!
Things we focus on:
- Car repair and maintenance
- Go-kart driving
- Summer and winter rallying
- E-sports/simulator-based driving
- Keeping the body fit by exercising – with focus on strength and endurance
Eivind Storeheier has been working at the school for more than 25 years (!). This reliable and down-to-earth teacher is educated as a sports teacher. He knows how to make space for the individual in a group teaching situation, and has the ultimate experience needed to give you the best year possible. He has instructed (European) soccer teams on his sparetime for eight years.
Eivind is assisted by Ole Martin Syverstad when teaching Racing+. Ole Martin has specialized knowledge about car mechanics – and is also the school’s main janitor!
Are you ready for a year with motor sports, speed, engine oil and dirt on your hands? Apply for Racing+ for an adventurous year!
Focus on mental and physical health, action, exercise, nutrition and health!
Maren Pallotta: the knowledgable and caring teacher of this course has a background as a personal trainer (PT). Her interests and experience include martial arts, jiu jitsu, Brazilian jiu jitsu and self defence. By also having a degree as a nurse – Maren ensures that all of her students get a good insight into the topic of health and nutrition, as well as an individual feed-back on their personal training throughout the year.
A healthy body gives a healthy mind! And; little changes can give great results!
Join one of the world’s fastest-growing sports in a full-year padel experience!
At Fredrikstad Folkehøyskole, you’ll train regularly with skilled coaches, play on top courts, and build strength, speed and strategy – all while having fun with a great group of teammates.
We combine padel with fitness, mental training, tournaments and an epic trip to Spain.
No experience needed – just energy and a love for the game.
Padel is for everyone who loves to play.
Whether you’re chasing a lower handicap or just getting started, Golf at Fredrikstad Folkehøyskole gives you a full year to focus on your game.
Play on top courses in the region, get pro coaching, improve your technique and mindset, and stay active all year – even during winter with simulator training. You’ll also enjoy an unforgettable golf trip to Spain.
No stress. No exams. Just golf, progress and good people.
Let’s play!
Live your passion for musical theatre! At Fredrikstad Folkehøyskole, you’ll spend a full year singing, dancing, acting – and building a full-scale musical production with your classmates.
You’ll train with dedicated teachers, perform for real audiences, and grow both on stage and off. No previous experience needed – just energy, creativity and the courage to step into the spotlight.
A year of performance, progress and powerful moments.
Would you like to get better at AI, have a taste of life as an entrepreneur, develop your own projects, learn about marketing and become inspired to get out of your comfort zone?
Things we do:
- Play
- Work on our creativity
- Diving into AI
- Develop our own, as well as other people’s, ideas
- Train on our ability to go through with something
- Visit successful companies
Erik Øysæd: this open-minded, experienced and multitasking teacher is in it to give you a meaningful student experience at Fredrikstad Folk High School. After working in television production for more than 20 years, Erik has a great contact network and super media skills he is more than happy to teach and share with his students. Erik has a passion for entrepreneurship, groundbreaking new ideas and new media products emerging from current students as well as alumni from Haugetun!
He’s the teacher of both study courses «Creative E-sports» and «Innovation and Marketing».
Would you like to devote the upcoming school year to music – listening, producing, recording and performing? Would you like to combine this with some travel experience within Europe?
What’s in the study course:
- Recording your own music in a professional studio
- Learning how to write your own songs from a well-known artist
- Travelling to London and Barcelona
- Experiencing different genres in music
- Going to concerts in the local area (Oslo, Gothenbug, etc.)
- Learning how to host concerts and music events
Leif Bråten: this musically gifted teacher has been a music teacher for more than 25 years (!) at Haugetun. Leif’s versatility and passion for music shows not only in his professional work, but also in his spare time – where he also works as vocal instructor for children and youth, as a sound technician, a CD-recording agent for kindergartens, primary schools, bands, and assists in other small projects for local artists. He is responsible for more than 200 CD-productions over the last 10 years. Leif knows how to conduct a choir, plays the piano, the bass as well as guitar. His great skills and knowledge, trained musical ear, and friendly personality – makes him the best possible teacher for your soundful year with s!
Immerse yourself in your music interest, become better at it – and enjoy sharing it!
Don’t be afraid to use your talent, apply for «Music, Travel and Culture» now!
- Island-hopping in the Aegean Sea
- Walking in the streets of Rome
- Spanish course in Andalusia at two levels, with history and philosophy included
- Learn to cook Mediterranean dishes
- Listening to music and watching films/movies from these different countries
- Educative and fun information about today’s Mediterranean culture
- Teachings about Greek and Roman mythology
- New friendships and memories for life
- Psychology, self-confidence, and self-esteem
- Neglect and child welfare
- Bullying and violence in youth
- Pregnancy, childbirth, and illness studies
- Substance abuse, prostitution, and human trafficking
- Minor asylum seekers and assistance
- Various disabilities
- The legal system in Norway and criminal care
- Exciting and educational school day trips
- Spa trip
- Farm visits
- Activities with preschool children
- Cooking class
- Weekly training sessions