Experience the North of Norway

What is a typical Norwegian thing to do? Dress for the weather, making most of every sunlight, hiking, cabin trips, and tacos on Fridays. Here you will learn about the modern Norwegian society and the old Norwegian culture. Also you will learn about the culture here in North of Norway, where the people are open and we don't take ourselves too seriously. 

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• Registration fee NOK 2.700,-
• Fixed costs NOK 92.571,- Covers food and living expenses for the entire school year.
• Overhead costs NOK 10.370,- Includes joint excursions/cinemas/shows/concerts, laundry, internet and administration costs. The price also includes a school photo, yearbook, various trips locally and a project period.
• Branch costs NOK 27.950,- cover all costs on the individual line, materials and study tours on the line. The price varies somewhat between the lines.

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Total year-round costs NOK 133.591,-*

*Line trip included. Subject to changes.


‍Various additions:

‍Rooms with higher standard (NOK 5.000,-) and single rooms (NOK 8.000,-)
Special diet
Insurance of equipment
Some electives and voluntary trips
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If you drop out of school, Vefsn folkehøgskole will bill you for six weeks beyond the time you have been a student. This also applies if you were to be expelled for breaking the school's rules.

We do not have many criteria for who can apply as a student, but you must be 18 years old or become so during the first semester. You can apply from 1th of October for the next year's course, and we start to accept students from 15th of November. You will then receive an email from us with a response to the application. Furthermore, we accept students until the places are filled. In some cases, the composition of the line will determine whether you get a place or have to be on a waiting list. For example, the compositionof instruments may have an impact. If there are too many applicants for a line , your applicant number will be able to determine whether you get a place or not. In some cases, gender balance will have an impact.

Line teachers usually contact those who apply. Then you can get to know each other a little better and find out if this is the folk high school that suits you best. Maybe you have some questions, are unsure or have something you want to tell us about yourself.

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Every year we have international students attending different courses. Citizens of the Nordic countries do not need a residence permit. Citizens from EU countries don’t need to apply for a Norwegian residence permit in advance, but local police must be notified when a student takes up residence in the area.

Familiarize yourself with the visa requirements for your country at UDI

Start early with the visa application process

The school is likely to require a valid health and travel insurance that will cover your stay in Norway, also if you want to attend a study trip in any other country.

Find out if you will need a contact person that can host you during the holidays, or if the school offer accommodation during holidays (autumn, Christmas, winter and Easter).

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