Elverum folkehøgskole

  • Number of students: 126
  • Hours of tuition per week: Minst 27?
    One tuition hour is 45 minutes.
  • Start-up date: 23.08.2026
  • 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.
  • Minimum age:
    18?
    Applicants must be 18 years old when the school year begins or turn 18 during the school year.
  • Food: Vegetarian, vegan?
    Most schools will accommodate food allergies and other dietary needs. If you have questions, please contact the school directly.
  • Environmental certification:
    Miljøfyrtårn • Fairtrade
  • Location: Elverum

At Elverum Folk High School you get to learn something new, or dive deeper into what you love!

A year without grade pressure

At Elverum folkehøgskole you will get the oportunity to develop as a person, challenge yourself and your values, and form lasting relations. All without the pressure of grades or exams. Choose a year filled with experiences, new friends, opportunities, and activities around the clock – without the pressure of grades. We offer full-year and half-year courses, and our students are on average 19 years old. Most come from Norway, but many also come from Europe and beyond.

More than 30 electives and plenty of activities

In your main subject you can focus on what you love or try something completely new! You can choose from more than 30 electives, and in addition there are student evenings, concerts, handball matches, and much more. There’s always something to join in on!

Perfect location with both nature and city nearby

The school is close to the town center, with a swimming spot and outdoor areas right outside the door. In summer you can play football and volleyball, and in winter we build a rail park in the yard for skiing and snowboarding. You’ll have access to studios, workshops, a gymnasium, fitness room, and great facilities for both creative and practical subjects.

Teachers who see you

Our teachers are passionate about their subjects and provide close follow-up. You are taken seriously, there is always someone on duty if you need help, and we do our best to make sure you thrive. We have a large and inclusive community, with students from all over Norway and many international students each year.

Good food – adapted to all needs

At the school you’ll get good meals every day, and we have long experience in accommodating gluten-free, vegetarian, and other diets.

All inclusive

Elverum Folk High School is open and inclusive. No grades, no exams—just growth, learning, and new experiences. Everything is included: teaching, study trips, food, room, electricity, Wi-Fi, and materials.

Age limits

Applicants must be 18 years old when the school year begins or turn 18 during the school year.

Admission requirements

Applicants must be 18 years old at the start of the school year or turn 18 during the school year. There are no other specific admission requirements.

Priority criteria

  • Applicants who are 18 years old at the start of the school year or turn 18 during the school year.
  • Applicants residing in Norway and former students applying for readmission.
  • Applicants residing in the EU, EEA or the United Kingdom.
  • 10% of the school's maximum capacity is reserved for international applicants.

Admission process

  1. Submit your application

    You can apply for admission from 1 October in the year before your intended start. This applies to all Norwegian folk high schools.

    There is no application deadline, but we recommend applying early, as some courses may receive more applications than there are places available.

  2. Admissions begin – offers are sent out

    You will start receiving responses to applications from 15 November. This date is the same for all Norwegian folk high schools. If you apply after 15 November, your application will be processed on a rolling basis.

  3. Accept your offer

    We need you to respond to your offer, and we naturally hope you'll accept your place! You can confirm your acceptance by email or SMS. You have 14 days to respond.

  4. Your place is confirmed

    Once you have received an offer, accepted it and paid the enrolment fee, your place at the school is secured.

During a typical week, classes start at 9:30 AM on Mondays, 8:30 AM Tuesday–Friday and 10:40 AM on Saturdays. Program subjects run Tuesday–Thursday, common subjects Monday and Friday, and electives during the day and evenings.

Meals

We serve four daily meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper. On weekends, we serve three meals, starting with a late breakfast.

The school is located one hour from Oslo Airport (Gardermoen) and 50 minutes from Trysil ski resort. Oslo is just 1.5 hours away.

Elverum is the second-largest town in Innlandet county, and the town centre is within walking distance of the school. Known locally as "Leiret", it offers shops, cafés, two shopping centres, bowling, disc golf, galleries, museums, restaurants and just about everything you need.

We also have Terningen Arena, featuring gymnastics and climbing facilities, just a ten-minute bike ride from the school.

Elverum bus and train station is located just outside the town centre, with connections to Oslo, Oslo Airport, Trondheim, Hamar, Lillehammer and Gjøvik.

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Courses at Elverum folkehøgskole

Keramikk/Maling/Opplevelser (Høst)

Elverum folkehøgskole
Halvår — høst
16 t/uke
Liberal

Powerlifting/Strength training

Elverum folkehøgskole
Halvår — høst
16 t/uke
Liberal

Africa - Aid/Culture

Elverum folkehøgskole
All year
16 t/uke
Liberal

Backpacking/Extreme sports

Elverum folkehøgskole
All year
16 t/uke
Liberal

Photo/Adventure

Elverum folkehøgskole
All year
16 t/uke
Liberal

Ceramics/Painting/Adventure

Elverum folkehøgskole
All year
16 t/uke
Liberal

Art/Adventure

Elverum folkehøgskole
All year
16 t/uke
Liberal

Music - Band/Vocal

Elverum folkehøgskole
All year
16 t/uke
Liberal

Norwegian - Culture/Adventure

Elverum folkehøgskole
All year
16 t/uke
Liberal

Snowboard/Freeski

Elverum folkehøgskole
All year
16 t/uke
Liberal

Powerlifting/Strength training

Elverum folkehøgskole
All year
16 t/uke
Liberal

2nd year course

Elverum folkehøgskole
All year
16 t/uke
Liberal

Afrika - Bistand/Kultur (Høst)

Elverum folkehøgskole
Halvår — høst
16 t/uke
Liberal

Afrika - Bistand/Kultur (Vår)

Elverum folkehøgskole
Halvår — vår
14 t/uke
Liberal

Backpacker/Ekstremsport (Høst)

Elverum folkehøgskole
Halvår — høst
16 t/uke
Liberal

Backpacker/Ekstremsport (Vår)

Elverum folkehøgskole
Halvår — vår
Liberal

Foto/Opplevelser (Høst)

Elverum folkehøgskole
Halvår — høst
16 t/uke
Liberal

Photo/Adventure (Spring)

Elverum folkehøgskole
Halvår — vår
16 t/uke
Liberal

Kunst/Opplevelser (Høst)

Elverum folkehøgskole
Halvår — høst
16 t/uke
Liberal

Keramikk/Maling/Opplevelser (Vår)

Elverum folkehøgskole
Halvår — vår
16 t/uke
Liberal

Musikk - Band/Vokal (Høst)

Elverum folkehøgskole
Halvår — høst
16 t/uke
Liberal

Kunst/Opplevelser (Vår)

Elverum folkehøgskole
Halvår — vår
16 t/uke
Liberal

Musikk - Band/Vokal (Vår)

Elverum folkehøgskole
Halvår — vår
16 t/uke
Liberal

Snowboard/Freeski (Vår)

Elverum folkehøgskole
Halvår — vår
14 t/uke
Liberal
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