Africa - Aid/Culture

  • Course length: All year
  • Start-up date: 23.08.2026
  • Course teaching amount: 16 hours/week
  • Price: from NOK 157 850,-
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Study tour for the course: Uganda, Kenya, Utøya, Oslo, Hytteturer
  • Study tour for the school: Jotunheimen - Glitterheim
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Join two incredible trips to Africa featuring safari, sun, warmth, fascinating culture, and unique encounters with people.

Spectacular highlights & unique opportunity

Experience Africa at its best: safari with lions, elephants and more, swimming with dolphins, snorkeling in the Indian Ocean, fishing for tuna and barracuda, white beaches, Swahili, traditional crafts, local food, and unforgettable views from the Rwenzori Mountains. You will also visit Kampala’s slum areas and enjoy everything from simple moments to poolside luxury.

What makes this program unique is our 20+ years of close relationships with the people and places we visit. You go behind the scenes and gain real, lasting connections.

In Kasese, Uganda, we run a school for 900+ children, providing jobs and vital education. We also operate agriculture, sports, and tourism projects—initiatives you will visit and help develop. The area borders Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to lions, elephants, hippos, and more.

In Kenya, you travel to Lamu and stay in Shela, a car-free island village with donkeys, boats, and a relaxed culture. Expect warm ocean swims, coral reefs, dolphins, fishing, local food, and a visit to the Majlis resort.

100% aid

All fundraising goes directly to our projects. You help decide how the money is used and see the results firsthand. You will also take part in local and global projects supporting communities and inclusion.

Uganda

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Vi starter med slumbesøk i Kisinjy i hovedstaden Kampala før vi reiser vestover til Kasese – hvor vi har vårt bistandsprosjekt REEC. Der besøker vi og tar del i det daglige livet på skolene, fotballanlegget, landbruksprosjektet og turismeprosjektet i fjellene.

Det blir safari i Queen Elisabeth Nasjonalpark hvor flodhester, krokodiller, løver og leoparder ofte dukker opp. Vi drar også innom grensemarkedet mellom Kongo og Uganda som er et kaos av inntrykk.

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Kenya

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

På den andre storturen flyr vi til Nairobi og videre ut til den eksotiske, muslimske og ikke minst bilfrie øya Lamu i Det indiske hav. Du opplever Øst-Afrika med vakker natur, ville dyr og spennende swahili-kultur! Sunset-seiling, tur til Lamu Town, Matandoni og svømmeturer med skilpadder, delfiner og vakre koraller.

Du får også bli med de lokale å lage mat, få hennamaling og teste lokalt håndverk.

Utøya

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

På Utøya kommer du tett på historiene til ofre og overlevende etter terrorangrepet 22.juli 2011. Du får også se den flotte måten vi har tatt tilbake øya med liv, glede og demokratiske grunnverdier.

Oslo

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Vi drar til Oslo for å besøke Roseslottet. Denne utstillingen ved Frognerseteren er en hyllest til demokratiet vårt og en påminning om andre verdenskrig i Norge. Du blir også med til Nobels fredssenter og den nye storstua til Deichmanske Bibliotek.

Hytteturer

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Vi reiser på flere hytteturer i løpet av året, med sosialt samvær, verdivalg og Quiz i fokus.

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

At the very start of the school year, the whole school travels to Glitterheim in Jotunheimen national park. Here we attempt to climb Glittertind, Norway’s second-highest peak at 2452 meters. (Don’t worry, if hiking isn’t your thing, you can choose a shorter trail).

In the evenings we play cards, relax, and quickly get to know each other.

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.

Courses at the school

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