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Norwegian for Foreigners

  • Hurdal Verk folkehøgskole – Hurdal
  • Telephone: 63 92 06 00
  • E-mail: post@hvf.no
  • Course length: Helårskurs A
  • Start-up date: 15.08.2026
  • Price: from NOK 136 300,-
  • Foundation:
    Christian
    The Christian folk high schools are built on Christian values. They are owned by, or associated with, Christian organizations or denominations. They encourage students with different interests and beliefs to apply.
  • Food: Vegetarian
    Most schools will accommodate food allergies and other dietary needs. If you have questions, please contact the school directly.
  • Location: Hurdal

At Hurdal Verk Folk High School we have welcomed international students for more than 40 years. We know what it takes to help you succeed and feel at home.

6 REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS SCHOOL:

  1. One price – everything included

Your fee covers tuition, room, meals, school trips in Norway and abroad, gym, laundry facilities, and private kitchens. You avoid hidden costs and know exactly what your year will cost.

  1. Your Norwegian Language Journey Starts Here

All international students receive Norwegian language and culture training, fully included in the tuition.

  1. Stress-Free Travel from Anywhere in the World

The school is just one hour from Oslo and only 30 minutes from Oslo Airport, making international travel easy and affordable. You avoid long and expensive transfers.

  1. Two main courses instead of just one

At Hurdal Verk, you choose two main courses (one from Line 1 and one from Line 2). This lets you combine interests and create a more flexible and personalized school year.

  1. Where International Students Feel at Home

We have extensive experience welcoming international students and integrating them into a warm and inclusive Norwegian community. International students settle in quickly at our school.

  1. Experience the Real Norway

At Hurdal Verk, you get something truly special: a real Norwegian winter, with reliable snow, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, and outdoor adventures that many visitors only dream about. This is not a tourist version of Norway, this is everyday life in the countryside.

This is how it works at our school:

  • At Verk Folk High School, international students are not placed in separate classes. Instead, they are fully integrated into regular classes alongside Norwegian students who speak both Norwegian and English.

Our experience shows that this creates real friendships and helps students learn the language faster and more naturally.

  • That is why "Norwegian for Foreigners" is not a separate study line, but an additional course for those who want to learn Norwegian.
  • This means you can freely choose from our wide range of main courses, without limitations.

What makes Hurdal Verk even more unique is that all students take two main courses, not just one. This allows you to combine different interests, enjoy greater variety in your school year, and meet even more people — giving you a richer social and learning experience.

  • When you apply, you select your Line 1 and Line 2, and simply add Norwegian for Foreigners if you want Norwegian language training.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE.

Here are the main courses you can choose from:

LINE 1

  • Ticket to Ride - Africa
  • EXPLORE
  • ACT: Active Change Travel
  • Elements 360 
  • EAT: Exploring Amazing Tastes
  • Ball Sports
  • Horse Sport

LINE 2

  • Ticket to Ride - Asia
  • EXPLORE Sports
  • Heart to Heart
  • Adventure
  • Handmade
  • Snacks
  • Football & Groundhopping
  • Horse Sport
  • Physical and Mental Training

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OPTIONAL COURSES / ELECTIVES

These topics aim to give an introduction to subjects or areas that are new to you, or of which you wish to gain a deeper understanding. We offer more than 60 elective subjects. Examples are:

  • Digital photography
  • Snowboarding
  • Boxing
  • Guitar playing
  • Crossfit
  • Massasje and injury prevention training
  • Horse riding
  • Ice fishing
  • Street Food - Top 5
  • Volleyball/ Beach volleyball
  • Climbing
  • Wilderness life
  • Handcraft
  • And many more…

Are you thinking about studying in Norway? A year at Hurdal Verk folk high school is a good prerequisite for success as a student.

Read more on our website HVF.NO

 

Courses at the school

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