Explore Norway – Explore Yourself

  • Sund folkehøgskole – Inderøy
  • Telephone: (+47) 74 12 49 00
  • E-mail: info@sundfhs.no
  • Course length: Halvår — vår
  • Start-up date: 04.01.2027
  • Course teaching amount: 30 hours/week
  • Price: from NOK 59 250,-
  • 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.
  • Location: Inderøy, litt nord for Trondheim
  • Study tour: Avslutningstur til fiskeværet Sør-Gjæslingan
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This new international line is not just about traveling and exploring Norway. it is also a transformative personal journey!

Are you ready for the ultimate Scandinavian adventure? This international course invites you on an immersive journey where the exploration of Norway's nature, its rich culture, and your own inner self intertwine.

Based at Sund Folk High School (founded in 1868) on the picturesque Inderøy peninsula by the Trondheim Fjord, you will experience a year that may transform you from the ground up.

Through the power of Arctic elements, wild outdoor sports, and magical moments of silence under the polar sky, you will find the path back to your own heart. 

As a socially engaged school, Sund lives and breathes international solidarity, sustainability, and culture—values that will naturally become a part of your everyday life in our community.

We believe that the best way to grow is not through drills behind a schooldesk, but through first handexperience. Every outdooractivity we undertake together is a tool for you to uncover your hidden potential and shape your personality.

A unique part of your experience at Sund is that you won’t live in an isolated international bubble. You will be fully integrated into a community of young Norwegians, paving the way for deepcross-cultural understanding and organic language learning.

Joint Courses & Trips:

Alongside your specific major, the entire school gathers for shared lectures, discussions on globalissues, and joint excursions. These moments challenge your perspectives and encourage the students to grow together as one unit.

Fellesturer i Norge

I tillegg til studieturene på linjene, reiser alle elevene på Sund på minst to fellesturer hvert år. Den første turen er en tur der vi overnatter to netter i hytter og telt. Vi går en tur, og blir kjent med hverandre på turen og ikke minst i samværet på hytta og i gapahukene rundt hytta.

Den andre store fellesturen er mot slutten av skoleåret. Da reiser vi til Sør-Gjæslingan. Det er et fredet fiskevær på Namdals-kysten, og det ligger en time med hurtigbåt fra Namsos. Her fisker vi, lager mat sammen, bor i rorbuer, har leirbål og koser oss i de lyse vårnettene i Trøndelag. 

Wonderful hike with the whole school

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Duration: 3 days

Meals included per day: 4

During the first weeks of school, everyone goes on a “get-to-know-each-other” trip. The purpose is simple: as you can imagine, we want to get to know each other better—both students and staff. It often works best to do this away from school, while sharing experiences together.

We travel to different places not too far from the school, where we set up camp. The trip is designed so that everyone can enjoy it, whether you’re new to hiking or have physical challenges. Those who want to can build a shelter or stay in a cabin, and there’s also the option to sleep in a tent. We go on hike, cook together, sing, play games, have fun—and most importantly, we get to know each other.

It’s simply a wonderful way to start the school year.

Avslutningstur til fiskeværet Sør-Gjæslingan

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Duration: 4 days

Meals included per day: 4

For many years, Sund Folk High School has ended the year with a shared trip to the beautiful coast of Trøndelag. Everyone at the school goes together at the very end of the school year. We stay overnight in traditional fishermen’s cabins, go fishing, cook meals over an open fire, and enjoy fun activities in the bright Trøndelag nights. We simply enjoy the surroundings—and each other. It’s a wonderful way to round off the year, for both students and staff.

It’s hard to put into words just how beautiful the Trøndelag coast really is. You simply have to come along and see it for yourself.

Age requirement: 18 years

To attend Sund Folk High School, students must be at least 18 years old. In exceptional cases, we may admit younger students with the consent of their parents or guardians.

No spesific admission requirements

We accept students on a rolling basis until the course is full.

 

The school has rolling admissions until all places are filled

Applications for the Spring 2027 course are processed on a rolling basis, and you will receive confirmation of your place well in advance of the start of the school year in January. For international applicants from countries outside the EEA, special regulations apply, including the requirement to apply for a student visa with the Norwegian authorities. Please allow 2–3 months for visa processing.

Sund is comitted to international solidarity, environment and sustainable development and the value of art and culture. We aim for global understanding and international relationships.

We have a long history of international cooperation, especially with Latin- America, India and southern part of Africa. We have year long experience in welcoming international students at our school.

Sund is a non-formal learning institution, we are an independent and non-profit boarding school, beautifully located by the fjord with a total capacity of 112 full-time students. Students enrolled have a minimum age of 18 and an average of 20.

At our school you can develop your democratic culture competencies through personal, social and educational development, together with other students. 

We have eight different main courses:

  • Historical handicraft
  • Jazz
  • Jazz vocal
  • Art Photo Japan
  • Folk music
  • International politics backpacking Asia

A variety of courses and a diversity of students.

In addition to the main courses, we have common classes, elective classes and social activities for all students. Two times a year we go on trips together in the beautiful nature, mountain and fjords in the local area.

We also offer some half-year courses

For more information see our website or contact us: info@sundfhs.no

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