Experience Norway’s language, culture and stunning nature. Enjoy spectacular nature scenes as well as music, food, art and fun. Learn Norwegian both in class and during your free time with friends. 

Norwegian language and culture 

At Folkehøgskolen Sørlandet, you’ll grow academically and personally within an international community. In the dorms, during meals, on trips, and through interactions with friends, you’ll be challenged to get to know both yourself and others. 

Suggestopedia

Our Norwegian language teaching uses the “suggestopedia” method—fun, intuitive, joyful way to acquire a second language. The method is very well suited for beginners, which is where we start – at the beginning. While knowing English is helpful, it's not required. Join the different activities at school in your free time – get to know Norwegian students and practice your new language skills. 

Beyond language

Beyond language, you'll gain insights into Norwegian culture and society - music, traditions, art, nature - while sharing your own culture. Personal exchange is key to understanding the world we live in. 

We’ll explore local cities for concerts, food, and museums, and enjoy nature hikes for fresh air, stunning views and exercise. Plus, you’ll join other classes for skiing, cooking, outings, and more. 

There are endless possibilities. We warmly welcome you to Norway! 

Take a tour of our classroom (3D model):

Klasserommet til Internasjonal - Catch Norway
Classrom for International - Catch Norway

Group Trip to Denmark

At the beginning of the school year, the entire school travels to Rønbjerg Feriecenter in Denmark. On this trip, we get to know each other well and lay the foundation for a good and safe community that continues when we return to Sørlandet. A very nice start to the year!

International Trip Across Courses

Later, at the beginning of spring, the entire school goes on a trip at the same time, but to different destinations. You choose one of four options and travel with students from other courses. These trips are rich in content in their own way and offer impressions, human encounters, and experiences you will greatly enjoy! One of the trips is included in the school fee, so it doesn’t cost extra to join. The other trips cost extra.

Everyone chooses one of three options for the international trip across courses. These are arranged simultaneously. You make your choice after you have started at the school.

The trips will be arranged around March 2026.

More information about all the trips will be provided before you choose which trip you want to go on. You can read more about all the trips here.

With us, you become part of a large, inclusive environment where everyone gets to know each other – of course, across different courses. That’s why we prioritize being together.

  • Overnight trip in the Archipelago (Havglimt!)
  • Trip to Denmark with the whole group
  • Mountain hike
  • Various tournaments
  • Large common room to hang out in during free time
  • Special weeks where we mix classes based on what you want to contribute:
    • Practical work
    • Adventure forest for 1st grade at the local primary school
    • Entertainment show for parents
    • Learning to manage sound and light
    • Filming/photography
  • Many leisure activities to choose from – often something happening every day.
  • Night hike in the moonlight
  • Christmas workshop
  • Cozy evenings
  • Hall activities
  • Super enjoyable student evenings

Price for the school year 2024-25

Course costs: 16,000 NOK

Total price for the entire school year: 129,100 NOK *

*If you are eligible for loans and grants, and take them out for the school year 24-25, it amounts to 137,907 NOK (grant = 55,162 NOK, loan = 82,745 NOK)

The total price includes, among other things:

  • Enrollment fee of 2.800 NOK
  • Group trip with the entire school to Denmark
  • Board and lodging in a double room (all have an attached shower)
    • 4 meals on weekdays, 3 on weekends
    • Use of washing machines and dryers
    • Wireless and wired network
  • Course trip to Oslo and northwards by train to Trøndelag to experience fantastic Norway!
  • Common expenses such as internet, electricity, travel insurance, school ID, use of common equipment, etc.
  • Shorter trips with the whole school: Archipelago trips, etc.
  • Access to great facilities most of the week: Sports hall, swimming pool, gymnasium, LAN room, car workshop, the school’s own café, sound studio, craft room, cinema room, dormitory lounges, billiards - table tennis tables, common living room.
  • 7.000 NOK for an optional group trip. Covers, among other things, a trip to Copenhagen if you choose this trip.

Additional costs

  • Single room (between 5.000 NOK and 10.000 NOK for the entire school year)
  • Diets *: Celiac disease 8.400 NOK extra (for the whole year). Other significant diets: 5.250 NOK (for the whole year)
  • Optional trips if you want to join trips to England or or Ecuador

*Vegetarian diet and lactose-free food cost nothing extra.

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Teacher

Linda Antonsen Sødal

In addition to education in Norwegian language instruction, Linda also has a significant portion of aesthetic subjects in her education. She has gradually become our creative and skilled teacher in the international course. She recently completed a very interesting language training course: Suggestopedia!

Email: linda@fhssorlandet.no

Linda Antonsen Sødal

Testimonies

Trips

Studytrip International
Trips with International

We experience different parts of Sørlandet, try skiing, and take a trip to Trondheim and Røros

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Whole school outing!
Group trip to Denmark

The entire school travels together to a holiday center in Denmark, providing numerous opportunities for activities and building friendships.

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Optional trip
Copenhagen

Experience the capital of Denmark! Stay centrally in the city center, with access to everything Copenhagen has to offer!

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Optional trip
England

Join us on an eventful journey you won’t soon forget! We travel across England, from the port city of Liverpool to the capital, London. Experience a musical, Stonehenge, Oxford University, Silverstone Racetrack, and the city of London itself! This is a trip for those who want to see and experience a lot!

Galapagos 6
Optional trip
Ecuador & Galápagos

Join us on a truly unique journey, filled with meaningful encounters, local guides, and absolutely stunning scenery!