What is a folk high school?

You live at a folk high school, as you would at a boarding school. But there are no exams.

What is a folk high school?

History

The idea of the folk high schools emerged in the 1830s. The founding father was N.F.S. Grundtvig

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7 types of folk high schools

There are many different types of folk high schools in Denmark. Read about them all here.

7 types of folk high schools

Who are the students?

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Who are the students?

Courses & Subjects

The danish folk high schools offers learning opportunities in more than 300 different subjects.

Different types of subjects

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions.

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