The Green Folk High School

The Green Folk High School is rooted in nature and the resources around us. The focal points of the school are sustainability, self-reliance, self-sufficiency, community, and personal development. 

We learn about nature and explore its resources. Increasing our collective knowledge, we challenge and develop our individual attitudes and skills. 

We learn by trying things out and by asking questions - and by understanding the theory behind. The curriculum is tailored to the seasons and what nature, the weather, and the circumstances have to offer. The semester concludes with a project that you put your personal mark on. 

On the school, we live, learn, and work together. Students actively participate in both learning and daily operations, engaging with topics based on available materials. This collective effort not only promotes personal growth but also contributes to the school’s development.

The Autumn Semester 2024 is a unique opportunity for those between 18 and 25 years old. Join us on a journey towards a more sustainable future - and a deeper understanding of ourselves and our world. Link: skeid@gronihaskulin.fo.

Nordic Community

We explore the cultures of the various Nordic countries, our shared Nordic identity, and history, as well as what distinguishes each country. 

Food and Knowledge

Our starting point is local ingredients - we harvest, process, and prepare food from scratch. We engage all senses, while we both learn from the traditional crafts and test new innovative methods.

Self-sufficiency / Nature / Lifestyle

We explore self-sufficiency and sustainability, study nature and ecosystems, and integrate it into our lifestyle and resource management.

Outdoor Life, Hunting and Fishing, Outdoor and Adventure

Outdoor life is a major part of our daily routine - we harvest, fish, and hunt. We seek the extraordinary in survival trips and outdoor adventures.

Diversity

Diversity enriches communities and nature. We explore our respect for differences and embrace the challenge. Everything we do aims to live ~ freely, beautifully, meaningfully, strongly, vibrantly, spiritually, independently, and sustainably.

The Green Folk High School is located on the island of Sandoy in the
village of Sand. There are good bus connections to Tórshavn and from
there to the rest of the country.

The school is located in the beautiful old house Ísansgarður. Here, there is a new kitchen and a large common room where we eat and socialize.

Ísansgarður has 2-person rooms and a single 3-person room distributed
over 2 floors. There are bathrooms and toilets on each floor.

The Danish Kingdom Folk High School Scholarship: If you are from Greenland or Denmark and are between 18 and 25 years old, you can apply for a subsidy for the course. Find out more at: https://www.hojskolerne.dk/hoejskoler/nordiske-
folkehoejskoler/rigsfaellesskabets-hoejskolestipendium