Idrætshøjskolen på Færøerne

When joining Ítróttaháskúlan í Suðuroy you will have choose one main course and one secondary course.

About the school

At the moment adventure is the only main course on the high school which means everybody has this course together. The adventure course is packed with fun and challenging activities where the faroese nature is the cornerstone. The course is meant for people who would like to break their boundaries and who like to get butterflies in their bellies. We will be doing activities such as climbing, rappelling, cliff jumping, kayaking, slackline, ropeswing and beautiful hikes around the Faroes.


Our core subjects

Adventure
Fitness
Soccer
Kayak and Canoe
Climbing. Rapelling
Outdoor
Swimming
Nature
Personal Development

Courses and topics

Swimming

The swimming course is an opportunity to become a better swimmer in the best swimming facilities in the Faroe Islands - regardless if you are a beginner or a elite swimmer.

Football

The football course is about determination, perseverance and fun. With Jón Pauli (women’s national team) as the coach the aim is to create conditions where every student gets the opportunity to develop and progress as a football player - beginner or elite level. The facilities for football are very good. With the brand new indoor football field Marghøllin it is possible to play no matter what the Faroese weather throws at you. Furthermore it is possible to play outdoor on sunny days at the football field at Vágseiðið

Training

The training course is meant for those who want to progress in their physical endurance and strength. The results form the course can be used for preparation for future goals for example police test or just physical well-being. 


Practical information


School Type

Gymnastics & Sports Schools

Prices

Long courses: The price is 950,- DKK pr. week were lectures, food & accomodation, trip and adventures are included. When submiting for course entry the 500,- DKK

Short courses: Can vary. But usually is around 5000,- DKK for a week course.

About accommodation

Accomodations: 48

Travels

Springcourse: One week skitrip to Voss, Norway.

Autumncourse: One week adventuretrip to Alicante, Spain.

Contact school

Idrætshøjskolen på Færøerne
Vágsvegur 111
900 Vágur

Phone number: 0029 8282000
info@his.fo
Manager: Jóni Brandsson Christiansen