Nordfyns Højskole

Nordfyns Højskole is a Danish folk high school; a non-formal residential school where you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in interesting subjects and be part of a distinct community. In one of the most scenic parts of Denmark, we have created a curious environment where people from different cultures can learn from one another.

About the school

Nordfyns Højskole is different from other Danish folk high schools – here, you’ll become part of a diverse, international environment where we emphasize equality. We see the value in meeting and forming friendships with people from different cultural, national and social backgrounds. Here, you’ll have a warm and welcoming introduction to Danish culture, while also being able to immerse yourself in interesting subjects without the pressure of exams or grades.

During your semester at Nordfyns Højskole, you’ll be able to create your own curriculum from our broad selection of main and elective courses. Our teachers have a playful, inquisitive and exploratory approach to teaching, allowing you to learn new things without any pressure of performance. You can learn more about our long courses here.

 

If you have any questions or wish to book a tour of the school, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

 


Our core subjects

Sustainabilty og Ecology
Nature and Environment
Globalization
International Relations
International Course
Politics
Study Trips (more than 2 weeks)
Society
Kayak and Canoe
Language

Courses and topics

At Nordfyns Højskole, you’ll create your own curriculum by choosing two main subjects and three elective courses.

 

MAIN SUBJECTS

WORLDCAMPNORDFYN Global citizenship and cultural exchange through debate and dialogue.

CLIMATE ACTION Explore, understand and debate the climate crisis.

PRACTICAL SUSTAINABILITY Sustainable ways of living, building and producing foods.

SOSU Danish society, democracy and welfare system.

LIFE EDUCATION Learning, pedagogy and psychology.

SPORTS Try out different sports in a strong community.

GLOBAL OUTLOOK Expand your outlook and gain a deeper understanding of the Global World.

PERSONAL LEADERSHIP Personal understanding and leadership.

NATURE AND KAYAKING Join us in getting back to nature.

 

EXAMPLES OF ELECTIVE COURSES

BAKING · CROSSFIT · DANCING · DIY – DO IT YOURSELF · FOOTBALL/SOCCER · GAME DESIGN · GARDENING · DANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE · CERAMICS · MOUNTAINBIKING · MUSIC · OUTDOOR · PODCAST · HORSEBACK RIDING · JEWELLERY WORKSHOP · SPORT · STREETFOOD · KNITTING · VEGAN COOKING

Read more about our elective courses here


Practical information

Nordfyns Højskole is the embodiment of Danish hygge. Here, you’ll find yourself in a bubble filled with friendship, laughter and beautiful nature.

The school’s main building is located in Harritslev’s old community school from 1914. Student rooms, classrooms, our jewellery and ceramics workshop, the music room and everything else has expanded to the surrounding older and newer buildings. In our outdoor areas, you’ll find a lush garden filled with fruits and vegetables as well as a multifield, a volleyball court and a football field. If you go exploring, you might even locate our DIY greenhouse made from repurposed windows, our sauna and our two shelters and firepits, all made in collaboration with former students.

Nordfyns Højskole resembles an eclectic, charming village, where you’ll clearly feel the students’ touch.

 

  • 30-minute transport to Odense.
  • About 3 kilometers to Bogense, where you’ll find grocery shops, drug stores, restaurants, a lovely beach and more.
  • Everyone is welcome at the school, but most of our students are between 19 and 25. At the start of the semester, you must have turned 17,5.
  • It is possible to stay in a single or double room. You can see the prices here

School Type

General and Grundtvigian Schools

Prices

Shared room with showers in the hall: 1750 dkk per week

Shared room with shower ensuite: 2050 dkk per week

Single room with showers in the hall: 2050 dkk per week

We have a limited amount of single rooms. Contact kontor@nordfyns.nu to learn more.

About accommodation

Accomodations: 75

We've got room for 75 students.

You can choose to reside in a single or shared room.

If you want to learn Danish, we recommend sharing a room with a danish roommate :-)

Travels

The purpose of all of our studytrips is to create and nurture a deeper understanding of the world we are a part of. Focus is culturemeetings through four different lenses; political, culture capital, active in nature and lifeskills. Read more here.

Diet

Our kitchen cares about sustainability, and cooks with organic produce from the local neighbourhood.

If you are allergic, vegetarian or have other food preferences, the kitchen will prepare special meals for you.