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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
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.






