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INFORMATION FOR FOREIGN APPLICANTS TO SUNNFJORD FOLKEHØGSKULE (SUNNFJORD FOLK HIGH SCHOOL)

Sunnfjord Folkehøgskule

• offers general education, and seeks to provide each student with opportunities for personal development and maturation
• offers different optional subjects – the electives
• is a boarding school where friendship and mutual respect and understanding are important parts of our educational program

The school is owned by a Norwegian missionary organisation (Normisjon) and its educational program is based on Christian principles and the belief that Christianity is the best foundation for life.

The map in the school brochure shows that the school situated 2 km from downtown Førde, a town of about 12 000 inhabitants. The specific area where the school is located, however, is called Solvang.

The dormitory includes 18 single rooms and 36 double rooms for a total of 90 students. It is divided into 7 units, each with its own sitting room and a small kitchen. Both boys’ and girls’ dormitories have laundry facilities.

Who is the school for?

The school is open to everyone, whether your background is secondary school, grammar school, high school or experience from work. The average age of the students is 19 years.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION (Main Course)
The schools educational program includes the following Areas of Specialization:

International class

This is the class for the foreign sudents. The main subjects is Norvegian cultur and language. Travel in the western part of  Norway with fjords, glacier, see and montains. A long stydy trip with the legendary “Hurtigruta” a ship going along the hole coastline.

Other Areas of Specialzation:

Photography

Digital and traditional black/white photography. Training in both Photoshop and traditional darkroom technologies. Portrait, fine art photo, nature, documentary, photo technique, studio work, exhibition and work ethics. The last years we have had our main study trip to Egypt. Several local trips to the fjords, glaciers, mountains and coast line.

SOS-active

Solidarity – Care – Self-development
If you like an active way of living and like to have a close relationship with people. Aroma therapy, fitness studio, spa, outdoor life, alternative medicine, Spanish language and study trip to Ecuador.

Dance

Choreography and Composition. Funk, Hip-hop, Jazz, Classical ballet, Modern dance and Salsa. We do a lot of small performances, and have one main danceperformance in the end of the year. Study trip to Tanzania.

Football

The main subject is football but includes also a varity of other sports. For example volleyball, downhill skiing, hiking and mountain biking. 2 weeks studytrip to Rio, Brazil.

Beach- & Volleyball

Become an even better volleyball player! You will have trainings every day with professional coaches and focus on technical and tactical skills. We will participate in tournaments and national league. Training trips to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Alanya, Turkey. Jump high, dig deep!

Elective Subjects

Choir, Photo, Volleyball, Music, Creative arts, Drama, Bible Study, Outdoor activities, Norwegian language and culture, Sports, Guitare, Climbing, etc.)

These are subjects that can be chosen in addition to the major course and required lessons for all students. The students will then be able to work with areas of special interest with help and guidance from a teacher.

Each student must sign up for at least 4 class periods of electives each week.

Foreign students [from inside the European Community (EU)]

..no need to prepay before visa is granted.
School fees for the school year 2010-2011 will be:
Room and board 74 400 NOK
Registration fee 1 500 NOK
Expenses to the studytrip is extra.

Foreign students [from outside The European Community (EU)]

…must have a visa. When the school has received 66 000 NOK, the student will be sent a proof of admission at Sunnfjord Folkehøgskule. Students themselves must then apply for a residence permit for Norway in their own country.

68 500 NOK will cover room and board, as well as books, excursions etc. Please bring extra money for your personal expenses.

Exchance: (01/2009) 1 USD = 7,14 NOK

..learning norwegian!

After one year at our school, you will be familiar with Norwegian culture, scenery and people. With commitment and perseverance, you will also obtain close to fluency in the Norwegian language. Our school is an excellent choice for those who plan to stay for only one year in Norway, and want to learn as much as possible.

The Application form and other questions

You will find your application form on the sites of www.folkehogskole.no

You have questions or want to know more about our school? Come in contact with us:

Sunnfjord Folkehøgskule
Solvang – 6800 Førde – Norwegen
phone: + 47 57 82 99 60
fax: + 47 57 82 99 61
Mail: kontor@sunnfjord.fhs.no
Webadress: www.sunnfjord.fhs.no