The concept of 'good community' is something the school actively works towards. We aim to cultivate a positive school environment within each program as well as across all programs. In this effort, we focus on shared experiences. Positive shared experiences foster a sense of belonging and well-being - something we have a lot of experience with!
It is important to us that every individual in the school feels seen, heard, and valued.
You will find that the school staff are engaged both academically and socially, and we put in a lot of effort seeing through that all of the students are thriving. Additionally, the school offers guidance for further studies/careers.
With over 100 years of schooling experience and having welcomed over 13,000 students, we hope you choose to become part of our large, tradition-rich school family!
Our Students:
- Report enjoying their time here, primarily due to the people and the program, but also because of the high standard of accommodation and food. Our kitchen serves nutritious, tasty, and popular meals.
- Feel valued by caring adults who love working with youth.
- Are encouraged to care for others.
- Have fantastic experiences on our study trips.
- Take responsibility to ensure that others also feel good.
- Build relationships and make lifelong friends.
- Discover new sides of themselves.
- Receive good assistance with career and study choices.
- Build a positive environment together with people who are different from themselves.
- Gain increased knowledge about things they are interested in.
- Develop knowledge and skills in the subjects they are passionate about.
- Have fun.
To those considering becoming a student with us:
Experience the qualities that a comprehensive school offers, with a variety of interests, activities, facilities, and expertise. Get to know students from all over the country and from abroad. Our focus on shared experiences, both within and across lines, contributes to a sense of belonging and well-being. We have well-established school trips both domestically and abroad. These include trips with the entire school as well as line-specific trips. Additionally, you can choose a study trip from four options.
FHS Sørlandet is a Christian school. We emphasize inclusion, engagement, knowledge, and experiences.
The staff go to great lengths to give you perhaps your best school year. A year that gives you faith in yourself and your talents. A year that breaks boundaries. A year that teaches you to appreciate yourself and others. Even though a folk high school year consists mostly of ordinary days, - it's just that the days here are so different!
We hope you find what you're looking for. And we hope to meet you at FHS Sørlandet!
