Digital Nomad - Japan and Europe

Digital nomads are individuals who travel freely while working remotely using technology and the internet. Such individuals typically have minimal material possessions and work remotely from temporary accommodations, hotels, cafes, public libraries, coworking spaces, or recreational vehicles, using Wi-Fi, smartphones, or mobile hotspots to access the internet. Most digital nomads describe themselves as programmers, content creators, designers, or developers. Some digital nomads are perpetual travelers, while others maintain the lifestyle for only a short period. While some nomads travel through multiple countries, others stay in one area, and some choose to travel while living in a vehicle, in a practice often known as van-dwelling. In 2023, there were 17.3 million American digital nomads, an increase of 131% since 2019.

Digital Nomad is for creative and adventurous people. For those who want to learn about video, photography, animation, 3D design, graphic design, web development, music production, and programming.

This is what you will learn

At the beginning of the year, we will determine what the class wants to focus on together. Below are topics that are relevant but can be changed.

• Camera
• Photography
• Video
• Animation
• Graphic design
• 3D
• Audio (music, SFX)
• Web (websites)
• Programming (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL)

We will focus on creating things, both individually and together with others.

This is the equipment you need for the year:

• Computer and/or laptop, tablet
• Smartphone
• Camera with video function
• Tripod
• Headphones
• Other technological items you wish to use

From us, you can borrow:

• Gimbal
• Slider
• Crane
• Cameras (GH5 and BlackMagicDesign)
• Microphones
• Greenscreen and suit
• Sound studio
• Video mixer
• Tripod
• Action camera
• Sound card
• Strobes/lights
• 3D printer
• Instruments

Have a look in our classroom (3D):

A whole week in Tokyo

• One of the world’s most fascinating and technologically advanced metropolises.
• A unique opportunity to combine learning, culture, and adventure.
• Futuristic skyscrapers, ancient traditions.
• One of the most modern cities in the world.
• A cultural melting pot where history, technology, and art meet.

Explore culture and iconic landmarks.

Bird’s-eye view of Tokyo. Observation deck of the Tokyo Government Building in Shinjuku, and Tokyo Skytree, one of the world’s tallest towers.

Studio Ghibli - World-class art and animation

Known for its animated films like Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro. Experience how animation is created from scratch and gain insight into creative processes. Inspiration on how film, art, and technology can create magic.

Technology and gaming in Akihabara

Tokyo’s famous electronics and gaming district. A mecca for technology and pop culture. The latest gadgets to retro games. A paradise for technology and gaming enthusiasts.

Traditions and shopping

Ameyoko - the authentic Tokyo atmosphere. Lively market with exotic spices and street food.

Two bustling districts. Shibuya Crossing: The world’s busiest pedestrian crossing. Harajuku known for its youth culture and colorful fashion scene.

Future technology on Odaiba

Futuristic island with hyper-modern buildings and technological wonders. Explore interactive art installations.

Learn to navigate Tokyo on your own (Trail of Tokyo)

Experience and become confident in getting around a world metropolis. A network of trains and subways.

This will be an unforgettable week!

Press to see more photos from the trip

Planning and carrying out a class trip to Europe is an incredibly exciting and educational experience. In April, when spring blooms across Europe, a week filled with adventure and learning will give you memories for a lifetime. The best part of this trip is that the class gets the opportunity to decide which places to visit, making the journey tailored to your interests.

Europe offers an endless array of exciting destinations. You can explore historic cities like Rome, known for the Colosseum and the Vatican, or Paris, where the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre await discovery. Perhaps the class will take a trip to Berlin, a city rich in culture and history, with sites like the Brandenburg Gate and remnants of the Berlin Wall.

No matter which cities you choose, the trip will provide deep insights into both Europe’s history and culture.

Planning the trip will teach you important skills such as budgeting, organizing travel itineraries, and planning activities that suit everyone. In addition to visiting famous attractions, you can experience local cuisine, explore exciting markets, and partake in unique cultural experiences that can only be found in Europe.

Carrying out the trip also provides practical experiences in teamwork and problem-solving. You will become more independent by navigating new places, using public transportation, and finding the best sights. This will strengthen both the class’s unity and individual skills.

This class trip to Europe is a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun!

With us, you become part of a large, inclusive environment where everyone gets to know each other – of course, across different courses. That’s why we prioritize being together.

• Overnight trip in the Archipelago (Havglimt!)
• Trip to Denmark with the whole group
• Mountain hike
• Various tournaments
• Large common room to hang out in during free time
• Special weeks where we mix classes based on what you want to contribute:
  • Practical work
  • Adventure forest for 1st grade at the local primary school
  • Entertainment show for parents
  • Learning to manage sound and light
  • Filming/photography
• Many leisure activities to choose from – often something happening every day.
• Night hike in the moonlight
• Christmas workshop
• Cozy evenings
• Hall activities
• Super enjoyable student evenings

Group Trip to Denmark

At the beginning of the school year, the entire school travels to Rønbjerg Feriecenter in Denmark. On this trip, we get to know each other well and lay the foundation for a good and safe community that continues when we return to Sørlandet. A very nice start to the year!

International Trip Across Courses

Later, at the beginning of spring, the entire school goes on a trip at the same time, but to different destinations. You choose one of four options and travel with students from other courses. These trips are rich in content in their own way and offer impressions, human encounters, and experiences you will greatly enjoy! One of the trips is included in the school fee, so it doesn’t cost extra to join. The other trips cost extra.

Everyone chooses one of three options for the international trip across courses. These are arranged simultaneously. You make your choice after you have started at the school.

• Copenhagen, Denmark (included in the school fee).
• England (costs extra).
• Ecuador and Galápagos (costs extra).

The trips will be arranged around March 2026.

More information about all the trips will be provided before you choose which trip you want to go on. You can read more about all the trips here.

Course costs: 42,000 NOK

Total price for the entire school year: 155 100 NOK *

*If you are eligible for loans and grants, and take them out for the school year 24-25, it amounts to 137,907 NOK (grant = 55,162 NOK, loan = 82,745 NOK)

The total price includes, among other things:

• Enrollment fee of 2,800 NOK
• Group trip with the entire school to Denmark
• Board and lodging in a double room (all have an attached shower)
  • 4 meals on weekdays, 3 on weekends
  • Use of washing machines and dryers
  • Wireless and wired network
• Course trip to Italy and Kenya
• Common expenses such as internet, electricity, travel insurance, school ID, use of common equipment, etc.
• Shorter trips with the whole school: Archipelago trips, etc.
• Access to great facilities most of the week: Sports hall, swimming pool, gymnasium, LAN room, car workshop, the school’s own café, sound studio, craft room, cinema room, dormitory lounges, billiards - table tennis tables, common living room.
• 7.000 NOK for an optional group trip. Covers, among other things, a trip to Copenhagen if you choose this trip.

Additional costs

• Single room (between 5.000 NOK and 10.000 NOK for the entire school year)
• Diets *: Celiac disease 8.400 NOK extra (for the whole year). Other significant diets: 5.250 NOK (for the whole year)
• Optional trips if you want to join trips to England or or Ecuador

*Vegetarian diet and lactose-free food cost nothing extra.