Danish folk high schools offer a unique, residential form of education, perfect for a meaningful and exciting gap year. If you are still unsure about your future academic direction, you can try your hand at countless fields here without any pressure, discovering what truly interests you. These self-funded, English-taught semester programs (usually 18-22 weeks) are completely different from the traditional school system, as there are no exams and no grades.
Instead, the focus is on personal development, building international connections, and gaining practical experience. Moreover, instead of a fixed curriculum, you can put together your own schedule from the available elective subjects. A folk high school semester not only helps with career orientation and provides a lifelong community experience on a safe Danish campus, but the gained practical experience and independence are also an advantage during later university admissions.
Viborg Sports Academy
Viborg Sports Academy specializes in sports, outdoor education, and physical development. It is the perfect choice for those who want to challenge themselves both physically and mentally, and are looking for a truly life-changing experience.
Courses and activities:
- Sport classes: adventure, kayak, ball games, dance, yoga, outdoor life, OCR, american football, beach volley and volleyball, gymnastics, climbing, CrossFit, mountain biking, golf, yoga, and various types of water sports
- Practical classes: board games, ceramics, outdoor cooking, crochet & knitting, choir, guitar for beginners, piano for beginners, sports massage, beer brewing, organic workshop
- Theoritical classes: about life, communication, philosophy, sports psychology, sustainability, art, mindfulness, the values of sports
Vrå Creative Folk High School
Vraa Creative School offers the same strong, traditional folk high school foundation, but with a specific creative and artistic focus. It is ideal for young people who want to develop their artistic side in an inspiring and highly practical environment that provides a life-changing experience.
Unique subjects:
- music, art, singing, design, ceramics, graphic printing, jewelry making, leatherwork, photography, writing, music production, Makerspace, PixlLab