FAQ
How many people live together in the rooms?
At the college there are both double and single rooms. This means that you either live with a roommate or live alone in the room. All the rooms are in the four student houses: Main Building, Tower Wing, Upstairs and Downstairs. There are double and single rooms in all the houses.
How many people go to college?
The class sizes vary a bit. There are usually more students in the spring than in the fall. There can be anywhere between 40 and 75 students at the college. With that number of people, we quickly get to know each other and become like one big family.
Are there more boys or girls?
There are typically 60% girls and 40% boys at the college. We also have transgender youth.
Where are the other students from?
Our young people come from all over Denmark, from the Faroe Islands and Greenland. And then there are young people from all over the world. From Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and America. About half of the college's students are international, so many languages are spoken in the house.
How old are the students?
To attend the college, you must be 16 years old – and not 19 years old – on the day the college course starts. International students must be 16 and a half years old when the course starts. Most students attend the college for a full year, and therefore also have time to celebrate their birthdays while they are here. Approximately one third of the students are 16 years old, one third are 17 years old and the last third are 18 years old when we start in the autumn. A few students reach the age of 19 while attending the college.
Can I go home on weekends?
During all weekends during your stay at the college, you choose whether you want to stay at the college or go home. The college is open from the start of school until the end, so you can be here on all weekends and during spring holidays such as Easter and Whitsun. On weekends, it is typically quieter and much more cozy – so it is also great to experience while you are here.
Can I get time off to go to a birthday party, for example?
If you have an important appointment at home – such as a birthday party or a dentist appointment – you agree with your tutor how you can get time off for it.
Can I have guests over?
When can I start?
Folk High School's courses begin at the beginning of August and at the beginning of January. We have ongoing enrollment, so if you drop out of your school, for example, you can start at the college when a course has started. Call or write to find out what is possible.
Is the teaching in Danish?
All our subjects are taught in both Danish and English. The same applies to all common activities such as morning assemblies, meetings and messages at meals. The contact groups are either Danish or international, so either only Danish or only English is spoken at the meetings.
Why is the university college located near Ribe?
Can I choose my own subjects?
Yes. You choose your subjects yourself. Over the course of six months, there are four periods with different subjects. Some subjects only last a single period while others are continuous. A period is approximately one month long. You can see much more about our subjects under the “Subjects” tab.
Do you have to come to classes?
At a college, the teaching is not at all like you know it from school. Here you choose your subjects yourself and based on what you want. It could be, for example, Sports or Jewelry Design, just to name two options. When you go to a subject, you have to do something that you have chosen yourself and that you think is fun to do. And there are no grades or exams, so you can relax and concentrate on getting exactly what you want out of the subjects. Of course, we expect you to participate in the subjects, the meals, the practical tasks, the meetings and the fun while you are at college.
What if I'm vegan?
Folk High Schooln kitchen is super attentive to all dietary considerations. It may be that you have food allergies, that you do not eat certain things because of your religion or that you have chosen to live in a certain way, and for example do not eat animal products. There is room for everyone here. Our kitchen will make sure that you get something good to eat.
What do you do if you can't afford it?
If your finances are a bit tight, we can help you apply for a grant or scholarship, because unfortunately, attending a college is not free. On the other hand, “rent”, all your food, course materials and trips out of the house – including the study trip – are all covered by the payment. So it is not expensive to go here either. Call us and ask about the options – we would like to help you get to college.
Are these just ordinary young people who go to college?
Yes. Completely ordinary and very different young people choose to go to college. You can be academically talented or have a really hard time with school. You can be healthy and fit or have challenges or diagnoses. You can be clear about your future and education or you can be completely confused. Everyone is welcome here. And it is precisely in the encounter with other young people who are not exactly like yourself that you develop and your world becomes bigger.
