Choose the Folkehøjskole Option
Imagine living on the rural campus of a small liberal arts college with a student body of about 40-100, and you will better understand life at a Folkehøjskole. A Folkehøjskole is for young Danes and young foreigners from all over the world between the ages of 19-25 who live at the school and participate in a wide spectrum of courses and extracurricular activities. The idea is to become ‘educated for life,’ and Danish and international students attending a Folkehøjskole do not take any exams. The unique Danish tradition of the Folkehøjskole dates back more than 150 years, and DIS students tend to love the social atmosphere! The Folkehøjskole option receives very high student evaluations every semester.
At the højskole, you will be part of a mandatory dinner meal plan during weekdays, covered by your food stipend. The commute is up to 70-80 minutes, but the Folkehøjskole is located in fantastic rural scenery or in another beautiful city, which you will have time to discover with both DIS students and the Danish students living there.
The Folkehøjskole is right for you if:
- You are independent, self-reliant and outgoing
- You are interested in a unique cross-cultural experience and eager to socialize with other Danish and international Folkehøjskole students
- You want to take part in the dinner meal plan
- You are willing to commute
Note! The number of rooms in the Folkehøjskole is limited and rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Most often asked questions – and answers
How will I live?
You will either have your own room or share with access to a bathroom and sometimes also a a shared kitchenette. We cannot guarantee that you get a private bathroom.
How does the meal plan work?
You will be part of a mandatory dinner meal plan covered by your food stipend, i.e. every night at 6 PM you will be dining alongside the rest of the Folkehøjskole. Within the meal plan you will be asked to assist in the kitchen once every-other week according to the particular staff plan. This is easy work and something all residents at the Folkehøjskole are inclined to take part in. The meal plan will not be in effect during the three week travel break. In the weekends and during the daytime, feel free to store and cook your own food at a shared kitchenette. As a student at the Folkehøjskole part of your food stipend will go to cover the mandatory meal plan and the rest to help out with your additional food expenses.
How much interaction will I have with the Danish residents on the Folkehøjskole?
DIS student choosing this housing option will be living and dining alongside the Danish and other international students, but unlike them, you will be attending classes at DIS and be part of our academic program at DIS. You will not have classes with the Danish Folkehøjskole students, but if you are willing to interact and meet people, life at the Folkehøjskole has a lot to offer: film nights, culture nights, concerts, theme parties, and more.
Is the commute always this long?
Yes … But once you get adjusted to it, you will start enjoying the beautiful ride and be able to use the peace and quiet on a train for either a nap or for catching up on some homework.
Note that the cost of commuting from your Folkehøjskole to school and within central Copenhagen is included in the Comprehensive Housing Fee.
How will I be placed?
Upon arrival at the Folkehøjskole you will be placed into a room by the Folkehøjskole.
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