Year-round course (two semesters)
International politics backpacking Asia
Ønsker du en bedre forståelse av verden, eller kanskje du vurderer å jobbe internasjonalt? Studiereise til Sørøst-Asia for å lære mer om de viktige temaene og sette ting i perspektiv.
Understand the world
In a world where important events have a short life span in the media and many fight for our attention, it is important to recognize the big and important lines, and try to understand why the world's countries and leaders act as they do.
Hva i historien spiller inn, hvilke forhold og regler styrer dem, og hva ønsker de egentlig å oppnå?
Med kunnskap og kritisk sans kan vi utfordre de grunnleggende årsakene til fattigdom og krig, og finne vår måte å bidra positivt på.
Vi bekjemper motløshet med kunnskap og konkrete eksempler på ting som nytter.
Variasjon i undervisning og metode
There are many ways to engage and learn. Inspiring lectures, spontaneous and prepared discussions, films, projects and information work are just some of the ways we learn. Variety and exploring new ways of working and challenging ourselves is important.
If the world seems chaotic, walks in the woods, in the mountains and on the sea can be a nice break during this year and the years to come. Hiking is part of the method on the line because it provides variety and mastery is important. We use nature as a classroom.
På korte turer gjennom året, lærer vi også praktiske ferdigheter for opplevelser og mestring, samt å sette pris på naturen vi er så avhengige av. Tur er også en fin arena for å fokusere på, og diskutere, det som opptar oss, ha det fint og bli bedre kjent.
Tur om høsten og om våren
Studiereisen på høsten går til Sørøst-Asia. På våren avhenger reisemålet av hvor mye penger vi har igjen, og hva klassen ønsker. Tidligere har vi være i Genève og København, på Balkan og på norske verdensarvsteder som Røros, Vega og Bergen.
More about the course
Forms of work
There are many ways to engage and learn. Inspiring lecturers, spontaneous and prepared discussions, films, study visits and information work are just some of the ways we acquire material. Variety is important, and it's important for us to also explore new ways of working and challenge ourselves. Outdoor activities allow us to get to know each other and ourselves better, and are a welcome break from the classroom.
Post-work and tour
Studieturen utgjør en viktig del av undervisningen på linja, og derfor bruker vi også mye tid på å bearbeide og bruke det vi har opplevd. En stund etter hjemkomst, i sammenheng med vinterferien, reiser vi på turné til skoler, institusjoner og organisasjoner i en ukes tid for å holde foredrag og fortelle om det vi har lært på studiereisen. Derfor må vi organisere og bearbeide inntrykkene etter reisen på en ordentlig måte, og studiereiseturneen representerer et fint punktum for reisen.
Other projects
Linja har i mange år forberedt og gjennomført en markering av Holocaustdagen i samarbeid med Falstadsenteret. Fastad var en nazistisk fangeleir, og er nå et minnested og menneskerettighetssenter i Midt-Norge. Her får vi sjansen til å jobbe med Holocaust, som er en viktig del av forhistorien til opprettelsen av FN, men også med aktuelle tema knyttet til menneskerettigheter, ekstremisme og internasjonal rett.
Studiereise til Sørøst-Asia
The study trip is a big part of the year at the course and has been an adventure every year. We work a lot on it before and afterwards, and the trip itself lasts four weeks. We travel to new and different countries and areas every year, and over the years we've been to Africa as many times as Asia.
Hvilke land skal vi reise til?
I skoleåret 2026-27 reiser vi til Sørøst-Asia. Aktuelle land er Malaysia, Thailand, Filippinene og Indonesia. Reiserute, opplegget og innholdet på studiereisen lager vi når dere kommer, basert på hva som er aktuell tematikk i landene og hva vi sammen har lyst til.
Student democracy in practice
At the start of the trip, we have a rough itinerary, some meetings and a bit of a program ready, but most of the time we fill as the journey unfolds. Since we usually travel to places neither teachers nor students have been before, conversations with people we meet are important to find out what is relevant and exciting for us to experience.
Ownership of the journey
To achieve this, it is also important to be flexible with regard to transport and accommodation, so we will arrange all that as we go. The program is challenging and rewarding and everyone in the group helps to decide how the trip will be, and with their own efforts, both the learning outcomes and the experiences will be great. Previous cohorts have said they are proud of the trip they have made, and they feel a strong sense of ownership for what they have been a part of.
From embassy to activists
We usually visit the Norwegian embassy, some UN organizations and Norwegian and local NGOs. Meetings with people in host families or in local associations, inspiring activists or just ordinary young people often provide the most memorable and pleasant experiences. We also find time for safaris, mountain hikes, beach life, sights or whatever is available and might tempt us. We travel a lot during the trip to get a good impression of the country, and we cross borders and visit neighboring countries to compare culture, governance, etc.
Jakob has worked as a junior expert for FAO in Cambodia and at the head office in Rome. He has extensive experience of study trips to many different countries. In addition to a keen interest in international issues and politics, he is passionate about exercise and outdoor life, and is a ski and kayak instructor.
"Applying to Sund folk high school was definitely one of the best decisions I ever made. During my year at the UN and International Politics, I was able to develop both my perspective on the world and myself, largely thanks to the great discussions we had in class, and our teacher Jakob who knows absolutely everything"
Milene
Students' annual plan Sund folk high school
The last day of school for the 2025–26 school year is Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Sund folk high school , annual plan for the school year 2025-2026
Sund Folk High School, Annual plan – school year 2025-2026
Year-round line 2026–27
Kr 151 000,-
School fees include:
- Accommodation in a double room at Sund fhs
- All food at Sund fhs (four meals per day) - we don't charge extra for special diets, vegetarian or vegan food
- The study trip - academic program, accommodation, food and transportation are included
- Joint school trips and excursions
- Wireless internet, copying and printing for teaching
- Use of gym, training room, rehearsal room, photo studio, darkroom
- Use of washing machines and dryers
- Expenses for the vast majority of electives
- Transport in connection with training
- Administration fee at NOK 2 500,-
All lessons are free of charge.
School fees are not included:
Most of the materials we use in teaching are included. However, if you want to make something different/more/larger than what the teacher has planned, you must expect to pay for the extra equipment yourself.
- Deposit for key and use of equipment at NOK 1 300,-
- Single room supplement at NOK. 5 850,- (650 per month for 9 months)
- Pocket money for personal consumption
Loans and grants from Lånekassen
As a student on year-round programs at Sund folk high school , you are entitled to study support from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (if you are a Norwegian citizen).
For the 2025–2026 school year, you as a student will receive a total of NOK 151,700 in grants and loans from the Norwegian State Loan Fund. Of this, 40%, i.e. NOK 60,680, will be converted into a grant once you have completed the school year and have it approved. If you are a student on a half-year course, you will receive half the loan amount.
Read more about loans and grants atwww.lanekassen.no.
As soon as you have a place at Sund folk high school , you can apply for grants and loans atwww.lanekassen.no.
We do not have an application deadline and you can apply throughout the year. We start admitting students from November 15, and accept students as long as there is room at the course.
Admission criteria:
- Age limit 18 years, exceptionally 18 years before the study trip
- We accept students as long as there is room on the course you apply
- We focus on motivation and interests
Application:
- Send an online application
- We'll get back to you as soon as we can
- Write a little about yourself and why you want to join Sund
- It's a good idea to apply early, even if we don't start admissions until November 15.
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What former students say
A year where I got to grow, breathe and learn at my own pace. I was given time and space to reflect and process different things. And then I was able to blossom at full speed, at a slow pace and in different directions.
