Study in Norway
Live, Learn and Explore at Bakketun Folkehøgskole
Bakketun Folkehøgskole is located in central Norway, close to Trondheim airport. We offer a full school year of experiences, growth, community and adventure – with no exams and no pressure.
What can you experience at Bakketun?
- Meet students from all over the world.
- Travel across Norway – fjords, mountains, arctic circle
- Learn about Norwegian culture and lifestyle
- Try winter activities: skiing, snowboarding, ice fishing
- Learn the Norwegian language
- Join a welcoming, international community
- Build friendships that last a lifetime
- Enjoy student life: game nights, hikes, creative workshops, music, sports
- Full accommodation and all meals included
No tests. No grades. Just a year of real learning, new friendships, and outdoor adventures.
Our program for International Students:
Norway – Language, Culture & Travel
This program is made for international students who want to:
- Learn basic Norwegian
- Understand Norwegian society and history
- Travel and explore Norway from south to north
- Experience nature, snow and outdoor life
- Live together with Norwegian and international students
- Grow personally and discover new perspectives
Language of instruction: English & Norwegian (no previous Norwegian required)
Our programs – all are open for international students
Sport Extreme Australia
Australia & Thailand
Challenge Explore
Australia & Asia
Gaming Active
Australia
Minimum age: 16 years
VanLife Interrail
Roadtrip & Interrail
Content Production and Social media
London & New York
Arts and Crafts
Marokko & New York
Minimum age: 16 years
Theater & Performing Arts
London & New York
Minimum age: 16 years
Music & Audio Production
London & New York
Minimum age: 16 years
Norway – language, culture and travel
International Course – Norway
💡 Tips before applying
- No prior knowledge of Norwegian is required for our international program
- You can apply for Erasmus+ support if you’re from Europe
- Visa not needed for EU/EEA citizens
- You must be 18 or older before the school year starts – except for the programs Gaming Active, Arts and Crafts, Theatre & Performing Arts, and Music & Audio Production, which have a minimum age of 16..
- We recommend applying early – limited spaces available
- Want to talk to a former student? Just ask – we’ll connect you!
