We’re excited to welcome you to our international mountain community in Gol, Norway!
Here you’ll find all the practical information you need before starting the school year — from arrival and tuition to visa, accommodation, and what to pack.
🏫 Start of School
The official opening of the school year is Sunday, August 23rd 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
You can arrive any time that day – we’ll be here to welcome you from 10 a.m.
🍲 Soup will be served upon arrival, followed by a cozy evening meal at 7 p.m.
After dinner, when parents and guardians have left, we’ll gather for a simple opening ceremony in the gym at 8 p.m.
💸 Tuition
The total cost for one school year (2026/2027) is NOK 150 000 – 157 000, depending on your chosen program.
Tuition includes:
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All meals and accommodation
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Teaching, school activities, and use of facilities
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Most trips and excursions
A few optional costs may apply:
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Special diet (medical reasons)
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Single room supplement (NOK 7 000 per year)
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Personal equipment and small food costs on trips
🪪 Residence Permit and Visa
🇪🇺 EU / EEA / Swiss Citizens
You must register for residence at www.udi.no before arrival.
Book an appointment with the Immigration Police in Hønefoss (Sør-Øst police district) – ideally during the second week of school.
Remember your UDI login information, and book early – appointments fill quickly!
🌍 Non-EU Citizens
You need a Student Residence Permit from UDI before entering Norway.
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Pay your full tuition first.
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The school will send you a Letter of Confirmation (proof of payment and admission).
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Submit both letters with your online application.
Apply as soon as possible and include all documents – missing papers delay processing.
After arrival, book an appointment with the Immigration Police in Hønefoss to collect your residence permit card.
🎓 Financial Support (Lånekassen)
Norwegian citizens can apply for support from Lånekassen.
For the 2026/2027 school year, the total amount is about NOK 158 000, and 40 % becomes a grant after completing the year.
You must submit the application yourself – the school confirms it on your first day.
🏡 Room and Board
Most students share double rooms; a few single rooms are available.
Each room includes:
🛏 Two beds (80 cm wide) 🪞 Sink and mirror 🗄 Wardrobe and shelves 🪑 Bedside table and drawers
Bring:
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Duvet, pillow, and bed linen (foreign students may borrow)
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Towels
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Personal decorations (posters, photos, lights)
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Optional: thicker mattress topper or bedspread
🧼 Label your clothes and gear!
Also pack wind- and waterproof clothing, warm layers, hat, gloves, sturdy shoes, sleeping bag, and sleeping mat – the whole school goes hiking the first week!
🏠 Single Rooms
If you want a single room, email post@hallingdalfhs.no with your reason.
Extra cost: NOK 7 000 per year (split into invoices for December and May).
🥗 Dietary Requests
Email kjokken@hallingdalfhs.no if you have allergies or dietary needs.
Vegetarian food is provided at no extra cost.
For medical diets (e.g., gluten-free), an extra fee applies — but you can apply for support from NAV with a doctor’s certificate.
🛡 Insurance, Passport and Student ID
Before travelling, make sure you have:
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A valid passport (minimum 1½ years remaining)
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European Health Insurance Card (EU citizens)
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Contents insurance for personal belongings
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Travel insurance (school covers accidents/trips in school program)
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Student ID (ISIC) – order via isic.no or the ISIC app
🌈 Facilitation and Special Needs
If you have medical or learning needs, please contact us early.
We’ll work with you to make your stay safe, comfortable, and rewarding.
🗓 Holidays 2026/2027
🍂 Autumn break: Oct 3 – Oct 11 (week 40)
🎄 Christmas break: Dec 19 – Jan 4 (weeks 51–52)
❄️ Winter break: Feb 20 – Feb 28 (week 8)
🌼 Easter break: Mar 27 – Apr 6 (week 13)
🎓 School ends: May 9 (week 19)
🚆 How to Get Here
It’s easy to reach Gol by car, train, or bus!
🚄 Train: The Bergensbanen line (Oslo ↔ Bergen) stops at Gol Station several times daily. From there it’s a short taxi ride or a 20-minute walk to the school.
🚗 Car: Reach Gol via Rv7 (Oslo–Bergen), Rv52 (Hemsedalsfjellet), or Rv51 (Golsfjellet). Free parking available (no EV charging yet).
🚌 Bus: Daily arrivals from east, south and west at the Gol Bus Station.
💬 Before You Arrive
Follow us for updates and photos:
🌐 hallingdalfhs.no
📸 Instagram @hallingdalfhs
📘 Facebook Hallingdal Folkehøgskole
We can’t wait to welcome you to Gol on Sunday, August 23rd 2026!
All of us at Hallingdal Folkehøgskole will do our best to give you a year you’ll never forget. 💚