International Students
Welcome to Løgumkloster Højskole
Løgumkloster Folk High School is a common broad folk high school in the small nice, scenic town, Løgumkloster in Southern Jutland.
What drives us is the hope for a better and more sustainable world. But we also know that hope is not enough, so therefore we equip you and your fellow students with tools, knowledge and a community, that allows you to go out and do something about the world you live in. Saving the world is not something we do individually, but together.
So whether you want to learn how to cook vegetarian food, explore your political nature or let your thoughts be expressed on a blank canvas, do so because you hope.
What is a danish folk high school?
A danish folk high school is a place where you can learn and live. There are many good reasons to learn and live. Some want to get evolve their creative sides or get really good at what they are passionate about. Others lack a new perspective on everyday life and want to be part of a community.
No matter why you need a folk high school semester, a stay at our school is a great and constructive break. Here you will receive lessons in exciting subjects and spend time with people who are just like you. There is also time for you to be yourself and retire to your room. In addition, you have time off on the weekends.
Classes and Schedule
Your very own schedule
Explore all our classes and see if there is there are some that suits you.
Our classes consists of both majors and minor. All classes are chosen in the first week and we expect you to show up to the classes you have chosen.
You can choose whatever classes you want to, Nordic Living is the only major which is mandatory for international students. Each student chooses two majors and 3 minors.
The routine is mandatory too and in this class everyone helps to clean the school and make it a nice place to stay.
Majors and mandatory classes in english
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Nordic Living (Major III)
Mandatory
We will focus on the nordic countries in philosophy, art and sustainability. Sourdough, nordic minimalist design, danish psalms, Scandinavian architecture and much more.
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Ceramics (Major I and II)
Major
We will shape, turn and model the clay, decorate and emboss it to eventually burn the finished objects.
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Textile (Major I and II)
Major
During this course we will learn techniques to repair your old cloth or turn them into something even more fashionable.
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Music (Major I)
Major
Would you like to dive into the wonderful music and express yourself on your instrument, then music is the right major for you. We play and create music and explore how music can grow even bigger when we all do it together.
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Permaculture (Major I)
Major
Do you want to know what it is like to live from the food in your garden? Then this is for you.
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The art of cooking (Major II)
Major
Would you like to improve your cooking skills while learning about vegetarian food and sustainability. Then this class is for you. Get cooking!
Minors
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Instrumental teaching
Minor A
Learn to master your instrument! Piano, guitar or cello? You can choose instrumental teaching as both beginner and trained musician.
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Theater
Minor A
We discover attention, creativity, intention, expression, timing, movement, presence and focus through a multitude of different exercises and small performances for each other.
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Feminism
Minor A
In a safe space, you will have the opportunity to explore and learn about feminist topics. There is room to wonder and ask questions, have an opinion and express yourself.
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Movement
Minor B
Every week we will dance, walk, run or do yoga - its your choice!
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Choir
Minor C
To sing is a wonderful way to experience yourself and your body - come and sing together with other music-lovers
Folk High School
We are open for registration for our spring and fall semesters. Our semesters lasts between 20 and 21 weeks and include great meals from our kitchen, teaching by our passionate teachers and a double or single room, whichever you prefer. The age limit for a high school stay is 17.5 years at the time of semester start.
Spring 2025 - Waiting list
2nd February - 28th June 2025 (21 weeks)
Register for our spring semester of 2025 trough our form by following the link.
Autumn 2025
3rd August - 20th December 2025 (20 weeks)
Register for our autumn semester of 2025 trough our form by following the link.
Pricing
The price of your stay is calculated in weeks. If you choose to stay longer or shorter the total costs may vary. The Danish Authorities request that all foreign students pay for their stay in advance.
If you have questions or need help, you can always write to us at info@logumklosterhojskole.dk or call us at +45 7474 4040.
Materials
Some of the creative subjects needs payment for materials when for example knitting, making ceramic, sculpture or food. You material deposit is calculated based on your uses in the end of the semester. Any money that you might have left will be paid back to you.
Cancellation
You can free of charge cancel your stay up to a week before the semester begins. We will keep your deposit for our trouble with administration.
If you cancel within the week before semester starts, we will have to charge you for the first four weeks of the stay, called rate 1. This is due to our already used ressources in regards to your stay.
If you decide to leave us during the semester, we will charge you for the week within and the following three weeks. This is due to our already used ressources.
Are you a student living outside of Europa and need a money transfer back, please note that each transfer costs 1.500 DKK.
VISA
If your VISA is not accepted we will return your fee except 1.000 DKK for deposit and 1.500 DKK for the money transaktion back to you.
Money transfer and bank informations
You pay the semester by using these banking-details:
IBAN: DK6898544172048078
SWIFT: BBRODK21
| Total Cost (21 Weeks) | € 5.490,- |
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Cost Weekly The price covers registration fee, meals, lodging, tuition, a personal songbook, a t-shirt, a student photo and study trips. |
€ 262,- |
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Material Account The material account is for the materials we need during the semester. If there is a surplus in your material account when the semester ends, we will refund the excess. |
€ 205,- |
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Registration fee You might think a registration fee is avoidable. But actually we use this to cover the administration cost. It takes some time for us to get the danish health care insurance, VISA and local goverment registration. So thank you for helping out. |
€ 135,- |
Why Løgumkloster Højskole?
Immersion, celebration, colors and imagination are resources that grow the more we use them. A high school stay is 20 weeks in a present community, creating friendships for life. We make you experience range of subjects and activities to help you understand the world around you and the society you live in. On this background, we work for a sustainable everyday life and world - come and join us.
In many different majors and electives, you can challenge yourself in what you love, or just try something for fun. What you put in your backpack, no one can take from you.
Frequently asked questions
I don’t speak Danish, is that okay?
We have had international students on every semester so far and we try to incorporate them in the danish lessons by translating. Your language barrier should be no problem.
However we encourage international students to choose practical elective subjects, like painting, baking or playing music, so there will be less talking and more doing.
Are there any mandatory classes?
Yes. Our minor “Nordic Living” is mandatory for international students. That means that you can’t choose other classes in those periods. We of course expect you to show up for all the classes you chose since we are a school.
Can i choose whatever subject i want?
In theory, yes. However some of the elective subjects occur simultaneously, and since you can’t be in two places at the same time, you would have to choose one over the other. But don’t worry, elective subjects are first chosen when you get to the high school.
Do i need a VISA?
If you stay in Denmark for more than 12 weeks, or you are from a land outside of Europa, you need a VISA. You can learn more at the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI). The site New in Denmark has specific information on Danish Folk High School.
How old is the typical student?
The typical student attending a semesters is from age 18 - 30 and is either about to start, to finish or in between a BA and a MA degree.
What are the rooms like?
You can choose either a single or a double room. It has an extra price to choose a single room.
Each room has a sink with mirror, a bed, a desk and some storage. Toilets and showers are shared with 4-6 other rooms.
What does the registration process look like?
Students from the 27 EU countries (+ Switzerland and Liechtenstein).
First you register for the semester on our website.
Then we send you an invoice and wait for your payment. We can’t proceed to next step until we have received your payment.
You have to approach your local health authority to get the special EU health insurance (the blue card) – can be obtained free of charge. As an EU citizen you can freely enter Denmark, so you do not need a VISA at first.
Within the first few weeks of your stay you must apply for a certificate of registration at the Regional State Administration – we shall assist you. It takes about 4-6 weeks to receive your certificate of registration. With the certificate in hand you are now able to reside in Denmark.
After the registration we make sure that you get a danish health insurance, which is for free.
Students from all over the world.
First you register for the semester on our website.
Then we send you an invoice and wait for your payment. We can’t proceed to the next step until we have received your payment.
Now you need to apply for a danish VISA. The registration process is online and we will help you find the right information and registration. We actually have to fill in the first part of the registration, to confirm your semester. After that you fill in the rest of the registration. The VISA application may take about 6-8 weeks, so you need to be well in advance.
Once you get here, we make sure that you get a danish health insurance, which is for free. However you will need a travel health insurance to cover you in case of illness during the first 10 weeks of your stay in Denmark.
Contact us
Got any more questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us and we will get in touch with you.