The folk high school for Deaf people
Are you dreaming of a year completely out of the ordinary? Ål Folkehøgskole is Norway’s only folk high school where all teaching takes place in sign language. Or maybe you just want new friends and enjoy being with others? With us, you will experience togetherness, personal growth, and gain a new understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Ål folkehøgskole er en tegnspråkskole hvor vi fokuserer på samhold, læring, og morsomme aktiviteter hele året!
An open and inclusive school environment where each student is seen.
Ål Folkehøgskole is a sign language school where everything happens in sign language.
Our goal is for you to succeed in further education and in working life.
We focus on high quality in education. That means we have high expectations for our students.
Engasjerte og dyktige lærere som ser deg og gjør deg utrustet til å møte disse kravene.
We aim to be generous and kind people with the confidence to lift each other up.
You will gain unique experiences and memories, and friendships across languages and cultures.
You will gain unique experiences and create friendships across languages and cultures.
About us
Ål Folkehøgskole — a unique community for everyone.
We are an open and inclusive sign language school offering education to deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing student
The school was established in March 1974 and is the only folk high school in Norway where sign language is the main language used in teaching and everyday life.
Ål Folkehøgskole is a foundation established by the Norwegian Association of the Deaf.
Facilities
Operations: Includes maintenance, teaching, cleaning, kitchen operations.
Capacity: 46 student places, including short courses.
Area: 200 acres with 26 buildings on the Bakketeigen farm in Ål, Hallingdal.
AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY - ON DEAF PREMISES
Our goal is to be a center for lifelong learning, adapted to the needs of the deaf community.
Event rentals
Are you planning an upcoming camp, event, course, conference or similar gathering?
We are pleased to offer rental of our school and its excellent facilities for both small and large groups, with or without accommodation. Between mid-May and mid-August we have excellent opportunities to rent out the entire school or specific areas, and we welcome enquiries all year round. Would you like to arrange a visit or tour? We are more than happy to arrange it for you!
We are an open and inclusive sign language school offering education to deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing student
The school was established in March 1974 and is the only folk high school in Norway where sign language is the main language used in teaching and everyday life.
Ål Folkehøgskole is a foundation established by the Norwegian Association of the Deaf.
Our dedicated staff consists of experienced teachers, support personnel, and professionals who are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment for all our students. We emphasize individual guidance and support to ensure that each student reaches their full potential.
