Norwegian Folk High Schools

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:high_school
gptkbp:accommodation often provided on campus
gptkbp:affiliation various organizations
gptkbp:alumni maintains an alumni network
many notable figures
gptkbp:arts_programs offers various arts programs
gptkbp:community_events hosts various community events
gptkbp:community_involvement encourages local engagement
gptkbp:community_service promotes community service initiatives
gptkbp:course_length typically 1 year
gptkbp:cultural_events encourages cultural activities
gptkbp:cultural_exchange promotes cultural exchange programs
gptkbp:cultural_heritage preserves cultural heritage
gptkbp:cultural_significance promotes Norwegian culture
gptkbp:curriculum non-formal education
gptkbp:education holistic education
gptkbp:education_institution gptkb:Educational_Institution
gptkbp:environment often located in rural areas
gptkbp:established gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:evaluates student feedback is important
gptkbp:extracurricular_activities varied options available
gptkbp:field organizes educational field trips
gptkbp:focus adult education
gptkbp:founding_principle folk education
gptkbp:goal gptkb:personal_development
gptkbp:historical_role inspired by German model
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Norwegian Folk High Schools
gptkbp:impact contributes to lifelong learning
gptkbp:international_students welcomes students from abroad
gptkbp:language_of_instruction gptkb:Norwegian
provides language courses
gptkbp:local_government subsidized by the state
gptkbp:location gptkb:Norway
gptkbp:network facilitates networking among students
Nordic Folk High Schools
gptkbp:notable_alumni gptkb:Edvard_Grieg
gptkb:Fridtjof_Nansen
gptkb:Trygve_Bratteli
gptkb:Henrik_Ibsen
gptkb:Gro_Harlem_Brundtland
gptkbp:notable_feature no formal exams
gptkbp:number_of_schools over 70
gptkbp:offers_workshops_on conducts various workshops
gptkbp:outcome focus on positive educational outcomes
gptkbp:partnerships collaborates with universities
gptkbp:philosophy learning by doing
emphasizes democracy and equality
gptkbp:popular_subjects gptkb:music
gptkb:sports
arts and crafts
social studies
nature studies
gptkbp:research supports educational research
gptkbp:scholarships offers scholarships to students
gptkbp:school_facilities encourages educational innovation
gptkbp:student_demographics diverse backgrounds
gptkbp:student_support_services offers student support services
gptkbp:sustainability focus on sustainable practices
gptkbp:target_audience adults
gptkbp:tradition strong tradition of folk music
gptkbp:tuition varies by school
gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities provides volunteer opportunities
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Porsgrunn_Folk_High_School
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7