Choose yours program
Explore your artistic potential
Practice with bands, play concerts and go on tour
For those of you who want to learn how to develop games
Learn Norwegian and explore the Norwegian culture
People, environment and justice – a year for those who want to make a difference.
Understand more. Reflect deeper. Act wiser.
Theoretical and practical introduction to the subject of psychology
An active year with trips in the magnificent Westland nature, paddling, mountains and sea - and a train journey through Europe
See which half-year courses we offer at folkehogskole.no
Many electives
At Fana you can choose from more than 25 electives.
There is always something happening.
There are always lots of cool things happening at school.
Folk high school in Bergen
Fana Folkehøgskule is beautifully situated by the fjord, just south of Bergen downtown.
Current affairs
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In the visual arts department, I get the opportunity to explore many different media, and to try new things that I otherwise wouldn't have had the opportunity or time to try before.
If you choose Fana you will not only experience Bergen in a proper way, but also develop yourself and meet many new people. You will also gain more professional knowledge that can help you in further choices.
Fana is a place where everyone is excited to teach what they know, and everyone is excited to learn what they don't know. At Fana, I have been proven that it is never too late to start!
Fana. What a place to be alive. Wonderful people, wonderful teachers. Resources and time to do and learn exactly what you want, together with committed and funny people. Just epic.
In the psychology department at Fana, we cover a variety of psychological topics and students have an active role in planning and implementing the teaching. Here we gain insight into ourselves and others without the pressure of assessments and cramming.
In psychology we have a varied everyday life. We work on topics that the students are interested in. The teacher is very committed and up-to-date on the subject matter so it is easy to follow the lessons. It is a program for those of you who are curious about the subject of psychology, and who are considering studying psychology further
In the psychology department, we learn about topics that we are interested in and that are fun to discuss.
If you want a year where you get to engage in psychological topics that you find interesting, get to work in a variety of ways, and feel like part of the community without the tight framework and performance pressure of high school, choose the psychology major.
The Psychology course provides a general insight into the exciting world of psychology. Engaging in other topics is encouraged and creates educational and inclusive conversations. Students with the same and different values – creates a good environment and good reflection on the human psyche.
It's always exciting to see fellow students' projects, because everyone has such different tastes and styles.
At Fana you get the opportunity to explore yourself and your skills, this means stepping out of your comfort zone sometimes, which is much easier in a good environment like at Fana.
The psychology program provides good conditions for strengthening professional skills, in addition to being a social arena with room for everyone.
At the photo line you get a lot of freedom to be creative and create what you want. Whether you are a beginner or more experienced, you will have a lot to learn here. And not least, be inspired and feel the joy of photography!
I started the photography course at Fana Folkehøyskole without any previous knowledge of the subject. With an enthusiastic and engaging teacher, I ended up with a new hobby. Andreas made me curious about the subject, and he helped me get to know myself better. Without a doubt, it is worth going to folkehøyskole.
Before I started at Fana, I had a dream of learning the darkroom, the analog technique, using different cameras and immersing myself in photography. During this year, I have learned an incredible amount, including about myself. I have always struggled with self-discipline and motivation, and you learn a lot about that in analog photography. Sometimes you have to make dozens of copies of the same photo before you are satisfied. But with an incredibly knowledgeable and motivating teacher, it will go well! I have not regretted for a second that I chose analog photography.
Our photography teacher Andreas has been very keen that this is our year, and has let us have a lot of influence on the program in the line classes. You get a lot of freedom to be creative and create what you want. Whether you want to work on your own project or if you want to have lessons and get assignments. This line is suitable for both beginners and experienced photographers. Here everyone has a lot to learn, be inspired and feel the joy of photography!
In the psychology department, we learn about topics that the students are interested in and we get to explore different learning methods. We get to learn a lot about each other and not least about ourselves.
I was considering applying to some gaming-related studies, but I've heard so many good things about the folk high school. Here I can also find out if I want to continue with it before I decide.
Fana folkehøgskule has made it clear to me what I want to do with my life. When I started I had zero idea what I wanted, whereas now, two years later, I am studying music in England. Fana taught me to follow my heart.
It will be a year you will never forget and you will make friendships that will last a lifetime. Even the teachers are amazing, they are the kind of people you just want to take with you through everything in life and who give you exactly what you need in terms of knowledge and friendship.
The visual arts program at Fana has given me the opportunity to experiment with different artistic expressions together with others, something I would not have otherwise been able to do.
I had one expectation when I applied to Fana. I would be on stage and that was it. I was itching to learn about theatre, see theatre productions and, most importantly, act in theatre!
At Game Development you learn everything from how a game is built to the history behind games and how they have helped change the world. The teacher is incredibly smart and knowledgeable and makes sure you learn at your own pace at the same time.
The game development line on Fana folkehøgskule was a really good way to try out game development. It's a safe and effective way to learn a lot in a short time. I'm really glad I chose to go there, now I know I want to continue with game development.
Going to Fana is incredibly fun! It's educational and fun, with different activities, during the day and in the evening! I've gotten to know myself better, but also with others my age.
The school has an incredibly good environment, with lots of committed teachers and staff. The music program is perfect for those who want to develop their skills in collaboration and playing in bands.
The choice to choose Fana folkehøgskule was really completely random, but an absolute hit. Out of all the choices I could have made, I don't regret it for a second. I came to play music and got much more than I hoped for.
Visual Arts at Fana is the best choice if you want to have a year where you challenge yourself creatively. I came in with zero knowledge of art, and I learned so much that I use it all the time now when I sit down to create something.
At Visual Arts I had the opportunity to work with many different materials and find my own expression. With good teachers and fantastic fellow students you can go incredibly far! I have learned a lot that I will take with me going forward.
At Billedkunst we had a good class environment, good teachers, and a lot of freedom that made me feel safe and able to develop my expression in a completely new way. The year at Fana is a year I will never forget.