Welcome to Gram Højskole!
Discover Gram Højskole – Where You Grow, Create, and Belong
At Gram Højskole, you don’t just go to school – you become part of a vibrant community where curiosity, creativity, and personal growth come first. Located in the heart of Southern Denmark, Gram Højskole offers a unique blend of inspiring teaching, strong friendships, and unforgettable experiences that stay with you for life.
Our courses are built around passion and participation. Whether you’re into Crafts, Art, Gastronomy, Creativity, Sustainability or Personal Development, you’ll learn by doing – not by taking exams. At Gram Højskole, your voice matters, your ideas are welcome, and your everyday life is filled with energy, laughter, and meaningful conversations.
Life at the school is about more than classes. You’ll live, learn, and grow together with students from Denmark and around the world, sharing meals, projects, adventures, and late-night talks. We believe in community, freedom, and responsibility – and in giving you the space to discover who you are and what you want for your future.
Why choose Gram Højskole?
- A strong and supportive community
- Passion-driven subjects with no exams or grades
- Dedicated teachers who care about you
- An active, creative, and meaningful everyday life
- Memories and friendships that last a lifetime
If you’re ready for a semester or maybe even a year that challenges you, inspires you, and helps you grow – Gram Højskole is waiting for you.
“The best thing about Gram Højskole are the classes, and the willingnes to accept international students. I like that the students can arrange many things and have an impact on their own daily lives at the school” – Yu, Japan
Our Values
Our foundation is built on the Danish folk high school tradition, where education is about life, people, and community – not exams or grades. At Gram Højskole we believe that learning happens best when curiosity, trust, and engagement are at the center.
We value community and belonging. Living and learning together creates strong relationships, mutual respect, and a sense of responsibility for one another. Every student is seen, heard, and encouraged to be themselves.
We believe in personal growth and freedom. At Gram Højskole, students are given the space to explore their interests, challenge themselves, and develop both confidence and independence. Learning is driven by passion, dialogue, and active participation.
Democracy, openness, and responsibility are core principles in our everyday life. We encourage open-mindedness, critical thinking, and respect for differences. Students take part in shaping the school community and learn the value of contributing to something bigger than themselves.
Finally, we believe in learning for life. The experiences, friendships, and insights gained at Gram Højskole are meant to inspire students long after their stay – helping them move forward with courage, awareness, and a strong sense of who they are.
The main subjects at Gram Højskole
Ceramics
Create with your hands, learn techniques like wheel throwing, glazing and molding – and find your own style in our 24-hour open studio.
Gastronomy/Nature Craft
Cook from scratch, forage, ferment, bake over open fire – and taste what sustainability means, both locally and globally.
Expedition
Join a journey to Indonesia. You’ll visit sustainability projects and reflect on how your choices here at home are connected to the world around you.
Textile
Weave, print, dye and sew with care. We work with textiles that not only look good, but do good – inspired by traditional crafts and modern trends.
The price of your stay is calculated by 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@gramhojskole.dk or call us at +45 29 32 45 57.
Materials
Some of the creative subjects need payment for materials, as knitting, making ceramic, sculpture or food. Your material is calculated based on your usage at the end of the semester.
Cancellation
You can free of charge cancel your stay up to two weeks before the semester begins. We will keep your deposit for our trouble with the administration.
If you cancel within two weeks before the semester starts, we will have to charge you for the first four weeks of the stay, called rate 1. This is for the expenses we have already spent concerning 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 for the expenses we have already spent concerning your stay.
Are you a student living outside of Europe 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.
Pricing (example for 20 weeks)
Cost weekly | € 250 (x20)
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Registrations fee | € 200 (x1)
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Total Cost | € 5.200
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The total cost covers registration fee, meals, lodging, tuition and study trips. If you want a single room an additional €42 will be charged for each week.
Spring 2026
8th of March – 26th June 2026 (16 weeks)
Fall 2026
2nd of August – 19th of December 2026 (20 weeks)
Fall 2026
13th of September – 19th of December 2026 (14 weeks)
FAQ
We have had international students on every semester so far and we try to incorporate them in the lessons by translating.
All subjects and sessions are in Danish and are translated into English, so it is IMPORTANT that you know English at a minimum basic level.
However we encourage international students to choose practical minor subjects, like creative, craft and movement classes, so there will be less talking and more doing.
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.
You can choose either a single or a double room. There will be an additional fee if you choose a single room. (€ 40 per week). We recommend to choose a double room to get the full experience of being at a folk high school.
Each room has a sink with mirror, a bed, a desk and some storage. Toilets and showers are shared with 4-6 other students.
In theory, yes. However some of the workshops occur simultaneously, and since you can’t be in two places at the same time, you would have to choose one over the other.
For the minor workshops we strongly suggest that you choose a subject in which you will not need to participate in a lot of discussions as these primarily will be in Danish.
But don´t worry. We always find a solution. And you will not have to choose neither main nor minor subject before arriving at Gram Højskole.
A semester at Gram Højskole is divided into three schedule periods in which you may choose one main and one minor subject in each period.
In the fall semester the periods last 6 weeks and in the spring they are 8 weeks.
In the bigger picture that means that you will have the opportunity to choose 3 main and 3 minor subjects during your stay. It may be 3 different main subjects – lone periode of Textile, one with Ceramics and one with Nature Craft – or maybe 3 main subjects all working with ceramics in all periods. It is your choice if you want to focus or open your horizons to things you did not now would be interesting..
In addition to your major and minor subjects, you also take part in various joint courses with all students. Here we work with student democracy, the major ideas and current events in the world, and the folk high school community as a whole.
Each week the students meet for one hour. The meeting is mandatory. Here you may form different committees and discuss what these committees should do. It could be dommittees like a party committee, japanese food committee, plant dying committe, star gazing committee. There are no limits.
Committees are groups of students who work together to create themes activities and animations.
Families are groups of students supervised by a teacher. They take turns being responsible for cleaning or cooking tasks as well as weekend brunches, and meet on Wednesdays during lunch to discuss how things are going and talk about upcoming events.
There are no classes on weekends. Students will in turn be responsible for a brunch at 11:00 and dinner at 18:00, but apart from that students are free.
Activities, parties or trips are very often organized by the students themselves, but you can also take that time to relax.
“I chose Gram Højskole because I wanted to find out what I like. When we have spare time, we play volleyball and watch movies. The most cozy time is talking with my roomies in our room” – Hiroka, Japan
What else can you expect at Gram Højskole?
A long-term stay at Gram Højskole is also very much about everyday life, shared moments, and experiences that shape you as a person.
You can expect a lively and inspiring daily rhythm with shared meals, morning gatherings, evening activities, and cultural events that bring the whole school and the town together. Music, talks, celebrations, and spontaneous moments are all part of life at Gram Højskole, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Living on campus means becoming part of a close-knit community. Friendships grow naturally through shared rooms, common spaces, teamwork, and social activities, and it’s often in the informal moments – over coffee, during evening talks with teachers and fellow students, or on late walks – that the strongest bonds are formed.
A long stay at a folk high school also offers adventures beyond the school grounds. You can look forward to excursions, study trips, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences that add new perspectives and unforgettable memories to your time here.
There is room for both action and reflection. Whether you enjoy sports, creative projects, quiet moments, nature or social gatherings, Gram Højskole offers space for balance, well-being, and personal freedom. You’ll learn to take responsibility for yourself and the community you are part of while enjoying a unique semester filled with growth, laughter, and life-changing experiences.
