Hurdal Verk folkehøgskole

What Hurdal Verk folkehøgskole does

Hurdal Verk Folkehøgskole is a private Norwegian folk high school (folkehøgskole) founded in 1891 in Hurdal, Norway, approximately 30 minutes from Oslo Gardermoen Airport. It operates a one-year residential program primarily for young adults aged 18–25 seeking a gap-year experience, personal development, or pre-university preparation. The school is Christian in orientation but welcomes students of all backgrounds and accepts international students, supported by a bilingual Norwegian/English website.

The school's core product is a dual-line study program introduced in 2024, where each student selects two of twelve subject lines (e.g., EXPLORE, Ticket to Ride – Asia, RÅSKINN, Adventure, EAT, Snadder) that combine travel, sports, culinary, crafts, and adapted-access tracks. Lines are supplemented by over 60 elective subjects (valgfag) and mandatory shared subjects (Livsmestring, Make It a Better Place). Tuition is bundled with accommodation (private room), four daily meals, and all international study trips across Asia, Africa, South America, USA, and Europe. The underlying technology is minimal — a WordPress-based website managed by CoreTrek AS — with no proprietary digital platform.

Revenue is generated primarily through student fees (entry fee 3,000 NOK, board and lodging 99,800 NOK, shared costs 17,500 NOK, plus line fees ranging from 19,000 to 44,000 NOK per line) and indirectly through Norwegian State Education Loan Fund (Lånekassen) grants and loans that flow to students, with the government covering approximately 154,880 NOK per student for the 26/27 academic year (40% grant, 60% loan). The school is consistently fully booked at approximately 115 students per year and is ranked among the top 5% of Norwegian folk high schools for customer satisfaction per the EPSI 2025 survey.

Name

Hurdal Verk folkehøgskole

Legal name

Hurdal Verk Folkehøgskole

Website

https://hvf.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hurdal Verk Folkehøgskole is a private Norwegian folk high school offering a one-year residential program for young adults aged 18–25, featuring a dual-line model with 12 study lines, 60+ electives, and international study trips. It serves approximately 115 students annually from Norway and abroad.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Folk High School Education

NAICS

Other Schools and Instruction (6116), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

School Group & Curriculum-Led Trips (THAKAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools (EDAJABAK)

Keywords

• Folk high school
• Residential education
• Gap year program
• Boarding school
• Study travel programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hurdal

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Boarding Fees: The primary revenue stream consists of tuition/boarding fees paid by students. All students pay a base fee covering accommodation (room), meals (4 meals per day), shared costs (school trips, WiFi, insurance, equipment, etc.), and instruction. The total cost per student includes: Innmeldingspenger (entry fee) 3,000 NOK, Kost og losji (board and lodging) 99,800 NOK, Felleskostnader (shared costs) 17,500 NOK, and optional dietary supplement of 6,000 NOK for gluten-free/lactose-free diets. Room upgrades are available at additional monthly rates (0 to 1,300 NOK/month). Line costs are separate (ranging from 19,000 to 44,000 NOK depending on the line chosen). Most Norwegian students finance attendance through Lånekassen (Norwegian State Education Loan Fund), which provides a combination of loans and grants (approximately 61,952 NOK grant + 92,928 NOK loan for the 26/27 academic year, totaling approximately 154,880 NOK in support).
2. Lånekassen Student Financial Support (Third-Party Subsidy): The Norwegian government, through Lånekassen, provides means-tested grants and loans to eligible Norwegian citizens attending folk high school. The grant portion is approximately 40% of total support (approximately 61,952 NOK for 26/27). This government subsidy effectively reduces the net cost to students and subsidizes the school's boarding services. In December 2025, it was confirmed that the government would maintain the 40% grant structure (no cuts to the stipend), ensuring continued high enrollment demand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hurdal Verk Folkehøgskole delivers a one-year residential folk high school program where students aged 18-25 select 2 subject lines simultaneously from 12 named programs (such as EXPLORE, RÅSKINN, EAT, Adventure, Ticket to Ride Asia/Afrika) complemented by more than 60 elective subjects. The bundled price covers accommodation, four daily meals, instruction, and international study trips across Asia, Africa, the Americas, the USA, and Europe. The school is Christian-oriented but welcomes students of all backgrounds and operates from a campus 30 minutes from Oslo Gardermoen Airport in Hurdal, Norway.

Product overview

Hurdal Verk Folkehøgskole is a Norwegian folk high school offering a one-year residential educational program. The core offering is its dual-line model introduced in 2024, where students choose 2 lines (one from Linje 1 and one from Linje 2) simultaneously, creating a combined program of approximately 14 hours per week. The 12 named study lines span travel/adventure (EXPLORE, Ticket to Ride – Asia, Ticket to Ride – Afrika, ACT, Adventure), sports/fitness (Idrett Ball, EXPLORE Sports, RÅSKINN), food/culinary (EAT, Snadder), arts/crafts (Handmade), and specialized support (Tilrettelagt). Over 60 elective subjects (valgfag) supplement the lines, alongside mandatory shared subjects (Livsmestring and Make It a Better Place). Accommodation, meals, and all study trips are bundled into the program price. The school is ranked among the top 5% of Norwegian folk high schools for customer satisfaction per EPSI surveys.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EXPLORE A travel and culture-focused study line that takes students through Indonesia-Bali-Lombok, Montenegro, Croatia, and Albania, combining an Amazing Race format with sports and cultural activities. Line price 32,000 NOK. Designed for young adults aged 18-25.
• Ticket to Ride – Asia A travel-focused study line covering Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China, combining outdoor life, aid work, and dog sledding activities. Line price 36,000 NOK. Designed for young adults aged 18-25.
• EAT – Exploring Amazing Tastes A culinary arts and food exploration study line focused on Japanese cuisine, street food, social media cooking content, and cooking techniques. Line price 35,500 NOK. Designed for young adults aged 18-25.
• Idrett Ball A ball sports study line set in Brazil focusing on ball sports, sports enjoyment, net sports, and training theory. Line price 29,000 NOK. Designed for young adults aged 18-25.
• ACT – Active Change Travel An aid and social work travel line visiting Kenya, Zanzibar, and interrailing across Europe, combining community engagement with travel. Line price 38,000 NOK. Designed for young adults aged 18-25.
• Tilrettelagt An adapted/special needs study line providing tailored support and accommodation for students with health challenges or disabilities. Line price 0 NOK. Designed for students with special needs aged 18-25.
• Ticket to Ride – Afrika A travel-focused study line covering South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and interrailing across Europe, with focus on film, photography, and activity. Line price 38,000 NOK. Designed for young adults aged 18-25.
• EXPLORE Sports A multi-sport study line set in the Canary Islands covering ball sports, water sports, winter sports, and multi-sport activities. Line price 22,000 NOK. Designed for young adults aged 18-25.
• Handmade A crafts and design study line in Morocco and Barcelona focused on sewing clothes, ceramics, redesign, and handcraft. Line price 20,000 NOK. Designed for young adults aged 18-25.
• Snadder A baking and street food study line set in Italy focused on baking, desserts, community, and street food culture. Line price 19,000 NOK. Designed for young adults aged 18-25.
• Adventure An adventure travel study line visiting Egypt and Thailand combining sports, cultural understanding, and tourism with a study trip abroad. Line price 44,000 NOK. Designed for young adults aged 18-25.
• RÅSKINN – Fysisk og mental trening A physical and mental fitness training study line based in USA (Miami) combining strength training, CrossFit, endurance, mental training, and nutrition education. Line price 30,000 NOK. Designed for young adults aged 18-25.
• Valgfag (Elective Subjects) Over 60 elective subject options including challenging activities (Boxing, Ice Climbing, Snowboarding), relaxing options (Massage, Beach Volleyball), and educational subjects (Street Food, Guitar, Upcycling). Students take 2 electives per week across 4-5 periods, plus 2 dedicated elective weeks per year. Included in the school program for enrolled students.
• Internat og romtyper (Board and Lodging) On-campus accommodation options including double rooms with private bathroom (Kursinternatet), newer double rooms with private bathroom (Hesteskoen), single rooms without private bathroom (Fløya), and newer single rooms with private bathroom (Hesteskoen). All packages include meals (4 per day), WiFi, and access to facilities. Mandatory fixed cost 99,800 NOK + 17,500 NOK shared costs. Room upgrades available at monthly rates from 0 to 1,300 NOK/month.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hurdal Verk is ranked among the top 5% of Norwegian folk high schools for customer satisfaction (EPSI 2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Eidsvoll TrafikkskoleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHurdal Verk has partnered with Eidsvoll Trafikkskole (Eidsvoll Driving School) to allow students to take driving lessons and their driving test as part of the school year. This enables students to obtain a driver's license during their gap year, adding practical value to the educational experience. Driving lessons and test fees are not included in the school fee.
• Hurdal kommune (Hurdal Municipality)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHurdal Verk collaborates with Hurdal Municipality as part of the 'Make It a Better Place' (fellesfag) subject, where students contribute to community service. Students work with the municipality on volunteer projects, providing community benefit while enhancing students' civic engagement and social responsibility.
• Hurdal IdrettslagminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the local sports club (Hurdal Idrettslag) for the 'Make It a Better Place' community service program, allowing students to engage in volunteer sports-related activities in the local community.
• Hurdal MenighetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the local church congregation (Hurdal Menighet) for the Christian community program, including Sunday gatherings, worship, and youth group activities. Part of the school's Christian identity as a 'kristen folkehøgskole'.
• Frivilligsentralen (Volunteer Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the local volunteer center for community service projects as part of the 'Make It a Better Place' subject, connecting students with volunteer opportunities in the Hurdal community.
• Hurdal SkisentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ski center is located only 2 km from the school. Hurdal Verk students use the ski center extensively for electives (alpine skiing, snowboarding, telemark, slalom) and free-time activities. The proximity is a key differentiator mentioned in the school's marketing. Season passes for the ski center (approximately 2,700 NOK) are optional add-ons for some elective subjects.
• Local Doctors in HurdalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo local doctors collaborate with the school to provide travel-health vaccinations tailored to each student's travel destinations. This is part of the school's safety protocol for international study trips, ensuring students receive appropriate vaccinations before departing for destinations in Asia, Africa, South America, and other regions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Folkehøgskolen Sogndal: Folkehøgskolen Sogndal is a Norwegian folk high school operating a residential one-year program with multiple subject lines. As a direct peer in the folk high school ecosystem, it competes with Hurdal Verk for the same Norwegian applicants and applies similar revenue mechanics via Lånekassen-funded tuition.
• Hallingdal Folkehøgskole: Hallingdal Folkehøgskole is a Norwegian folk high school offering a residential one-year program with subject lines including travel, sports, and culture. It is a direct peer competing for the same post-secondary Norwegian applicants and operating under the same Lånekassen financing model.
• Torshov Folkehøgskole: Torshov is an Oslo-based Norwegian folk high school offering residential gap-year programs with multiple subject lines. It is a direct competitor to Hurdal Verk in the same national application ecosystem, targeting a similar demographic with comparable program structures and pricing tiers.
• Folkehøgskolen 69° Nord: Folkehøgskolen 69° Nord is a Norwegian folk high school based in northern Norway (Tana) offering a residential gap-year program with multiple subject lines. It is a direct peer in the Norwegian folk high school sector, competing for the same post-secondary cohort through the same national admission portal.
• Ringerike Folkehøgskole: Ringerike Folkehøgskole is a Norwegian folk high school offering a residential one-year program with multiple subject lines near Hønefoss. It is a direct peer in the Norwegian folk high school ecosystem, sharing the same Lånekassen funding model and competing for the same national applicant pool.
• Lofoten Folkehøgskole: Lofoten Folkehøgskole is a Norwegian folk high school offering residential gap-year programs with multiple subject lines in northern Norway. It competes for the same national applicant pool as Hurdal Verk, leveraging location-driven differentiators similar to HV's Hurdal/Gardermoen positioning.
• Bakketun Folkehøgskole: Bakketun is a well-established Norwegian folk high school offering a one-year residential program with multiple subject lines for young adults aged 18–25. It competes directly with Hurdal Verk for the same pool of Norwegian post-secondary applicants through the shared folkehogskole.no portal and competes on curriculum breadth, line variety, and trips.
• Sunndal Folkehøgskole: Sunndal Folkehøgskole is a Norwegian folk high school providing a one-year residential program with multiple subject lines. It is a direct competitor in the same national admission ecosystem, appealing to the same demographic with similar program pricing structures.
• Krokeide Folkehøgskole: Krokeide Folkehøgskole is a Norwegian folk high school on Norway's west coast offering a residential one-year program with multiple subject lines. It competes directly with Hurdal Verk for the same applicant pool via folkehogskole.no and applies similar boarding-fee revenue mechanics.
• Romerike Folkehøgskole: Romerike Folkehøgskole is a Norwegian folk high school offering a residential gap-year program with multiple subject lines in the greater Oslo region. It competes directly with Hurdal Verk for the same post-secondary cohort through the centralized folkehogskole.no admission portal.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/hvf.no
• TikToktiktok.com/@hurdalverkfhs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hurdal-verk-folkeh%C3%B8gskole

Compliance2 records

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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