We will develop students’ understanding of active citizenship through a democratic mindset based on respect for equal rights and responsibility for the community. How we behave, how we speak and how we include each other, is important in a democracy. We emphasize the importance of involving both staff and student in as many of the decisions that affect them as possible. Participation requires that you are prepared to argue for your ideas, thoughts and opinions.

We want to create an everyday life where each student can express themselves, be themselves and be part of a community. In general we emphasize a crucial importance to the understanding, acceptance and respect for others and the opinions of others. We perceive each other as independent and committed fellow human beings and believe that honesty and credibility promote personal development and community conditions. We meet each other with openness and trust and we dare to deal with the difficult things in life. We believe in close friendships that develop in an intimate folk high school environment with sports, debate, opinion and shared experiences.

We want a stay at IHS to contribute to students gaining the desire and inspiration to establish and participate in committed communities.

Pedagogical values

We create inspiring and appreciative learning environments. We run a folk high school that challenges the students’ competencies and knowledge in a playful and experimental way. We want everyone to take co-responsibility for their own and their peers’ achievements. We will create space and room for reflection on important aspects of teaching and life at the folk high school. We give staff and students the opportunities to be creative, innovative and perspective in everyday life.

We offer the staff professional development and value their high professional competences. A high academic level lies as the foundation for creating development and education among the students.