Vallekilde Folk High School ( da, Vallekilde Højskole) is a Danish institution of adult education in the

folk high school Folk high schools (also ''Adult Education Center'', Danish: ''Folkehøjskole;'' Dutch: ''Volkshogeschool;'' Finnish: ''kansanopisto'' and ''työväenopisto'' or ''kansalaisopisto;'' German: ''Volkshochschule'' and (a few) ''Heimvolkshochschule;'' ...

tradition. The school is located in the village of Vallekilde in

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municipality on the island of

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History

The school was founded in 1865 by the theologian Ernst Trier (1837–1893) who worked in the tradition of

N. F. S. Grundtvig Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig (; 8 September 1783 – 2 September 1872), most often referred to as N. F. S. Grundtvig, was a Danish pastor, author, poet, philosopher, historian, teacher and politician. He was one of the most influential peo ...

(1783–1872) who is seen as the spiritual figure behind the many folk high schools that were founded in Denmark during the second part of the 19th and the 20th century. The school was started in rented rooms at a farm in Vallekilde. In 1866 first part of the new school building opened its doors to the students. The building had significant new elements added in 1876, 1884, 1907 and 1962. Architect

Martin Nyrop Martin Nyrop (11 November 1849 18 May 1921) was a Danish architect. Early life and education Nyrop was born on 11 November 1849 at Holmsland, Ringkøbing, the son of parish priest Christopher Nyrop (1805–1879) and Helene Ahlmann (1807–1874). ...

(1849–1921) who is known as the architect behind the

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designed the gym from 1884 and the northern wing from 1907.

Current activities

Vallekilde Højskole – Øvelseshuset (1884)

Since 2003, Vallekilde Folk High School has also been known under its English name: Vallekilde Communications College. It has specialized in communication and currently has five line subjects. Journalism, Design, Leadership, Game design and Event management. These lines attracts students from all over the world and is a stepping stone for the students to attend a university.

References

External links

English homepage of Vallekilde Folk High SchoolInformation about folk high schools in Denmark
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