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

folk high school Folk high schools (also ''adult education center'') are institutions for adult education that generally do not grant academic degrees, though certain courses might exist leading to that goal. They are most commonly found in Nordic countries and i ...

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

Odsherred Odsherred is a peninsula in the north-western part of the island Zealand (Sjælland) in Denmark. Odsherred stretches from the Sjællands Odde in the north-west to the now drained Lammefjord in the south, covering an area with a wide range of the ...

municipality on the island of

Zealand Zealand ( ) is the largest and most populous islands of Denmark, island in Denmark proper (thus excluding Greenland and Disko Island, which are larger in size) at 7,031 km2 (2715 sq. mi.). Zealand had a population of 2,319,705 on 1 Januar ...

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 p ...

(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 Municipality, Holmsland, Ringkøbing, the son of parish priest Christopher Nyrop (1805–1879) and Helen ...

(1849–1921) who is known as the architect behind the Copenhagen City Hall designed the gym from 1884 and the northern wing from 1907.

Current activities

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
{{coord, 55.7435, 11.4293, type:edu_region:DK, display=title Listed buildings and structures in Odsherred Municipality Educational institutions established in 1865 Folk high schools in Denmark Martin Nyrop buildings 1865 establishments in Denmark