Associate Member

Mr. Odd Arild Netland PO Box 420, Sentrum 0103 Oslo, Norway

Phone: (0047) 22 47 43 00

Folkehøgskolerådet - Folk High School Council

Who we are?

The Folk High School Council (FHC) is a collaborative agency between the schools and the central organizations in education policy

matters.

FHC promotes the interests of the schools with Parliament, the Department of Education, the Education Directorate, and the public. FHC shall work to ensure good financial, administrative, and education conditions for the folk high schools
FHC has two subcommittees: the Finance Committee and the International Committee

What we do?

Education policy, nationally and locally
Provide insight into a good financial management of the schools
Help schools establish and maintain a strong international focus on diversity and the environment

History

FHC was established in 1953 as a collaborative policy agency for the liberal and the Christian sections of the folk high school movements in Norway. The FHC members are drawn from the boards of four organizations, two information offices and two personal membership organizations.

Main activities

Educational policy development in contact with the legislative and executive branches of government, as well as professional organizations in
the education field.

EAEA brings together
120 organisations from 43 countries.

EAEA is a European NGO whose purpose is to link and represent European organisations directly involved in adult learning. Originally known as the European Bureau of Adult Education, EAEA was founded in 1953 by representatives from a number of European countries.

EAEA promotes adult learning and access to and participation in non-formal adult education for all, particularly for groups currently under-represented.

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EAEA membership is an opportunity to become part of a European-wide network of adult educators.

Visit our Why join page to find out about all the membership services we provide. If you want to join our network, visit the How to join page to learn about the differences between Ordinary and Associate membership and find the best fit for you.