History
Tvind began when a group of young Danish teachers got together in the late 1960s with plans to form a traveling folk high school. They wanted to gain knowledge about the Third World and to find solutions for combating poverty. They decided to travel in an old bus to see the world and meet people from other countries and different backgrounds.
This idea developed into The Traveling Folk High School, which is based on the Scandinavian tradition of 'Folk High schools'. Such traditional schools allow for adults to participate in continuing education. In Denmark, these Folk High Schools are public institutions subsidized and supported by the Ministry of Education.
As The Traveling Folk High School was created by young people who wanted to learn about the world, it attracted like-minded young people. The school quickly grew, opening similar schools as well as Continuation schools for teens between 13 and 16 years. A Teachers Training college, 'The Necessary Teachers Training college' ('DNS'), domestic science schools, boarding schools for children, a seaman school and 'Small Schools' for mainly youngsters with special educational needs were established as well. Schools were also established in other countries.
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