Features
The character of folk high schools differ from country to country, but usually institutions have the following common features:
- Large variety of subject
- No final exams
- A focus on self-development
- Pedagogical freedom
- Courses last between a few months and one year
Especially in non-German speaking countries, the folk high schools may be boarding schools or may mainly offer courses for adults age 18–30.
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