High School Classic

High School Classic is the traditional high school exchange program, chosen by most of our students. It is the perfect program for those who long for a genuine high school experience abroad and who are willing to embrace all the surprises it can bring. Here’s how it works: based on your profile, we find you a suitable host family and school, and the best part is, it can be anywhere in Norway, from its modern and exciting cities to the unforgettable fjords! If you’re open to adventure and are willing to let yourself be surprised by your exchange experience, this is the program for you.

Explore beautiful Norway

Norway has incredibly beautiful mountains, fjords and glaciers, but also cities with a vibrant urban and cultural life. The Norwegians speak great English but take the opportunity to learn Norwegian – a language you will have great usage for in the rest of Scandinavia!

Population: 5.2 million
Area: 387 000 km2
Capital: Oslo
Borders: Sweden, Finland and Russia
Language: Norwegian (Bokmål and Nynorsk)
National holiday: May 17

Bring your skis

Norwegians in general like to think of themselves as sports lovers and specialists in outdoor activities. You will soon find out that they are totally right about this. In the summer you go “on tour” in the beautiful Norwegian landscape with hiking boots on your feet and your lunch in a backpack. In winter, it’s time to take out your skis.

There are lots of resorts for downhill skiing, but the most popular activity is cross-country skiing. You might have heard of cross-country icons such as Petter Northug and Marit Bjørgen. If not, you will become familiar with their faces during your time in Norway.

More than sports

Of course, Norwegian free time is not only about sports. If that’s not your thing, you will still have plenty of things to do. You can join a club or organisation involving music, theatre or maybe crafts. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about Norwegian traditions.

For the weekend, gather your friends and go to a club, concert or the cinema. These are all great activities to practice your language skills. In addition, many Norwegian families have a summer cottage, in Norwegian called hytte, where they like to spend their leisure time.

Trips in Scandinavia

Take the chance to see more of Scandinavia. We offer all our exchange students in the Nordic countries to join us on several exciting trips in Northern Europe. All trips cost extra. Your local contact person will give you more detailed information.

Welcome Camp

Your exchange begins with our fun Welcome Camp in Europe! The Welcome Camp gives you the best possible start to your exchange, and is packed with sightseeing, seminars, new friends and lots of fun.

Welcome Camp in Europe

At the Welcome Camp in Europe you’ll have the chance to share your hopes, worries and expectations for your upcoming exchange along with other STS students. You’ll participate in workshops and get more information about what to expect from your experience and how to get help and support should you need it. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and talk about the adventure you have ahead of you. Best of all, you’ll do all of this while partaking in fun activities and making new friends from around the world.

Food, accommodation and other info

During the Welcome Camp, you’ll stay on campus along with other STS students and a group of leaders. You’ll also have seminars and workshops on campus. Breakfast is included, as well as a welcome dinner and transportation in the city, but you’ll also have the chance to have some meals on your own.

What’s included:

• Accommodation in a host family
• School spot in a local high school
• Pre-departure orientation in your home country
• Meetings and material to prepare you and your parents
• Personal assistance and contact person in both home and host country
• Emergency support 24/7
• STS bag
• Full board in a host family
• STS Welcome Camp
• Free interview
• STS Diploma