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Faroe Islands Education
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is a brief description of the Faroese educational system intended to
provide you with an overview over what kind/type of educations and
educational institutions we have.
 The
administration of all schools and educational institutions in the Faroe
Islands is carried out by the Faroese Ministry of Education and Culture
(Mentamálaráðið). The majority of the education available corresponds to
the Danish educational system.
Basic education A basic provision contained in the Faroese education
policy is to ensure that every child shall be able to attend a primary
school in his/her own village. Faroese is the official school
language. Pupils from different villages are from 8th grade brought
together to attend district schools.
Primary school ( Fólkaskulin ). Children start school when they are 7
years old and there has been a 9 years compulsory schooling since
1998. Children begin to learn Danish in 3rd grade and English in
the 5th grade. From 8th grade, the school curriculum consists of a basic
number of compulsory subjects, supplemented by a range of subjects from
which the pupils can select their preferred subjects. German is
taught from 8th grade but is not compulsory. At the termination of
9th grade, pupils pass an exam permitting entrance to upper secondary
education, but they may however stay at primary school for a further
year. This year ends with an exam. Many pupils prefer to take this
10th grade.
Upper secondary education
Upper secondary
educations There are 6 different types of upper secondary educations.
The exams taken at these schools correspond to corresponding exams
in Denmark. General higher Secondary Education (Studentaskúlin -
http://www.hoydalar.fo -
http://www.shey.fo/ -
http://www.midnam.fo
This three years
education at upper secondary
school provides the
student with the necessary basic knowledge to access further or higher
studies at all higher educational institutions, e.g. universities. There
is a choice between a mathematical or linguistic based curriculum.
This level of education is available at 3 schools.
Higher Preparatory Course
http://www.hoydalar.fo -http://www.shey.fo/
This is a two years
education, especially intended adults wishing to pursue a delayed
education. The course comprises general basic subjects and a
choice of other subjects, according to individual requirements.
The final examination provides admittance to further or higher
educational institutions, e.g. universities. The course is
available at 3 schools.
Business College ( http://www.fh.fo ).
The education consists of one basic year, after which the student
can either continue at the business college for two more years, or leave
for training in a shop or an office. The exam at the end of the
three years education provides admittance to further or higher
educational institutions, e.g. schools of economics and universities.
The course is available at 2 schools. At the commercial college,
it is also possible to take different further education or
sandwich courses that comprise the demands of trade and industry.
Technical College (Tekniski skúlin). The education consists of a basic
year, ending with an examination. After this basic year, the
student can either apply for an apprenticeship, or if accepted by
the college, continue for two more years. The examination at the end of
the three years education gives access to further or higher
educations, particularly in the technical sphere. The two
technical colleges carry also out the theoretical part of the
apprenticeship that is of four years duration.
Fishery College (Fiskivinnuskúlin). The education consists of a basic
year, ending with an examination. After the basic year, the
student is qualified to work in the fishery industry, or can
continue for two more years and take an examination equivalent to the
other upper secocondary educations.
College of Health
Education (Heilsuskúlin). There are two levels of educations at this
college. A basic one-year education and a continued education
lasting twenty months. Both educations are composed of a
theoretical part and a training part. Training takes place at
different social or health institutions.
The Marine School (Sjóvinnuskúlin). This education is not strictly
speaking, an upper secondary education. While the normal
requirements for admittance to upper secondary education is a nine
years primary education, this is not essential to the maritime school.
The school provides students with a five months education that
prepares them for work on board fishing or merchant vessels.
Other schools
Education provided at the following schools is not intended as a basis
for further education, but mainly aimed at stimulating/developing
the interests of the students.
Folk High School (Fólkaháskulin). Courses normally last for five months
and cover a wide range of topics, mainly of a cultural or social
nature. The Folk High School organise shorter courses, e.g. of one or
two weeks duration, in specialized subjects or fields. There is no
examination.
Cooks' School (Kokkaskúlin). The course mainly targets fishing vessels.
Courses last five months and are aimed at giving the students a
basic insight/knowledge on food and cookery techniques.
Home Economics School (Húsarhaldsskúlin).
A course lasts five months, and is aimed at providing students
with basic housekeeping skills.
The School of Music (Musikkskúlin - ). The School of Music provides
interested persons with the opportunity to learn to play an
instrument or sing in a choir.
Evening Schools (Kvøldskúlin).
During winter, evening schools provide not only a broad selection
of leisure activities, but also courses leading to examinations. There
are evening schools in almost every village. Faroese for
foreigners. Foreigners can learn Faroese at the Evening Schools and at
the
University.
Higher educations
Maritime College (Maskinmeistaraskúlin - and Føroya Sjómansskúli) This
college has two lines of education, e.g. Master Mariner (Captain)
and Chief Engineer, intended for manning all vessel types and
sizes. The educations are composed to comply with the requirements of
students requiring qualifications/licenses. A captain's degree takes
three years, and the student has also to sail for a predetermined
period before he/she is fully certified. The
Chief Engineer
education is a three years education.
Nursing School (Sjúkrarøktarfrøðiskúli Føroya). The school provides
students with a theoretical and practical knowledge on how to
nurse a patient, both at hospitals and in other sectors of the
social security system. The education lasts four years.
Teachers' Training School (Føroya Læraraskúli). The education at
Teachers' Training School takes four years and provides the
students with the qualification to teach in the Faroese primary school.
The examination also provides access for candidates from the school to
teach in primary schools in Denmark.
Kindergarten Teachers' Training School (Føroya Læraraskúli). This
education takes three years and provides the students with the
necessary theoretical and practical basic knowledge to work in
kindergartens and in different social institutions.
University of the Faroe Islands (Fróðskaparsetur Føroya). The University
is an educational and research institution. In recent years
several externally financed projects have been initiated, e.g.
research projects on ocean currents and Ph. D. studentships. The
University of the Faroe Islands is one of the smallest
universities in the Western world. The University offers education
of particular relevance to the Faroese community that cannot be found
elsewhere. The University of the Faroe Islands offers university
education in three faculties.
At the faculty of Faroese
Language it is possible to take a BA in Faroese language and
literature and a MA in Nordic, with an emphasise on Faroese language and
literature. At the faculty of Natural Sciences, it is possible to
take BSc in physics/geophysics, BSc in petroleum engineering
(petroleum science), BSc in biology, BSc in electrical engineering or
BSc in computer science. At the faculty of History and Sociology it is
possible to take a BA
and MA in history and history of civilization. It is also possible to
take a BS Sc in political
science.
International Office (Altjóða Skrivstovan). The International Office was
established in 2000 and its main objective is to provide external
contacts and agreements with higher educational institutions
outside the Faroe Islands and to advise students on studies abroad. The
International Office is in charge of the mobile programmes of The Nordic
Council of
Ministers (Nordplus programmes).
Contact address:
Faroese Ministry of Education and Culture
Mentamálaráðið
Hoyvíksvegur 72, PO Box 3279
FO - 110 Torshavn, Faroe Islands
Tel: +298 355050
E-mail: mmr@mmr.fo
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