The maine goal of this application is to contribute to increase language knowledge, culture, social science and pedagogical skills. The school will have focused on students’ motivation for combating failure in education and to have an international cooperation, relation international development. Internationalization in upper secondary and vocational education will increase the mobility of the students, strengthen the language knowledge and seek for new teaching methods for teachers and that the school’s owner shall have the responsibility for international activities and training. Thor Heyerdahl upper secondary has developed large competence after many years of working in international relationships and in Erasmus+ projects. The values for Thro Heyerdahl Upper secondary are curios, brave and outgoing.
Thor Heyerdahl upper secondary school applied for Erasmus+ foundation so that students at vocational studies will have the opportunity to work in companies and institution abroad, more specific countries in Europe. Our school would like to let our students experience and learn more about other culture, society, school systems, language and to getting to know other students from schools in Europe. By participating in international projects, students are getting the opportunity to develop a network with other students from other schools in Europe. They will be trained in the academic, cultural and social behavior. We seek to use varied teaching methods with a strong focus on the students. The school wish to contribute to every student personal and professional development. We cooperate every day with local, regional and international partners so that our students develop the necessary skills in a world in change. We use financial and personal resources in the school to maintain an international focus. It is important for our school to give the students international experience. This is important for several reasons: On the national level it is important that Norway develop a future oriented work force with skills not only in oil and gas industry (which has been an important part of Norway’s financial success), but in new sustainable areas. On the regional and local level, the school is situated in a district with long traditions in producing food and having a large tourism industry. When our students go abroad, they learn skills that are useful in developing a modern, sustainable business in Larvik and Vestfold. Thor Heyerdahl upper secondary school will continue to work within internationalization by having continuity in our international projects.