Karmøy Folkehøgskule

Age limits

You must turn at least 18 years old during the calendar year in which the school year begins to be eligible for admission.

The school'scourses are primarily designed for young adults aged 18–23.

Admission requirements

Application

Applicants must submit their application through the official application portal for Norwegian folk high schools. The application must be completed in full.

Participation in the School Year

Applicants must be able to participate in the school's classes, residential life, and mandatory activities, with reasonable accommodations where necessary. As a general rule, students are required to live on campus. Applicants must demonstrate motivation and a genuine interest in the school's educational program and residential community.

Completion of upper secondary education is not required, and our courses generally do not require any specific prior knowledge or experience unless otherwise stated in the individual course description.

You must provide accurate and necessary information to enable the school to process your application. If accommodations are needed, the school may request additional relevant information and assess whether it has the capacity and resources to provide appropriate and adequate support.

Priority criteria

If there are more applicants than available places on a particular course or at the school as a whole, applicants will be prioritized based on the following criteria.

Composition of the Student Body

The school may consider the need to maintain a balanced and diverse student body, taking into account factors such as experience, background, age, and geographical origin.

Application Follow-Up

When prioritizing applicants, the school may consider whether the applicant has actively followed up on their application and the admissions process. This includes responding to inquiries from the school and submitting necessary or requested information within the specified deadlines.

Admission process

The application portal opens on October 15 in the year before the school year begins.

The school's main admission date is November 15. All applications received by this date will be considered together during the main admissions process. No offers of admission will be made before November 15.

After the main admissions process, the school operates on a rolling admissions basis, subject to availability, until the start of the school year. Applications received after November 15 will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Admission decisions will be communicated in writing by email or post.

Students choose two courses and follow both throughout the year. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays are course days, with around 10 hours per course each week. Each course also includes at least two dedicated weeks and 4–8 extended course days.

Mondays and Fridays focus on common subjects and electives.

The timetable may change.

Karmøy Folkehøgskule is centrally located on the island of Karmøy, just outside Haugesund. Haugesund Airport, Karmøy, is only 11 km from the school, with flight connections to destinations including Oslo and Bergen.

You can also reach us by Kystbussen, an express bus service from Bergen and Stavanger. From Haugesund, Haukeliekspressen provides bus connections towards Oslo.

The local bus between Karmøy and Haugesund stops right near the school, making it easy to get around during your everyday life as a student.

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Baking

We bake lots of delicious cakes, tasty breads, fresh bread rolls, and other baked goods.

Band & Guitar

If you play an instrument and/or love singing, Band is the perfect elective for you! We rehearse cover songs and perform at various events and venues. The school provides some equipment, but please bring your own instrument(s).

Visiting Friend

In collaboration with the Red Cross, you'll help make everyday life better for people of all ages who experience loneliness. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in our community.

Boating Licence Course

Price: 800,-

This course covers the theory required by the Norwegian Maritime Authority's official syllabus. It includes both theoretical instruction and a theory exam.

Film Studies

The main focus is on watching films and discussing them afterwards. We also explore some basic film theory. We aim to select films from a variety of genres, covering different themes and stories, as well as films from different countries.

Football (Soccer)

This elective is for anyone who wants to improve their football skills or simply enjoys playing the game. We'll practice some technical and tactical skills, but most of the time will be spent playing football.

Golf

On Karmøy, you can play golf almost all year round, and there are three golf courses close to the school. The school has its own golf simulator, and our local golf club has two additional simulators.

International Cuisine

Travel around the world through food! In this elective, we explore and prepare delicious dishes from different countries and cultures.

Christmas Baking

There's nothing quite like baking Christmas cookies before the holidays! The wonderful aromas and cosy atmosphere in the school kitchen are the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit before the winter break.

Fashion & Design

In this elective, you'll have the opportunity to sew your own clothes. Whether you're already experienced or have never used a sewing machine before, this course is for you! You'll receive guidance and instruction tailored to your skill level.

Creative Workshop

There's something special about sitting around the same table, drawing, painting, cutting, and making bead art together. Time flies when we're being creative, and we always wish we could stay a little longer when the class is over!

Small Choir

For those who want to sing even more than in the school choir! You don't need to be an experienced singer – just enjoy singing and be eager to explore harmonies in a smaller choir.

Multisport

Price: 800,-

An exciting elective offering a variety of indoor and outdoor activities! You can try everything from paintball, climbing, ice hockey, padel, ball games and horseback riding to curling, squash, tennis and disc golf.

Racket & Ball Sports

Price: 800,-

This elective is perfect for anyone who enjoys hitting a ball with a club, racket, cue, or other sports equipment! Activities include padel, golf, tennis, squash, table tennis, floorball, pool, and volleyball

Social Media

The elective for anyone who wants to create content that actually gets noticed! You'll learn how to develop ideas, take photos and videos, do basic editing, write captions, plan posts, and understand social media algorithms and target audiences.

Knitting Café

Do you enjoy knitting, or would you like to learn? You'll learn basic knitting techniques, get guidance on your own projects, and enjoy a cup of coffee and great conversations with others.

Surfing & Water Sports

Want to learn how to surf? In this elective, you'll learn the basics of surfing and develop your skills in the ocean. No previous experience is required, but you must be able to swim and feel comfortable in the water.

Volleyball

This elective combines skills training with plenty of gameplay. We'll practice the basic techniques, including setting, passing, spiking, blocking, and serving.

Yearbook

We create a special book of memories for all students! We write about courses, electives, study trips, everyday life, student evenings, and all the exciting events throughout the year. We collect photos, share stories, and put it together in a book.