
Global Kitchen - VÅR 2027
- Karmøy Folkehøgskule – Kopervik
- Telephone: 40 43 64 62
- E-mail: adm@karmoy.fhs.no
- Course length: Halvår — vår B
- Start-up date: 05.01.2027
- Price: from NOK 101 500,-
- Location: Karmøy
- Study tour: Global Kitchen- Tokyo & Kyoto

På denne linja lager vi spennende mat fra inn- og utland! Streetfood fra mange verdensdeler. Fest- og hverdagsmat. Få med deg Japanturen til Tokyo og Kyoto, samt et halvt år på folkehøyskole!
Reise til Japan! Gå i gamle templer og travle gater med neonlys, opplev arkadehaller og hypermoderne teknologi – midt i en kultur rik på tradisjon.
I vårt lyse og store kjøkken lager vi mange gode retter som klassen spiser sammen. Andre ganger bidrar vi til fellesskapet og skaper matglede for alle på skolen. Praktiske øvelser, men noe teori for å få forståelsen av faget.
NB!
Husk at Karmøy Folkehøgskule er skolen hvor du velger 2 av 20 linjer. Dette betyr at dersom du velger linjen Global Kitchen VÅR 2027 - så velger du en av disse linjene i tillegg: Friluftsliv Sjø VÅR 2027 - Opplev Sør Amerika VÅR 2027 - Multisport VÅR 2027 - Opplev Tanzania VÅR 2027 - Fokus Europa VÅR 2027
Mandatory: Yes
Price: Included in course price
Duration: 11 days
Meals included per day: 2
Tokyo – A futuristic food adventure! Explore street food markets, sushi restaurants, and maybe even go on a ramen crawl.
Kyoto – Where tradition meets modern flavors. Experience a traditional tea ceremony, discover Japanese food culture, and taste kaiseki – Japan's elegant multi-course dining experience.
Authentic Inspiration – We travel to experience Japanese cuisine firsthand, discovering its flavors, traditions, and cultural roots right where they originated.
We bake lots of delicious cakes, tasty breads, fresh bread rolls, and other baked goods.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Travel around the world through food! In this elective, we explore and prepare delicious dishes from different countries and cultures.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
This elective combines skills training with plenty of gameplay. We'll practice the basic techniques, including setting, passing, spiking, blocking, and serving.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Choosing 2 courses gives you more variety, more travel and more experiences – and the opportunity to get to know more people.
Course 1:
Backpack Europe – Outdoor Life & Sea – BRO Tanzania – Vocal & Stage – BRO South America – Multisport – Practical Travel – Baker & Pastry – Fashion & Design - Retake subject
Course 2:
Discover Japan – Action Adventure – Backpack Australia – EnergyBoost – Global Kitchen – Explore Europe – Golf Australia – Bunad & Festive Dress – Discover Norway & Europe - Retake subject
All courses include exciting travel destinations! Your school year is also filled with common subjects, electives, theme days, projects, activities and experiences together with the whole school.
Our dormitories mainly consist of double rooms with a private bathroom with shower and toilet. We also have some single rooms with shared bathrooms in the hallway.
In our dining hall, we serve good and varied meals three times a day.
The school is located close to the small town Kopervik, with grocery stores, cafés, shops, a cinema and library within walking distance. Haugesund city centre and several shopping centres are also nearby. Haugesund Airport is only 11 km from the school, making it easy to travel to and from Karmøy.
Right next to the school is Karmøyhallen, with a gym, swimming pool, diving tower, waterslide, hot tub and sauna. Nearby you will also find tennis courts, basketball courts, beach volleyball courts, running and walking trails, and disc golf. One of Norway’s finest beaches is only 6 km away!
At the school, we have a gaming room with 10 gaming PCs, Xbox and PlayStation, as well as pool, table tennis, board games, a sports hall, music rooms and a cinema room.