Focus Asia and Japan

  • Course length: Helårskurs 2
  • Start-up date: 21.08.2027
  • Course teaching amount: 10 hours/week
  • Price: from NOK 182 000,-
  • Foundation:
    Liberal?
    The liberal folk high schools are built on values that are not based on one particular belief. They encourage students with different interests and beliefs to apply.
  • Food: Vegetarian, vegan?
    Most schools will accommodate food allergies and other dietary needs. If you have questions, please contact the school directly.
  • Location: Karmøy
  • Study tour for the course: Join us in Japan – a journey you’ll never forget!
  • Study tour for the school: Fellesturer og fellesopplegg

Asia - a changing continent! Meet rich history among skyscrapers. Learn about Asian cuisine, manga, martial arts, society, history and language. The kingdom of the sun - Japan - including Tokyo

Here’s what you’ll experience:

In short:
A year filled with adventure, new friends, fresh knowledge, and unforgettable memories. Ready to join?


NB!
Remember that Karmøy Folkehøgskule is the school where you choose 2 subjects. This means that if you choose the Focus Asia & Japan line – you will also choose one of these programs:
Focus Europe – Opplev Africa – Opplev South-America – Take up subjects – Outdoor Activity Sea – Fashion Clothes Design/Redesign – Baker & Confectionist – Energyboost – Football Europe.

The line price and content for the 2027/28 school year are currently being updated.

Choose 2 programs!

Choosing 2 programs gives you more variety, more travel and more experiences – and the opportunity to get to know more people.

Program 1:

Backpack Europe – Outdoor Life & Sea – BRO Tanzania – Vocal & Stage – BRO South America – Multisport – Practical Travel – Baker & Pastry – Fashion & Design

Program 2:

Explore Japan – Action Adventure – Backpack Australia – EnergyBoost – Global Kitchen – Explore Europe – Golf Australia – Bunad & Festive Dress – Discover Norway & Europe

All programs 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.

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