About us

Munkagårdsgymnasiet is a green college located in Tvååker, Halland, on the west coast of Sweden. We offer a variety of programs within the field of natural resource management, including animal care, agriculture, nature tourism, forestry, and horticulture.

Munkagårdsgymnasiet was founded in 1984. The school initially focused on horticulture but has since expanded to include a broader range of studies within natural resources management. The school is operated by the County Council (Region Halland).

Två tjejer bäddar med halm hos korna under ett tak utomhus.

Animal Care

This program focuses on the care and management of animals. The animal care program is ideal for those interested in becoming a veterinary assistant, animal caretaker, dog trainer or zookeeper. The education includes subjects like ethology and veterinary studies. The students get to work with a wide range of animals at the school, including zoo animals, pets, farm animals, reptiles and birds. The school’s small‑animal facility houses more than a hundred different species.

Agriculture

The agriculture program covers various aspects of farming, including crop production, livestock management, and sustainable farming practices. At our school farm, students get hands-on experience with modern agricultural techniques, machinery, and livestock management. The school farm consists of 200 hectares of arable land, 85 dairy cows and a piggery with 100 sows.

Nature Tourism

This program is designed for students interested in promoting, managing and hosting outdoor recreational activities. The programme includes training in guiding, outdoor activity leadership and sustainable tourism practices.

Forestry

The forestry program focuses on the management of forest ecosystems. Students learn about forest ecology, manual forest management and operating forest machinery. The practical education takes place both in the school’s own forest and through projects conducted for forest owners.

Horticulture

This program covers the cultivation of plants, landscaping and greenhouse management. Students learn about plant biology, soil science, landscaping, garden maintenance and horticultural techniques.

En person kapar fällda träd med motorsåg.

Special Programs for Students with neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDD)

Munkagårdsgymnasiet also offers tailored programs for students with neurodevelopmenal diagnoses such as ADHD, ADD or autism. These programs provide additional support and adapted learning environments to help all students succeed.

Adult Education

In addition to our programs for upper secondary school students, Munkagårdsgymnasiet offers adult education courses within horticulture.

Boarding houses

Our dormitory is located one kilometer from the school, with room for 180 students.

En hund står på ett bord och blir undersökt av fyra personer med blå rockar.

International Collaborations and Exchanges

Munkagårdsgymnasiet has a long history in international exchanges. We place a strong emphasis on internationalization and aim to broaden our students’ global perspectives and enhance their understanding of sustainable development and cultural diversity.

Certified UN School

Since 2019, Munkagårdsgymnasiet is a certified United Nations Association profile school. As a UN school, Munkagårdsgymnasiet integrates themes on the UN global goals, human rights and sustainability into our curriculum and extracurricular activities.

Närbild där man ser en persons armar och händer som håller en växt i kruka, vid ett bord med fler likadana plantor, ännu fler syns i bakgrunden.

Erasmus and Nordplus Programs

Munkagårdsgymnasiet actively participates in Erasmus and Nordplus programs, which provide opportunities for students to do part of their practical training abroad. These international exchanges typically last 2-3 weeks and offer students valuable insights into different cultures and professional practices.

The Europea Network

Munkagårdsgymnasiet is a member of the Europea network Länk till annan webbplats., which connects green schools across Europe. This membership facilitates student and staff exchanges, collaborative projects, and the development of educational modules that are applicable across multiple European countries.

Hosting international exchanges

As well as sending students and staff abroad, we value hosting international exchanges. We offer work placement exchanges, job shadowing and courses on themes related to our different programmes.