Upper Secondary

Upper Secondary School in Sweden: Understanding Gymnasieskola and Its Academic and Vocational Programmes

In Sweden, Gymnasieskola follows compulsory education and offers a locally used form of study with both academic and vocational programmes.

In Sweden, Upper secondary school is known locally as Gymnasieskola, a form of education that follows compulsory education and offers both academic and vocational programmes. That combination gives the term a clear local character: it can refer to academic and vocational study within the same Swedish education choice. Gymnasieskola is described as preparing learners for employment, further training and higher education. Relevant schools bring this explanation into a practical setting for anyone considering the role

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gymnasieskola

Upper secondary school

1272 schools

Sweden

A Swedish upper secondary school offering academic and vocational programmes. Gymnasieskolor follow compulsory education and prepare learners for employment, further training or higher education.

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Upper secondary school institutions in Sweden

This directory brings together schools associated with Sweden’s Upper secondary school education option, also known locally as Gymnasieskola. Review individual school entries to understand where they are located and what information is available about each institution, while referring to the education overview for the option’s broader meaning.

1272 schools found

Westra Aros Gymnasium 3

Västerås, Sweden

Upper secondary school in Västerås with economics, natural science and social science pathways.

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Westra Aros Gymnasium 4

Västerås, Sweden

Upper secondary school in Västerås combining creative, technical and vocational programmes.

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Widénska gymnasiet

Västerås, Sweden

A specialized sports gymnasium in Västerås offering national elite training in nine different sports alongside academic programmes.

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Widerströmska gymnasiet

Huddinge, Sweden

A municipal upper secondary school offering Economics, Natural Science and Health and Social Care programmes in Huddinge.

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Wilhelm Haglunds Gymnasium

Gimo, Sweden

An industrial upper secondary school focused on product and machine technology, with vocational practice and higher-education eligibility.

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Wisbygymnasiet 1

Visby, Sweden

Upper-secondary provision in Visby with vocational and academic pathways in one school unit.

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Wisbygymnasiet 2

Visby, Sweden

A gymnasium unit in Visby with programmes in child and recreation, natural science, and health care.

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Wisbygymnasiet 3

Visby, Sweden

Wisbygymnasiet 3 brings together electricity, natural resource, technology, and multiple introduction programmes.

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Wisbygymnasiet 4

Visby, Sweden

Wisbygymnasiet 4 gathers arts, humanities, hotel and restaurant, and vehicle programmes within the same upper secondary school.

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Wisbygymnasiet 5

Visby, Sweden

Wisbygymnasiet 5 offers upper secondary programmes in transport, social science and economics in Visby.

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YBC, Young Business Creatives

Nacka, Sweden

A municipal upper secondary school in Nacka with programmes in economics, natural science and social science.

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Yrkesgymnasiet Täby

Täby, Sweden

An apprenticeship-based upper secondary school with vehicle, hair, and introductory study routes tied closely to workplace learning.

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