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

Lapplands Gymnasium Gällivare enhet 3

Gällivare, Sweden

A Gällivare gymnasium unit spanning economics, industry, vehicle engineering and trade routes, plus adapted pathways.

Anpassad gymnasieskolaUpper secondary school

Lapplands Gymnasium Jokkmokk

Jokkmokk, Sweden

A regional upper secondary school providing a wide range of academic and vocational programmes across four municipalities.

Anpassad gymnasieskolaUpper secondary school

Lapplands Gymnasium Kiruna enh. 1

Kiruna, Sweden

An upper secondary and adapted upper secondary unit in Kiruna with economics, social science and trade pathways.

Anpassad gymnasieskolaUpper secondary school

Lapplands Gymnasium Kiruna enh. 2

Kiruna, Sweden

A municipal federation gymnasium in Kiruna with both general and vocational upper secondary programmes.

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Lapplands Gymnasium Kiruna enh. 3

Kiruna, Sweden

A Kiruna upper secondary unit combining vocational, general and practical programmes within the Lapplands system.

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Lapplands Gymnasium Pajala

Pajala, Sweden

An upper secondary school offering a broad mix of academic and vocational programmes, including Industrial Technology and Child and Recreation.

Anpassad gymnasieskolaUpper secondary school

Lars Kaggskolan

Kalmar, Sweden

A large upper secondary school offering a wide range of vocational and college-preparatory programs.

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Lars-Erik Larssongymnasiet

Lund, Sweden

University-preparatory education in Lund featuring a specialized music profile alongside natural and social science programmes.

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LBS Kreativa Gymnasiet Borås

Borås, Sweden

Digital design, e-sports and game graphics connect creative specialisms with national upper-secondary programmes in Borås.

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LBS Kreativa Gymnasiet Göteborg

Göteborg, Sweden

Specialised upper secondary education focusing on digital design, technology, and creative arts.

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LBS Kreativa Gymnasiet Halmstad

Halmstad, Sweden

Digital creation and creative industry preparation are central to the academic profiles offered here.

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LBS Kreativa Gymnasiet Helsingborg

Helsingborg, Sweden

Digital creation and creative industry training are central to the academic pathways at this upper secondary school.

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