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Ehrensvärdska Gymnasiet

Sweden, Karlskrona

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Swedish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 650
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Swedish, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin
Strengths Languages, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Ehrensvärdska gymnasiet is a municipal upper secondary school in Karlskrona offering the Swedish International PreDP and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The International Course (PreDP) is taught entirely in English and follows the Swedish National Science programme, with courses including English 5, Mathematics 1b, History 1b, Svenska 1/Svenska som andra språk 1/Swedish for beginners, Biology 1, Chemistry 1, Intro Physics, Physical Education, and Language. In the Diploma Programme, students pursue the IB Diploma as part of the school's IB World School status; the school is authorized to offer DP and also authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP), with the Middle Years Programme (MYP) listed as a candidate. About 20% of students have a mother tongue other than Swedish, and the school has partnerships with schools in other countries, including South Africa. All PreDP courses are taught in English, with Swedish language study provided through Svenska 1 or Svenska as second language. The IB framework seeks to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who foster intercultural understanding and respect.

Östra Köpmansgatan 26, 371 32 Karlskrona, Sweden

The Essentials

Ehrensvärdska Gymnasiet has 650 pupils, instruction in English, Swedish.

Location
Östra Köpmansgatan 26, 371 32 Karlskrona, Sweden. Ehrensvärdska gymnasiet is located in central Karlskrona. It has about 650 students.

Stages
Upper secondary school. The International Course (PreDP) is the first year of upper secondary and all courses are taught in English. The Diploma Programme (DP) is offered through the IB pathway.

Type
Municipal upper secondary school

Pupil Nationality Mix
Approximately 20% of students have a mother tongue other than Swedish.

Additional learning support
Special education teacher provides learning support; a study and career guidance counselor is available; a school nurse and a counselor are on site.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is owned and run by Karlskrona Municipality.
Fees
*Application fees*

- No application fee is charged for admission to Ehrensvärdska Gymnasiet; applications to upper-secondary education are handled through the municipal admission system and no fee may be required in connection with an application.

*Tuition fees by year group (2026/27 academic year)*

- There are no tuition fees for any year group at Ehrensvärdska Gymnasiet (including PreDP and the IB Diploma Programme year groups). All standard upper-secondary education provided by the municipal school is tuition-free for students covered by the Swedish school funding system.

*Billing schedule and payment terms (for any incidental municipal charges)*

- Because there is no tuition to bill, the school does not issue tuition invoices by term or year.
- For any incidental charges that the municipality may bill (for example optional activities or self-cost items), invoices from Karlskrona kommun are issued with a 30‑day payment term. A reminder is sent if payment is missed (a reminder is normally issued ten days after the invoice due date), and unpaid reminders may be forwarded to a collection agency under municipal routines.

*Boarding fees (if applicable)*

- Ehrensvärdska Gymnasiet does not operate a boarding or residential (internat) facility and therefore there are no boarding fees. The school is a municipal day upper-secondary school serving local students.

*Other costs or fees (items parents should expect or consider)*

- School meals: provision of and any charge for school lunches at the upper-secondary level is determined by the student's home municipality; therefore meal provision or any fee for lunches is a municipal decision rather than a school tuition charge. Expect either free or subsidised arrangements depending on municipal policy.
- Course-specific materials and equipment: necessary learning materials and basic teaching resources are provided without charge where required for the curriculum; however, students may be required to provide or pay for certain personal tools, specialised equipment, protective clothing, or consumables used in vocational or elective courses (for example trade-specific supplies). Such costs are typically charged at self‑cost and only for items beyond standard provided learning materials.
- Voluntary activities and study trips: costs for optional extracurricular trips or voluntary activities may be charged to parents at the municipality's self‑cost level. Participation must be voluntary and charges should not exceed the organiser's actual cost.
- Transport support: student travel support (for example subsidised bus cards) and eligibility rules are administered by the municipality; arrangements for travel assistance or student cards are governed by municipal policy.
- Uniforms: there is no municipal requirement for school uniforms for Ehrensvärdska Gymnasiet and no uniform fee applies as a standard school charge.

*Refund information*

- Tuition refunds are not applicable because no tuition is charged.
- For other municipal payments (for example a mistakenly paid invoice), Karlskrona kommun operates a refunds/repayment procedure; persons who have made an incorrect payment receive written instructions and must register a bank account via the municipality's self‑service with BankID to receive repayment.

*Fee payment options and practical billing details*

- Payment methods used by Karlskrona kommun for billed municipal charges include e‑invoice (e‑faktura), autogiro (direct debit), and regular invoicing; autogiro or e‑faktura can be used to automate payments. Invoices normally allow 30 days to pay and the municipality uses a contractual creditor/collection service for reminders and unpaid debts. For questions about a specific invoice you should use the contact details printed on that invoice.

*Summary statement for parents*

- There is no application fee, no per‑year or per‑term tuition, and no boarding fee for Ehrensvärdska Gymnasiet. The only predictable outlays are for optional activities, specialised course equipment or consumables, and any municipal decisions about upper‑secondary meal charges or transport arrangements; such incidental costs are billed through the municipal invoicing system with standard municipal payment terms.
Academics

Ehrensvärdska Gymnasiet teaches IB (DP).

Curriculum
International Course (PreDP): PreDP is the first year of upper-secondary school and follows the Swedish Curriculum of the National Science programme, but all courses are taught in English. Courses include English 5; Mathematics 1b; History 1b; Svenska 1/Svenska som andra språk 1/Swedish for beginners; Biology 1; Chemistry 1; Intro Physics; Physical education; Language. In the first year the teaching language is English, and students who do not have Swedish as a mother tongue study Swedish as a second language (or Swedish for starters). The school also offers the Diploma Programme (DP) as part of the IB offering.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social and emotional learning through an inclusive culture based on mutual respect, consideration, openness, and well-being. The Inclusion Policy ensures all students feel welcome and receive education that fits their needs, irrespective of background. Staff are mindful of classroom diversity and adapt teaching to promote tolerance and understanding; regular student-board meetings give students a voice. Staff are educated in neurodevelopmental disorders, dyslexia, and learning disabilities to tailor support. The student health team provides health checks, counselling, and psychosocial guidance through the school nurse, social counsellor, and related staff, and every student has a mentor and a personal laptop to support learning. The school has LGBTQ-certified elevhälsa to foster a safe, inclusive environment for LGBTQ students.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a Coordinator for students with special educational needs who gathers information from middle schools before a student starts. A Special-ed teacher helps students in need during lessons or in individual sessions. Staff are educated in neurodevelopmental disorders, dyslexia, and learning disabilities to adapt teaching to individual needs. A Social counsellor provides psychosocial support and helps students achieve their educational goals. A Study counsellor and a dedicated mentor support students throughout the program; a student assistant also helps; each student has a personal laptop with access to apps to overcome barriers to learning. A School nurse offers health checks and can provide counselling and supports, coordinating with health institutions when needed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Ehrensvärdska gymnasiet offers weekly language support on all levels. English is the first foreign language taught, and English is used widely in the International Programme. Non-Swedish students will be offered English as mother tongue and Swedish as a second language or French. The International Course (PreDP) is the first year of upper-secondary and all courses are taught in English. The language policy emphasizes multilingualism and that every subject teacher acts as a language teacher to develop language and intercultural understanding. Non-Swedish students are offered both English and the appropriate additional language; English is the dominant language of instruction in PreDP and IB courses.

Mental Wellbeing
The Elevhälsa team (EHT) consists of the principal, school nurse, counselor, study- and career guidance, and a special educator to identify and support students in need. The EHT emphasizes prevention and wellbeing as part of everyday school life. The school nurse conducts health checks and can provide counselling and care after accidents; the team focuses on psychosocial support and overall student welfare. The school fosters a safe, democratic environment with rules, equality, and respect for the individual's freedom and integrity. The school has LGBTQ-certified elevhälsa to promote a healthy, inclusive environment.

Safeguarding
The Inclusion Policy ensures all students feel welcome and receive education tailored to their needs, irrespective of background; students should be heard and have influence in the school. Regular student-board meetings give every student a voice and regular evaluations ensure the learning environment is adapted to all students' needs. Staff are educated in neurodevelopmental disorders, dyslexia, and learning disabilities, and teachers adapt their teaching to individual needs. Each student has a mentor and a personal laptop to support learning and safety. Ehrensvärdska gymnasiet maintains LGBTQ-certified elevhälsa to support safeguarding and inclusive practice.
Parent Experience

Community
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) in line with the IB philosophy. The DP provides a demanding university-preparatory education that fosters critical thinking, self-directed learning, and intercultural awareness through language study. Universities worldwide recognize the Diploma Programme, giving Ehrensvärdska students access to international higher education. Quality assurance is maintained through IB authorization, ongoing teacher development, and central IB marking to standardize assessment. The municipality benefits from Karlskrona attracting well-educated families seeking international schooling.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
The International Course (PreDP) is the first year of upper-secondary school and all courses are taught in English. It follows the Swedish Curriculum of the National Science programme and Swedish curriculum. The PreDP year includes English 5, Mathematics 1b, History 1b, Svenska 1/Svenska som andra språk 1/Swedish for beginners, Biology 1, Chemistry 1, Intro Physics, Physical education, Language. The school is an IB World School authorized to offer the Diploma Programme (DP) and authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP); The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a candidate.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school runs the International Course (PreDP) as the first year of upper-secondary education. PreDP follows the Swedish Curriculum of the National Science Programme, with all courses taught in English. The mission emphasizes lifelong learning in a safe environment, respecting the system's standards and practices, and developing students as global citizens within a democratic framework. The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who foster intercultural understanding and respect; the school attracts students from Swedish programmes—including those with different mother tongues—and has initiated partnerships with schools in other countries such as South Africa.

Cultural & Language
Intercultural understanding and respect are central to the International Baccalaureate approach at Ehrensvärdska gymnasiet. The school attracts students from Swedish programmes with diverse linguistic backgrounds (about 20% with a mother tongue other than Swedish). It has established partnerships with schools in other countries to support international exchange. All PreDP courses are taught in English, with Swedish language study offered through Svenska 1/Svenska som andra språk 1 or Swedish for beginners.
Languages

Language Provision
Swedish is the mother tongue; English is the first foreign language taught from the start of upper-secondary. Non-Swedish students study English as a mother tongue and Swedish as a second language, or Swedish as a second language and French. A modern language is offered: French, German, Spanish, with Mandarin available. Ehrensvärdska gymnasiet provides weekly language support on all levels.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual education to students of various nationalities. The teaching language in the first year of upper-secondary is English. Non-Swedish students are offered English as a mother tongue with Swedish as a second language, or French. Swedish-speaking students study English as a second language and may also study French as an additional second foreign language.

Immersion Programs
EGIC offers bilingual education to students of various nationalities. Non-Swedish students are offered English as a mother tongue with Swedish as a second language, or French. From the sixth grade, students choose a second foreign language, which can be French, Spanish, German, or Mandarin. Weekly language support is available on all levels.
Admissions

Admissions
Here are all programs at Ehrensvärdska gymnasiet: Barn- och fritidsprogrammet (Child and Recreation Program); Frisör- och stylistprogrammet (Hairdressing and Styling Program); International education (International Baccalaureate); Naturvetenskapsprogrammet (Natural Science Program); Naturvetenskap och samhälle (Natural Science and Social Studies); Matematik spets - Leonardo (Mathematics Specialization - Leonardo); Teknikprogrammet (Technology Program) with sub-areas: Teknikvetenskap (Technology Science); Informations- och medieteknik (Information and Media Technology); Design och produktutveckling (Design and Product Development); Vård- och omsorgsprogrammet (Care and Welfare Program). International education includes the International Baccalaureate. Updated November 11, 2025 at 07:20.
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