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Hvitfeldtska Gymnasiet

Sweden, Gothenburg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 2000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1647
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Swedish, French, Spanish, German
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Leadership and Professional, Community and Service, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Located in central Gothenburg, Hvitfeldtska Gymnasiet is a public high school with heritage dating back to 1647. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme (DP) alongside the national Swedish system, with the DP beginning in 1988, making it one of Sweden's oldest IB DP programs. The program is run in three stages: Pre-DP/Grade 10 (50–60 students) taught in English, Grade 11/DP Year 1 (about 80–90 students), and Grade 12/DP Year 2 for students who complete Year 1, with transfers determined individually. The IB curriculum provides breadth and depth across subjects aligned to the Swedish framework, and some courses are adapted to prepare students for Diploma study. Approximately 2,000 students attend the school, with around 240 in the IB; collaboration with Chalmers University of Technology offers physics labs and expert support. Open House events are scheduled for November 21, 2026, and January 16, 2027, and IB Ambassadors assist prospective students.

The Essentials

Hvitfeldtska Gymnasiet has 2,000 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Hvitfeldtska gymnasiet is a public high school located in the center of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Stages
Pre-DP/Grade 10; Grade 11/IB Diploma Programme year 1; Grade 12/IB Diploma Programme year 2.

Type
Public high school.

Country affiliation
Sweden
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Public high school located in the center of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Fees
Application fees
- No application fee is charged for admission to Hvitfeldtska Gymnasiet.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term / per year)
- Pre‑DP / Grade 10: No tuition fee. Education is provided without charge.
- Grade 11 (IB Diploma first year): No tuition fee. Education is provided without charge.
- Grade 12 (IB Diploma second year): No tuition fee. Education is provided without charge.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- There is no billing schedule or termly tuition invoice for standard instruction because no tuition is charged for gymnasial education.
- For any optional or incidental charges (for example: voluntary study trips, optional activities, materials beyond standard teaching resources, or external exam/assessment charges that may be levied), invoices or payment notices are issued for the specific item and must be paid by the due date stated on that invoice; payment terms for such charges follow the billing notice.

Boarding fees
- Hvitfeldtska operates as a central day gymnasium and does not operate boarding facilities; therefore there are no boarding fees.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, textbooks, materials, exam or activity charges)
- Uniforms: There is no compulsory school uniform for Hvitfeldtska; no uniform fee is charged as a standard requirement.
- Textbooks and core learning materials: Students are to be provided access to required textbooks and other essential learning tools without charge as part of publicly funded gymnasial education. Where a pupil must have a personal item or a specific optional material, the school or organiser may ask that the pupil supply it or pay no more than the acquisition cost.
- IB assessment / examination fees: The International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) charges assessment and candidate/subject fees for Diploma Programme assessments. These fees are set by the IBO; when they apply they are billed through the school. Whether and how those IBO assessment fees are invoiced to the student (versus covered by the school or municipality) is handled administratively by the school.
- Field trips and optional activities: Costs for optional trips, external providers, or extracurricular activities may be charged separately; the exact amounts and whether they are compulsory depend on the specific activity. Refund and cancellation terms for such charges follow the provider's or the school's stated terms for that activity.

Refund information
- Tuition and application refunds: There are no tuition or application fees to refund for standard gymnasial education at Hvitfeldtska.
- Optional charges and external-provider refunds: Refund rules for optional charges (for example trip cancellations, external course fees, or IB assessment fees) follow the school's published terms for that activity or the external provider/IBO refund policy for the specific fee; any refund availability and deadlines are determined by the billing authority for that charge.

Fee payment options
- Standard instruction: No tuition payment is required.
- Incidental or optional charges: When the school or municipality issues an invoice for a billed item, common payment methods used by Swedish public education bodies include payment by bank transfer, e‑invoice or card as specified on the invoice; specific accepted payment methods are stated on each invoice or payment notice. IB assessment fees are collected via the school according to the school's invoicing instructions.

Summary statement: Hvitfeldtska Gymnasiet is a publicly operated gymnasium in central Gothenburg. Standard admission and the regular three‑year gymnasial/IB programme are provided without tuition or application fees. Incidental charges can occur only for optional services, external assessments or specific optional activities; those charges are invoiced separately and follow the stated payment and refund rules for the billed item.
Academics

Hvitfeldtska Gymnasiet teaches IB (DP).

Curriculum
IB Diploma Programme at Hvitfeldtska consists of Pre-DP/Grade 10 (50–60 students) taught in English, Grade 11/DP Year 1 (about 80–90 students), and Grade 12/DP Year 2 for students who completed the first DP year. The subjects align with those of a typical Swedish National Program in year 1, taught in English and sometimes adapted for Diploma Programme preparation. The IB Diploma Programme began in 1988.

Exam Results
The program is one of the oldest IB Diploma Programs in Sweden, dating back to 1988, and has consistently achieved results better than the world average.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has an inclusive and caring international learning community. It emphasizes autonomous and collaborative lifelong learning and values open and respectful communication that promotes understanding of ourselves and the world.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Pre-DP/Grade 10 and IB Diploma Programme subjects are taught in English and are aligned with the Swedish National Program, with some content adapted for Diploma Programme preparation.
Parent Experience

History
Hvitfeldtska is a public high school located in central Gothenburg, Sweden. The IB Diploma Programme at Hvitfeldtska began in 1988, making it one of Sweden's oldest IB DP programs. The school traces its origins to 1647, maintaining a long tradition while delivering modern education. Pre-DP/Grade 10 consists of 50–60 students and is taught in English, with subjects aligned to the Swedish national program. Grade 11/DP Year 1 typically has about 80–90 students, and Grade 12/DP Year 2 includes students who completed Year 1, with transfers determined individually. The program emphasizes breadth and depth of course choices and collaboration with stakeholders to help each student reach their highest potential.

Community
Hvitfeldtska embraces engagement with the wider community, including collaboration with the Chalmers University of Technology. Many IB students have opportunities for lab experiences with physics students and access to specialized equipment and experts in the field. IB students attended the Molecular Frontiers Symposium on Quantum Science and Artificial Intelligence at Chalmers in 2025. Open House is scheduled for November 21, 2026 and January 16, 2027.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Hvitfeldtska is a public high school located in central Gothenburg. The IB Diploma Programme has operated since 1988 and is one of the oldest IB programs in Sweden. The school has approximately 2,000 students, of whom about 240 are enrolled in the IB Diploma Programme. The program collaborates with the Chalmers University of Technology, providing physics students with opportunities for lab experiences using specialized equipment and experts. Open House events are scheduled for November 21, 2026 and January 16, 2027.

Academic Facilities
The school collaborates with Chalmers University of Technology, offering physics students opportunities for lab experiences with specialized equipment and experts. The IB Diploma Programme began in 1988 and provides breadth and depth in course selection. Pre-DP/Grade 10 subjects are taught in English and oriented toward preparation for the Diploma Programme. Students in Sweden or abroad who have completed ten years of schooling are eligible to apply.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The site emphasizes vibrant student life and an international learning community within the IB Diploma Programme. Open House events are planned for November 21, 2026 and January 16, 2027. IB Student Ambassadors facilitate questions and arrange shadowing visits, with outreach via hvit.ibambassadors@gmail.com.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The IB program at Hvitfeldtska is three years: Pre-DP/Grade 10, Grade 11/IB DP Year 1, and Grade 12/IB DP Year 2. Pre-DP/Grade 10 consists of 50–60 students; Grade 11/DP Year 1 typically has about 80–90 students and includes those who have completed ten years of schooling. Subjects follow the Swedish National Programme and are taught in English, with some adaptations to prepare for Diploma Programme study.

Community & Service
Hvitfeldtska engages with the wider community, including collaboration with Chalmers University of Technology. Physics students have opportunities for lab experiences with specialized equipment and experts in the field.

Leadership & Professional
IB Student Ambassadors offer a point of contact for prospective students, answering questions and arranging shadowing visits. The program fosters autonomous and collaborative lifelong learning.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction for Pre-DP; the year 1 curriculum mirrors the Swedish National Program and is taught in English to prepare for the Diploma Program.

Bilingual Teaching
Pre-DP courses are taught in English and follow the Swedish National Program in year 1, with content sometimes adapted toward Diploma Program preparation.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Eligibility and year levels. The IB program accepts applicants to Grade 10 (Pre-DP) or Grade 11 (IB Diploma). Applicants must be under 20 years old, and may be considered regardless of prior schooling, including applicants from any type of school. 2. How to apply. Applications are submitted via APPLY HERE. Grade 10 applications involve the City of Gothenburg admissions system and INDRA; it is through INDRA that applicants learn whether a place is offered or a reserve list placement. A placement test is required. Applicants send the latest grade report, which should be on school letterhead and translated into English by someone at the school, signed by the translator and by their role at the school. 3. When to apply. Outside Sweden, February 2 is the deadline for the following school year starting in August. This is the latest deadline if the stay in Sweden depends on obtaining a place. It can take up to four months to process a residence permit. Inside the EU, June 1 is the absolute latest to apply so that placement testing can be completed. An admissions timeline overview is available here. 4. Special considerations for students outside of the EU and/or those who plan to come without their family. Email communications should be signed; conversations should be kept within an existing thread. The student and family must act with academic integrity; the school reserves the right to close an application if a breach is detected, including not following instructions, misrepresenting information, or not following placement testing. 5. Planning your arrival if offered a place. Hvitfeldtska is not a boarding school and does not provide accommodation. If living abroad and coming to Gothenburg to study, a residence permit may be required and can take several months to process. 6. Residence permit and acceptance. The permit process cannot be completed until a place is known; an acceptance letter is provided when needed. Permit processing can take up to four months, so early planning is advised. 7. Students who may study without their parents. This may occur only under strict conditions, including a confirmed place for full-time study, an online meeting with the principal or admissions group, guardians able to participate in online talks in English or with a translator, written parental consent, ability to arrange travel and lodging independently, and verification that residence-permit processes are feasible. 8. You live in Sweden now. Applicants can still apply to Grade 10 or Grade 11; eligibility remains under 20; previous schooling does not preclude consideration. The application steps include submitting forms via APPLY HERE, with Grade 10 applicants who are new to Sweden also using INDRA. 9. Students delayed in starting. Grade 11 cannot start late; the Diploma Program runs as a two-year course with attendance required from day one. 10. Fees. There is no tuition, but a final-year IB examination fee (approximately 750 euros) applies within the City of Gothenburg. The school provides textbooks, a computer, and lunch on school days; some subjects may require additional purchases. 11. Registration status in Grades 11-12. The IB path is a university-prepared trajectory; the Principal makes the final decision on a student's registration status with the IB, with multiple checkpoints and guidance from the Study and Career Counselor when candidacy is considered.

Waitlist
The school uses a reserve list as part of the admissions process. For Grade 10 applications from outside Sweden, the applicant logs into INDRA to learn whether a place is offered or a reserve list placement. The Principal makes the final decision on a student's registration status with the IB and can determine status at any point in the program.
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