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Rudbecksgymnasiet

Sweden, Orebro

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1100
Type Co-educational
Opened 1857
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Swedish, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Cultural and Language
Stages Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Rudbecksgymnasiet is a municipal upper secondary school in Örebro, Sweden, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme entirely in English. Located at Kungsgatan 31, the school forms part of Örebro Municipality and provides a path to university study worldwide. The IB begins with a preparatory year (PreDP) and continues with the Diploma Programme in Years 2 and 3. Students select six subjects across Groups 1–6, with Group 6 requiring an extra subject from Groups 1–4. Beyond the six subjects, all students complete the Theory of Knowledge course, Creativity, Activity and Service, and the Extended Essay of up to 4,000 words. Standard Level and Higher Level work are balanced across the two DP years, with final assessments externally marked and grades reported on a 1–7 scale. The programme is internationally oriented, designed to prepare students for higher education in Sweden and abroad, and fosters study in English within a diverse school community.

Kungsgatan 31; Box 31160, 701 35 Örebro, Sweden

The Essentials

Rudbecksgymnasiet has 1,100 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Rudbecksgymnasiet, Örebro kommun, Örebro, Sweden. The IB program is offered within Rudbecksgymnasiet and all instruction is in English for the IB track; the school operates under Örebro kommun.

Stages
Two-year IB Diploma Programme (DP) with a preparatory year (PreDP) making it a three-year program; Year 1 is PreDP, Years 2-3 are DP.

Type
Public upper secondary school (municipal) offering the International Baccalaureate programme.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Not specified on this page.

Additional learning support
Information about Additional Learning Needs/SEN support is not described on this page.

Country affiliation
Sweden (Örebro kommun; IB programme is recognized internationally).

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation described.

School day structure
Not specified on this page.

Bus service
Not specified on this page.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school restaurant serves meals prepared from scratch; Café Rudbeck provides a space for students and staff to meet, eat, and study.

Governance and Ownership
Part of Örebro Municipality (municipal school).
Fees
Application fees

- There is no application fee for admission to Rudbecksgymnasiet's International Baccalaureate (IB) programme.

Tuition fees (by year group and term/year)

- Rudbecksgymnasiet does not charge tuition for any year group of the IB programme. This applies to the three-year pathway used here (PreDP year 1, IB Diploma years 2 and 3). There are no per-term or per-year tuition charges for students enrolled at the school.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school does not issue tuition invoices because no tuition is charged. For any permitted and voluntary charges (for example optional trips or certain extracurricular items), Örebro municipality issues invoices and handles billing; invoices from the municipality are normally sent during the second half of the month to which they relate. Payment terms and due dates follow the municipality's standard invoicing rules.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Rudbecksgymnasiet does not operate a student boarding/home (elevhem) and there are no boarding fees charged by the school. (Boarding arrangements and permitted boarding fees are handled separately in the Swedish system and apply only to schools that operate designated student residences.)

Other costs or fees (uniforms, materials, trips, examinations)

- There is no mandatory school uniform and no uniform fee at Rudbecksgymnasiet.
- Required learning materials and other teaching tools that are necessary for the education are provided without charge in accordance with the law; occasional minor costs for specific activities or voluntary excursions may occur and are typically charged on a voluntary basis.
- The International Baccalaureate organisation (IBO) charges registration/assessment fees to schools; for municipal IB programmes these administrative and IBO-related fees are managed by the school/municipality as part of normal programme administration. Any student-specific, optional extras (for example optional re-marking of IB assessments if that were to be offered as a billable service) would be handled separately according to the school's invoicing practice.

Refund information

- There is no tuition to refund. For any voluntary, paid activities (such as optional trips or extras) refund handling follows the municipality's invoicing and refund routines; refunds for paid services are processed according to Örebro municipality's standard billing and repayment rules.

Fee payment options

- When the municipality issues invoices, standard municipal payment options are available: e-invoice (e-faktura), autogiro, payment via bankgiro/plusgiro, and receipt via common digital mail services (for example Kivra). Detailed payment methods and how to register for e-faktura or autogiro are handled through Örebro municipality's payment services.
Academics

Rudbecksgymnasiet teaches IB (DP).

Curriculum
Rudbecksgymnasiet offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program taught entirely in English. The IB is three years long in Sweden, with a preparatory year (PreDP) followed by the IB Diploma Programme (DP). The program comprises six subject groups (Group 1–Group 6) with students selecting subjects, and Group 6 requires an additional subject from Groups 1–4. In addition to the six subjects, all IB students take Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), and complete the Extended Essay of 4,000 words. In Years 2 and 3 you study three subjects at Standard Level (SL, 150 hours) and three at Higher Level (HL, 240 hours); final assessments in Year 3 are marked by external examiners, and grades range from 1 to 7. The IB program is worldwide and is recognised by universities and employers globally, and the IB Diploma grants eligibility for further study in Sweden and abroad.

Higher Education Progression
After graduation, students pursue higher education studies in Sweden or internationally. The IB Diploma is recognized by universities worldwide, facilitating entry to higher education in both Sweden and international universities. The program's international orientation helps prepare students for study opportunities and careers around the world.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a student health team to support students' wellbeing.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
An Inclusion Policy is in place to support inclusive education and students with special needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
All teaching is conducted in English.

Mental Wellbeing
The student health team provides wellbeing support for students.

Safeguarding
An Inclusion Policy is in place to safeguard students and support inclusive education.
Parent Experience

History
Rudbecksgymnasiet is a municipal upper secondary school in Örebro, Sweden. It is part of Örebro Municipality. The International Baccalaureate program information is published on the school site and the IB page was last updated on September 17, 2026. The program is taught in English and is designed to prepare students for higher education worldwide. The page originally published on August 27, 2015.

Community
The IB program at Rudbecksgymnasiet uses English-language instruction and offers an international environment. The program is built on six subject groups, and students choose subjects from groups 1–6, with Group 6 allowing an additional subject from groups 1–4. In addition to the six subjects, all IB students take Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay. Prospective students are invited to events such as Gymnasiemässan (high school fair) and Open House / Student for a Day. Café Rudbeck is a social space where students and staff can meet, chat, and study.
Facilities

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Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The IB program at Rudbecksgymnasiet is three years long, with a preparatory year (PreDP) in year 1 and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in years 2 and 3. All teaching is in English. The program uses six subject groups, and you choose one subject from each group, with Group 6 providing an additional subject from Groups 1-4. In addition to the six subjects, three core courses are studied: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay.

Arts & Creative
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) challenges students to try new things and to develop as individuals. CAS includes opportunities to engage in both creative and physical activities. In addition, CAS involves helping others by identifying needs in society or the world where you can contribute.

Cultural & Language
All instruction is conducted in English. The program provides an international environment. You study within an internationally oriented curriculum and prepare for studies abroad. Group 2 covers Language Acquisition (second language).

Social & Hobbies
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) includes opportunities to engage in both creative and physical activities. CAS challenges students to try new things and develop personally. CAS involves helping others by identifying needs in society or the world where you can contribute.

Community & Service
CAS involves volunteering and service activities to help others. Students identify needs in society or the world and contribute to addressing them. These experiences are part of the program's core requirements.
Languages

Language Provision
English-language instruction is used throughout the program. In the PreDP year, Swedish curricula are followed but instruction remains in English, and you receive Swedish grades (F-A) in all subjects. The program provides an international environment with English-language teaching.

Bilingual Teaching
All teaching in the IB program is conducted in English. You choose your subjects based on your interests. After three years you are well prepared for higher education, in Sweden or around the world.
Admissions

Admissions
Two admission groups exist for IB program applicants at Rudbecksgymnasiet: one for applicants with a Swedish grundskoleexamen (Swedish compulsory school diploma) and one for applicants with an equivalent foreign education. If you have a Swedish grundskoleexamen, you apply through Gymnasieantagningen in the same way as for other upper secondary programs. The IB program is three years long and includes PreDP (Year 1) and IB-DP (Year 2 and 3). Year 2 and 3 follow IB's international curriculum, with three subjects at Standard Level (150 hours each) and three at Higher Level (240 hours each). In Year 3 you complete the final examinations, which are assessed by external examiners, and you receive grades on a scale from 1 to 7, where 7 is the highest. The admissions process is handled by Rudbecksgymnasiet and consists of an entrance examination and an interview with you and your guardian. For applicants with foreign education, you may apply directly to IB-DP (Year 2 and 3); there are no Swedish-language requirements for this route. You apply by filling in the linked form. The last application date is April 1. The admissions process is described in more detail in the IB Rudbecksgymnasiet Admissions Policy pdf. Here you can read more about how we work on the IB program.
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