Application fees
- Application fee: SEK 0 per application. No fee is charged in connection with applying for a place at Katedralskolan.
Tuition fees by year group (per term and per academic year)
- Year 1 (Gymnasiet år 1): SEK 0 per term; SEK 0 per academic year.
- Year 2 (Gymnasiet år 2): SEK 0 per term; SEK 0 per academic year.
- Year 3 (Gymnasiet år 3): SEK 0 per term; SEK 0 per academic year.
Education at Katedralskolan is provided without tuition charge for gymnasieelever. There are no compulsory tuition charges billed termly or annually.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- There is no tuition invoice to pay for any year group (no term or annual tuition billing).
- Where a charge may occur (voluntary school trips, optional course-related activities, or non-standard materials for specific vocational courses), billing is issued for that specific activity or item and payment terms follow the invoice or the organiser's stated terms. Charges for voluntary activities are not part of compulsory tuition and are handled on an activity-by-activity basis.
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Katedralskolan does not operate a student boarding (internat/elevboende) as part of its normal provision; therefore there are no boarding fees charged by the school.
Other costs or fees
- School meals: SEK 0 per meal — school meals for pupils at Skara's schools (including gymnasiet) are provided without charge. Meal provision is included and does not require a meal fee.
- Learning materials and textbooks: pupils are provided with required textbooks and other core learning materials at no charge as part of the free education principle. Costs for optional personal items, voluntary course extras, or non-standard materials (for example specialised tools, personal protective equipment for certain vocational training) may fall to the student; such costs, if charged, are limited to direct acquisition cost and are specific to the course.
- Uniforms: Katedralskolan does not require a school uniform as a general rule; no uniform fee is imposed. If specific clothing or protective kit is required for a particular programme (e.g., vocational protective clothing), that cost can be charged or requested of the student where appropriate for the course.
- Insurance: pupils are covered by the municipality's accident insurance; there is no separate insurance fee charged to pupils for the standard accident cover provided by the municipality.
Refund information
- There are no tuition or application fees to refund because Katedralskolan does not levy those charges.
- For paid voluntary activities or purchased items (study trips, optional materials, private course extras), refund handling is done according to the terms set for that specific activity or purchase; refunds for such items are processed in accordance with the organiser's or municipal invoicing rules for that activity.
Fee payment options
- Since the school does not bill tuition or application fees, routine tuition payment methods are not applicable.
- When charges are issued for voluntary activities or optional items, those charges are generally invoiced and must be paid according to the invoice terms; questions about payment and invoices are handled via the municipality's contact channels. Typical municipal payment methods include invoice / e‑invoice and bank payment arrangements consistent with municipal billing practice. For questions about individual invoices or payment options contact the school or the municipality's contact centre.
Summary (practical points for a parent)
- No application fee, no tuition fees for any gymnasium year — SEK 0 per term and SEK 0 per year for Years 1–3.
- School meals and required core textbooks/learning materials are provided without charge in Skara.
- No school-run boarding is offered; therefore no boarding fees apply.
- Occasional voluntary costs (study trips, optional course extras, specialised equipment) may be charged separately and will be billed for that activity only; payment and refund terms for those items follow the specific activity's invoicing rules.
