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Aranäsgymnasiet

Sweden, Kungsbacka

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Swedish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1504
Type Co-educational
Opened 1973
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Swedish, English, French, Spanish, German, Italian
Typical class size 32
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Aranäsgymnasiet is a modern upper secondary school in Kungsbacka, Sweden, at Gymnasiegatan 44. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside a Bespoke Curriculum, with university-preparatory, vocational and introductory pathways preparing students for higher education and professional training. The IB Diploma Programme includes a preparatory year taught in English, followed by six subjects drawn from languages, social sciences, natural sciences, mathematics and theatre, plus Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service. The campus is airy and bright, with a modern library and on-site dining hall, reflecting an international outlook. A distinctive feature is Estetiska programmet, an arts-focused track with specialisations in Bild och formgivning (art and design), musik and teater, including exhibitions and performances. The school offers a nationally approved sports education program (NIU) in basketball, football, handball and swimming, with NIU basketball starting autumn 2027 in collaboration with Elof Lindälvs gymnasium; NIU applications open Sept 1 for 2027/2028, deadline Dec 1.

Gymnasiegatan 44, 434 42 Kungsbacka, Sweden

The Essentials

Aranäsgymnasiet has 1,504 pupils, typical class sizes of 32, instruction in Swedish, English.

Location
Aranäsgymnasiet is located in central Kungsbacka, about a ten-minute walk from the bus and railway station. Visiting address: Gymnasiegatan 44, 434 42 Kungsbacka.

Stages
The school offers six national programs with several different orientations and opportunities for individual choices. The International Baccalaureate Programme (IB) is also offered, and you have the opportunity to attain university eligibility on all programs.

Type
Modern upper secondary school

Country affiliation
Sweden
Diving Deeper

House System
The school has home bases for students where many lessons take place. Most of the program's teachers also have offices there.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a municipal upper secondary school owned by Kungsbacka Municipality.
Fees
Application fees

- There is no application fee to apply to Aranäsgymnasiet. Applications to the regional gymnasieantagning (Indra) are submitted without a charge.

Tuition fees (by school year and per term)

- All national programs and all year groups at Aranäsgymnasiet carry no tuition charge for students enrolled in the municipal school system.
- Year 1 (Årskurs 1): SEK 0 per term / SEK 0 per year.
- Year 2 (Årskurs 2): SEK 0 per term / SEK 0 per year.
- Year 3 (Årskurs 3): SEK 0 per term / SEK 0 per year.
- This applies to all programmes offered at the school (including International Baccalaureate and vocational/higher‑education preparatory programmes) as provided through the municipal gymnasium.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Most routine school services and entitlements are provided without recurring tuition invoices; for the limited chargeable items that occur they are billed or collected as follows:
- One-off fees (for example replacement of a lost skolkort) are paid at the time of the request via the municipality's e‑service payment flow. The fee for issuing a replacement school/fritidskort is SEK 250 and is paid directly in the e‑service.
- Inackorderingstillägg (boarding supplement) for eligible students is paid monthly for the academic months and follows the municipal application and payment schedule; for 2026 the inackorderingstillägg is SEK 1,970 and is paid out from September through May. Applications must be made each academic year and late applications are handled only prospectively.
- Where the municipality issues an invoice, standard municipal invoicing terms (invoice with bankgiro/OCR and stated due date) apply; payment details appear on the issued invoice.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Aranäsgymnasiet does not operate student dormitories; there is no boarding fee charged to attend the school.
- For students who must live away from home for study, the municipality administers an inackorderingstillägg (boarding allowance) for eligible students; that allowance is a support payment (SEK 1,970 for 2026, paid September–May) rather than a fee charged by the school.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- School meals: All school lunches served at Kungsbacka municipal schools (including Aranäsgymnasiet) are provided free of charge to students. (The municipality reports an average internal meal cost per portion, but no meal fee is charged to pupils.)
- Lock for locker: Students receive a school locker but must supply and pay for their own padlock.
- Digital device: A loaned portable computer is provided to every pupil for use during their studies; there is no purchase fee for the issued device.
- Study materials and optional activity costs: Reasonable costs for consumable materials, optional trips, fieldwork, voluntary course components or other extras may be charged in specific circumstances consistent with national rules on school charges; such costs are typically billed as one‑off items when they occur.
- Uniforms: There is no school uniform requirement in the regular student information and welcome materials for Aranäsgymnasiet. Students should plan for ordinary personal clothing and protective clothing if required for specific vocational courses.

Refund information

- Inackorderingstillägg: If inackorderingstillägg has been paid in error or to which the applicant was not entitled, the amount must be repaid under the municipal rules for the allowance. Applications made late are only paid prospectively; retroactive payments are not available.
- Other one‑off fees and purchases: Refunds or reimbursements for paid one‑off items (for example event cancellations, trip refunds or wrongly charged fees) are handled under municipal payment and refund procedures and follow the invoice/transaction terms supplied with the charge. When the municipality issues an invoice, invoice terms and any reclaim procedures are documented on the invoice and on municipal payments pages.

Fee payment options

- Payments collected immediately in municipal e‑services (for example replacement skolkort) are paid directly in the e‑service at time of request.
- Invoiced amounts from the municipality are payable via the bankgiro/OCR details printed on the invoice or via e‑invoice where offered. Municipal billing pages describe bankgiro channels and electronic invoice options.
- For other municipal services the municipality offers a variety of electronic payment methods (online card payment, e‑invoice, bank transfers and in many municipal services Swish or card for on‑site payments) depending on the specific service; the available methods are presented at the point of payment.

If you need the exact amounts for a specific one‑off item (for example a current trip fee or material fee for a particular programme) those charges will be invoiced or published when the activity is scheduled; standard municipal payment channels described above are used for collection.
Academics

Aranäsgymnasiet teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school offers a wide range of programs: university-preparatory programs, vocational programs, introduction programs, an adapted upper secondary program, the International Baccalaureate program, and a nationally approved sports education program (NIU). NIU is available in basketball, football, handball and swimming; applications open on September 1 for the 2027/2028 academic year, with the deadline on December 1.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school is modern and offers a welcoming, respectful atmosphere. Teachers work with students to plan each student's study path. The environment is inclusive and supportive, fostering positive relationships and student wellbeing.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Special educators work to ensure all students receive the support they need to reach their goals based on their unique circumstances. They promote a good learning environment and adapt pedagogy and teaching to students' different ways of learning.

Mental Wellbeing
Elevhälsan provides health and wellbeing services for students, including a school nurse, school doctor, psychologist and counselor. The service focuses on preventive and health-promoting measures to support learning and mental health.

Safeguarding
Students should feel safe on Kungsbacka municipality's gymnasieskolor. There are conduct rules that aim to create a safe learning environment. The school is locked to increase safety and uses access cards with photo, name and class. Plans against discrimination and harassment exist and are updated annually by the principal with a working group of teachers, students and representatives from Elevhälsan. The municipality provides an accident insurance for students.
Parent Experience

Community
Aranäsgymnasiet is a modern high school in central Kungsbacka. The school hosts annual open houses in November and January to welcome prospective students and show facilities. A digital campus tour is available, best experienced with VR headsets but accessible in a web browser. The school has an international outlook as a certified ambassador school to the European Parliament and cooperates with schools across Europe; Erasmus+ accreditation extends to 2028, offering opportunities for student and staff exchanges, work placements, language exchanges, and study visits within Europe.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Aranäsgymnasiet is modern, ambitious and has an international outlook. The building is airy, bright and has high ceilings. Teachers are passionate about helping students grow along their study path, whether they want to become a musical artist or a lawyer. There is a modern library and a dining hall with meals prepared on site. We look forward to you becoming part of life at Aranäs.

Academic Facilities
Aranäsgymnasiet offers a wide range of programs: university-preparatory programs, vocational programs, introductory programs, adapted upper secondary education, the International Baccalaureate program, and nationally approved sports education. Engaged teachers work with students to plan their study trajectories. The school provides the International Baccalaureate program as part of its academic offerings. The programs prepare students for higher education and professional training.

Extra Curricular Facilities
NIU (National Sports Education) is offered in basketball, football, handball and swimming. Applications are open from September 1 for the 2027/2028 academic year, with a deadline of December 1. From autumn 2027, NIU basketball starts at Aranäsgymnasiet in collaboration with Elof Lindälvs gymnasium.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Aranäsgymnasiet offers university-preparatory programs, vocational programs, introductory programs, adapted upper secondary education, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and nationally approved sports education. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme has existed for over twenty years and is widely recognized by universities around the world. The first year is a preparatory year taught in English to develop reading, writing and mathematics, and the second year starts with six subjects drawn from languages, social sciences, natural sciences, mathematics and theatre, together with Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and a Creativity, Activity and Service component. The programme emphasises global mindedness and engagement with local and global communities.

Arts & Creative
Estetiska programmet is an arts-focused, university-preparatory program. The program offers three specialisations: Bild och formgivning (art and design), musik (music) and teater (theatre). In bild och formgivning, students work with painting, drawing, sculpture and photography in bright studios and a ceramics workshop, with project-based work that often leads to exhibitions. In musik, students sing and play instruments, receive individual coaching, and perform in ensembles; in teater, students develop acting and production skills and stage performances, with opportunities to collaborate with professional designers and perform in Kungsbacka theatre and other productions.

Cultural & Language
International Baccalaureate promotes global mindedness and engagement with local and global communities. The Diploma Programme includes six subjects in years 2 and 3 drawn from languages, social sciences, natural sciences, mathematics and theatre, along with Creativity, Activity and Service, Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay. The first year (Pre-IB) includes courses such as English, History, Physical Education and Mathematics, with modern languages such as Spanish, French, German and Italian. The programme emphasises critical thinking and experiences within local and global communities.

Social & Hobbies
Estetiska programmet emphasizes teamwork through project-based learning and collaboration with other estetiska tracks and years. Students participate in theatre and music activities and present productions and exhibitions. The theatre program runs performances in a large theatre hall and in-house spaces with professional designers and technicians, and there are opportunities to visit galleries and museums as part of projects.

Community & Service
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) is a core element of the IB Diploma Programme, encouraging students to engage in activities and service projects within local and global communities. The programme supports international experiences and exchanges through Erasmus+ within Europe. There are international practice opportunities, including a Zanzibar-based placement project with SOS Children's Villages.

Leadership & Professional
Ledarskap och hälsa (BF) is a program within the Barn- och fritidsprogrammet. It offers two specialisations: pedagogiskt och socialt arbete and fritid och hälsa. The program includes at least 15 weeks of work-based learning and can be combined with national sports education (NIU). After graduation, students can pursue higher education in fields such as preschool teaching, teaching, socionom or police, and they receive a professional title such as childminder, elevassistent or aktivitetspedagog.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Ledarskap och hälsa offers a gym card to apply theory to practice. The fritid och hälsa specialization includes courses on health, training theory and planning activities, and provides opportunities to become licensed in areas such as personal training. Both inriktningar include at least 15 weeks of workplace-based learning to connect theory with practice. The fritid och hälsa specialization specifically provides the possibility to become a licensed personal trainer.
Admissions

Admissions
Aranäsgymnasiet offers a broad range of programs: college-preparatory programs, vocational programs, introductory programs, adapted upper secondary education, the International Baccalaureate program, and a nationally approved sports education program. The school is modern inside and out, with engaged teachers who plan students' study paths together with them, creating a pleasant school climate with a generous and respectful atmosphere. From September 1, applications are open to Nationally Approved Sports Education (NIU) in basketball, football, handball and swimming for the 2027/2028 academic year; the deadline is December 1.
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