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Katedralskolan Linköping

Sweden, Linkoping

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1300
Type Co-educational
Opened 1627
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish
Strengths Performing Arts, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Located at Platensgatan 20 in Linköping, Katedralskolan is an historic upper secondary school with about 1,300 students housed in a 1915 building thoughtfully adapted for modern teaching. The school offers a Swedish national study program mix alongside a comprehensive International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Four national programs (Ekonomiprogrammet, Försäljnings- och serviceprogrammet, Humanistiska programmet, Naturvetenskapsprogrammet, Samhällsvetenskapsprogrammet) are available, with Musikprofil across all programs. The IB Diploma Programme begins with a preparatory year and continues for two DP years, taught in English for the DP and in English during the preparatory year. Students follow the six groups: Language A, Language B, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and Electives, with cross-curricular language links and intercultural awareness emphasized. The DP prepares graduates for universities worldwide. The school fosters international exchanges, strong language instruction (English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish), and a history of tradition coupled with ongoing educational development. DP features cross-curricular language links and is adaptable toward natural, social, or linguistic sciences, with Musikprofil available across all programs. The school maintains tradition while progressing.

Platensgatan 20, 581 81 Linköping, Sweden

The Essentials

Katedralskolan Linköping has 1,300 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Address: Platensgatan 20, Linköping, Sweden (postal code 58220). The school is located in central Linköping in a historic building dating from 1915. It is Linköping's oldest upper secondary school and serves about 1,300 students. Bus cards are provided to students to facilitate commuting.

Stages
Four national study-preparatory programs, one vocational-preparatory program, and an International Baccalaureate program.

Country affiliation
Sweden

Bus service
Bus cards are provided to students for commuting.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by Linköpings kommun (Linköping Municipality).
Fees
Application fees
- There is no application fee to apply to Katedralskolan through the municipal admissions system; no charge is taken in connection with the application.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- Tuition: SEK 0 per term; SEK 0 per academic year for all year groups and programmes (including the International Baccalaureate). The school's IB programme is provided to students at no cost.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- There is no recurring tuition invoice for regular attendance because tuition is not charged. Any optional or program-specific charges (see “Other costs or fees” below) are invoiced by Linköping municipality. Municipal invoices are issued with ordinary invoice terms; standard municipal payment channels and collection procedures apply, including a reminder fee for overdue invoices. Individual municipal invoices show the due date and OCR/bankgiro information.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Katedralskolan does not provide student boarding or arranged accommodation; there are no boarding fees charged by the school because boarding is not offered. Students who cannot reasonably commute may apply to their home municipality for inackorderingstillägg (housing allowance) according to municipal rules.

Other costs or fees
- School meals: provision and any fee policy for school meals is set by the municipality. Meal menus and catering arrangements are provided by municipal meal services; meal fees (if any) are determined by the municipality.
- Study materials, books, tools and protective clothing: items that the student keeps (for example certain books, tools or protective work clothes required for vocational tasks) may need to be acquired by the student or their guardians and may be charged at most at the school's acquisition cost. This type of limited charge for personal learning aids is permitted under national regulations.
- Optional activities and trips: voluntary field trips, optional study tours, course-related excursions or other elective activities may incur additional charges for travel, accommodation or external services; such charges are treated as separate items and are invoiced or collected as arranged for each activity.
- Incidental or replacement charges: the municipality may issue invoices for replaceable items or incidental costs (for example replacement of lost items where applicable); these are charged as individual items per municipal billing routines.

Refund information (if applicable to the school)
- Tuition and application refunds: not applicable because no tuition or application fees are charged.
- Refunds for optional paid items or cancellations: refunds or credits for optional paid activities, trips or purchased materials are handled according to municipal invoicing and cancellation rules and are resolved case by case by the municipality or the unit that collected the fee. Municipal billing terms set the procedures for invoicing, reminders and collection.

Fee payment options
- When the municipality issues an invoice the commonly available payment methods include bankgiro/bank transfer and e-invoice; autogiro (direct debit) can be arranged for recurring municipal invoices. For in-person payments of certain services (for example when collecting documents) card and Swish can be accepted where the municipal service point offers that option. Payment and late-payment procedures follow Linköping municipal billing rules.

Insurance
- All pupils are covered by the municipality's pupil insurance while at school and during school activities; this insurance is in place for gymnasieelever.

Summary statement
- There are no application or tuition fees for Katedralskolan for students enrolled in its programmes (including IB). The school does not provide boarding. Optional, programme-specific or consumable costs (meals where the municipality charges, study materials, protective clothing for practical work, voluntary trips, replacement items) may incur charges; those are billed through Linköping municipality under standard municipal invoicing and payment channels.
Academics

Katedralskolan Linköping teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school offers four national study-preparatory programs, one vocational preparatory program, and an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The national programs are Ekonomiprogrammet, Försäljnings- och serviceprogrammet, Humanistiska programmet, Naturvetenskapsprogrammet and Samhällsvetenskapsprogrammet; Musikprofil is available across all national programs. The IB Diploma Programme is offered with a preparatory year followed by two DP years. It covers six subject groups: Group 1 Language A (Literature), Group 2 Language B, Group 3 Individuals and Societies, Group 4 Experimental Sciences, Group 5 Mathematics, Group 6 Electives, and can be tailored toward natural, social or linguistic sciences. The first year includes courses following the Swedish upper secondary syllabus, and teaching materials in English prepare students for the two IB years. The IB programme is internationally recognized and highly regarded, and DP policies cover admission, assessment, and language policy. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme with English-language instruction in the DP and English-language preparation in the preparatory year; DP graduates can continue to universities worldwide. In addition, Musikprofil is available across programs, and the IB programme emphasizes cross-curricular language links and intercultural awareness.

Higher Education Progression
IB Diploma Programme graduates study at universities in Sweden and abroad, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan and the United States.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Approximately 1,300 students study at Linköping's oldest upper secondary school. The school values tradition and development and places students at the center. The student health service supports student wellbeing, and contact details for the school, school leadership, and the student health service are available.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Diploma Programme is taught in English. Language B options include English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, and Swedish Ab Initio. Instruction is English in all three years.

Mental Wellbeing
The student health service supports student mental wellbeing and is accessible to students.
Parent Experience

History
Katedralskolan is Linköping's oldest gymnasium, with roots dating back to the 1600s. It operates in a historic building from 1915 that is carefully adapted to meet the demands of modern educational development. The school serves about 1,300 students. It maintains tradition while focusing on development in its educational approach.

Community
Katedralskolan supports a strong student community, with an active student council and many student clubs representing a wide range of interests. The student council organizes activities such as welcoming first-year students, coordinating school photos, recognizing holidays, and hosting tournaments and student events. There are numerous student associations across cultural, scientific, and social areas. Prospective students can visit through open houses and the gymnasium fair.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents' Association has existed since the 1960s. Katedralskolan was founded in 1627 and is Sweden's second-oldest upper secondary school. Membership enables added value for the school's student associations and language exchange activities. Three-year membership costs 200 SEK. Payments are via Swish (123 685 06 63), bank giro (142-2070), or a QR code with a fixed amount of 200 SEK; include the child's name and class in the payment. Your participation is important. Chairperson: Patrik Andersson, 070-542 52 41, patrik.andersson@svestrap.se. More information is available on the Katedralskolans föräldraförening page.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has about 1,300 students. The school is Linköping's oldest upper secondary school, with roots dating back to the 17th century. The school is housed in a beautiful building from 1915 that is carefully adapted to meet the demands of modern education.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The IB Diploma Programme is internationally recognized and highly regarded. It is a two-year upper secondary education with a preparatory year, followed by Years 2–3 in which students study six subjects across six groups: Language A, Language B, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics and Electives (including Film). The programme can be tailored toward natural, social, or linguistic sciences. Ongoing international exchanges and strong cross-curricular links to language departments complement this profile.

Arts & Creative
Film is offered as an Elective in Group 6, allowing creative study within the Diploma Programme.

Cultural & Language
Intercultural awareness is a core goal, supported by an international profile and ongoing student exchanges. Language teaching is strong, with Group 2 languages including English, French, German, Spanish and Swedish, and Swedish Ab Initio available. Education in English is available and information is provided in English.

Social & Hobbies
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) consists of three strands and is a mandatory part of the IB Diploma Programme. CAS emphasizes education of the whole person by combining creative work, physical activity and community service.

Community & Service
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) consists of three strands and forms a core part of the IB Diploma Programme. It supports personal development and community involvement.

Leadership & Professional
Tradition and development guide the school's approach. The environment fosters creativity, initiative and responsibility in students, and emphasizes openness, tolerance and intercultural awareness.
Languages

Language Provision
The IB Diploma Programme is taught with English-language instruction to prepare students for the two DP years. Swedish and English are used in Group 1 Language A Literature (Swedish and English) and a Native language (self-taught). Group 2 Language B options include English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, and Swedish Ab Initio. The DP can be tailored to specialise in natural sciences, social sciences, or linguistic sciences.
Admissions

Admissions
1) The school has four national study-preparatory programs, one vocational-preparatory program, and an International Baccalaureate (IB) program. It offers opportunities to study languages at advanced levels and maintains exchanges with several European countries. The IB Diploma Programme is available and opens possibilities for studying abroad. The international dimension is strengthened by these programs and opportunities for language study and exchanges. 2) Learn about programs and visit: There are opportunities to visit at Gymnasieval (upper-secondary school fair), Open House, and Besökskväll (Visitor Night). Open House is typically held in November, and Besökskvällen in January. Gymnasiemässan provides an opportunity to ask questions of students and staff about the school and its programs. The school collaborates with other municipal schools in languages and individual choices, expanding options. 3) Apply to upper secondary: Applications are made through gymnasiestudera.se. The information needed for the application is available there. Last updated: May 8, 2026.
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