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Katedralskolan Lund

Sweden, Lund

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 16 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1500
Type Co-educational
Opened 1085
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Swedish, English, Latin, Danish, French, Italian, Spanish, German
Strengths Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Katedralskolan Lund is situated in Lund's historic city center and serves students aged 16–18 with an IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and a Bespoke Curriculum. The five pathways to knowledge and success include the Economics Program (EK), Natural Sciences (NA), Social Sciences (SA), and a History Specialization (Spetsutbildning i Historia), alongside the IBDP, which is taught in English with English-language materials. All subjects are delivered by highly educated teachers in a learning environment that combines charming premises with modern technology. The school maintains close cooperation with universities, businesses, non-profit organizations and cultural institutions, enriching coursework and opportunities. Extra-curricular life features a choir that contributes to campus culture, study trips, visits, events, cafe hangouts and excursions. Notable initiatives include Vintage Fair and the Environmental Achievement award (Miljö-bragden). The school marks its 932nd start of the school year, underscoring its long local tradition and commitment to preparing students for higher education.

Grönegatan 21, 222 24 Lund, Sweden

The Essentials

Katedralskolan Lund has 1,500 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located in central Lund, in the Katedralskolan block, bounded by Stora Södergatan, Svanegatan, Grönegatan and Drottensgatan. Address: Grönegatan 21, Lund 222 24.

Stages
Upper secondary (gymnasieskola) with four programs: Samhällsvetenskapsprogrammet (SA) including a specialized track in History; Ekonomiprogrammet (EK); Naturvetenskapsprogrammet (NA); and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) with a preparatory year (PDP).

Additional learning support
An elevhälsoteam for each program includes a deputy headteacher, school nurse, a special educator, a counselor, and study- and career-guidance staff. There is support and adjustments available, and external resources such as speech therapy or psychology can be engaged when needed.

School day structure
Expedition hours are 08:00–15:00. The 2026–2027 academic year runs autumn term 2026 (Aug 18–Dec 18; 82 school days) and spring term 2027 (Jan 7–Jun 11; 96 school days).

Bus service
Travel funding and bus card options are available: students with a travel distance over 6 km within Lund municipality can apply for a travel grant; a new bus card can be arranged via the expedition for Lund residents for a fee.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school restaurant serves lunch from 10:45 to 13:15 in Building E (under the library), with three daily lunch options, including at least one vegetarian; soup, homemade bread, and a salad buffet are also available, and all meals are prepared on site. The café next to the dining hall offers sandwiches, hot and cold drinks, quark, yogurt, and occasional desserts; from autumn 2025 it will also sell simple office supplies. The restaurant is run by Meal Service, with class representatives invited to a meals council each term to help develop catering and reduce food waste.
Fees
Application fees

- No application fee is charged for admission to Katedralskolan. Applications to Swedish gymnasieskolor are free.

Tuition fees by year group (Years 1–3 / full programme)

- There are no tuition fees for any year group at Katedralskolan. Upper‑secondary (gymnasie) education in Sweden is provided on an avgiftsfri (tuition‑free) basis for students; therefore no per‑term or per‑year tuition charges apply for the standard programmes.

Billing schedule and payment terms (for any optional charged items)

- Because there is no tuition or application charge, there is no regular tuition billing schedule for students.
- Optional, extracurricular or third‑party charges (see “Other costs” below) are invoiced separately according to the activity's rules. For example, municipal cultural/music activity fees are invoiced per term (spring and autumn) after admission; the municipal schedule lists term invoices for those activities.
- The municipality's standard invoice/payment processes apply to billed items: e‑invoice (e‑faktura), autogiro (direct debit) and bank‑giro/bank transfer are supported; invoices include a due date and late‑payment handling (reminder fees). Payment must be made according to the invoice terms shown on each bill.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Katedralskolan does not operate an on‑site boarding (internat) service and therefore does not charge boarding fees. Students who need housing on their study location may apply to their home municipality for inackorderingsbidrag (a boarding/housing grant to help cover housing costs); that support is administered separately by the municipality.

Other costs or fees (typical items parents should expect and how they are charged)

- Optional municipal cultural or music instruction (Kulturskolan / instrumental lessons): invoiced per term. Current municipal tariff examples (2026 schedule) include: Instrumentalundervisning — Spring term SEK 1,180; Autumn term SEK 1,210. Instrument hire — Spring SEK 510; Autumn SEK 525. Choir and singing group, group class and other cultural activity fees are listed per term in the municipal tariff. These are examples of chargeable optional activities that may be relevant to students.
- Study trips, voluntary excursions and extra‑curricular activities: where participation is genuinely voluntary a cost‑covering fee may be charged up to the activity's self‑cost; such charges are billed per activity and must be reasonable and clearly specified. Compulsory elements of coursework that are necessary for completion of the programme are not normally charged to the student.
- Specific course items for certain vocational subjects (protective clothing, specialist equipment) or external examination costs where those items are optional or related to non‑mandatory elements may generate charges; any charge must follow the rules in the Education Act and Skolverket guidance.
- School cinema, cultural visits and similar small event fees may be charged at modest per‑pupil rates as set in municipal rates (example: municipal school cinema tariff listed in the tariff document). Printing, replacement ID cards or lost library items may incur modest charges according to municipal rules.
- Uniforms: Katedralskolan does not require a school uniform; there is no standard uniform fee. (Standard municipal practice for Swedish gymnasieskolor is that no uniform is required and no uniform fee is imposed.)

Refund information (for any charged items)

- Because the core education is tuition‑free, refund rules do not apply to tuition. For optional, invoiced activities (for example Kulturskolan/music lessons or paid trips), refunds and cancellation rules follow the activity's stated terms. The municipal tariff indicates that term fees for cultural/music instruction are invoiced per term and that a cancellation/withdrawal fee may be applied if the participant does not cancel within the prescribed time. Refunds or partial refunds (where allowed) are handled according to the activity's published rules and the invoice wording.

Fee payment options (how billed charges are paid)

- Municipal billed items (optional activities, instrument hire, excursion invoices etc.) are payable via the municipality's standard channels: e‑faktura (e‑invoice via internet bank), autogiro (direct debit where offered), and bank‑giro/bank transfer using the giro number shown on the invoice. Invoices include a due date and instructions; missed payments are subject to the municipality's reminder procedures and fees. Specific school‑level payment methods (for small on‑site purchases) may vary by activity and will be shown on the invoice or payment notice.

Summary (practical points for parents)

- No application fee and no tuition fee for any year group at Katedralskolan.
- Optional activities (music lessons, instrument hire, trips, cultural visits) can generate term‑based or activity‑based charges; the municipal tariff gives concrete examples and exact term amounts for cultural/music offerings.
- Billed items are invoiced according to the activity's schedule (commonly per term for municipal cultural offers) and paid through the municipality's invoice channels (e‑faktura, autogiro or bank‑giro).
Academics

Katedralskolan Lund teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 16 to 18.

Curriculum
Five pathways to knowledge and success. We offer education of the highest quality, with great freedom in course choices and close cooperation with universities, companies and cultural institutions. Economics Program (EK): Focus on success, entrepreneurship and in-depth study. IB Diploma Programme (IBDP): A two-year program for students aged 16–19, preceded by a preparatory year; all subjects are taught in English with course materials in English. IB Diploma Programme (in English): The same program taught in English. Natural Sciences Program (NA): Prepares you to shape a changing world. Social Sciences Program (SA): For those who want to influence the world and understand how the world affects them. History Specialization (Spetsutbildning i Historia): A specialized variant of the Social Sciences program for those who want to know how things really were.

Higher Education Progression
Most IB students go on to higher education. In addition to being well prepared for Swedish university studies with a recognized IB grade scale, IB opens opportunities for higher studies around the world. IB's standard and grading are the same worldwide, ensuring quality of instruction and credibility; admissions offices around the world know what an IB student has achieved.
Parent Experience

History
The school is located in Lund's historic city center, combining charming premises with modern technology and a stimulating study environment. We have just completed our 932nd start of the school year. We offer teaching that inspires and challenges, with highly qualified teachers and well-equipped facilities.

Community
By following Katte on Instagram you can participate in large and small events at our school and get a multifaceted view of our activities. We share everyday lessons, exciting visits, study trips, events, café hangouts, excursions, and more. Open house on October 15 from 16:00 to 20:00. During the evening you can meet students, teachers and other staff, receive information, visit our cozy premises, and experience the magical atmosphere.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Located in Lund's historic city center, the school combines charming premises with modern technology and a stimulating study environment. The school has well-equipped facilities to support learning.

Academic Facilities
The school offers Ekonomiprogrammet (EK), IB Diploma Programme, Naturvetenskapsprogrammet (NA), Spetsutbildning i Historia, and Samhällsvetenskapsprogrammet (SA). Teaching is delivered by highly educated and experienced teachers and the learning environment benefits from well-equipped, technology-enabled facilities. The school maintains close collaboration with universities, businesses, non-profit organizations and cultural institutions.

Extra Curricular Facilities
By following our social media, you can see a broad range of activities at the school, including everyday lessons, exciting visits, study trips, events, cafe hangouts, and excursions. The school features a choir, Katedralskolan's choir, which performs and contributes to campus life.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Katedralskolan offers education of the highest quality. There is a high degree of freedom in course choices and close cooperation with universities, companies, non-profit organizations and cultural institutions. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme and is located in Lund's historic city center, combining charming premises with modern technology and a stimulating study environment.

Arts & Creative
Katedralskolan maintains a choir that performs choral music. Last spring, the choir recorded a commissioned piece titled Lundahyllning for Katedralskolan. Video content includes the Lundahymn and a welcome video, showcasing the choir's work.

Social & Hobbies
Everyday lessons, exciting visits, study trips, events, café hangs, and excursions are part of student life. Open house events are held for prospective students. The school uses social media to share updates from ongoing activities.

Leadership & Professional
Vintage Fair – for a sustainable schoolball. The municipal upper-secondary schools in Lund created Vintage Fair to provide graduates with a more sustainable celebration. For this initiative, the school has been awarded the municipality's Environmental Achievement award (Miljö‑bragden).

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Café hangs and excursions are part of student life. The school hosts events that provide social opportunities and a sense of community. The school maintains active social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube to share these activities.
Languages

Language Provision
The school offers education of the highest quality, great freedom in course selection, and close cooperation with universities, companies, non-profit organizations and cultural institutions. The school is located in Lund's historic city center, where we combine charming premises with modern technology and a stimulating study environment.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Open houses and gymnasieval: Katedralskolan hosts an Open House once each autumn and spring to inform prospective students and guardians about the school and its programs, and to help with gymnasieval (high school choice). For the 2026–2027 school year, the school's open-house dates are October 15, 2026 and January 28, 2027. 2. Program options: The school offers several programs, including Ekonomiprogrammet (EK), Naturvetenskapsprogrammet (NA), Samhällsvetenskapsprogrammet (SA), the IB Diploma Programme, and a specialized History track (Spetsutbildning i Historia). A Pre Diploma Programme is also referenced in the program overview. 3. Reserve/admission process: If you are on reserve to enter or wish to transfer between schools, you should contact the Antagningsenheten (admissions unit) no later than September 15; contact details and answers to common questions are available via Skånegy. After September 15, you should contact the study- and career counselor for the program or school you want to switch to. 4. Start-of-term information and guardian meetings: The school provides information about start dates, upprop (orientation) for each year group, and information meetings for guardians. For autumn 2026, upprop for Year 1 and 2 occurs on August 18 and for Year 3 on August 19, with program-specific times published. Guardian information meetings are scheduled per program, with dates, times and locations published by the school. 5. Pre-start tasks and student services: Before the first day, families complete an online service (e-tjänst) to provide contact details for both student and guardians, log in to Edlevo (the school's digital platform), and set up access to digital tools; consent for photography can be given or declined; travel grants are available for those living more than six kilometers from the school; and information about school start and required forms is provided. 6. Ongoing admission-related support: The school lists additional information and dates related to the start of term, information meetings, and program-specific arrangements to help families prepare for enrollment.

Scholarships
Katedralskolans fonder och premier lists multiple school-based scholarships and prizes funded by dedicated funds and foundations. Notable funds include: Nils Almbergs stipendiefond (awards students with interest and good grades in philosophy, psychology, religious studies, social science, and history; in 2025, 166,000 SEK was distributed); Hulda och Harald Bruces stipendiefond (awards for Year 3 based on graduation results, presented at summer graduation); Häradsskrivaren Hans Collins stipendiefond (awards to financially disadvantaged students based on need); Professor Claes-Henrik Dohlmans premiefond (awards for excellence in the natural sciences, distributed at Christmas); Kattedralskolans kamratförenings stipendium i kemi till Stig Anderssons minne (chemistry premium awarded annually); Katedralskolans kamratförenings kulturstipendium (arts/culture premium awarded in May); Folke Ljungdahls stiftelse (awards to students who excel beyond grades, nominated by staff); Sture Ljungdahls premiefond (premier to students advancing to the highest level, distributed at Christmas); Stiftelsen Läroverksföreningens i Lund stipendiefond (historically for female students); Lennart Perssons generösa gåva and Lennartresan (travel/educational opportunities for science students); Victor Petréns stipendiefond (awards to a student in need or for travel/study opportunities); John Tandbergs premiefond (premier for top physics or chemistry students, distributed before summer closure); Ola Wistens minnesfond (fond created in memory of Ola Wisten, awarding top performing students with a medal and prize money). These funds are administered by a scholarship committee led by the principal, with representation from teaching staff and student welfare.

Waitlist
Reservantagning: If you are on a waiting list to gain entry or want to change schools, you should contact the admissions unit by September 15. You can find the admissions unit's contact details and answers to common questions on Skånegy. After September 15, contact the study- and career counselor for the program or school you wish to transfer to.
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