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Söderportgymnasiet

Sweden, Kristianstad

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1200
Type Co-educational
Opened 1875
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Taught languages Swedish, English
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Söderportgymnasiet is a co-educational municipal upper secondary school in central Kristianstad, located at Västra Boulevarden 53, about an eight-minute walk from the railway station. With around 1,200 students across three buildings and Kristianstad Arena, the school is Kristianstad's oldest gymnasium and operates with guiding values of brain, heart and health. Students choose from a broad range of programs, including Naturvetenskap (Natural Science), Samhällsvetenskap (Social Sciences), Ekonomi (Economics), Vård och omsorg (Care and Welfare), Försäljning och service (Sales and Service), Barn och fritid (Children and Leisure), Adapted Upper Secondary Education, and NIU (Nationally Approved Sports Education). The UN School affiliation provides an international profile, complemented by Ungt företagande entrepreneurship opportunities. Auditorium seating 483 with a digital mixer and wireless microphones, plus accessibility features and a catering partner for events, support learning and school life. Signature initiatives include UN role-plays, Söderportdagen and Wednesday Walk, which promote community, global awareness and well-being today.

Västra Boulevarden 53, 291 31 Kristianstad

The Essentials

Söderportgymnasiet has 1,200 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Located in central Kristianstad at Västra Boulevarden 53, 291 31 Kristianstad. It is in the city center, about an eight-minute walk from the railway station.

Stages
Upper secondary school (gymnasium) with multiple programs.

Type
Co-educational municipal upper secondary school.

Additional learning support
Elevhälsan consists of a principal, school counselor, school nurse, special educator, and study- and career counselors to support health and learning.

Country affiliation
UN School affiliation.

Bus service
Bus cards are provided by Kristianstad Municipality for students who live within the municipality and have more than 6 kilometers to the school; transport is funded until the first half of the calendar year in which the pupil turns 20.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Municipal ownership by Kristianstad Municipality
Fees
Application fees
- There is no application fee to apply to Söderportgymnasiet (municipal upper‑secondary education is not charged a fee).

Tuition fees by school year / term
- There are no tuition fees for any year group at Söderportgymnasiet (Year 1, Year 2, Year 3); education at municipal gymnasieskolor is provided without tuition charges and no per‑term tuition is billed.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Because there is no tuition, there is no regular tuition billing schedule for Söderportgymnasiet. Charges that can occur (for voluntary extras described below) are normally invoiced by the municipality; municipal invoices are handled electronically and standard payment options include e‑invoice and autogiro, with invoice due dates and reminder/collection rules set by the municipality.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Söderportgymnasiet does not operate boarding (internat) as part of the school. Students who must live away from home to attend a municipal gymnasieskola may apply to their home municipality for an inackorderingstillägg (boarding allowance) to help cover accommodation costs; the municipality's inackorderingstillägg amounts for 2026 are set by distance category and are paid during the school year.
- Inackorderingstillägg 2026 (monthly amounts paid to eligible students):
- 50–200 km: 1 973 SEK/month.
- 201–500 km: 2 565 SEK/month.
- 501+ km: 3 157 SEK/month.
- The inackorderingstillägg is paid for a maximum number of months per term (up to four months in the autumn term and up to five months in the spring term) and is disbursed by the municipality via bank account.

Other costs or fees (materials, meals, transport, uniforms, student union, trips)
- School meals: Söderportgymnasiet's students are offered a school lunch and the meals provided by Kristianstad municipality's gymnasieskolor are cost‑free to pupils. There is no regular meal charge for pupils.
- Transport: Pupils who are resident in Kristianstad municipality and live at least 6 km from school are entitled to a municipal bus card for travel; extra travel support is available where the nearest bus stop is farther away (monthly extra travel amounts depend on distance). A lost or damaged municipal bus card is replaced at a fee (replacement cost: 300 SEK).
- Study materials and learning tools: Required core learning materials and necessary learning tools are provided without charge in accordance with national rules; minor, voluntary material costs for optional, extra activities may occur in specific courses or activities, but recurring mandatory material fees for standard tuition are not charged.
- Uniforms: No compulsory school uniform or uniform fee applies to Söderportgymnasiet. (Typical practice for municipal Swedish gymnasieskolor is that no uniform is required.)
- Optional activities and excursions: Costs for voluntary trips, activities, or non‑compulsory events (for example special study visits or voluntary extracurricular events) may be charged to participants; such charges are for optional elements and are handled on a case‑by‑case basis by the school or municipality.

Refund information
- There is no tuition or application fee to refund. For municipal allowances and reimbursements (for example inackorderingstillägg or travel reimbursements) payments and any necessary adjustments are processed by the municipality and disbursed to the bank account provided; specific refund or repayment rules for paid optional activities follow the invoicing and refund rules set by the municipality or by the event organiser.

Fee payment options and how payments are made
- Municipal reimbursements and allowances (for example inackorderingstillägg, travel reimbursements) are paid by bank transfer to the account specified when the application is made; recipients are asked to register the receiving bank account information as part of the application.
- Municipal invoices and charges (for optional items) are processed through the municipality's invoicing system; accepted payment channels include electronic invoices (e‑faktura), autogiro and standard bank payment routines in accordance with the municipality's invoicing guidance.

Quick summary (practical points for a parent)
- No application fee and no tuition fee for any year group at Söderportgymnasiet.
- School lunch is provided free of charge.
- If your child travels more than 6 km you are normally entitled to a municipal bus card; a lost card replacement costs 300 SEK.
- Students who must live away from home to attend may be eligible for an inackorderingstillägg; the municipality publishes the distance categories, monthly amounts and payment schedule.
Academics

Curriculum
The school offers the following gymnasieprograms: Adapted Upper Secondary Education; Barn och fritid (Children and Leisure); Ekonomi (Economics); Försäljning och service (Sales and Service); Naturvetenskap (Natural Science); Samhällsvetenskap (Social Sciences); Vård och omsorg (Care and Welfare); and NIU, Nationally Approved Sports Education. It has an international profile as a UN School and promotes entrepreneurship through Ungt företagande. The programs cover science, social science, care, business, and service tracks, with a sports education option via NIU. The school is located in central Kristianstad. It aims to foster community and engagement among students.
Parent Experience

History
Söderportskolan has existed since 1875, originally named Kristianstads He9g re allme4nna le4roverket. It is Kristianstad's oldest gymnasium. Today the school has about 1200 students, and teaching is conducted in three buildings and at Kristianstad Arena.

Community
The school emphasizes student well-being and learning. Our guiding principles are intellect, heart, and health, which permeate everything we do, and every student should feel safe, encouraged, and challenged. Beyond the core curriculum, Söderportgymnasiet offers a UN-school international profile, opportunities for entrepreneurship through Ungt Ff2retagande, and activities such as Wednesday Walk and Söderportdagen to foster health and community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Söderportgymnasiet is located in central Kristianstad at Västra Boulevarden 53, about an eight-minute walk from the railway station, and is the city's oldest gymnasium. The school embraces the guiding values brain, heart and health. It has an international profile as a FN school and offers entrepreneurship through Ungt företagande, while fostering community through activities such as Wednesday Walk and Söderportdagen. The auditorium on campus is available for events outside school hours; it seats 483 and is equipped with a digital mixer, wireless microphones, a sound system, lighting, blackout capability, and accessibility features including a hearing loop and a ramp to the stage. The Bodega can assist with catering for events.

Academic Facilities
The school uses varied teaching methods including project work and other modern instructional approaches alongside traditional teaching. It has an international orientation as a FN school and provides entrepreneurship opportunities through Ungt företagande. Good relationships between students and staff underpin successful teaching. The central Kristianstad location makes resources easily accessible.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Wednesday Walk and Söderportdagen promote health and a sense of community at Söderportgymnasiet. The school offers entrepreneurship experiences through Ungt företagande. It has an international dimension as an FN school. The school encourages students to engage in opportunities beyond the standard curriculum to influence their future.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has an international orientation as a United Nations school. UN role-plays have been conducted annually since 1994, and since 2007 Söderportgymnasiet has been a UN-school. These activities foster understanding of international affairs and diplomatic skills among students.

Cultural & Language
UN role-plays foster international understanding and global awareness. The school maintains an international orientation through its UN-school status. These activities contribute to a broad cultural outlook within student life.

Social & Hobbies
Wednesday Walk and Söderportdagen are activities to promote health and a sense of belonging. The school emphasizes strong relationships between students and staff as a foundation for successful teaching. These activities promote social cohesion and wellbeing.

Community & Service
The school has a Plan against discrimination and abusive treatment to counter bullying. The plan includes active measures to promote equal rights and counter discrimination. These efforts reflect the school's commitment to a safe and inclusive community.

Leadership & Professional
UF entrepreneurship is a process education spanning one academic year. During the year, students develop a business idea, register a UF company, sell goods and services, and may participate in various activities and competitions. Each UF company has an industry advisor, and at the end of the year the company is dissolved. UF entrepreneurship strengthens collaboration, problem-solving, and provides practical insights into business and work life.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
NIU, Nationally Approved Sports Education, is available for students who play certain sports. It targets students who want to combine studies with their sport. Admission is preceded by physical and technical tests and an interview. Participants in NIU work toward potential national or international elite levels.
Admissions

Admissions
Application for the 2026/27 intake runs January 15, 2026 through February 15, 2026. Applications are processed through the Kristianstad Gymnasieantagningen, and inquiries can be directed to antag@kristianstad.se. This autumn, a new admissions system called Mitt Gymnasieval is being introduced to manage the process. Meritvärden are published on April 15, 2026 and the preliminary antagning results are published on the same date. The merit values and preliminary results are presented on SkåneGY. Applicants must respond to offers by the stated Svar period, with a deadline of July 23, 2026.

Waitlist
If a place is not offered initially, a waitlist process exists. A Reservantagningskörning occurs on August 5, 2026, and the Ordinarie reservantagning results are published on August 7, 2026. Late choices (sent val) open August 11, 2026 and run through September 10, 2026. Final antagning for the year is considered closed by September 15, 2026.
School Events
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