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Sven Eriksonsgymnasiet

Sweden, Boras

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Swedish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1350
Type Co-educational
Opened 1856
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Swedish, English
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Leadership and Professional, Social and Hobbies, Cultural and Language
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Sven Eriksonsgymnasiet is Borås' municipal upper secondary school offering five university-preparatory programs plus the Child and Leisure Program. The school runs specialized tracks, including Teknik – Spets and Entreprenörsprogrammet, and provides the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme taught in English. An additional fourth year within Teknik (T4) extends studies for technology-focused students. Students may combine their program with sport through National Sports Education (NIU) or Local Sports Education (LIU). Shadow-a-class and introductory programs support newcomers and those meeting entry requirements. The school traces its history to Tekniska Elementarskolan (1856) and has carried the Sven Eriksonsgymnasiet name since 1997. A central feature is the Entrepreneurship Programme, built on scientific thinking, collaboration with the University of Borås, and leadership development. Internationalization is embedded through the IBDP in English. Governance and leadership opportunities include class councils, program councils, and a School Council, plus student associations and Teknis events. The school regularly hosts international visitors.

Sven Eriksonsplatsen 1, Borås, Sweden

The Essentials

Sven Eriksonsgymnasiet has 1,350 pupils, instruction in English, Swedish.

Location
Visiting address: Sven Eriksonsplatsen 1, Borås. The school is a municipal gymnasium operated by Borås Stad. Postal address: Borås Stad, 501 80 Borås.

Stages
The school offers college-preparatory programs and the Barn- och fritidsprogrammet (Childcare and Leisure Program).

Type
Public municipal gymnasieskola (gymnasium) operated by Borås Stad

Bus service
A school bus card can be applied for (Ansök om skolbusskort).
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Matsedel (school meals menu)

Governance and Ownership
Part of Borås Stad (Borås City), a municipal government.
Fees
Application fees

- There is no application fee to apply for admission to Sven Eriksonsgymnasiet. Education at the public gymnasieskola is provided without tuition or application charges.

Tuition fees by school year (per term and per academic year)

- Year 1 (Åk 1): Tuition fee per term: SEK 0. Tuition fee per academic year: SEK 0.
- Year 2 (Åk 2): Tuition fee per term: SEK 0. Tuition fee per academic year: SEK 0.
- Year 3 (Åk 3): Tuition fee per term: SEK 0. Tuition fee per academic year: SEK 0.

Education at Sven Eriksonsgymnasiet, as a municipal gymnasieskola, does not charge tuition for any year group.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- There is no regular tuition billing because the school does not charge tuition. Charges that can be billed (for example replacement costs, certain material costs, or specific activity fees) follow the municipality's invoicing routines. For certain municipal education services the standard municipal invoicing schedule uses term cut-off dates (for example avstämningsdatum 15 September and 15 February for relevant invoicing cycles). Where a fee is charged it will be invoiced according to the municipality's billing procedures and stated payment terms on the invoice.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Sven Eriksonsgymnasiet does not operate a school boarding (elevhem) as a standard part of the school's programmes, so there are no regular boarding fees charged by the school itself. Students who need to live away from home for study reasons can apply for inackorderingstillägg (boarding support) from their home municipality; that support and any rules about payment or recovery of support are handled by the municipality or national agencies, not as a school tuition charge.

Other costs and typical charged items

- School meals: Borås Stad provides cost-free school meals to gymnasieelever; there is no charge for the standard school lunch served in the school's dining facilities.
- Textbooks and learning materials: The school lends läroböcker (textbooks) to students. If a borrowed textbook is lost or damaged the student is liable for replacement or compensation and an invoice will be issued for missing or damaged items. The library card's first issue is free; a replacement library card is SEK 100.
- School supplies, course-specific materials and equipment: Some courses (especially practical or vocational subjects, specialist kits or optional study trips) require students to provide personal equipment, tools or materials. Costs for such items are charged where permitted and are the responsibility of the student or guardian unless specifically covered by the municipality. (The school lends standard course textbooks; additional specialised materials or personal tools are paid for by the student when required.)
- Copying / printing: The school provides printing facilities for students; the school is cashless and requires electronic payment methods for on-site purchases when applicable. Specific printing or material charges, if levied, are invoiced or collected via the school's cashless payment procedures.
- School bus / travel: School bus arrangements and travel cards are administered by the municipality. Replacement or administration fees apply to certain items (for example a replacement school bus card fee is SEK 150). Travel-related charges or reimbursements are handled by the municipality according to the rules for student travel.
- Student association / voluntary fees: Participation in the school's voluntary student association (elevkår) is typically funded by voluntary membership contributions or event fees; such charges are separate from tuition and are determined by the student association.

Refund information

- Tuition refunds: Not applicable because tuition is not charged.
- Refunds and recoveries for paid support or grants: If a student receives municipal or state study support (for example inackorderingstillägg or other targeted allowances) and the conditions for that support change (for example study interruption, moving home or other changes in eligibility) the municipality or the agency that paid the support can require repayment or make adjustments in accordance with the applicable rules. In cases where a student withdraws from studies the municipality's documented administrative arrangements describe debiting for a short initial study period with subsequent crediting for uncompleted points.
- Refunds for paid items (for example trip fees or purchased services): Refund and cancellation terms for specific activities (study trips, paid events, optional courses) follow the event's stated conditions; refunds or credits, if provided, are handled according to the stated cancellation policy on the invoice or payment notice. Where the municipality issues an invoice it will show the payment and any refund conditions.

Fee payment options

- On campus the school operates as a cashless school: purchases in the cafeteria or other on-site purchases must be paid by bank card or Swish. The school does not handle cash on campus.
- Municipal invoices and formal charges are settled through the municipality's standard payment channels (invoicing with bankgiro/plusgiro or bank transfer/e-invoice as specified on each invoice). Replacement card purchases or small on-site purchases are handled via the cashless methods above.

Summary (short)

- There are no application fees and no tuition charges for any year group at Sven Eriksonsgymnasiet. School lunches are provided free to gymnasium students in Borås. The school is cashless (bank card/Swish) for on-site purchases. Typical payable items include replacement library cards (SEK 100), replacement bus cards (SEK 150) and costs for lost/damaged borrowed books or optional course materials or trips; municipal invoicing and recovery rules apply where relevant.
Academics

Sven Eriksonsgymnasiet teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Five university-preparatory programs and the Child and Leisure Program are offered. Spetsutbildningar (specialized tracks) include Teknik – Spets and Entreprenörsprogrammet, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which is taught in English. Teknikprogrammets fourth year (T4) provides an extra year of study within Teknik. Students can combine their studies with sport through National Sports Education (NIU) or Local Sports Education (LIU). Shadow-a-class opportunities are available for prospective students. Introductory programs are available for students who have not attended Swedish compulsory schooling or who do not meet entry requirements.

Higher Education Progression
Five university-preparatory programs and the Child and Leisure Program prepare students for higher education. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) offers an internationally oriented curriculum, with instruction in English. The Entreprenörsprogrammet includes a university course at Högskolan i Borås, supporting progression to higher education. The programs provide the qualifications needed to apply directly to college and university.

Gifted and Talented
Spetsutbildningar are offered: Teknik – Spets and Entreprenörsprogrammet. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is counted as a spets program, providing internationally oriented, challenging study.
Parent Experience

History
Sven Eriksonsgymnasiet rests on a historical foundation dating from 1856. When industrialization accelerated, it became necessary to secure the growth of technicians and entrepreneurs. Tekniska Elementarskolan in Borås was established, with teaching in premises on Stora Brogatan. As the school's educational programs have evolved, its name has changed as well; the school has always been called Teknis, but it has had several official names. In 1997 the school received its current name Sven Eriksonsgymnasiet, named after the local entrepreneur Sven Erikson.

Community
The school community is built around a dedicated staff, modern equipment, a safe learning environment and long-standing student associations. The school has a clear system for student democracy, with weekly class council time and class representatives elected to program councils; each program has its own program council. The unit council elects representatives to the school council and appoints members to the school's canteen council, environmental council and two student safety ombudspersons per program. Elevinflytande also describes student associations, including Elevkåren Teknis, which strengthens school life through activities such as the Kortegen parade, Teknis vs. Bäckäng and the well-known phästerna; membership to Elevkåren Teknis is available when you start at Sven Eriksonsgymnasiet.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Entreprenörsprogrammets Vänner (EPV) is a non-profit association that supports the Entrepreneurship Program at Sven Eriksonsgymnasiet in Borås. Its mission is to contribute to the quality and added value of the education by financing study trips, activities and projects that deepen students' understanding of entrepreneurship, and to strengthen school–industry collaboration. EPV invites parents to participate, including at annual meetings. The association lists partners at multiple levels (Diamantpartner, Silverpartners, Bronspartners, Eventpartners) and supports scholarships to students.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers five university-preparatory programs plus the Child and Leisure Program. You can also combine a study program with sport through National Sports Education (NIU) or Local Sports Education (LIU). The school offers Specialist tracks including Technology – Specialist Track and Entrepreneurship Programme, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, taught in English. The Entrepreneurship Programme rests on three pillars: a scientific approach, entrepreneurship, and life preparedness; students study a university course at the University of Borås, with emphasis on collaboration, scientific writing, and leadership.

Cultural & Language
Internationalization is a guiding principle at Sven Eriksonsgymnasiet. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is offered and taught in English, providing an internationally oriented academic challenge.

Social & Hobbies
There is a formal student democracy: weekly class council discussions, a representative from each class joins a program council, and each program has its own program council. Class representatives bring questions to the unit council, which is discussed with teachers and school leaders; the unit council appoints two representatives to the School Council and to the Food Council, Environmental Council and two student safety representatives per program. The School Council brings together program council representatives, school leadership, and other staff and meets several times per term. Elevföreningar include Elevkåren Teknis, which organises activities such as the procession, Teknis vs. Bäckäng, and the well‑known phästerna.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership is integrated in Sven Eriksonsgymnasiet's programs. The Entrepreneurship Programme rests on three pillars: scientific thinking, entrepreneurship, and life preparedness, with a university course at the University of Borås and emphasis on collaboration, scientific writing and leadership. Governance provides leadership opportunities: program councils and the School Council include student representatives and participate in school decisions. NIU/LIU sports programs also offer pathways to professional and collaborative settings.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
For students who want to combine study with sport, NIU or LIU enables pairing studies with sport training. The Barn- och fritidsprogrammet includes an inriktning in Fritid och hälsa (Leisure and Health), focusing on health and safety, and work with children, youth and people with disabilities, providing a pathway to well-being and social care.
Languages

Language Provision
Education and community - Tradition and future. Competence, creativity, entrepreneurship, sustainable development, and internationalization are guiding principles, and our programs are continually developed to reflect how the world looks. Everything is designed to give you a platform for your future career. Perhaps you want to start your own company, study abroad, or make a serious commitment to your sport; your future journey begins at Sven Eriksonsgymnasiet.
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