Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1300 students |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Around 30 nationalities |
| Most common nationality |
Swedish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
5:1 |
| Native English and Swedish speaking teachers |
The majority are |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Swedish |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Swedish |
| Max. number of students per class |
33 |
| Average number of students per class |
32 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Each student is provided with a school laptop which is used in many Learning situations both in the classroom and of course with Distance learning |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes - we've been doing this from March 2020 to varying degrees |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
None that are compulsory but students can join Chemistry Olympics, Langauge Olympics, Mathematics competitions etc. |
| Results in these examinations |
We usually have prizewinners in many of these areas. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It varies from subject to subject, but probably a bout 1 hour per day. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Almost all of our students go on to study at University with one or two years from graduation from our school. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have a Student Health Team including Special needs teachers, Study Counsellors, Student Counsellors and School Nurses |
| Learning support offered |
When a student with a need of support is identified, the Special needs teacher will meet the student to discuss the type of support which will be helpful. they then continue to meet on a regular basis. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Students are allowed to have an accellerated study programme if this will help the student. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Where this is necessary. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
All students must have a grade in Swedish from year 9 as all Gymnasium level programmes in the Swedish curriculum include courses in Swedish in each of the three years of study. Entry is very competitive as applicants compete for admission on the basis of grades. The merits of students from other school systems are evaluated and judged separately. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
First appliction date is 15th February and then again in early May. All applications are made through gymnasieantagningen.se |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, but only up until October in most cases. |
| School start time |
Lessons begin at 08.20 at the earliest. |
| School finish time |
It varies - on Tuesdays lessons finish at 14.20 to allow students time to run the Student Associations and the Student Union. Otherwise lessons can finish up to 16.30 or so. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A wide range of Student Associations ranging from the Debating Society, Amnesty International and the Sports club to Fika association or the Christmas Club. There's something for everyone. |
| Sports activities included |
All students have a PE course in 1st and 2nd year |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, in football, American football, cheerleading and many other team sports |
| Sports facilities at the school |
A PE Hall, a gym with plenty of machines and outdoor areas for games and athletics. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Kungsholmens Gymnasium is located on the island of Kungsholmen in Stockholm, Sweden. The school is divided into a Swedish Section, an English-speaking International Section, and a Choir Section which uses the name Stockholms Musikgymnasium. The International Section offers three different Upper Secondary School programmes. The programmes follow the Swedish syllabus but use English as the language of instruction:
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| Teaching approach of the school |
KG is a school characterised by diversity and tolerance. It aims to develop student knowledge and skills which will enable them to meet the challenges of the future. Students are prepared to take responsibility for and to influence decisions made about the future of society. This is necessary to ensure sustainable development on a global perspective. |