National programmes (upper secondary)

The 18 upper secondary programmes in Sweden — 6 higher education preparatory and 12 vocational.

There are 18 national upper secondary programmes in Sweden:

Higher education preparatory programmes (6)

Vocational programmes (12)

Child and Recreation, Building and Construction, Electricity and Energy, Vehicle and Transport, Business and Administration, Hotel and Tourism, Industrial Technology, Natural Resource Use, Restaurant Management and Food, HVAC and Property Maintenance, Health and Social Care, and Handicraft.

Related terms

Eligibility for vocational programmes (Behörighet YR) The proportion of year 9 students who qualify for upper secondary vocational programmes. The national average is around 85–87%. Eligibility for academic programmes (Behörighet HF) The proportion of year 9 students with passing grades in at least 12 subjects, including Swedish, English and Mathematics. Upper secondary school (Gymnasieskola) Voluntary three-year education after compulsory school with 18 national programmes — vocational or academic.

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