IB Hvitfeldtska
A site for current and prospective PreDP and IBDP students, teachers, and parents.
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About us
About us
We are one of the oldest International Baccalaureate Diploma programs in Sweden and have consistently gotten results that are better than the world average. We are proud of the work we do and we are very happy to share our passion for knowledge, learning, and being internationally minded with students and their families. An IB student here is supported to develop the ten IB learner profile attributes that create lifelong learners who understand that others, with their differences, can also be right. We are working to make the world a better place through education - are you interested in joining us?
Hvitfeldtska is a public high school located in the center of Gothenburg, Sweden. Known for its vibrant student life, the school has approximately 2000 students, of which about 240 are enrolled in the IB Diploma Programme.
We embrace engagement with the wider community, such as the Chalmers University of Technology. Many of our Physics students have the opportunity for lab experiences with specialized equipment and experts in the field.
Two IB Diploma Programme students guided by Chalmers Professor Serguei Cherednichenko.
The program is made up of three, or sometimes two, school years:
Pre-DP/Grade 10 consists of approximately 60 students that have chosen the school after completing grade 9 of the Swedish educational system or from another school system abroad. The subjects taken are the same as those in a typical Swedish National Program in year 1, though they are taught in English and sometimes adapted more towards preparation for the Diploma Program.
Grade 11/IB Diploma Program first year consists of a mixture of students who have completed PreDP or Grade 10 with us or elsewhere. The numbers can vary from year to year, usually about 80 - 90 students. Those students in Sweden or abroad who have completed ten years of schooling are eligible to apply.
Grade 12/IB Diploma Program second year consists of students that have successfully completed their first DP year with us. A transfer into this final year cannot be guaranteed, but we will look at your application individually to determine if it is possible.
Learn more about the application and admissions process here:
Mission
Mission
Founded in 1647, Hvitfeldtska is a modern school steeped in tradition and our IB Diploma Program is an inclusive and caring international learning community. We find joy in the autonomous and collaborative lifelong learning journey and value open and respectful communication that promotes understanding of ourselves and the world. We have high expectations and set challenging goals for ourselves, so that we may ultimately create a positive change in our local and global environment.
Started in 1988, the IB Diploma Program at Hvitfeldtska gymnasiet is committed to offering a course selection with breadth and depth. Throughout our program, we collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure each student reaches their highest potential.
Arvid, Class of '23
My three years in the IB at Hvitfeldtska opened my mind to the world: what endless possibilities there are out there, and that they really all lie within reach. It is a programme that develops you academically in a challenging context, while also asking you to never settle but always to ask questions and explore. That is a mindset that I bring with me.
Open House
Open House
November 29, 2025 / January 17, 2026
November 29, 2025 / January 17, 2026
10 am - 2 pm, Rektorsgatan 2 in central Gothenburg. Welcome!
You will have an opportunity to talk to our Principal, DP Coordinator, CAS Coordinator, an IB teacher, and, of course, our IB students!
Although you can visit on a drop-in basis, there will be a presentation about the IB at three specific times:
10.45
12.10
13.15
We will be in room North 202. You can get a program with a map when you arrive through the main entrance of the building.
Contact
Contact
Principal: Krista Mancini Baker krista.baker@educ.goteborg.se or +46 767 722 2199
DP Coordinator: Ingrid White Åshammar ingrid.white.ashammar@educ.goteborg.se
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