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SA Global Studies Programme Enriched – PACE

Are you interested in Global Studies but also have a passion for English? Then this is the programme for you! Just remember, in order to be eligible to our programme, you need to have a Swedish grade from year 9.

At the International High School we offer an exciting opportunity for students who wish to study university level courses in English, while still in high school.

What is SA Global Studies Programme Enriched – PACE? 

This advanced programme (spets) offers an accelerated pace of learning during the English Level 1 and 2 courses, along with an array of extra classes in rhetorical skills, academic writing, literature and linguistics. In addition, in collaboration with The University of Gothenburg, two 7.5 point courses will be offered during year 2 and 3 of the programme.

Courses

An example of courses which are offered in English is as follows. Choice of courses will depend on the term in question.

  • SPAXXX01a Speech
  • SPAXXX0 Writing
  • SVELIT0 Literature
  • MÄKMÄK01 Human Language
  • EN1113 English Linguistics, 7.5 university points
  • EN1114 Academic Written and Spoken English, 7.5 university points
  • EN1115 English Literary Studies, 7.5 university points
  • EN1116 Cultural Studies in English, 7.5 university points

Admission to SA Global Studies Enriched - SPETS

Students who want to study SA Global Studies Programme Enriched will be asked to take an entrance exam during the spring to test your level of English vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing skills. The results of the exam will then be combined with previous grades earned and evaluated together. Please note that applicants must meet the general requirements for entry into the Swedish Gymnasieskolan in order to be accepted into the programme. This course of studies focuses heavily on language and Social Science subjects in an integrated way and build on our tradition of offering high quality educational opportunities in English in the Gothenburg Region.

How to apply

Follow the steps below to apply for our SA Global Studies Programme Enriched - SPETS.

1. Application

Submit your application via Gymnasieantagningen - Indra  (or speak to your Career guidance counsellor at your school). The first application period closes February 2026.

2. Entrance Exam

  • Complete the entrance exam for SA Global Studies Enriched — SPETS.
  • Date for the entrance exam 2026/2027: February 18th, 2026 8.30-11.30 or February 20th, 2026 8:30-11:30.  
  • You will receive an email from us after the first application period closes confirming the time and date of your exam. 
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