Soltorgsgymnasiet

Infobox_School
name = Soltorgsgymnasiet



established = 1958
type = Public Gymnasium
principal = Per Hamne
location = Sweden, Dalarna, Borlänge
students = ~450
staff = 68
website= [http://www.borlange.se/soltorgsgymnasiet Soltorgsgymnasiet] |

Soltorgsgymnasiet commonly referred to as Soltorg is a natural science and technology focused gymnasium in Borlänge. As of 2007 the school offers interdisciplinary focus of studies. Giving the students extensive freedom of choice of higher education.

Since 2002 Soltorgsgymnasiet have had an exchange-agreement with Lycée Léon Bourgeois in Épernay for teacher and the students reading French and an exchange with a school in Magdeburg for the students reading German. Exchange students are regularly sent and received for short periods of time.

Lately the schools continued existence has been debated and the possibility of a transfer of the programs offered to another gymnasium has been under discussion.

Programs

* Natural sciences Program-orientations offered:
** Natural science
** Mathematics - Computer science
** Environmental science

* Technology Program-orientations offered:
** Technology and Business
** Technology, Environment and Civilization
** Virtual Design
** Computer technology

* Interdisciplinary Program-orientations offered:
** Civil engineering
** Law and Economics
** Journalism
** Health care
** Architect
** and many other different options. This program is very free and you can really choose your own way.