Himmelstalundsgymnasiet

What Himmelstalundsgymnasiet does

Naturbruksgymnasiet i Östergötland, operating under the trade names Himmelstalunds utbildningscentrum (Norrköping) and Vreta utbildningscentrum (Vreta Kloster near Linköping), is a public vocational upper secondary school owned and funded by Region Östergötland in Sweden. The institution delivers the three-year Naturbruksprogrammet (Natural Resources Program) across six main specializations — animal care, zoo and tropical facilities, dog handling, horticulture and landscape construction, horse management, agriculture, forestry, and natural sciences — supplemented by the Fordons- och transportprogrammet (Vehicle and Transport Program) at the Vreta campus, an adapted gymnasieskola (special-needs program), and adult education (vuxenutbildning). Approximately 740 upper secondary students, 50 adapted-program students, and 200 adult learners are enrolled across the two campuses. Programs lead to vocational qualifications with optional university eligibility via a Högskoleprofil add-on.

The school's technology stack is conventional and entirely third-party: IST Home skola for registration and parent communication, Itslearning as the learning management system, Skola24 for timetabling, and Chromebooks as the student device standard. No proprietary technology, app platform, or AI capability is documented; the institution's differentiation rests on physical infrastructure (animal care centers, ~75-place stables, greenhouses, forestry machinery, and the Järngården school farm) and on industry partnerships that feed workplace-based learning (APL) placements. Key partnerships include Kolmårdens djurpark for zoo and tropical facility training, forestry companies for the forestry program, the Swedish Kennel Club and Brukshundsklubben for the dog program, and Erasmus+ for international student exchange. The school holds ISO 14001:2015 environmental management certification and the Kvalitetsmärkt hästgymnasium quality mark.

The business model is purely public-sector: revenue consists entirely of appropriations from Region Östergötland, with education provided free of charge to students. There are no tuition fees, no commercial product lines, and no private capital involvement. Student acquisition runs through the centralized national Swedish gymnasieantagning system (Gymnasiestudera.se), supplemented by open house events (Öppet hus), school visits, and organic social media (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube). The institution operates as a cost center within the regional government's education budget rather than as a revenue-generating enterprise.

Name

Himmelstalundsgymnasiet

Legal name

Naturbruksgymnasiet i Östergötland

Website

https://nbg.nu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Himmelstalundsgymnasiet (Naturbruksgymnasiet i Östergötland) is a Swedish public vocational upper secondary school operated by Region Östergötland across two campuses, serving roughly 740 youth students and 200 adult learners in natural-resource, agriculture, animal-care, horse management, forestry, horticulture, and vehicle-transport programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAAAOAA

Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning)

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Educational Adventure Programs (Outdoor Education, Skill Development)

SECONDARYTHAMAGAE

Academic Program Housing (Study Abroad, Language Schools, Field Schools)

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Student & Intern Short-Term Housing

Keywords

• Vocational upper secondary education
• Natural resources program
• Agricultural training
• Animal care education
• Forestry and horticulture

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Government-funded vocational education provided by Region Östergötland. Revenue comes from public funding for educational services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Naturbruksgymnasiet Östergötland (commonly Himmelstalundsgymnasiet) is a publicly funded vocational upper secondary school that delivers the Natural Resources Program (Naturbruksprogrammet) and the Vehicle and Transport Program (Fordons- och transportprogrammet) across two campuses. The school offers six main specializations — animal care, horse management, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and natural sciences — plus adapted upper secondary education and adult vocational education (vuxenutbildning), combining classroom instruction with workplace-based learning (APL). Education is tuition-free for students and financed through regional government funding from Region Östergötland.

Product overview

Naturbruksgymnasiet Östergötland is a vocational upper secondary school operated by Region Östergötland with two campuses: Himmelstalunds utbildningscentrum in Norrköping and Vreta utbildningscentrum near Linköping. The school offers the Natural Resources Program (Naturbruksprogrammet) as its core product with six main specializations—animal care, horse management, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and natural sciences—spanning both campuses. The Vreta campus additionally offers the Vehicle and Transport Program (Fordons- och transportprogrammet). Programs lead to vocational qualifications with university eligibility, and can be enhanced with a Higher Education Profile (Högskoleprofil) add-on for continued studies. The school also provides adapted upper secondary education (Anpassad gymnasieskola) and adult education (Vuxenutbildning).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Naturbruksprogrammet (Natural Resources Program) Three-year upper secondary vocational program with multiple specializations for Swedish youth aged 15-19, providing both vocational qualifications and university eligibility.
• Fordons- och transportprogrammet (Vehicle and Transport Program) Vocational program training professional drivers and breakdown service operators, offered at Vreta utbildningscentrum with national enrollment.
• Anpassad gymnasieskola (Adapted Upper Secondary School) Adapted upper secondary education programs in agriculture and animal care for students with special needs, offered at both campuses.
• Vuxenutbildning (Adult Education) Adult vocational education and continuing professional development in natural resource fields, including agriculture, animal care, forestry, horticulture, and horse management.
• Hund (Dog) program specialization Study path for working with dogs covering anatomy, health, mental training, grooming, service dogs, and search dogs, with on-site dog daycare facilities.
• Djursjukvård (Animal Hospital Care) program specialization Training to work in animal hospitals, including basic pharmaceutical handling certification for administering medications under veterinary supervision.
• Djurpark och tropisk anläggning (Zoo and Tropical Facilities) program specialization Study path for working in zoos and tropical facilities, with collaboration with Kolmården Wildlife Park, including tropical animal handling and guiding.
• Sällskapsdjurs och zoohandel (Companion Animals and Pet Trade) program specialization Study path for working with companion animals in pet stores, dog daycares, animal hospitals, or zoos, including zoohandler certification.
• Trädgård (Horticulture) program specialization Study path focusing on garden design, plant cultivation, greenhouse growing, and garden construction, including certification in 'Arbete på väg' (road work).
• Hästskötare (Horse Keeper) program specialization Horse management specialization with options for riding or trotting, including ~75 stable places, quality-certified horse gymnasium, and 'Diplomerad hästskötare' certification pathway.
• NIU Ridsport (National Sports Education - Equestrian) National sports education in dressage or show jumping combined with the Natural Resources Program, allowing training on competition horses three times per week.
• Lantbruk (Agriculture) program specialization Study path covering crop production, animal husbandry, farm machinery, and business management with practical training at the school's farm 'Järngården'.
• Skogsbruk (Forestry) program specialization Study path for becoming a forest machine operator or forest keeper, including certification for chainsaw operation, 'grönt kort', and ADR, with 15 weeks of workplace-based learning.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kolmårdens djurparkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Kolmårdens djurpark and Kolmårdens Tropicarium for the animal park and tropical facility program. Students gain practical experience through APL (workplace-based learning) at the animal park.
• Various Forest CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with forestry companies for the forestry program. Students complete APL periods at various forestry enterprises, creating connections that often lead to employment.
• Region ÖstergötlandcoreOthersRegional government authority that is the main sponsor and administrator of Naturbruksgymnasiet Östergötland.
• European Schools (Erasmus+)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange program with schools in Europe through Erasmus+. Students can complete portions of their APL abroad. Also accepts international students.
• Hagagymnasiet NorrköpingminorOthersResponsible for student housing (elevboende) for Himmelstalunds utbildningscentrum students who need accommodation.
• Kennel Club and Brukshundsklubben (Swedish Working Dog Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with canine organizations for the dog program at Himmelstalund, providing expertise and industry connections.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Öknaskolan: Öknaskolan is a publicly administered naturbruksgymnasium in Strängnäs, Södermanland, offering near-identical programs in animal care, agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. It is a direct public-sector peer in the same Swedish naturbruksgymnasium network.
• Lernia: Lernia is one of the largest Swedish vocational training and adult education providers, offering programs in transport, agriculture, and natural resources. It is a direct peer in adult vocational training (vuxenutbildning) and a likely competitor for adult student enrollment.
• Hvilan Utbildning: Hvilan Utbildning is a Swedish naturbruksgymnasium in Skåne covering animal care, horticulture, agriculture, and forestry. It is a comparable public/private vocational school within the same naturbruks segment.
• Hermods: Hermods is a Swedish adult education and vocational training provider offering gymnasium-level courses and vocational programs. It is a direct peer in adult vocational education (vuxenutbildning) in natural resources subjects.
• Realgymnasiet: Realgymnasiet is a Swedish vocational gymnasium chain (part of AcadeMedia) offering programs in animal care, agriculture, horticulture, and natural resources. It directly competes with Naturbruksgymnasiet Östergötland for the same applicant pool across Sweden.
• Praktiska Sverige: Praktiska is a Swedish vocational school chain offering upper secondary programs in animal care, agriculture, transport, and related trades. It is one of the most direct private competitors in the same vocational gymnasium category.
• Thoren Innovation School: Thoren Innovation School is a Swedish private gymnasium chain offering upper secondary programs including vocational tracks. It is a broad comparably-scaled gymnasium chain competing for general upper secondary applicants in Sweden.
• Yrkesgymnasiet: Yrkesgymnasiet is a Swedish vocational gymnasium offering programs in transport, agriculture, and trades. It is a direct private peer competing for the same cohort of vocational-track upper secondary applicants.

Broad incumbents

• Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES): Internationella Engelska Skolan is the second-largest private school operator in Sweden with a broad K-12 and upper secondary gymnasium portfolio. Although it focuses on academic tracks, it competes for the same broad Swedish upper secondary applicant pool.
• AcadeMedia: AcadeMedia is the largest publicly listed education company in the Nordics and parent of Realgymnasiet. It operates a broad portfolio of schools and competes with Naturbruksgymnasiet Östergötland through its vocational gymnasium subsidiary.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxiKyyzyXR3ZP17Lcu6W7Lw
• Facebookfacebook.com/Himmelstalundsgymnasiet/?fref=ts
• Instagraminstagram.com/himmelstalund_tradgard
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/himmelstalundsgymnasiet

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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