Östra Real (officially Östra Reals gymnasium) is an upper secondary school in Östermalm, Stockholm, Sweden. The school can trace its ancestry to the 1600s, and has changed name several times throughout its existence. Its current building was completed in 1910, and it has remained there ever since.

Extracurricular activities

Östra Real has an established tradition with many active student organisations, and is known for its athletic prowess.

Student government

The student union at Östra Real is one of Sweden’s oldest, is very active and has many branch committees. It is part of one of Sweden’s largest student union events Läroverksfejden, an academic and sports competition between Södra Latin, Kungsholmens Gymnasium and Norra Real. The student union at Östra Real is characterised by a coat of arms, with the letters ‘Ö’ and ‘R’ as well as two lions as the charges in the escutcheon. The union’s slogan is Antiquity – Pride – Initiative.