Nordic International School Essingen vs Nordic International School Nacka

	N Nordic International School Essingen Stockholm, Sweden	N Nordic International School Nacka Stockholm, Sweden
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year —	Fees / year —
Age range	Age range 9 - 15 years	Age range 9 - 15 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 480	Pupils 116
Typical class size	Typical class size 12	Typical class size 28
Instruction language	Instruction language Swedish, English	Instruction language Swedish, English
Opened	Opened 2022	Opened 2023
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located in scenic Stora Essingen, in the heart of Stockholm. It has about 480 pupils in grades 4-9 and around 40 staff. English is used naturally in daily life and there is a bilingual environment.	Location Kanholmsvägen 51, 132 30 Saltsjö-boo. Located in the Nacka Municipality in the Stockholm region, Nordic Nacka operates as a Swedish comprehensive school with an international profile for grades F-9 in Nacka. Nordic International School offers a Swedish comprehensive school with an international profile for grades F-9 in Nacka.
Stages	Stages 4-9	Stages F-9 year group. In the fall of 2025, we will open our doors for F-3, which means that we will then have a school from F-9.
School type	School type Primary school	School type Primary school (F-9) in Nacka; Swedish comprehensive school with an international profile; British-inspired with up to half of teaching in English.
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Structured study environment with high expectations, clear routines and consistent structure throughout the school day, emphasizing orderliness, community and safety.	School day structure —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - There is no application fee for Nordic International School Essingen. Enrollment is free of charge. Tuition fees by school year (per term and per year) - Years 4–9: SEK 0 per term; SEK 0 per academic year. There is no tuition charge for any compulsory year groups at the school. Billing schedule and payment terms - There is no regular tuition billing schedule or tuition payment terms because no tuition is charged. Any occasional, separately billed items (for example optional paid activities or external services) are invoiced separately when applicable and must be paid according to the invoice terms included with those specific charges. Boarding fees (if applicable) - Boarding is not offered at Nordic International School Essingen. There are no boarding fees. The school operates as a day primary school for Years 4–9. Other costs or fees (uniform, meals, materials, optional activities) - School uniform: Supplied by the school at no cost to families. - School meals: School lunch is provided without charge. - School materials: Necessary school materials are provided free of charge. - Optional activities and extras: Costs for optional items (for example certain excursions, external course providers, or voluntary extracurricular offerings) are charged separately when relevant and will appear as separate invoices. Families are responsible only for such optional or extra services that they choose or where an additional charge is explicitly communicated. Refund information - As there is no tuition charged, there is no tuition refund process required. Refunds apply only to optional paid items that have been invoiced; those refunds, if any, are handled according to the terms stated on the invoice for that specific item. Fee payment options - No tuition payments are required. For any separately invoiced optional items, payment instructions and accepted methods (for example bank transfer or the payment methods specified on the invoice) will be provided on that invoice. (End of fee overview.)	Fee details Application fees - There is no application fee for Nordic International School Nacka; registration in the school queue is free. Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group) - There are no tuition or enrolment fees for any year group at Nordic International School Nacka (preschool class/F through Grade 9). Education is free of charge and financed through the Swedish school voucher system; therefore there are no per-term or per-year tuition charges. Billing schedule and payment terms - For school-related municipal charges that may apply (for example after‑school care — fritids), billing follows Nacka municipality rules: fees for fritids are charged monthly and invoiced from the municipality. Invoices are sent to the registered guardian and follow the municipality's payment schedule; the June invoice historically has a later payment deadline (example: June invoice due July 31). Cancellation of a fritids place requires one month's notice; guardians pay the fee during the notice period and a leaving date mid‑month is handled pro rata. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. Nordic International School Nacka is a day primary/compulsory school (no boarding provision) and therefore there are no boarding fees. Other costs or fees (uniform, meals, extracurriculars, materials, etc.) - Uniform: The school provides the common elements of the school uniform without charge. - After‑school care (fritids): Fees apply under Nacka municipality's maxtaxa system for families who use municipal after‑school care; the municipality's published 2026 maxtaxa level shows monthly amounts for preschool class–Year 3 as SEK 1,231 for the first child and SEK 616 for the second and third child (amounts and categories are set by the municipality and applied to school providers). Open‑fritids or activities for older year groups (Years 4–6 and up) may have separate arrangements or fees determined by the organiser. - School meals and specific activity fees: any charges for school meals, optional clubs, or special activities are handled according to municipal and school rules and may incur separate fees billed by the municipality or activity organiser. (No tuition charge applies.) Refund information - Tuition refund: Not applicable (no tuition charged). - After‑school care (fritids) refunds/cancellations: The municipality's rules require one month's notice when cancelling a fritids place; fees are charged during the notice period and partial months are handled pro rata. Refunds or adjustments (for overpayment or billing corrections) are processed under the municipality's invoicing and customer service procedures. Fee payment options - Municipal and school‑related fees (for example fritids or other billed services) can be paid using the payment methods supported by Nacka municipality: e‑invoice (e‑faktura), autogiro (direct debit), bank/plusgiro or bank transfer as shown on the invoice; electronic distribution of invoices to internet banks is supported. Guardians should follow the invoice's payment instructions and reference the invoice OCR or payment reference when paying.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement From autumn 2025, school uniforms are removed and a common dress code is introduced to foster community, Nordic Spirit. All students receive two free garments—a dark-blue T-shirt and a dark-blue sweatshirt with the school logo—to wear with their own clothes. The garments may be worn with private clothing; the change complies with Swedish law and the inspectorate's guidelines on voluntary dress. Staff continue to follow a shared dress code.	Uniform requirement From the fall term of 2025 we switch to school clothes instead of traditional school uniforms. All students will receive a free sweatshirt and polo shirt that can be combined with their own clothes.
Food options	Food options School meals are cooked from scratch and served in the canteen.	Food options School meals are provided daily in the school restaurant run by Kitchen by Watma. Lunch is served in the canteen and all students eat together; bringing lunch from home is not allowed.
House system	House system The House-system places every student into a house for the duration of their time at Nordic. Houses are mixed groups from all year levels and are led by a House Master, with a House Captain (from Year 9) and a Co-Captain (from Year 8) to lead in-house activities. Houses have symbols and slogans, hold regular meetings, and organize events. A monthly house competition covers debates, science fair, poetry, and various sports; points contribute to a year-end trophy for the winning house.	House system Students are placed in one of the school's Houses when they join and remain in that House for the rest of their schooling. A House is a mixed-age group spanning all year groups, creating a community for students throughout their time at the school. The House system provides a context and an opportunity for students to excel in their different areas of interest.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The campus is led by a Rector (principal), Ms Callie Carning. Nordic International School operates as a network with campuses in Essingen, Kalmar, Karlstad, Norrköping, Nacka, Trollhättan and Ystad. The site is powered by GO MO Group.	Governance and ownership Nordic International School is operated by Watma Education AB, the Watma Education group that runs Nordic International School alongside other schools.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Swedish comprehensive school with an international profile for grades F-9 in Essingen (Stockholm). The school runs a bilingual environment with Swedish and international teachers; English is used naturally in everyday life and, with increasing age, more teaching is in English. The concept emphasizes orderliness, research-based teaching methods and a structured learning environment designed to support knowledge development and social skills.	Curriculum details Nordic International School Nacka offers a Swedish comprehensive school with an international profile for grades F-9 in Nacka. The concept rests on three pillars: World-class teaching, Order and tidiness, and Nordic Spirit. Teaching is evidence-based and draws on practices from leading schools. The school provides a bilingual environment with Swedish and international teachers, with English used in instruction as students grow older. In fall of 2025, the school opened its doors for F-3, creating a school from F-9.
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Exam results	Exam results In spring 2025, 22% of Nordic graduates earned grades higher than their national test results. 94% of graduates are qualified for upper secondary school, and 88% of Year 6 pupils achieve passing grades in all subjects. The Grade 9 average merit score is 280.6 points, about 52 points above the national average.	Exam results Nordic International School's students perform above municipal and national averages. In spring 2025, 22% of Nordic's graduating students across locations received a grade higher than their results on the national tests, matching the national average of 22%. Nacka location has not yet had any 9th-grade graduates, so it is not included in the statistics.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school maintains an international environment with English used in everyday life. Respect between pupils and staff is central, and pupils participate in a House system that fosters belonging and social responsibility. Pupils' daily lives are enriched by excursions, theme days and assemblies that celebrate academic success and social responsibility. The school aims to develop competent and confident global citizens leaving Year 9. The school health service works closely with teachers to support students' social and academic development. [Source: Nordic International Essingen page]	Social & emotional learning The school offers a safe, ambitious and inspiring learning environment with a strong sense of community; it emphasizes values such as respect, commitment and kindness to guide students' personal and social development.
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language English is used naturally in everyday life and the school provides a bilingual environment with Swedish and international teachers. Up to half of teaching is in English, with increasing use of English as pupils progress to higher year groups. [Source: Nordic International Essingen page]	English as an additional language The school is a Swedish primary school with British influences; up to half of teaching is in English, with English instruction increasing with age, and Swedish and international teachers contribute to a bilingual environment.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school health service works closely with teachers to support students' social and academic development. The environment is safe and secure, with doors locked during the day and visitors admitted via reception, contributing to a calm, orderly learning environment. [Source: Nordic International Essingen page]	Mental wellbeing The school emphasizes security, peace of mind and well-being, with a peaceful study environment and a strong sense of community that supports students' mental well-being.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safety and security are priorities: a safe and secure learning environment, daily routines, staff welcoming students each morning, and controlled access via reception. The health service supports safeguarding through active collaboration with staff to monitor students' wellbeing. [Source: Nordic International Essingen page]	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school is located in scenic Stora Essingen, in the heart of Stockholm. About 480 students in grades 4-9 study here with around 40 staff. We value orderliness, community and safety and security. The pedagogy is research-based and guided by Rosenshine's 10 principles of good teaching, with teachers mainly using printed textbooks and digital tools when they add value. English is used naturally in everyday life in the international environment, and the school supports a strong sense of community through a House system. Progress is monitored closely, with Year 9 students averaging over 280 merit points in 2024/25.	Facilities overview Nordic International School Nacka operates on premises designed to support a safe, orderly learning environment. The facilities include classrooms, a library, a recreation room, and spaces for school meals, with a main entrance and other areas visible on the premises. The site also shows Houses as part of the campus and related spaces dedicated to student life. The school is bilingual, with Swedish and international teachers and English instruction increasing with student age.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities On-site facilities include a sports hall. The Premises section shows a schoolyard, entrance, dining room and classrooms.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The pedagogy is based on research-based teaching methods. Rosenshine's 10 principles of good teaching guide daily practice. Teachers mainly use printed textbooks, and digital tools are used when they add value. English is used in everyday life in the international environment.	Academic facilities Classrooms and a library support teaching and learning. The school offers a bilingual environment with Swedish and international teachers; up to half of teaching is in English, with more English used as students grow older.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The House system fosters community. Pupils' daily lives are enriched by excursions, theme days and assemblies.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Nordic International School Essingen was founded in 2022 in Stockholm's Stora Essingen. It operates as a British-inspired primary school with an international profile, serving students in grades 4–9 and employing around 40 staff for about 480 pupils. The school emphasizes orderliness, community and safety as core aims, and its pedagogy is based on research-based teaching methods guided by Rosenshine's principles. The rector is Callie Carning, who leads the school. Instruction is bilingual, with English used in increasing proportion as students progress, supported by Swedish and international teaching staff.	History Founded in 2023. Since the fall of 2023, Nordic International Nacka has offered a safe, ambitious and inspiring learning environment where every student can grow—knowledge-wise and as an individual. The school is described as having peaceful study, structure and a strong sense of community, creating security and well-being. In fall 2025, it will open its doors for F-3, which means that the school will then have a school from F-9.
Community	Community The school offers an international environment where English is used naturally in everyday life. Respect between pupils and staff is central, and students are addressed as Ms. or Mr. The popular House system strengthens community and pride among pupils. Pupils participate in excursions, theme days and assemblies, celebrating academic achievement and social responsibility.	Community Nordic International Nacka is a safe and inspiring primary school with a strong sense of community, peaceful study, and security. It sparks curiosity and creativity and is supported by dedicated teachers who guide students. The school has Swedish and international teachers in a bilingual environment, with English used increasingly as students grow older.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Pupils' daily lives are enriched by excursions, theme days and assemblies, where we celebrate both academic success and social responsibility. English is used in everyday life within an international environment, supporting collaborative learning. The House system strengthens community and provides opportunities to participate in school-wide activities linked to learning. One goal is to have competent and confident global citizens leaving Year 9.	Academic & intellectual The school has world-class teaching backed by research into learning outcomes. The school uses teacher-led lessons and research-based methods to support student development.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school offers an international environment with English used in everyday life. The school provides a bilingual environment with Swedish and international teachers. English is used in teaching as students grow older.	Cultural & language The school has a bilingual environment with Swedish and international teachers. English is used in teaching, increasing with age, and there are British influences in the approach.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The House system strengthens community and pride among pupils. Pupils' daily lives are enriched by excursions, theme days and assemblies. These activities celebrate both academic success and social responsibility. There are stimulating recess activities inside and outside the classroom.	Social & hobbies The school extends learning beyond the classroom, sparking curiosity and encouraging creativity. It builds a strong community where security and study peace are in focus.
Community & service	Community & service Pupils' daily lives are enriched by activities such as excursions, theme days and assemblies, where social responsibility is celebrated. The House system strengthens community and pride among pupils. One of our goals is to have competent and confident global citizens leaving Year 9.	Community & service There is a strong sense of community that creates security and well-being for students.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The House system provides opportunities for leadership and collaboration across year groups. Students are encouraged to lead and participate in school-wide activities through the House system. The school emphasizes respectful conduct and a positive ethos with the motto Work Hard – Be Kind.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Safety and security underpin all learning. Every morning, staff welcome students at the entrance, and the school health service supports students' social and academic development. The classroom environment is organized to support well-being, with recess activities designed to engage students both inside and outside.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school provides a safe environment with peaceful study, structure and a strong sense of community, supporting security and well-being. Nordic Spirit is the experience outside the classroom and is part of the school's identity.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school provides instruction in Swedish and English in a bilingual setting. English is used in everyday life, and up to half of teaching is in English, increasing with age.	Language provision Swedish and English are taught. Instruction is delivered in Swedish and English, with the proportion of English lessons increasing as students progress. The school has British influences and an international profile that informs its language approach.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school offers a bilingual environment with Swedish and international teachers. English is used naturally in everyday life, and up to half of teaching is in English, increasing with age.	Bilingual teaching The school offers a bilingual environment with Swedish and English as languages of instruction. English accounts for up to half of teaching, with the share increasing in higher grades. The school has British influences in its teaching approach.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admissions are conducted through a queue; join the Nordic International Essingen Queue to apply; queue registration is available. Admissions opened for Autumn term 2022.	Admissions Join the Queue is the admissions pathway for Nordic International School Nacka. From fall 2025 the school operates as a F-9 institution. To register, fill in the applicant's personal identity number in YYMMDD-nnnn format; if the applicant has a sibling at the same school you can indicate this and enter the sibling's social security number. The form asks for Year group (F, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9) and Start year, and collects language and country of origin information. By submitting the queue form you consent to Nordic International School AB processing personal data in its administration of the queue. Advantages of joining the queue include securing a place today, staying updated on important admission dates, and becoming part of a community focused on learning in a peaceful environment. After joining the queue, usually an identity document and any additional information may be required; after verification, you will be guided further in the process. You receive a queue registration confirmation immediately after you register. Joining the queue is free of charge and voluntary, with no commitment to accept an offered place. You cannot change schools after submitting the queue; if you are interested in more than one Nordic International School, you should register your child for each school separately. Nordic International School offers a Swedish comprehensive school with an international profile for grades F-9 in Nacka and related locations.
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