International Schools in Sweden
Compare 96 international schools in Sweden. Filter by curriculum, fees (average SEK 36,967), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 96
- Curricula
- 18
- Average annual fee
- SEK 51,652
- Fee range
- SEK 3,000 – 190,500
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Bespoke Curriculum (37 schools)
- Average school size
- 770 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Luleå Gymnasieskola
- Oldest
- Sven Eriksonsgymnasiet (1856)
- With boarding
- 1
About international schools in Sweden
Sweden’s international schools sit alongside a well-funded public system and a large sector of independently run “friskolor” that are in many cases funded through the municipal school-voucher (skolpeng), so families can find both voucher-funded English-track options and wholly fee-paying private schools. Common curricula include the International Baccalaureate, British (Cambridge/IGCSE and A-level pathways) and a variety of bilingual Swedish - English programmes, with many schools offering mother-tongue or additional language support. Instruction is most often in English for international streams, with Swedish taught as a subject or used alongside English in bilingual schools; schools differ in how quickly they integrate pupils into Swedish classes. Annual charges vary widely: some municipal or voucher-funded international programmes charge little or nothing, while privately funded international schools can charge six-figure fees in SEK; demand is high in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö so popular schools commonly operate waiting lists and early applications are advisable.
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38 international schools in Stockholm
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7 international schools in Gothenburg
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See all 1 →Choosing an international school in Sweden
Curricula
There are 96 international schools in Sweden covering 18 curricula. The most widely offered are Bespoke Curriculum (37), IB (DP) (32), IB (PYP) (18), IB (MYP) (18), Cambridge IGCSE (13). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Sweden runs from about SEK 3,000 to SEK 190,500, averaging roughly SEK 51,652. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Sweden run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
1 of the 96 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Sweden we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.