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IB Curriculum International Schools in Sweden

Compare 47 IB Curriculum international schools in Sweden. Filter by curriculum, fees (average SEK 51,372), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
47
Curricula
10
Average annual fee
SEK 57,793
Fee range
SEK 3,000 – 190,500
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (32 schools)
Average school size
929 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Luleå Gymnasieskola
Oldest
Sven Eriksonsgymnasiet (1856)
With boarding
1
About international schools in Sweden

IB international schools in Sweden most commonly offer one or more of the IB programmes - Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma (DP) - and are typically delivered in English or in bilingual Swedish-English formats to serve expatriate and internationally mobile families. Many operate either as municipal international sections or as independent ‘friskolor’ that receive the municipal voucher (skolpeng), so families who are registered residents of Sweden often pay little or no net tuition while non-resident or short-term arrivals may face published fees. Published annual fees for fully fee-paying places vary by school and location but commonly fall in a broad band around SEK 22,000 - 52,000 a year, with averages reported in the mid-SEK 30,000s; some schools also charge one-off enrolment deposits or additional activity costs. Admissions run year-round at many schools but competitive places and municipal application rounds follow local deadlines, so families typically begin researching and applying several months before a planned move and should confirm residency rules for subsidised places before assuming fee levels or guaranteed places.

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10 international schools in Stockholm

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4 international schools in Helsingborg

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4 international schools in Gothenburg

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3 international schools in Lund

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2 international schools in Karlskrona

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2 international schools in Västerås

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2 international schools in Malmö

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1 international school in Uppsala

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1 international school in Boden

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1 international school in Eskilstuna

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1 international school in Ludvika

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1 international school in Sundsvall

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1 international school in Borlange

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1 international school in Linkoping

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1 international school in Jonkoping

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1 international school in Boras

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1 international school in Molndal

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1 international school in Lulea

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1 international school in Skelleftea

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1 international school in Skovde

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1 international school in Sodertalje

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1 international school in Vaxjo

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1 international school in Orebro

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1 international school in Mora

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1 international school in Skara

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1 international school in Kungsbacka

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FAQs for Sweden

How does an IB education in Sweden compare with the Swedish national curriculum?
The IB is an international curriculum framework that emphasises inquiry, interdisciplinary learning and externally moderated assessment, while the Swedish national curriculum is nationally determined and delivered through municipal schools; some Swedish schools offer both pathways. The IB Diploma is recognised for entry to Swedish universities and the IB programmes have been compared with Swedish upper-secondary requirements to ensure compatibility, but progression rules and local recognition can vary so families should check specific school advice.
Will my child be taught in English or Swedish at an IB school in Sweden?
Most IB international schools in Sweden teach in English, and many offer bilingual programmes or substantial Swedish language tuition so pupils can integrate locally and meet national language requirements. Municipal international sections and larger groups also commonly provide Swedish as a subject and support for newcomers, but language provision differs by school so confirm the medium of instruction and any English-as-an-additional-language support before applying.
How much should we budget for tuition and extra costs?
Costs vary widely: because many independent international schools receive the municipal voucher, registered residents often pay little or no net tuition, whereas fee-paying places for non-residents or certain independent schools typically publish annual fees that commonly fall between roughly SEK 22,000 and SEK 52,000, with averages in the mid-SEK 30,000s. Additional items such as enrolment deposits, school trips, meals and after-school care are commonly extra, so request a full fee schedule and ask whether your family’s residence status affects the net price.
When should we apply for places in an IB school in Sweden?
Many schools accept applications throughout the year for mid-year entry, but municipalities and the more oversubscribed international schools run formal rounds and local deadlines, so it is prudent to start researching 6 - 12 months before you move. Check each school’s published admissions timetable, whether you must be resident or registered in the municipality to access subsidised places, and the school’s testing or interview requirements so you can prepare supporting documents and language assessments in good time.
What ages do the IB programmes cover and how do pupils progress between them?
The IB Primary Years Programme typically covers early years through about age 11 - 12, the Middle Years Programme covers roughly ages 11 - 16, and the Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme are for ages 16 - 19; individual schools set precise year-group boundaries. Progression between programmes depends on the school’s provision - some schools run PYP - MYP - DP continuously on one campus while others combine an IB programme with the Swedish system - so confirm transitions, subject choices and recognition for the next stage before enrolling.