Compare Moderate-level SEN International Schools in Sweden

Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundsvall is a bilingual Swedish-English school for students in years 3 to 9. The school follows the Swedish national curriculum, with up to half of the lessons delivered in English. English instruction is taught by qualified teachers from English-speaking countries, including Canada, the USA, and the UK. Established in 2009, the campus offers a safe and calm environment that supports focused teaching and learning. The school emphasizes a solid foundation for the future, combining Swedish and English language learning within one curriculum. A distinctive feature is the possibility for students to study Cambridge IGCSE exams at many IES schools, providing an international qualification option. Support is organized through a strong student care team and a mentor system that links school and home. Extra-curricular life includes Junior Club with dancing and crafts, The Great Debate, and Lunch Gig, alongside house competitions, pastoral care, and nutritious meals for students.

Internationella Engelska Skolan Tyresö is a bilingual Swedish-English school for students in years 4–9, located in Bollmora. The curriculum follows the Swedish national framework, with up to 50% of lessons taught in English by qualified teachers from Canada, the USA and the UK. Opened in 2014, the school serves about 749 students and is led by Principal Robin Whitehead. The campus emphasizes a calm, safe learning environment where every child can reach their potential. Facilities include a welcoming library, active Junior Club after school, and a nutritious lunch program. The school also runs a busy Parent Teacher Association, a Student Health Team and a Student Care Team, plus a Student Council that enables student representation from each mentor class. Extra-curricular activities include Arts and Creative opportunities through the Junior Club, social and sports activities, and language development through the bilingual program. This combination supports linguistic growth, cultural awareness, and wellbeing.

Kanalskolan is a municipal upper secondary school in Skellefteå that offers three trajectories: Economics Programme, the IB Diploma Programme, and an IA – Individually tailored Introduction Programme. The IB Diploma Programme is taught in English for the Humanities and Science streams and serves students aged 16 to 19 with international ambitions. The school operates a bespoke curriculum that supports varied entry points and individualized pathways, with a clear emphasis on practical learning and entrepreneurial mindset. Located centrally, Kanalskolan provides easy access by public transport and cultivates a warm, inclusive atmosphere with an international flavour. Teaching extends beyond the classroom through active participation, communication and creativity, preparing students for higher education in Sweden or abroad. The school also emphasizes mentorship and student leadership, including a Mentor program and a Student Council, linking students with teachers, parents, and the broader gymnasieskola community. This combination supports diverse study routes and future career opportunities.

Mora gymnasium is a municipal upper secondary school in Mora, Sweden, offering a broad university-preparatory track alongside vocational programs within a bespoke curriculum. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) is available as part of its university-preparatory options. The school educates around 1,000 upper secondary students plus about 500 in Adult Education, with a staff of around 200. The campus comprises three housing buildings near the school and Mora center, providing student accommodation with two- or three-person rooms; rents range about 3,400–3,900 SEK per month, including heating and electricity. On-site dining hall serves lunch daily, with two cafés on site for students. On the sports front, Mora gymnasium offers football, hockey, floorball, long-distance skiing, ski-orienteering and biathlon, with training at local arenas. The library offers nine study spaces, group rooms, and a broad collection. Extracurriculars include UF entrepreneurship, a student council, UN simulations, and international trips, plus Estetiska and Dansprofilen arts programs.

Nordic International School Karlstad is a Swedish comprehensive school with an international profile serving grades 4–9 at Orrholmsgatan 4, Karlstad. Founded in 2018 under principal Emil Wallin, the school emphasizes a safe, quiet learning environment where teachers know every student and students stay on track. Most instruction is conducted in Swedish, with extra time devoted to English and bilingual elements in certain practical subjects. The teaching approach incorporates Rosenshine's principles as part of the International Methods framework, and the school operates within a three-pillar model: World-class teaching, Order and tidiness, and Nordic Spirit. This structure supports knowledge growth, curiosity, and preparation for life in a global context. The campus notes new classrooms on the first floor, and visitors can book a personal tour to understand the learning environment and approaches. The school highlights a low teacher turnover and a focus on research-based instruction to support student growth academically and personally.

Vasa International School of Stockholm is an IB World School in Vasastan, educating 400 students aged 5 to 15. The school offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme in candidate status, with two streams: International Bilingual. The PYP follows six units of inquiry each year and integrates the Swedish national curriculum Lgr22, while providing English and Swedish language support and mother tongue resources. Facilities include well-equipped classrooms, a science lab, a lunchroom, a gym hall, a music room, a visual arts room and a library with around 8,000 titles in Swedish and English. The Annex at Upplandsgatan hosts Music and Arts for PYP 4–6 and MYP, and the Eknäs Gård farm offers outdoor IB learning. Notable features include language-rich programming, student voice through a Student Council, and inquiry-based projects such as PYP Exhibition and MYP Community Project.

Aranäsgymnasiet is a modern upper secondary school in Kungsbacka, Sweden, at Gymnasiegatan 44. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside a Bespoke Curriculum, with university-preparatory, vocational and introductory pathways preparing students for higher education and professional training. The IB Diploma Programme includes a preparatory year taught in English, followed by six subjects drawn from languages, social sciences, natural sciences, mathematics and theatre, plus Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service. The campus is airy and bright, with a modern library and on-site dining hall, reflecting an international outlook. A distinctive feature is Estetiska programmet, an arts-focused track with specialisations in Bild och formgivning (art and design), musik and teater, including exhibitions and performances. The school offers a nationally approved sports education program (NIU) in basketball, football, handball and swimming, with NIU basketball starting autumn 2027 in collaboration with Elof Lindälvs gymnasium; NIU applications open Sept 1 for 2027/2028, deadline Dec 1.

British International School of Stavanger – Sentrum is a day school in Stavanger, offering English-language primary and secondary education within the IB framework. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) are taught in English to students aged 6 to 16, with a British-country affiliated ethos. The Sentrum campus sits near Stavanger's centre, providing a Primary School (ages 6–11) and a Secondary School (12–16). Since 2019, BISS operates as three schools: Preschool, Gausel, and Sentrum. The school emphasizes its international community and curriculum continuity across stages. Beyond classroom study, the school works with external providers to broaden after-school options, including music lessons, coding, and language clubs; and it supports outdoor and leadership activities through arrangements with local Scout groups and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The environment aims to cultivate confidence, collaboration, and independent inquiry. This combination supports students' global perspectives, teamwork, and responsible leadership in communities worldwide.

British International School of Stockholm’s Ekeby Campus in Danderyd serves students from approximately ages 9 to 18 and is the home of the school’s Secondary School, Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme pathways. Founded in 1980, BISS follows the British curriculum before students progress to IGCSE qualifications in Years 10–11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12–13. English is the language of instruction, with Swedish taught as part of the curriculum. The school is accredited by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and is an authorised IB World School. A distinctive feature of BISS is that it combines a British curriculum with both Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma pathways, a combination offered by relatively few schools in Sweden. Students have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities including science competitions, sports programmes and international learning activities. The school serves families from more than 50 nationalities.

Internationella Engelska Skolan Johanneberg is a bilingual English-Swedish school in central Gothenburg serving students in Years 6–9. Opened in 2013, the school follows the Swedish national curriculum while providing up to half of instruction in English. The campus currently enrols 533 students and is located on Framnäsgatan in Johanneberg. Facilities include a sports hall, dedicated classrooms, an in-house kitchen, a library and outdoor areas for recreation and learning. A distinctive feature of the school is its bilingual teaching model, with lessons delivered by qualified teachers from English-speaking countries including the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States. The school focuses exclusively on lower secondary education, creating an environment tailored to students aged approximately 12 to 16. The campus is well connected to public transport and combines English-language learning with the Swedish curriculum, preparing students for upper secondary education in Sweden.

Located on Stora Essingen, Lycée Français Saint Louis Stockholm (LFSL) serves ages 1 to 18 within AEFE's French curriculum framework. The school offers a homologated French curriculum from CP to Terminale, with an on-site Swedish Förskola for younger children. Since 2022 LFSL also offers the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) in a trilingual French–Swedish–English format, alongside the standard Baccalauréat path and the possibility of a dual Baccalauréat with a Gymnasieexamen for Swedish-speaking students. All students study Swedish from first grade, and a Swedish international section connects the French and Swedish education systems, with continuous assessment and final exams including a major oral at Terminale. The campus houses a CDI library, a school canteen, and after-school care (Fritidshem) per Stockholm Municipality. Extracurricular options include a Rugby Club Lycée Français after-school sessions and seasonal tournaments. A distinctive feature is the integration of Swedish language and the BF I program within the AEFE network.

Nordic International School Kalmar is a school serving Grades 4–9 in Kalmar, located at Nygatan 18B. The school follows the Swedish curriculum (Lgr22) while using English as a working language in parts of the teaching, and most instruction is in Swedish. Extra time is devoted to English. Founded in 2020, the school has 200+ students and is led by Principal Ms. Jenny Hultsberg. The model emphasizes world-class teaching, discipline, and the Nordic Spirit, with a focus on preparing students for a global future. Classrooms are simple and focused, with carpeted floors; social areas encourage reading and collaboration; up to 50 percent of lessons may be conducted in English. A house system supports leadership and social development, and a school uniform reinforces community. The school offers language instruction in French, German, Spanish, and English, alongside Swedish as a second language, and includes a Music program as part of its arts education.