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Engelska Skolan Norr

Sweden, Stockholm

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Swedish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 6 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 370
Type Co-educational
Opened 1993
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, Swedish
Strengths Languages, STEM, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Engelska Skolan Norr is a two-campus independent school in Stockholm's Östermalm, serving ages 6 to 18. It follows the Swedish national curriculum with a bilingual program in which roughly half of all lessons are taught in English. The ninth grade can prepare for and graduate with Cambridge English qualifications, and Cambridge IGCSE offers additional external options. Established in 1993 as Sweden's first independent school to follow the national curriculum while delivering in-depth English language education, ESN Norr joined the Atvexa group in 2013. The Roslagstullsbacken and Alba Nova campuses accommodate about 540 pupils, with each student receiving a Chromebook and access to a library of over 9,000 books. A Vetenskapens Hus partnership provides university-level science, mathematics and technology activities. In 2024–25 ESN Norr became a Cambridge Associate School and operates an IGCSE examination centre for external candidates; from 2025, ESL, Maths and English Literature IGCSE courses are available. Approximately 95% progress to university follows Cambridge qualifications.

Roslagstullsbacken 4, 114 21 Stockholm, Sweden

The Essentials

Engelska Skolan Norr has 370 pupils, instruction in English, Swedish.

Location
Engelska Skolan Norr is located in Stockholm, Sweden. The lower school is housed in the Roslagstullsbacken area with about 340 students. Up the hill, two K-marked buildings in the Alba Nova Science Center area host about 200 students in grades 6-9. The school is easily reachable by Stockholm's commuter systems.

Stages
Grades F-5 (Primary School); Grades 6-9 (Secondary School)

Type
Independent school following the Swedish national curriculum; bilingual program with half the lessons conducted in English. Ninth grade students have the opportunity to prepare for and graduate with the Cambridge Exam in English. The school has been part of the Atvexa group since October 2013.

Country affiliation
Sweden
Diving Deeper

Food Options
School meals are prepared and delivered by Kleins Kitchen. There are two dishes to choose from every day, and a vegetarian option is always available. A rich and varied homemade salad buffet is served daily. Healthy snacks are served in the afternoon for those registered for Fritids.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Engelska Skolor och Förskolor i Sverige and Atvexa.
Fees
Application fees
- Engelska Skolan Norr does not charge an application, registration or queue fee for placement in förskoleklass or grundskolan. Applications are made digitally via the school's application queue and Stockholm's school-choice process without any required payment at application.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- There is no tuition charged for any year group (förskoleklass through year 9). Education in the compulsory school forms is provided without tuition fees; no per-term or per-year tuition invoices are issued for standard teaching.

Billing schedule and payment terms (where fees may apply)
- The school does not bill tuition, so there is no termly tuition billing schedule.
- For after‑school care (fritidshem) and similar child‑care services, fees follow Stockholm municipality's rules: the fritids fee is calculated monthly (as a percentage of household income with a maxtaxa cap) and is charged on a monthly invoice 12 months per year; the fee calculation and billing follow the municipality's timetable and invoicing procedures. If a place is offered mid‑month, billing starts from the date the place becomes available (partial month rules apply). Stockholms stad supports payment by autogiro and bankgiro for these municipal invoices.
- Occasional, small, non‑recurring charges (for example a single museum entrance or a local transport ticket associated with a specific activity) may be requested only when legally permitted as incidental costs; such charges are expected to be infrequent and of limited amount. Recurrent or compulsory charges for core education are not permitted.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Engelska Skolan Norr is a day school; the school does not operate boarding or residential provision. No boarding fees apply.

Other costs or fees (uniform, meals, materials, trips, extracurriculars)
- Uniform: The school does not list or require a mandatory school uniform as a feeed item; no compulsory uniform charges apply. (Swedish compulsory school practice generally does not rely on mandatory paid uniforms.)
- School meals: School lunches in the compulsory school years are provided as part of the school system and are not charged separately to pupils in primary school in Stockholm. Separate meal charges for compulsory school pupils are not the normal practice.
- Learning materials and textbooks: Core teaching is covered by public funding; schools may provide or request small contributions for voluntary or personal materials in limited, non‑recurring cases only where allowed. Any required learning materials provided as part of standard instruction are not charged as tuition.
- Excursions, school trips and extracurricular activities: Reasonable, occasional charges for specific trips or optional extracurricular activities may be invoiced separately; these must be limited, infrequent and not a substitute for free core instruction. If a fee is charged for a specific optional activity, it will normally be billed separately and communicated to parents prior to the activity.

Refund information
- For municipal child‑care/fritids fees: Stockholm's billing rules allow correction and refunds in cases of overpayment (Stockholm notes potential refunds for over‑payment and adjustments; routine reconciliations are performed against registered income). Specific refund timeframes and amounts follow Stockholm's invoicing and adjustment rules.
- For other voluntary activity charges (excursions, optional clubs): refunds or cancellations are handled on a case‑by‑case basis and will follow the school's stated terms for that particular activity; incidental charges that are not permitted under the law would be subject to adjustment.

Fee payment options
- Where municipal child‑care/fritids fees apply, payment methods accepted include autogiro (direct debit) and payment via Stockholm's bankgiro (use the Education Committee's payment details and your customer number on invoices). Monthly invoicing is standard for these charges.
- For any separately invoiced optional activity (short trips, clubs), payment methods and instructions will be stated on that invoice; typical options include bank transfer/bankgiro or the payment channels the school specifies for the specific activity.

If your child is enrolled in a preschool or in a separately run fritids that is part of the school group, note that preschool/fritids fees are regulated differently (municipal maxtaxa rules apply) and are billed according to the municipal schedule described above.
Academics

Engelska Skolan Norr teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 6 to 18.

Curriculum
ESN Norr follows the national curriculum and provides a bilingual programme that teaches the Swedish curriculum with half of all lessons conducted in English. The school was established in 1993 as the first independent school in Sweden to follow the national curriculum while offering in-depth English language education. Ninth grade students also have the opportunity to prepare for and graduate with the Cambridge Exam in English.

Student Teacher Ratio
There are always two mentors in each class, and the school emphasises small class sizes.

Exam Results
Cambridge recognition: In 2024 Engelska Skolan Norr became a Cambridge Associate School. In 2025, students sat their first Cambridge IGCSE examinations in English as a Second Language and Mathematics; every student achieved success, with 34% of grades at A or A*. External candidates also achieved a 100% pass rate. From 2025, IGCSE courses in ESL, Mathematics, and English Literature will be offered, and the school serves as an examination centre for external candidates. Cambridge qualifications are recognised by leading universities, and 95% of students who complete Cambridge qualifications progress directly to university.

Higher Education Progression
Graduating students are well prepared for further studies both in Sweden and abroad. Cambridge qualifications are recognised by leading universities, and 95% of students who complete Cambridge qualifications progress directly to university.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school guides students to take personal responsibility for their learning and to build strong social skills for collaboration and enjoyment in learning.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers a high-quality bilingual education with English-language instruction incorporated into the curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides a safe and supportive learning environment with two mentors in each class and a zero-tolerance policy toward bullying.

Safeguarding
The school has a Student Health & Safety Team, a whistleblowing process, and complaint handling procedures.
Parent Experience

History
Engelska Skolan Norr was established in 1993 as the first independent school in Sweden to follow the national curriculum while providing its students with in-depth knowledge of the English language. It was the first in Sweden to offer a bilingual programme with half of all lessons conducted in English. Ninth grade students have the opportunity to prepare for and graduate with the Cambridge Exam in English. The school's vision is based on four integrated performance areas that work together to provide a sound education and prepare graduates for further studies in Sweden and abroad. Since October 2013, Engelska Skolan Norr has been part of the Atvexa group.

Community
Grade 6–9 education takes place in a historic learning environment with homeroom classrooms that provide optimal learning conditions and a sense of safety and comfort. There are always two mentors in each class, and teaching uses digital tools with each student provided a Chromebook. Students can participate in creative learning forums such as a school choir and a school band. The school collaborates with Vetenskapens Hus (The House of Science) to offer activities in science, mathematics, and technology in a university setting. In Grade 9, students have the opportunity to earn a Cambridge English degree. The school offers an After-School Fritids programme for students in F‑Class through Grade 5 to promote healthy living, environmental awareness, and lasting friendships. The library houses over 9,000 carefully selected books in multiple languages to support language development and learning.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Engelska Skolan Norr operates across two campuses in Roslagstullsbacken and the Alba Nova Science Center area in Stockholm's Östermalm. The primary school (F-5) uses a historic building from 1965; the upper school (6-9) is in two K-marked buildings at Alba Nova. There are about 340 lower-school students and around 200 upper-school students. Each student has a Chromebook; the library holds over 9,000 books; and the cafeteria, run by Kleins Kitchen, offers daily hot dishes and a vegetarian option.

Academic Facilities
Grades 6-9 are taught in homeroom classrooms with two mentors per class. Every student receives a Chromebook and uses digital tools in lessons. Grade 9 students may pursue a Cambridge English degree. The school collaborates with Vetenskapens Hus for science, mathematics and technology activities in a university setting.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Students can participate in a school choir and a school band. The after-school Fritids program offers activities promoting health, curiosity and friendships. The Vetenskapens Hus partnership provides science, mathematics and technology activities. The library offers more than 9,000 books in multiple languages.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Engelska Skolan Norr is a Cambridge Associate School. In 2024 it achieved Cambridge Associate School certification, reflecting its commitment to international qualifications. In 2025 Year 9 students sat Cambridge IGCSE examinations in English as a Second Language and Mathematics, with all candidates achieving success and 34% of grades at A or A*. External candidates also achieved a 100% pass rate. From 2025, IGCSE courses in English as a Second Language, Mathematics, and English Literature are available, and the school serves as an examination centre for external candidates with several schools confirmed to have students sit IGCSE examinations in the Spring Term of 2026. Cambridge qualifications are recognised by leading universities as equivalent to UK GCSE and A Levels, and about 95% of students who complete these qualifications progress directly to university.

Arts & Creative
Students can participate in creative learning forums, including a school choir and a school band. These activities support artistic development and teamwork as part of the school program. Participation in these forums complements academic study and fosters collaboration among students. The school's chess program also provides opportunities to compete in local and online tournaments, building strategic thinking and camaraderie.

Cultural & Language
Engelska Skolan Norr offers a bilingual education, teaching the Swedish curriculum with half of all lessons conducted in English. It was the first independent school in Sweden to provide a bilingual programme. Ninth grade students have the opportunity to prepare for and graduate with the Cambridge Exam in English. Since October 2013, Engelska Skolan Norr has been part of the Atvexa group.

Social & Hobbies
Engelska Skolan Norr offers an after-school programme called Fritids for students in F-Class through Grade 5. The programme provides activities that promote a healthy lifestyle, environmental awareness, intellectual curiosity and lasting friendships. The hands-on, practical approach strengthens learning and builds interpersonal skills, with the aim of nurturing a thirst for knowledge that carries into later schooling. There is also a Chess club open to all students, which participates in local and online tournaments and has won several major tournaments in recent years.

Leadership & Professional
ESN Class Development Program is an inclusive program that celebrates all students' achievements and not only rewards a few. Students work together as a full class toward a common goal rather than in small competitive teams or groups, to reach targets designed in accordance with the school's curriculum. Through this method, students develop social skills and improve their learning in a collaborative, whole-class setting.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Fritids activities promote a healthy lifestyle, environmental awareness, intellectual curiosity and lasting friendships. School meals are prepared by Kleins Kitchen and offered with two daily dishes, a vegetarian option, and a varied homemade salad buffet. Healthy snacks are served in the afternoon for students registered for Fritids.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English and Swedish, with equal access to instruction in both languages. Engelska Skolan Norr was certified as a Cambridge Associate School in 2024. From 2025, IGCSE courses in English as a Second Language, Mathematics, and English Literature are available. Grade 9 students may pursue a Cambridge Degree in English.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual education with equal access to instruction in English and Swedish. It was founded in 1993 as the first independent school in Sweden to follow the national curriculum and to provide a bilingual program with half of all lessons conducted in English.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The school accepts online applications during the regular application period. A digital application is submitted at skola.admentum.se, and Engelska Skolan Norr must be selected on the City of Stockholm's grundskola page. The regular application period runs from January 15 to February 12. A child can be placed in the queue once they have a Swedish social security number.

2. Selection and admission criteria determine who receives a place when spaces are available. Sibling priority is applied. Children already enrolled in ESN preschools receive consideration, and queue time and proximity to the school are also taken into account. These criteria ensure alignment between available space and applicant needs.

3. Custodians are notified of a placement on March 25 and must confirm any offered place by April 7 via Stockholm's school choice. After confirmation, a welcome letter is sent. The process completes the admission for the offered place.

4. An offer of placement is based on queue time and space availability. The allocation also depends on the current queue length and capacity.

Waitlist
Waitlist operates as a queue for spaces at Engelska Skolan Norr. A child can be placed in the queue as soon as they have a Swedish social security number. The queue can hold a place up to four terms before the planned start. Offers are made based on queue time and space availability, and custodians are notified when a place becomes available.
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