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International School of Boden

Sweden, Boden

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 6 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Swedish
Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Located at Kyrkgatan 24, Boden, Sweden, the International School of Boden serves students aged 6 to 18 and delivers the International Baccalaureate framework across three program stages: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 6–11, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 12–16, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16–19. The school uses English and Swedish in Language Acquisition and provides scaffolded language support from early phases. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-led learning, with eight subject groups and a Personal Project in the MYP. The campus offers facilities for students aspiring to specialize in an art medium or instrument, and Physical Education includes outdoor and winter activities. Many classes are held outdoors, and students can participate in additional sport, recreation and competition via municipal programs after school. With internationally trained teachers and a community-focused, whole-child approach, the International School of Boden prepares adaptable thinkers for further study and life.

Kyrkgatan 24, 961 34 Boden, Sweden

The Essentials

International School of Boden has instruction in English.

Location
Visiting address: Kyrkgatan 24, 961 34 Boden, Sweden. ISB is in Boden, Sweden.

Stages
ISB offers three IB programmes: PYP (ages 6–11) located at Torpgärdsskolan; MYP (ages 12–16) located at Stureskolan; DP (ages 16–19) offered at Björknäsgymnasiet.

Country affiliation
Sweden
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Daily cooked lunches are offered.

Governance and Ownership
The International School of Boden is a municipal international school in Boden.
Fees
Application fees

- There is no application fee charged for applying to the International School of Boden (ISB) for the PYP (ages 6–11), MYP (ages 12–16) or DP (ages 16–19).

Tuition fees by programme / year group

- PYP (ages 6–11): Tuition charged by the school for instruction is SEK 0 per term and SEK 0 per year for students covered by municipal schooling (no tuition). Instruction is provided as part of the municipal education offer.

- MYP (ages 12–16): Tuition charged by the school for instruction is SEK 0 per term and SEK 0 per year for students covered by municipal schooling (no tuition).

- DP (ages 16–19): Tuition charged by the school for instruction is SEK 0 per term and SEK 0 per year for students covered by municipal/gymnasium provision (no tuition). The DP is delivered through the local upper-secondary provision.

Billing schedule and payment terms (for any charged municipal services)

- Any municipal service that carries a charge (for example preschool or after‑school care) is debited across 12 months per year. Maxtaxa rules apply at start and fees are adjusted once income documentation is provided. Late or missing payments may lead to reminder/collection measures and, for childcare placements, termination of the place after notice.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered by the International School of Boden; the ISB programmes are provided as day‑school education at local school sites. No boarding fees apply.

Other costs or fees (typical items parents should expect)

- School lunches: Daily cooked lunches are provided at school. Compulsory‑school pupils receive school meals without a separate tuition charge as part of the municipal education provision; arrangements for upper‑secondary (DP) lunch follow local gymnasium practice. Replacement or special‑diet procedures are managed by the school.

- Transport / bus cards: A fee of SEK 150 is charged for lost bus cards; defective cards are replaced free of charge. Other transport rules and entitlements (for example distance criteria for school travel) are administered by the municipality.

- Textbooks and learning materials: Required learning materials are provided on loan for the education; parents may be charged for replacement or compensation if loaned books or equipment are lost, damaged or not returned.

- Preschool and after‑school care (where applicable): These are income‑related municipal charges (not school tuition). Representative maximum monthly amounts for 2026 are published as follows: preschool — Child 1 up to SEK 1,847 / month, Child 2 up to SEK 1,231 / month, Child 3 up to SEK 616 / month; after‑school care (fritidshem) — Child 1 up to SEK 1,231 / month, Child 2 up to SEK 616 / month, Child 3 up to SEK 616 / month. These fees are calculated as percentage bands of household income and the municipality applies maxtaxa rules and seasonal reductions where specified.

- Extracurricular or optional service charges: Small fees may apply for instrument hire, equipment rental or specific voluntary activities; such charges are separate from tuition and handled through the municipality or relevant extracurricular provider.

- School locker/lock items: Locks for school lockers may be sold on site; replacement of lost keys or locks is the family's cost.

Refund information (for charged services)

- For municipal services that are subject to fees (preschool, fritidshem, rental fees etc.), fee adjustments and retroactive refunds or recoveries are handled when income or other submitted information is corrected; failure to provide required income information may lead to charge of the highest fee until documentation is supplied. Non‑payment may trigger collection procedures and may affect continued placement.

Fee payment options and practical payment handling

- Fees that are charged by Boden municipality are invoiced and processed through the municipality's billing/e‑service system. Standard municipal billing practice typically supports invoicing and bank‑based payments; recurring municipal fees are commonly handled via the municipality's invoicing and e‑service channels. For specific accepted payment methods for any charged item (invoice, bank transfer/bankgiro, direct debit/autogiro, Swish or other), the municipality's billing service or Medborgarservice provides the exact payment channels and instructions.

Summary (parent checklist)

- Application fee: none.
- Tuition for PYP, MYP, DP: SEK 0 per term / SEK 0 per year for students covered by municipal schooling.
- Boarding: not applicable (day school only).
- Possible charges to budget for: preschool/fritidshem (income‑related monthly fees), replacement bus card (SEK 150), compensation for lost/damaged loaned learning materials, small instrument or rental fees for extracurricular services.

If payment or refund arrangements for a specific charged service are required, those monetary transactions are handled through Boden municipality's billing and e‑service processes.
Academics

International School of Boden teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 6 to 18.

Curriculum
The International School of Boden educates students aged 6-19; the programme, with internationally trained and experienced teachers, offers a world-recognised curriculum with a holistic, community-focused approach. Ages 6-11: Primary years programme—inquiry-led primary education for ages 6-11 with six transdisciplinary themes and a whole-child focus. Ages 12-16: Middle years programme—concept-driven learning for ages 12-16 that builds confident, adaptable thinkers and prepares pupils for the Diploma Programme or other paths. Ages 16-19: International Baccalaureate diploma programme.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a holistic, community-focused approach and a whole-child focus in the primary years programme.
Parent Experience

Community
ISB educates students aged 6–19 in Boden. It provides instruction in English following the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: PYP (ages 6–11), MYP (12–16), and DP (16–19). The school shares facilities with Swedish schools; all teaching is conducted in English and follows the IB pedagogy. Students are offered daily cooked lunches and there are opportunities for linguistic and social exchange with Swedish students through joint activities and buddy programmes.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
There are facilities and materials to support students in specializing in their chosen art medium or instrument.

Sports Facilities
Physical and health education is offered, with outdoor and winter activities; many classes are held outdoors, and there are opportunities for exercise, recreation and competition outside school time through the municipality.

Academic Facilities
ISB follows the International Baccalaureate framework for ages 6–19, offering the Primary Years Programme (ages 6–11), the Middle Years Programme (ages 12–16) with eight subject groups and a Personal Project, and the Diploma Programme (ages 16–19). English and Swedish are taught in Language Acquisition, with ISB providing English and Swedish for beginners and scaffolded learning from early phases.
Languages

Language Provision
Instruction is in English for students aged 6–19, following the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes' international curriculum. All teaching is conducted in English, with linguistic and social exchange opportunities with Swedish students through joint activities and buddy programmes.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Overview – What is ISB? ISB is a municipal international school in Boden that provides instruction in English. It serves students aged 6–19 with an international background. ISB follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes' international curriculum. The school teaches in English to support its international student body.

2. Who can apply? ISB is intended for students with an international background or previous schooling in international schools, with priority given to residents of Boden. Attending an international preschool is not a requirement. Registered residents of Boden municipality are given priority.

3. Programme overview? ISB consists of three programmes: PYP (ages 6–11), MYP (12–16), and DP (16–19), with a focus on global learning and critical thinking. PYP is for ages 6–11 and is based on inquiry-based learning, ending with a major exhibition. MYP is for ages 12–16, located at Stureskolan, covers eight subject areas and concludes with a personal project, with IB-style assessment. DP is offered at Björknäsgymnasiet, consists of six subject groups and three core components (TOK, EE, CAS). Students must achieve at least 24 of 45 points to earn the full diploma.

4. Application steps 1–5? Step 1 – Check which programme suits the student's age (6–11 for PYP, 12–16 for MYP, 16–19 for DP). Step 2 – Verify that you meet the admission criteria. Step 3 – Download the application form for the respective programme. Step 4 – Complete the form carefully and provide personal details, living situation, previous schooling, and which admission criterion the student meets, and attach copies of relevant documents. Step 5 – Submit the application according to the instructions on the form. PYP and MYP: applications are accepted on a rolling basis; DP: applications are accepted in January–February each year. For late arrivals after the application period, arrangements can be made for individual review.

5. After applying Admission decisions are sent continuously. Priority is given according to the criteria and based on whether the student is registered as a resident in Boden. If there are more applicants than places, the municipality reserves the right to deny admission even if criteria are met.

6. Practical information The school shares facilities with Swedish schools, but all teaching is conducted in English and follows the IB pedagogy. Students are offered daily cooked lunches, and there are opportunities for linguistic and social exchange with Swedish students through joint activities and buddy programmes.

7. Application forms Application forms are available for download for each programme (PYP, MYP, DP). Choose the correct form, fill in the details carefully, and attach the relevant documents.
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