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International School of Helsingborg Early Years

Sweden, Helsingborg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Swedish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 5 years
Pupil numbers 825
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Part of
International School of Helsingborg
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP)
Taught languages English, Swedish, French, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Early Years
Introduction

International School of Helsingborg’s Early Years Campus serves children aged 3 to 5 and forms the first stage of the school’s International Baccalaureate pathway. Located on Larmvägen in Helsingborg, the programme is part of the IB Primary Years Programme and uses inquiry-based learning designed specifically for young children. English is the language of instruction, and learning is organised around the IB framework, encouraging children to explore ideas, ask questions and develop social, communication and thinking skills through play and guided investigations. The Early Years campus is part of the wider International School of Helsingborg, which educates approximately 825 students from ages 2 to 19 across four IB programmes. A distinctive feature of the school is its complete IB continuum, allowing children to progress from Early Years through the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme within the same international school community.

This campus is part of International School of Helsingborg

Larmvägen 31, 254 22 Helsingborg, Sweden

The Essentials

International School of Helsingborg Early Years has 825 pupils, instruction in English, Swedish.

Location
Early Years Campus - Larmvägen 31, 251 89 Helsingborg; Primary Years Campus - Östra Vallgatan 9, 251 89 Helsingborg; Middle Years Campus - Södra Stenbocksgatan 75, 252 47 Helsingborg; Diploma Campus - Södra Stenbocksgatan 75, 252 47 Helsingborg.

Stages
Pre-Early Years, Early Years, Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma Programme (IB).

Type
State-funded international IB school (ages 2–19).

Additional learning support
The school does not offer modified education programmes or any type of special education.

Country affiliation
Sweden; funded by the City of Helsingborg.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is state-funded and funded by the city of Helsingborg; it is tuition-free.
Fees
Application fees
- There is no application fee charged for admission to the International School of Helsingborg. ISH is a state-funded, tuition-free municipal international school for students aged 2–19.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- Early Years (ages 3–5): No tuition charged; education is provided as part of the state/municipal provision.
- Primary Years Programme (PYP, ages ~6–12): No tuition charged; education is provided tuition-free.
- Middle Years Programme (MYP, ages ~11–16): No tuition charged; education is provided tuition-free.
- Diploma Programme (Gymnasie, ages ~16–19): No tuition charged for the IB Diploma Programme offered at the school.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- General tuition billing: Not applicable (no recurring tuition or term fees are charged for the school's programmes).
- Where optional, chargeable items (see “Other costs”) occur, those items are billed individually according to the school/municipal billing procedure for that activity; any such charges are handled separately from regular schooling and invoiced when required.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school only; there are no boarding facilities or boarding fees.

Other costs or fees (uniform, materials, trips, exams, extracurriculars)
- Uniforms: No regular school tuition charge includes a uniform requirement; any clothing or sports kit costs would be handled as a personal purchase if required for an activity.
- School materials and textbooks: No regular tuition charge applies; specific materials or privately-purchased supplies (if requested for particular courses or projects) would be charged or purchased separately by families where applicable.
- School trips and extracurricular activities: Optional trips, field trips, voluntary extracurricular activities and similar non-compulsory events may incur separate charges; such costs are handled on a per-activity basis. Municipal schools commonly vary in how these optional costs are collected.
- IB Diploma external/examination costs: Diploma candidates may incur examination/registration fees charged for IB assessments; these are separate from school tuition and are billed when applicable. Families of Diploma students should expect subject-level IB assessment fees where the IB charges for examinations or related services.

Refund information
- Refunds for tuition: Not applicable because no tuition is charged.
- Refunds for optional items: Refund conditions for any optional paid activities, trips, or external exam fees are determined on a case-by-case basis and handled under the school/municipal terms for that specific activity; such refunds (if any) follow the invoicing/payment terms for the charged item.

Fee payment options
- Regular tuition payment options: Not applicable (no tuition to be paid).
- Payment methods for optional/invoiceable items: When fees for optional activities, IB exam charges, or similar items are levied, they are processed through the school/municipal billing system and paid according to the invoicing instructions provided (municipal schools typically invoice and accept payment by standard municipal payment channels). Specific accepted payment methods for any invoiced item (for example, bank transfer/invoice details) are provided with that invoice.

Summary statement for the 2026/27 academic year
- For the 2026/27 academic year the International School of Helsingborg remains a municipal, state-funded international school and does not charge tuition for any of its programmes (Early Years, PYP, MYP or Diploma). Parents may encounter separate, optional charges for extracurriculars, trips or Diploma exam fees where applicable; boarding and tuition fees are not applicable.
Academics

International School of Helsingborg Early Years teaches IB (PYP) for students aged 2 to 5.

Curriculum
The International School of Helsingborg uses the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum in English for all programmes, including Early Years, Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).

Higher Education Progression
Graduates frequently go on to universities in Sweden and around the world.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
ISH provides state-funded education for ages 2 to 19 and teaches the IB curriculum in English. The mission is to develop an international mindset in students and a global conscience, with graduates who recognise their common humanity and feel a shared responsibility for the planet. Students come from many backgrounds, and teachers come from diverse cultures. The Diploma Programme supports university study globally and Diploma Programme students achieve higher grades, points, and diplomas than the global IB average. There are approximately 825 students across Early Years, Primary Years, Middle Years, and the Diploma Programme.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
ISH has an inclusive approach to education. All students have access to support to remove or reduce barriers so they can fully participate and develop to reach their educational goals. Each section has a Student Welfare Team (SWT) that includes the programme principal, school psychologist, school counsellor (PYP, MYP & DP), career guidance counsellor (MYP & DP), school nurse, and the special needs teacher(s). There are special needs teachers in Pre-EY/EY, PYP, MYP1-4, and MYP5/DP. They develop pedagogy, guide teachers, investigate student needs, decide on accommodations, and create/update individual development plans (IDPs) and action plans. They support the class and subject teachers and the student assistants.

Mental Wellbeing
The school counsellor assists with psychosocial knowledge to promote pupil learning and development. The counsellor communicates with individual students and their families, focusing on solutions, support, motivation, and crisis. The counsellor participates in networks with school staff, mental health professionals, police and social services. The Career Guidance Counsellor supports students in making informed decisions about post‑MYP/DP options. The School Nurse and School Physician promote health and well‑being, with health visits and vaccinations offered as part of Swedish school health care. All contacts with student health services are confidential.

Safeguarding
Staff include a counsellor and psychologist who support student welfare and well‑being. The psychologist provides consultation and guidance for staff, training, and identification of psychological conditions for learning, including participation in crisis management when needed. The school nurse and school physician provide health advice and vaccination services, with confidential, voluntary access and digital health records. The school collaborates with external services, including mental health professionals, police and social services, to safeguard students. Crisis management processes are in place to address emergencies.
Parent Experience

Community
ISH serves students aged 2 to 19 across four IB programmes: Early Years, Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and the Diploma Programme. The student body and staff come from many nationalities, with students from almost twenty countries and teachers from diverse backgrounds. ISH is not only globally focused but is connected to Helsingborg's city schools, working with city services and local businesses. The Diploma Programme provides an excellent foundation for university education both in Sweden and globally.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
International School of Helsingborg operates four campuses in Helsingborg: Early Years Campus at Larmvägen 31, Primary Years Campus at Östra Vallgatan 9, Middle Years Campus at Södra Stenbocksgatan 75, and Diploma Campus at Södra Stenbocksgatan 75. The school serves students aged 2 to 19 across four IB programmes: Early Years (including the Primary Years Programme), Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. ISH is funded by the city of Helsingborg and is a tuition-free school offering the International Baccalaureate curriculum in English. The campuses are part of the IB continuum and host learning across the four programmes. There are approximately 825 students enrolled across Pre-Early Years, Early Years, Primary, Middle Years and Diploma programmes.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The International School of Helsingborg provides state-funded education for students aged 2 to 19 and teaches the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum in English. The school offers four IB programmes: Early Years, Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). The IB Diploma Programme is a three-year track designed to prepare students for university, and it is internationally recognised in more than 160 countries. The IB continuum at ISH is internationally accredited and aimed at developing globally minded learners.

Arts & Creative
The IB Primary Years Programme includes arts as one of the six subject areas. The Middle Years Programme lists Arts (Visual Arts, Music, Drama) as one of its eight subject groups. In the Diploma Programme, The Arts is a defined subject group, with Visual Arts offered.

Cultural & Language
The IB language structure includes Language Acquisition with English, Swedish, French and Spanish, and Language and Literature with English and Swedish. ISH teaches the Swedish language and supports mother tongue language development alongside learning new languages. Across the IB programmes, language learning supports international mindedness and cross-cultural understanding.

Social & Hobbies
Prospective students can shadow a Diploma Programme student to experience ISH firsthand. ISH also features student ambassadors who showcase what it's like to be in the IB Diploma Programme. Information about school news and events is available through ISH Information for parents and students, helping families stay connected.

Community & Service
The IB learner profile emphasises service as action, and the MYP includes Service as Action through community service to engage students with their community and environment. The PYP places an emphasis on collaborative, real-life inquiry, culminating in the Exhibition as a culminating experience for all students. The Diploma Programme core components include Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), alongside TOK and the Extended Essay (EE).

Leadership & Professional
The school provides a Career Guidance Counsellor to support university and career planning. In the Diploma Programme, students complete TOK, EE and CAS, which develop critical thinking, research and personal leadership skills. ISH's leadership and programme coordination are led by a team of programme coordinators and principals for each IB programme.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The MYP includes Physical and Health Education as one of its eight subject groups. The Diploma Programme's CAS component emphasizes physical activity and service as part of personal development. ISH's mission focuses on education for a better world and nurturing well-being and international mindedness among students. The school also supports language learning and cultural immersion as part of students' overall well-being and global citizenship.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction for the IB curriculum at ISH from Early Years through the Diploma Programme. The Swedish language is taught as a language; if a student is proficient in Swedish, they may be taught according to Sweden's language curriculum and receive grades in line with MYP1–MYP4. ISH does not teach Sweden's national curriculum or use the Swedish grading system for PYP and MYP.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Eligibility and programmes: ISH offers Early Years (EY), Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme. The IB curriculum is taught in English, and ISH is registered with the Swedish School Inspectorate. ISH does not teach Sweden's curriculum or use the Swedish grading system, though Swedish language is taught. Sweden's compulsory-education requirements apply to PYP and MYP. 2. Eligibility criteria and priority: Applications for ages 2–16 must meet criteria set by the Swedish Education Act. Priority is given to children of international families moving to Helsingborg and to students who have attended international schools abroad; admission of other applicants depends on space. If spaces are limited, priority is given to applicants living within Helsingborg municipality. ISH is funded by the City of Helsingborg and is tuition-free. 3. How to apply: EY, PYP, and MYP applications are submitted through the ISH online application system. For the Diploma Programme, applicants can apply via Skånegy or directly through ISH, depending on whether they are in Sweden or abroad. If applying from outside Sweden, applicants may begin through the ISH online system but must obtain a Swedish personal identity number and prove the right to live and study in Sweden before admission. 4. Diploma admissions: All Diploma applicants are invited to take entrance tests in English and Mathematics and to participate in an interview. The entrance test is scheduled in the spring term before August enrollment. In 2026, the entrance test date is March 9, with invitations sent by mail.
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