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Internationella Engelska Skolan

Sweden, Stockholm

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Swedish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 12 - 16 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2013
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, French, German
Strengths Sport, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Middle School
Introduction

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.

Framnäsgatan 25, 412 64 Göteborg, Sweden

The Essentials

Internationella Engelska Skolan has instruction in Swedish, English.

Location
Vendevägen 89, 182 32 Danderyd, Sweden. Internationella Engelska Skolan teaches students at our schools throughout Sweden, from Skellefteå in the north to Trelleborg in the south. Internationella Engelska Skolan is a Swedish school with an international profile and a bilingual approach.

Stages
Grade spans vary by campus. Some schools are Class F-9, others are Class 4-9, and some are Class 6-9 depending on the campus.

Type
The school is a Swedish school with an international profile and is bilingual.

Additional learning support
Special needs education is provided to support students with difficulties such as dyslexia and dyscalculia, as well as social or medical challenges. Schools are supported by special needs teachers and student health teams, with educational assessments and Individualised Education Programmes when needed. In winter 2024-2025, 13.9% of IES students were included in some form of action programme.

Country affiliation
Sweden

School day structure
The school day starts around 08:00. Younger students may attend fritids from the early morning, with 08:20 as the start of lessons. Lunch is at 12:00, and after-school options such as fritids or junior club begin after 15:00. Teacher-led academic surgeries are available for extra help.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school does not require a uniform; there is a dress code. Clothing should be clean, complete, and not disrupt the learning environment.

Food Options
The school provides nutritious school lunches free of charge, with a vegetarian option and accommodations for allergies. If a student needs a special diet for medical reasons, a certificate from a doctor or dietician must be submitted to the school nurse.

House System
The school is divided into houses; each pupil is allocated to a house on enrollment. Houses may compete in sports and other activities, giving students a sense of responsibility and input into their school environment.

Governance and Ownership
Paradigm Capital AG is the new main owner via two investment funds together with the Hans and Barbara Bergstrom Foundation, owning 75 percent of the votes in IES. The Swedish Schools Inspectorate approved the ownership changes.
Fees
Application fees

- No application or admissions fee is charged for placing a child in Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) in Sweden. Registration in the school queue and the offer/acceptance process are handled digitally; there is no mandatory payment to register or to accept a place.

Tuition fees (by school year) — compulsory and upper-secondary education

- Förskoleklass (reception): SEK 0 per term — SEK 0 per school year.
- Year 1 (Årskurs 1): SEK 0 per term — SEK 0 per school year.
- Year 2: SEK 0 per term — SEK 0 per school year.
- Year 3: SEK 0 per term — SEK 0 per school year.
- Year 4: SEK 0 per term — SEK 0 per school year.
- Year 5: SEK 0 per term — SEK 0 per school year.
- Year 6: SEK 0 per term — SEK 0 per school year.
- Year 7: SEK 0 per term — SEK 0 per school year.
- Year 8: SEK 0 per term — SEK 0 per school year.
- Year 9: SEK 0 per term — SEK 0 per school year.
- Upper-secondary (gymnasium) programs operated by IES: SEK 0 per term — SEK 0 per school year (education in the Swedish compulsory and upper-secondary systems is publicly funded in the same way as municipal schools).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- For compulsory tuition and standard schooling there is no bill because there is no tuition charge.
- For any optional, voluntary or extracurricular items that carry a charge (see "Other costs" below), billing and payment terms are handled per activity; invoicing and deadlines for payment are set for each specific activity or service. The school network's schools are financed through the national school funding system rather than by tuition.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Internationella Engelska Skolan in Sweden operates as publicly funded day schools; there is no general boarding provision and no standard boarding fee. Where boarding or in‑dwelling accommodation exists at other Swedish schools, charges for cost and lodging are handled separately, but this does not apply as a standard fee for IES schools.

Other costs or fees (examples)

- School meals: lunch and school meals for compulsory-school pupils are provided as part of the schooling system and are not charged as tuition.
- Voluntary activities and extracurriculars: optional clubs, weekend camps, extended-care programs, certain sporting activities or third‑party vendor offerings may carry charges; these are expressed per activity and are voluntary.
- School trips and excursions: voluntary school trips that are not part of compulsory instruction may require a participation fee to cover transport, accommodation or entrance fees; such fees are activity‑specific and billed separately.
- Learning materials and personal supplies: standard textbooks and core learning tools are provided within the publicly funded system; personal stationery, specialised equipment for optional courses, and non‑standard materials are typically the responsibility of the guardian.
- Uniforms / dress code items: IES schools do not list a system‑wide tuition or uniform charge; any specific clothing items required for particular activities (e.g., PE kit, team kit) are handled at the school level and, if charged, are optional or activity‑specific. For any chargeable optional item, the fee must be reasonable and clearly stated in the activity information.

Refund information

- There are no tuition or application fees to refund for standard compulsory or upper‑secondary schooling because those fees are not charged.
- For paid optional activities, trips or extracurricular services, refund terms depend on the specific activity and the school's stated policy for that activity; refundability is determined per event (for example based on cancellation deadlines or non‑refundable vendor costs). Any refundable amounts and the conditions for refunds are communicated with the specific activity or invoice.

Fee payment options

- Because IES schools in Sweden do not charge tuition or application fees, standard tuition payment options are not required.
- For voluntary charges (excursions, optional clubs, equipment purchases), schools typically provide practical payment arrangements (invoicing, bank transfer or Swedish common payment methods), but the exact payment methods and instructions are provided with each activity invoice or communication and may vary by school and by item.

Summary statement

- Internationella Engelska Skolan's schools in Sweden are financed through the national school funding system in the same way as municipal schools; therefore there is no tuition fee and no admissions/application fee for the standard compulsory and upper‑secondary education offer. Voluntary activities, trips or optional services may carry separate charges that are activity‑specific and billed on that basis.
Academics

Internationella Engelska Skolan teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 12 to 16.

Curriculum
IES Bromma provides bilingual education for grades 4–9. Teaching is conducted in Swedish and English, with up to 50% of lessons taught in English. The curriculum emphasizes preparation for higher studies and success in a globalized world.

Student Teacher Ratio
9.1 students per teacher.

Exam Results
Upper secondary eligibility: 91% of IES students were eligible for upper secondary school, compared with 84% nationally. 80% of year nine graduates achieved a passing grade in all subjects, compared with 72% nationwide. IES is Sweden's largest authorised Cambridge organisation and offers Cambridge IGCSE exams, with IES students among the top performers in Cambridge assessments.

Higher Education Progression
Most students qualify for upper secondary education in Sweden. IES offers Cambridge IGCSE exams, providing a globally recognized qualification that supports admission to universities worldwide.

Gifted and Talented
IES identifies students who require more challenge and provides enrichment. Diagnostic tests in years 4 and 6 identify students who need more challenging work, with homework support to extend learning; the organisation emphasises that high-performing students should be sufficiently stimulated and challenged.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school is a bilingual Swedish school with an international profile, where students are supported in meeting high academic expectations in a safe and calm learning environment.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides a structured, respectful environment that supports students' learning needs within its bilingual, internationally oriented framework.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school delivers up to half of the education in English, taught by native English-speaking teachers to support language immersion.

Mental Wellbeing
The school emphasizes a safe and calm environment as a prerequisite for learning, backed by clear structures and expectations that foster student security and well-being.

Safeguarding
The school emphasizes a safe and respectful learning environment as a foundational element of safeguarding and effective learning.
Parent Experience

History
Internationella Engelska Skolan was founded in 1993, and three core beliefs have shaped the schools ever since: mastery of English, high academic expectations and ambitions, and a calm and safe learning environment. English is a world language, and mastering both English and Swedish from an early age provides long‑term advantages; up to half of teaching is conducted in English by teachers whose first language is English. As of 2024/2025, there are 47 schools with about 30,000 students; about 85% of teachers are qualified (roughly six in ten hold Swedish teaching degrees and the rest from other countries). Approximately 91% of Year 9 students are eligible for upper secondary education. According to the School Act, foreign‑qualified teachers are counted as qualified when teaching in English in non‑language subjects; language teachers have additional requirements to be considered qualified.

Community
IES fosters a dynamic and inclusive school community. The Lund site describes the PTA as a community for all parents and school staff, with the PTA board consisting of volunteer parents and class representatives elected at the start of the school year; the board and class reps meet about six times during the school year, and meetings and protocols are published on SchoolSoft. The PTA meeting is a forum for discussion of topics related to students, the school and the environment, with input from parents and staff. The PTA aims to make students' time at school a fantastic memory for life, ensure that staff feel respected and appreciated, and enable parental involvement in the school's development. The PTA has a Facebook page (PTA IES Lund) and an email address for contact.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
PTA Board for 2025/2026 (Lund) includes Otto Thott — Chair; Camilla Kampf — Vice chair; Kata Sjöstedt — Treasurer; Roula Nicolas Ibrahim — Board member; Magnus Pålsson — Board member; Layla Husain — Board member; Ephrem Bassil — Board member; Behzad Nateghi-Gillberg — Board member; Charlie Barrefors — Alternate member; Emma Axklo — Alternate member. The PTA operates to connect home and school, with regular meetings and collaboration between guardians, class representatives, and school management; it also maintains a contact point via Facebook and email.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has full teaching and extracurricular equipment within its own building. Facilities include two sports halls, a music studio, and two enclosed playgrounds with football and basketball pitches. A library is available for reading, studying, or homework. A Junior Club provides care after the school day. Preschool and primary education are part of the IES offering at this site. The environment emphasizes safety and order to support learning.

Sports Facilities
Two sports halls are available for indoor physical education. Two separate playgrounds include football and basketball pitches. Both indoor and outdoor facilities are enclosed within the campus. These spaces support regular PE lessons and after-school sports.

Academic Facilities
The building contains full teaching facilities and equipment for learning. A welcoming library provides space for reading, studying, and homework. The working language inside the school is English, with about half of subjects taught in English and the rest in Swedish. Preschool and primary education are offered as part of IES.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Junior Club provides after-school care. Tutorials offer study time outside regular lessons. After School Clubs enrich the curriculum and promote social development. The School House System at IES Kista encourages teamwork, mutual values and healthy competition.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Activities extend academic and cognitive development beyond the classroom. Mad Science and Tech Club promote scientific thinking and hands on problem solving at IES Sundsvall. A Chess Club offers strategic thinking and concentration at IES Umeå. Creative Writing Club at IES Enskede fosters writing skills and creativity.

Arts & Creative
IES Enskede offers after school clubs in Music, Sports and Arts. Examples include Creative Writing Club, Garden Club, and Cooking Club. These clubs run throughout the school year for Years 6-9.

Social & Hobbies
IES offers after school options that foster social interaction and leisure. Bromma's Junior Club provides after school activities for years 4–6, including indoor and outdoor sports, arts and crafts, music and dance, baking, and board games. Hässelby's Junior Club provides a welcoming space for years 4–6 to socialise, play games and sports, and be creative, with a daily healthy snack. Umeå's Fritids offers activities such as a sports club, arts and crafts, homework help, chess club, and textiles.

Community & Service
Green Flag Committee is a sustainability focused extracurricular activity. Fritids in Sundsvall offers excursions to promote social development and an active lifestyle, and activities are designed to meet varied interests and needs.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Breakfast is served daily at fritids and an afternoon snack is provided. Opening hours vary by school but typical offerings include morning meals and after school snacks. For IES Sundsvall, breakfast is from 7:30 to 8:00 and mellis from 13:30 to 15:00; Fritids operates 6:30 to 17:30. Hässelby provides a daily healthy snack; Umeå serves breakfast from 07:30 to 07:50 and mellis from 13:30 to 15:00.
Languages

Language Provision
Instruction is bilingual in Swedish and English, with up to 50% of lessons taught in English.

Bilingual Teaching
Internationella Engelska Skolan is a bilingual Swedish school with instruction in Swedish and English, and up to half of the education is delivered in English by native English-speaking teachers.

Immersion Programs
Language immersion is used to develop English fluency; CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) is used at IES Östersund to teach subjects in English, strengthening language development within subject learning.
Admissions

Admissions
1. To place your child in the queue, you create an account on our website by logging in with BankID and entering your child's data. If you do not have a Swedish BankID, download the application form at the bottom of the page and email it to admissions. If your child does not have a valid Swedish personal identity number, contact the school directly by email or phone.

2. Verify your email: In the next step, you confirm your email address. Check your spam folder if you have not received it. Once your email is confirmed, you can proceed with the application.

3. Provide the following information: your child's personal identity number (YYYYMMDD-NNNN). Add any siblings to the application, as sibling priority may apply, and register the contact details of all guardians (this information is important – if a place is offered, all guardians must accept before the child can start at the school). Guardian 2 will also receive a verification email. Then select the school, start of the academic year, and year level. Keep in mind that children in Sweden usually start preschool class the year they turn 6.

4. Queue placement confirmation: All registered guardians will receive a confirmation email once a queue place has been created for your child. Please get in touch with the school if you have not received a confirmation email after completing your registration.

5. Manage your application: You can, at any time, log in via our website and manage your information, such as your desired start year or adding siblings. You can also update guardian contact details as needed.

6. Admission Offer: If your child receives a placement offer, you log in to the queue login via our website with BankID. After that, you make an active choice to confirm the offer. The school will then send all the information you need before the start of school.

Scholarships
Ellinor Grit Award to remarkable students: An annual scholarship program funded by the Ellinor Carlsson Scholarship Fund. The fund currently awards two high school scholarships of 15,000 SEK each and three primary school scholarships of 10,000 SEK each, totaling five scholarships per year. Recipients are students who show exceptional grit and willingness to overcome obstacles and who live by Ellinor's motto 'never give up'.

Waitlist
Join Queue: The admissions process uses a queue-based system to manage intake. To place your child in the queue, you create an account and enter your personal data using BankID, or download the application form if BankID is unavailable. A queue placement confirmation is sent by email once a place is created, and you can manage your details online. If a placement is offered, you must log in and accept the offer to enroll.
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