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Internationella Engelska Skolan Älvsjö

Sweden, Stockholm

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Swedish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 750
Type Co-educational
Opened 2016
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Taught languages Swedish, English, Spanish, French
Typical class size 32
Strengths Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Leadership and Professional
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Internationella Engelska Skolan Älvsjö is a Swedish grade 4–9 school located at Armborstvägen 1 in Älvsjö, Sweden. The school follows the Swedish national curriculum and offers a bilingual program, with up to half of lessons taught in English by qualified teachers from English-speaking countries, including Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Established in 2016, the campus currently serves about 750 students, with around 96% qualifying for upper secondary education (gymnasiet). The school provides a safe, calm, and structured learning environment that centers on student development and individual potential. Facilities include a dedicated Library for study and reading, after-school care through Fritids and Junior Club, and an active Parent Teacher Association. A student health team supports wellbeing and learning. The bilingual setup equips students to navigate an international environment and pursue studies and life with confidence. The school emphasizes respectful collaboration, supports diverse backgrounds, and encourages inquiry and curiosity.

Armborstvägen 1, 125 44 Älvsjö, Sweden

The Essentials

Internationella Engelska Skolan Älvsjö has 750 pupils, typical class sizes of 32, instruction in Swedish, English.

Location
Armborstvägen 1, 125 44 Älvsjö, Sweden. IES Älvsjö is located in the heart of Älvsjö and serves as a bilingual school. It opened in 2016 and has about 750 students. Teaching is bilingual, with instruction in Swedish and English.

Stages
Grades 4-9

Country affiliation
Sweden

School day structure
08:00 start; 08:20 roll call; 12:00 lunch; 15:00 after-school fritids or junior club for younger students; teacher-led academic surgeries are available. Up to 50% of the teaching is in English.
Fees
Application fees

- There is no application or registration fee for placing a child in the queue or for admission to Internationella Engelska Skolan Älvsjö.

Tuition fees by year group (Years 4–9)

- Tuition per term: SEK 0 for every year group (Years 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9).
- Tuition per academic year: SEK 0 for every year group (Years 4–9).
- The school is a publicly funded day school and does not charge tuition for compulsory education.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- There is no regular tuition billing schedule because no tuition is charged.
- Any separately chargeable items (for example optional school trips, voluntary extra-curricular activities with a fee, replacement charges for lost or damaged school property, or other one-off items) are billed individually when applicable; payment deadlines and terms are specified on each invoice or activity notice.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. Internationella Engelska Skolan Älvsjö is a day school for Years 4–9 and does not operate boarding facilities.

Other costs or fees (uniform, meals, after‑school care, materials, trips, etc.)

- School tuition: SEK 0 (as stated above) for all compulsory year groups.
- Meals: A provided school lunch is part of the school day; any charge policy for meals (if charged locally) will be communicated directly by the school or municipality for the specific service but is not charged as tuition.
- After‑school care / Junior Club: Junior Club and fritids services are offered; any fee for participation in Junior Club, extended-hours care, specific paid clubs or extra-curricular activities will be invoiced separately if applicable.
- Optional school trips and activity fees: Where a trip or activity is voluntary and carries a cost, that cost is invoiced separately to participating families.
- Uniforms and clothing: There is no published compulsory school tuition charge for uniforms; if any school‑branded items or optional clothing are offered for purchase, those are charged separately when offered and invoiced or sold on request.

Refund information

- There is no tuition to refund. Refunds for any paid optional items (for example cancelled trips, refunded club fees or purchased goods) follow the terms set out on the specific invoice or activity terms and are handled according to the invoice/activity conditions and applicable consumer protection rules. Any pro‑rata or conditional refunds will be communicated with the payment documentation for that item.

Fee payment options

- No tuition payment methods are required because compulsory schooling is tuition‑free.
- For any separately invoiced optional items, standard payment methods used for school invoices are applied: invoices are issued for the specific item and payment instructions (for example bank transfer / bankgiro, e‑invoice / e‑faktura, autogiro or other electronic payment channels used by Swedish schools and by the invoicing system) are shown on each invoice. School administration and invoicing for optional chargeable items are handled through the school's administrative systems. Specific accepted payment methods for a given invoice will be listed on that invoice.

Summary (concise)

- Application fee: SEK 0.
- Tuition (Years 4–9): SEK 0 per term; SEK 0 per year.
- Boarding: Not applicable (no boarding facilities).
- Optional costs (meals where applicable, Junior Club, trips, materials, branded items) are invoiced separately when applicable; payment terms and methods are given on those invoices and refunds for paid optional items follow the invoice/activity terms.
Academics

Curriculum
The school serves students in years 4–9 and offers a bilingual program. It teaches using the Swedish national curriculum, with up to half the education in the school delivered in English by qualified teachers from English-speaking countries including Canada, the USA, and the UK.

Exam Results
750 students are enrolled. 96% have eligibility for gymnasiet (upper secondary).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a safe and calm environment where student development is at the center. The structured environment enables teachers to provide individual support to every student. The combination of Swedish and English helps students become confidently bilingual, opening doors to future opportunities in Sweden and abroad.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school's structured approach enables teachers to provide individual support to every student.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
At IES Älvsjö, students are taught in both Swedish and English, with up to 50% of the teaching taking place in English.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides a safe and calm environment that supports student well-being.

Safeguarding
The school provides a safe, calm, and structured environment.
Parent Experience

History
Established in 2016. The school is a grade 4–9 school in the heart of Älvsjö. Students are taught in both Swedish and English, with up to 50% of teaching in English. The school has 750 students and 96% have eligibility for upper secondary education.

Community
Student development is placed at the center and a safe, calm, and structured environment is provided where every child can reach their full potential. Students are taught in Swedish and English, with up to 50% of teaching in English, and teachers have international experience. The bilingual approach helps students become confidently bilingual. The learning environment is designed to support effective teaching and enhance student learning.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA is a busy and active Parent Teacher Association contributing to school life. It works with class representatives and the school to ensure students have the best conditions to thrive and succeed, and it provides a forum to share ideas and discuss improvements. The PTA arranges events such as educational seminars, parties for students, and trips. The PTA is a non-profit member association open to all guardians and focuses on student development and the school's betterment; guardians are encouraged to join. Guardians can join as passive members or become class representatives; there are typically 4–5 meetings per academic year. Class representatives meet with teachers and school management and help with small projects; other activities include fundraising and organizing social events for families and students. Contact: iesalvsjopta@gmail.com.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Internationella Engelska Skolan Älvsjö serves students in grades 4–9 in a safe and calm learning environment. Students are taught in Swedish and English, with up to 50% of teaching conducted in English. This bilingual approach provides a strong academic foundation and prepares students for success in their studies and life. The school centers on student development and provides a safe, calm, and structured setting where every child can reach their full potential. Established in 2016; grade levels 4–9; about 750 students; 96% have gymnasiet eligibility.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school teaches using the Swedish national curriculum, and up to half the education is delivered in English by qualified teachers from English-speaking countries including Canada, the USA, and the UK.

Cultural & Language
The school is bilingual, with up to half the education delivered in English. This bilingual setup enables students to navigate an international environment.

Social & Hobbies
The school has a Library, a welcoming and quiet space where students can read, study, or do their homework. Fritids & Junior Club provides care for students beyond the school day. These facilities support social life and extended-day routines.

Leadership & Professional
The school has a busy and active Parent Teacher Association that contributes to school life.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The student health team works to promote students' learning, development and health as well as to prevent illness.
Languages

Language Provision
Swedish and English are the languages used for instruction. The Swedish national curriculum is followed, with up to half of teaching delivered in English by qualified teachers from English-speaking countries including Canada, the USA, and the UK. The school has an international profile.

Bilingual Teaching
Internationella Engelska Skolan Älvsjö is a bilingual school for students in years 4-9. The Swedish national curriculum is used. Up to half of the education is delivered in English. English-language instruction is provided by qualified teachers from English-speaking countries including Canada, the USA, and the UK.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions for Internationella Engelska Skolan Älvsjö 4-9 operates on a queue-based process. The steps to add a child to the queue are as follows. 1) Register your child in the queue by creating an account on the IES site and logging in with BankID to enter personal data. If BankID is not available, download the application form at the bottom of the page and email it to admissions. If you do not have a Swedish personal identification number, contact the admissions team for assistance. 2) Verify your email by clicking the confirmation link; check your spam folder if you do not receive it. Once your email is confirmed, you may continue 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; register the contact details of all guardians (Guardian 2 will also receive a verification email); select the school, start of the academic year, and year level. 4) Queue placement confirmation: guardians will receive a confirmation email once a queue place has been created for your child; contact the school if you have not received a confirmation email after completing registration. 5) Manage your application: log in via the website to update information such as the desired start year or adding siblings. 6) Admission Offer: if your child receives a placement offer, log in to the queue login via BankID to confirm the offer; the school will send all necessary information before the start of school. If you do not have a Swedish BankID, fill in the application form and send it to the school by email or post. An Application Form.pdf is available. Questions? Contact the admissions team at IES Älvsjö: info.alvsjo@engelska.se, +46 76-6410801.
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