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Internationella Engelska Skolan Helsingborg

Sweden, Helsingborg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Swedish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 505
Opened 2017
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Taught languages French, Spanish, German, Arabic
Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Internationella Engelska Skolan Helsingborg is a bilingual school for students in years 4 through 9, located at Magistergatan 2, close to Helsingborg's city centre. The Swedish national curriculum is taught with up to half of the lessons delivered in English by teachers from English-speaking countries, supporting Swedish students as they develop proficiency in both languages. Opened in August 2017, it began with 306 pupils in grades 4–7 and has grown as part of IES's nationwide expansion to 34 schools. The school provides dedicated, supportive teachers and a calm learning environment designed to foster concentration and curiosity. Facilities include a gym for sports tournaments and after-school activity use, a well-stocked library, and a bilingual Fritids program plus Junior Club offering arts and crafts, music and dance, baking, and board games. Nutritious meals, homework support, and a Student Health team further support students' wellbeing and academic progress in a welcoming international environment.

Magistergatan 2, 252 45, Skåne län, Sweden

The Essentials

Internationella Engelska Skolan Helsingborg has 505 pupils, instruction in Swedish, English.

Location
The school is located in Helsingborg, close to the city centre. Address: Magistergatan 2, 252 45, Skåne län, Sweden. It serves the Helsingborg area as part of the Internationella Engelska Skolan network. The surrounding neighbourhood is within walking distance of the city centre and local amenities.

Stages
Year groups 4-9.

Country affiliation
Sweden

School day structure
The school day runs from 08:00 to 16:00. The school provides bilingual education with up to 50% of lessons taught in English.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school provides an afternoon snack for Junior Club attendees after school.

Governance and Ownership
Peutinger AB owns Internationella Engelska Skolan; Paradigm Capital AG and The Hans and Barbara Bergstrom Foundation are the majority owners, together controlling 75% of the voting rights.
Fees
Application fees

- No application or admissions fee is charged for placing a child at Internationella Engelska Skolan Helsingborg.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- There are no tuition fees for students in the compulsory school years at IES Helsingborg (Year 4–Year 9). Education for these year groups is provided free of charge.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Because there is no tuition or mandatory application fee, there is no recurring billing schedule or standard tuition payment terms for compulsory pupils. Any occasional, voluntary charges (see “Other costs or fees” below) are billed and administered locally by the school.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable for IES Helsingborg; the school operates as a day school for Years 4–9. There are no boarding fees.

Other costs or fees (optional / occasional)

- While there is no tuition, schools may at times request or charge for limited, specific items or activities that fall outside standard, state‑funded education. Examples include optional study trips, some extracurricular activities, voluntary materials or equipment fees, or voluntary contributions to particular projects; such items are handled on a case‑by‑case basis and, where charged, should be described and invoiced by the school.

- School lunches for pupils in compulsory school are provided free of charge under Swedish regulations; therefore no separate lunch fee is required for Year 4–9 pupils.

Refund information

- There are no tuition refunds because no tuition is charged. For any optional, paid activities or items that a parent has paid for, refund terms (if any) are determined by the school's local administration and the specific activity contract or invoice.

Fee payment options

- No standard payment methods are required for tuition because no tuition or application fees are charged. If the school issues a charge for an optional activity or item, the school will state the accepted payment methods and terms when billing; payment administration is handled by the school office.

Notes for parents:

- IES Helsingborg is a year 4–9 day school and its compulsory education provision is publicly funded and free of tuition and application charges. Any limited, optional charges (for example for voluntary trips or activities) are exceptional and managed locally by the school administration.
Academics

Curriculum
IES Helsingborg is a year 4 to 9 school with a safe and calm environment where teachers can teach and students learn. Internationella Engelska Skolan Helsingborg offers high-quality bilingual education in a safe and stimulating environment. Students in grades 4–9 develop their knowledge in both Swedish and English, with up to 50% of lessons taught in English, building a strong academic foundation and preparing them for an international future. The school is located close to the city center and offers facilities that support learning and creativity. Our teaching staff comes from various parts of the world, bringing valuable experience, perspectives, and a passion for education.

Exam Results
Qualified for gymnasium: 94.7%.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
IES Helsingborg provides a safe and calm environment that supports teaching and learning. The school fosters a bilingual education program that develops proficiency in both Swedish and English, with up to 50% of lessons taught in English. The teaching staff come from diverse parts of the world, bringing valuable experience and perspectives and contributing to a multicultural and dynamic school environment. The school emphasizes high aspirations and clear structures to support student growth. A safe and orderly environment is identified as a prerequisite for learning. Students learn languages and how to navigate a global world.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Students in grades 4–9 develop knowledge in both Swedish and English, with up to 50% of lessons taught in English, preparing them for an international future.

Safeguarding
Safe and orderly environment; order, structure and safety are prerequisites for learning.
Parent Experience

History
Internationella Engelska Skolan Helsingborg opened in August 2017 as one of four new IES schools. The initial intake was 306 students in grades 4–7. This expansion was part of IES's nationwide growth to 34 schools. IES Helsingborg is a bilingual school teaching the Swedish national curriculum, with up to half of instruction delivered in English by teachers from English-speaking countries. The IES network reached about 24,000 students during the 2017/18 academic year.

Community
The school is a bilingual environment with up to 50% of lessons taught in English. The library is a welcoming space for reading and study. Junior Club provides care after the school day, and School Food supports students with nutritious lunches. Open House events welcome prospective families.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
IES Helsingborg is located close to the city centre and offers unique facilities that inspire both learning and creativity. With dedicated teachers and a clear structure, every student receives the attention and support they need to grow and succeed.

Sports Facilities
There is a gym used for sports tournaments and games as part of after-school activities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Fritids runs at the start and end of the school day for grades F-3 and is a bilingual, pedagogical centre working with other departments. Fritids is a safe and fun place where staff arrange activities and field trips, and students can play, enjoy games, and make new friends across classes. The Fritids programme is stimulating and designed to encourage children's curiosity and willingness to learn. For grades 4-6, Junior Club offers after-school activities including sports tournaments and gym games, arts and crafts, music and dance, baking, and board games. Snacks and homework support: Breakfast is served at fritids, and an afternoon snack is provided for students attending either fritids or Junior Club after school; students can also receive homework help from staff.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Internationella Engelska Skolan Helsingborg 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. Teachers come from English-speaking countries including Canada, the USA, and the UK.

Cultural & Language
The school is bilingual, with instruction in Swedish and English. Up to half the education is delivered in English by teachers from English-speaking countries including Canada, the USA, and the UK.

Social & Hobbies
Junior Club provides care for students beyond the school day.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Library is a welcoming, quiet space for reading, studying, or homework. Junior Club provides care for students beyond the school day. School Food provides a nutritious, healthy lunch. The Student Health team works to promote students' learning, development and health and to prevent illness.
Languages

Language Provision
The school uses the Swedish national curriculum and up to half of the education is delivered in English by qualified teachers from English-speaking countries including Canada, the USA, and the UK.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is bilingual for students in years 4-9.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Register your child in the queue. Create an account on the school's website by logging in with BankID and entering your personal data. If Swedish BankID is not available, download the application form at the bottom of this 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. Confirm your email address in the next step. Check your spam folder if you have not received the confirmation; 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. Register the contact details of both guardians; if a place is offered, all guardians must accept before the child can start. Guardian 2 will receive a verification email. Select school, start of the academic year, and year level; keep in mind that children in Sweden usually start förskoleklass 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 contact 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. 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. We will then send all the information you need before the start of school. Don't have a Swedish BankID? Fill in the application form below and send it to the school you are applying to, either by email or by post. Application Form.pdf

Waitlist
IES Helsingborg uses a queue-based admissions system. Places are offered in order of queue date, so earlier registration increases the chance of receiving a place. The earliest you can register is 1 February in the year after your child is born. Sibling priority may apply if the sibling is already enrolled at or attending an IES school when the other child starts. Guardians receive a queue placement confirmation email, and can manage their application online; an offer requires acceptance by all guardians via the queue login.
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