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Internationella Engelska Skolan Kungsbacka

Sweden, Kungsbacka

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Swedish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 912
Type Co-educational
Opened 2021
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Swedish, English
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Internationella Engelska Skolan Kungsbacka is a bilingual school located at Gymnasiegatan 46 in Kungsbacka, Sweden, serving students from preschool through year 9. The school follows the Swedish national curriculum, with up to half of instruction delivered in English by qualified teachers from English-speaking countries, including Canada, the USA, and the UK. Opened in 2021, it serves 912 students and provides a safe, calm learning environment that supports both language development and academic progression. A distinctive feature is its Cambridge IGCSE program, with IES identified as a Cambridge Associate, offering internationally recognized qualifications alongside local instruction. The campus includes a dedicated library, nutritious meals through School Food, and after-school care via Fritids & After School Club. Beyond the classroom, students participate in After School Club activities across academic, arts, culture, and wellbeing themes, reinforcing learning through experiences. The school emphasizes student health, belonging, and supportive relationships in a structured, caring setting.

Gymnasiegatan 46, 434 50 Kungsbacka, Sweden

The Essentials

Internationella Engelska Skolan Kungsbacka has 912 pupils, instruction in Swedish, English.

Location
The school is located at Gymnasiegatan 46, 434 50 Kungsbacka, Sweden. It is in the town of Kungsbacka. The campus serves students in year groups F-9. Up to half the education in the school is delivered in English by qualified teachers from English-speaking countries including Canada, the USA, and the UK.

Stages
F-9

Type
bilingual school

Country affiliation
Sweden
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Lunch is nutritious and high quality, with a vegetarian option and the ability to cater to allergies. For medical diets, a doctor's or dietician's certificate must be submitted to the school nurse. Lunch is free of charge.
Fees
Application fees
- Application/queue registration: SEK 0. There is no application fee to join the school queue; applications are managed through the SchoolSoft queue system (BankID login).

Tuition fees (per term and per academic year) — all compulsory year groups (F–9)
- Year group: Förskoleklass (F): SEK 0 per term; SEK 0 per academic year.
- Year groups: Years 1–3: SEK 0 per term; SEK 0 per academic year.
- Year groups: Years 4–6: SEK 0 per term; SEK 0 per academic year.
- Year groups: Years 7–9: SEK 0 per term; SEK 0 per academic year.
(Compulsory basic education at this school is provided without charge under the rules that apply to Swedish compulsory schools.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No regular tuition invoices are issued for compulsory schooling because tuition is not charged.
- Optional chargeable items (examples: some after-school / Junior Club offers, specific optional extracurricular activities, certain trips or event fees, or individual paid services) are billed separately. Timing and terms for those chargeable services vary by school and activity: some schools or municipal arrangements bill after‑school care monthly or per term, others invoice per activity; payment and cancellation terms for each paid activity follow that activity's stated terms.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding / overnight residential provision is not offered at IES Kungsbacka (the school is an F–9 day school). Therefore there are no boarding fees.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, materials, trips, clubs, etc.)
- Uniforms: There is no compulsory school uniform; a dress code may apply. No uniform purchase is required as a school fee.
- School meals: School lunch is provided free of charge. Guardians should notify the school and provide medical certificates where special diets are needed.
- Learning materials and core textbooks: Core teaching materials required for compulsory schooling are provided without charge under the rules for compulsory education.
- After‑school care / Junior Club / Fritids: Participation in some after‑school or extended‑hours programmes can carry a parental fee; exact charges (amount and billing frequency) depend on the specific school's provision or municipal arrangements. Optional clubs, certain extracurriculars, and some school trips can incur additional fees; those are activity‑specific and billed according to that activity's terms.
- Personal items: Parents are responsible for personal stationery, PE kit, outdoor clothing and other personal equipment as required by the school's routines.

Refund information
- Tuition/application refunds: Not applicable (no tuition or application fee is charged for compulsory schooling).
- Refunds for paid optional activities or services: Refunds and cancellation terms are governed by the specific activity's or provider's stated terms and the school's local policy for that activity.

Fee payment options
- For the small number of optional paid services that a family may be charged for (after‑school provision, paid trips, extracurricular fees, etc.), payment methods are arranged locally. Common methods used in Swedish school and municipal billing include bank transfer (bankgiro/plusgiro), direct debit (Autogiro), e‑invoice (e‑faktura), Swish and, where offered, card payments. Specific payment options and instructions are provided on the invoice or by the school for each paid service.

Summary for parents
- Compulsory schooling at Internationella Engelska Skolan Kungsbacka (F–9) carries no application fee and no tuition: SEK 0 per term and SEK 0 per academic year for all year groups. School lunch is provided free. Optional, activity‑specific charges (after‑school provision, trips, extracurriculars) may apply and are billed separately under the terms set for that activity; payment methods and refund conditions for those paid services follow the school's local arrangements.
Academics

Internationella Engelska Skolan Kungsbacka teaches Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school teaches using the Swedish national curriculum and up to half the education in the school is delivered through the English language by qualified teachers from English-speaking countries including Canada, the USA, and the UK.
Parent Experience

History
Internationella Engelska Skolan Kungsbacka opened in 2021 as a bilingual school for students in years F-9. It uses 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. The school provides a safe and calm environment where teachers can teach and students learn. It has 912 students. Internationella Engelska Skolan is a Swedish school with an international profile.

Community
The school provides a library, a Fritid & After School Club, and after-school care for students beyond the school day. Preschool class and primary school are offered at IES, supporting students from early years within the IES network. A student health team promotes students' learning, development and health. The environment also emphasizes a welcoming, orderly space that supports academic and personal growth.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA at IES Kungsbacka is busy and active and contributes much to school life. Its mission is to encourage and support a positive school environment and to connect home, school and community to enrich every student's growth and learning experience. It promotes parental and family participation and involvement in the school. It builds a strong school community through family involvement and school events and raises funds to support school initiatives. The PTA organizes events such as Spring Fair, Children's Discos, LAN nights, an International Food Fair, Return to School socials, and language practice socials for parents and staff. To get involved, contact ptaboardkungsbacka@gmail.com.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Internationella Engelska Skolan Kungsbacka is a bilingual school for students in years F-9 in a safe and calm environment. Education follows the Swedish national curriculum, with up to half the instruction delivered in English by teachers from English-speaking countries. Education starts from preschool class. The school has a library and offers Fritid & After School Club care, and School Food provides nutritious meals.

Academic Facilities
Cambridge IGCSE is available as part of the school's qualifications, and IES is a Cambridge Associate. Up to half of the education is delivered in English by teachers from English-speaking countries. The Swedish national curriculum guides the overall instruction. Preschool class and primary education are provided as the foundation of learning. The library provides a dedicated space for reading and study.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Fritids & After School Club provides care for students beyond the school day. School Food provides nutritious, healthy meals. Parent Teacher Association contributes actively to school life. The Student Health team works to promote students' learning, development and health.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The After School Club complements classroom instruction with practical, creative, and experience-based learning. Activities are based on students' interests, needs, and experiences. Through play, creative work, and exploration, students develop creativity, curiosity, and confidence in their own abilities. This approach helps learners apply knowledge in meaningful ways outside the regular curriculum.

Arts & Creative
The After School Club includes opportunities for creative expression through a variety of activities. Students engage in creative work and explore different art forms as part of their after-school time. Activities are responsive to students' interests, allowing self-expression and imaginative exploration. These creative experiences complement daytime learning by encouraging personal creativity.

Social & Hobbies
The center emphasizes collaboration and building good relationships. Students practice communicating and listening to others, taking responsibility, and participating actively. They solve problems, test their own ideas, and express themselves creatively while exploring nature, technology, and the world around them. There is time for activity and play, supporting social development and hobby-style interests.

Community & Service
Community and a sense of security are central to the after-school program, with a focus on ensuring every student feels they belong. The After School Club fosters belonging, care, and supportive interactions among students and staff. The program provides structured and flexible time for activity, play, and rest in a safe environment.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The After School Club supports physical activity and the development of movement skills. Students engage in active play and rest, balancing energy with recovery. The program emphasizes wellbeing through community, belonging, and safe, supportive supervision. It provides a calm, structured space for students to unwind and recharge after the school day.
Languages

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

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

Admissions
1. Queue and registration. IES uses a queue system called SchoolSoft. BankID is required to register for the queue, and you log in to update details or manage your application. Each school has its own queue, and your position is managed within that school's queue. Being in the queue or having a place at one IES school does not grant priority at other IES schools.

2. Queue order and sibling priority. The queue operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Sibling priority applies when a sibling currently attends, or has been accepted into, an IES school at the time when the next sibling is due to start. You can add the sibling's Swedish personal identity number (personnummer) to your profile. Do not expect priority at other schools based on your queue position at one school.

3. When can I place my child in the queue. You can place your child in the queue from February 1st the year after they were born at the earliest. The queue entry creates a position for your child at the chosen school. The queue is school-specific and independent from other IES schools.

4. How do I apply to the school. The application window is open all year round, and you can apply to multiple schools at the same time. To apply, click Apply here, select the school, then log in with BankID and fill in your personal details. If you do not have BankID, you can use the paper application form instead.

5. Multiple applications and transferring queue time. If you have already applied to one school but want to join the queue for a different school, you cannot transfer queue time between schools. You may be in the queue for multiple schools by adding them through your SchoolSoft profile. Each queue remains independent, so the overall wait time may vary by school.

6. Residency and eligibility. You can apply even if you do not currently live in Sweden. Places are offered to students who are registered residents in Sweden (folkbokförda). If your child does not have a Swedish personal identity number but you plan to move here, contact the relevant school for guidance with the application process.

7. Visiting the school before applying. You can visit the school before applying by contacting the admissions team for information about opportunities to visit. Open house days and visit details are listed on each school's site.

8. Entrance exams. Entrance exams or selection tests are not used for admission to IES schools. Places are allocated based on queue time.

9. Waiting time and queue position. Waiting times vary from school to school. Queue position may change due to sibling priority and other factors. The school can advise on current queue status.

10. Offers and timelines. Before the admissions process begins, the school will email to notify you that the process is underway. If you are offered a place, you must respond within the specified deadline. If no response is received, the offer passes to the next applicant in the queue.

11. Declining or deferring offers. If a place is declined, the offer is forfeited and the opportunity passes to the next in line. If you change your mind later, you may submit a new application. You can also defer your requested start date within the queue system.

12. General notes on start dates and next steps. If you defer, or if you need to adjust your start date, you can do so within the queue system. You may contact the school for assistance with any changes to your application or queue status.

Waitlist
The waitlist at IES Kungsbacka is managed via SchoolSoft, with each school maintaining its own queue. The queue operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and sibling priority applies when a sibling currently attends or has been accepted into an IES school. Being in the queue or having a place at one IES school does not confer priority at other IES schools. You can place your child in the queue from February 1st of the year after they were born, at the earliest. Applicants may apply to multiple schools; each school's queue is separate. Entrance exams are not required for admission. Waiting times vary by school, and queue position can change due to sibling priority. Offers are communicated by email with a deadline to respond; declining a place forfeits it, and you may reapply later. Visits to the school before applying are possible by contacting the admissions team. You can apply even if you do not currently live in Sweden, but offers are made to registered residents in Sweden (folkbokförda). If you do not have a Swedish personal identity number but plan to move, contact the school for guidance.
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