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Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundsvall

Sweden, Sundsvall

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Swedish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1120
Type Co-educational
Opened 2009
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Swedish, English, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundsvall is a bilingual Swedish-English school for students in years 3 to 9. The school follows the Swedish national curriculum, with up to half of the lessons delivered in English. English instruction is taught by qualified teachers from English-speaking countries, including Canada, the USA, and the UK. Established in 2009, the campus offers a safe and calm environment that supports focused teaching and learning. The school emphasizes a solid foundation for the future, combining Swedish and English language learning within one curriculum. A distinctive feature is the possibility for students to study Cambridge IGCSE exams at many IES schools, providing an international qualification option. Support is organized through a strong student care team and a mentor system that links school and home. Extra-curricular life includes Junior Club with dancing and crafts, The Great Debate, and Lunch Gig, alongside house competitions, pastoral care, and nutritious meals for students.

The Essentials

Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundsvall has 1,120 pupils, instruction in Swedish, English.

Location
Sundsvall, Sweden. The school is located at Universitetsallén 26, 852 34 Västermalm-Norrmalm, Sundsvall.

Stages
Year groups 3–9 (grades 3–9).

Type
Bilingual school (Swedish-English).

Additional learning support
A strong student care team provides individual attention and support to help each student reach their potential.

Country affiliation
Sweden

School day structure
The school day begins at 08:00 and ends around 15:00. Lunch is at 12:00, and younger students may participate in fritids or junior club after the school day.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Part of Internationella Engelska Skolan.
Fees
Application fees
- There is no application fee to apply for a place at Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundsvall.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term / per academic year)
- Grades 3–9 (compulsory school): SEK 0 per term; SEK 0 per academic year. There are no recurring tuition charges for the standard compulsory-school places at the school.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Because there are no application or tuition fees for compulsory-school places, there is no regular tuition billing schedule or routine tuition invoice sent to parents for those year groups. Occasional, voluntary or one-off charges (see “Other costs or fees” below) are billed only when applicable and according to the specific activity's stated terms.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable: Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundsvall does not operate a chargeable boarding/internat service for its compulsory-school (grades 3–9) provision. If a child were to require accommodation for study outside the family home, any housing support available is administered by the municipality rather than billed as a school boarding fee.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, meals, trips, materials, extracurriculars)
- School meals and standard learning materials: Pupils in compulsory school are entitled to access education, school meals and necessary learning materials without charge; the school provides these as part of compulsory education.
- Optional or voluntary activities: Occasional voluntary activities (for example some optional excursions, special projects or certain extracurricular activities) may carry a separate charge. Such charges must be voluntary, kept limited and must not prevent any pupil from participating; the school's stated terms for the activity determine the fee and any conditions.
- Uniform / dress-code items: There is no system-wide mandatory uniform fee. The school operates a dress code; where specific clothing or equipment is required for an optional activity (for example PE kit for an extracurricular team), any cost is typically activity-specific rather than a compulsory tuition charge.

Refund information
- Tuition/application refunds: Not applicable for compulsory-school tuition or application fees because no such fees are charged. Refund rules for any paid, voluntary activity are set by the school or event organiser and apply only to that activity (for example cancellations or non‑refundable vendor costs).

Fee payment options
- Routine tuition payment methods are not applicable because there are no tuition or application fees for the school's compulsory places. For occasional payable items (voluntary activities, purchases or replacement items), payments are normally collected at the time of invoicing or according to the activity's stated procedure; such payments are commonly handled by the school or municipal payment services (for example card or bank transfer arrangements used for specific payable services).
Academics

Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundsvall teaches Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundsvall follows the Swedish national curriculum. Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundsvall is a bilingual school for students in years 3-9. Up to half the education is delivered in English. English-language instruction is delivered 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, and it is committed to helping every child reach their full potential.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school offers lots of support to students, and a strong student care team provides the individual attention and support they need to reach their full potential.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides individual attention and support through its student care team to meet diverse student needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Teaching is bilingual with Swedish and English, with up to 50% of lessons taught in English.

Mental Wellbeing
The environment is safe and calm, and a student care team supports student wellbeing.
Parent Experience

History
IES Sundsvall was established in 2009. It is a bilingual school for students in years 3–9. Teaching uses the Swedish national curriculum with up to 50 percent of lessons 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 for teaching and learning.

Community
IES Sundsvall embraces a community approach with a library and after-school care (Fritids & Junior Club) to support students beyond the school day. The school participates in Erasmus+ projects, offering international staff development and cultural activities. The Erasmus Project 2024-2025 includes staff mobility across Europe and workshops that disseminate learning to the wider school community, accompanied by cultural activities and connections with local communities. Earlier Erasmus projects (2020-2022 and 2021-2023) expanded staff and student exchange opportunities across Europe, fostering dialogue among staff, students and parents.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A busy and active Parent Teacher Association contributes so much to school life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
IES Sundsvall is a 3-9 school with a safe and calm environment, where teachers can teach and students learn.

Academic Facilities
Here, teaching in Swedish and English is combined - with up to 50% of lessons taught in English - in a safe and inspiring environment that provides students with a solid foundation for the future.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
IES Sundsvall 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. Up to 50% of lessons are taught in English, creating a bilingual learning environment. The school maintains high academic ambitions and provides a strong student care team to help every student reach their full potential. Students can study for Cambridge IGCSE exams at most IES schools, offering an international qualification option.

Arts & Creative
Junior Club offers activities such as games, dancing, and crafts. The Great Debate and Lunch Gig provide platforms for discussion and music during the day. Spirit days and subject-based competitions contribute to a lively school culture.

Cultural & Language
IES Sundsvall is a bilingual school for students in years 3-9, with up to 50% of education delivered in English. Qualified teachers from English-speaking countries including Canada, the USA, and the UK teach a substantial portion of the curriculum. The Erasmus Project introduces international collaboration at the school.

Social & Hobbies
Daily life includes Junior Club activities and social events such as The Great Debate and Lunch Gig. Students have a mentor who supports them socially and academically and acts as the contact between the school and home. The school atmosphere features house competitions and a range of extracurricular activities.

Leadership & Professional
A mentor supports each student socially and academically and serves as the contact between the school and home. Teachers from around the world bring international perspectives that enrich learning. A busy and active Parent Teacher Association contributes to school life.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school provides a safe and calm environment for learning. Pastoral care addresses the social and emotional well-being of students and aims to ensure they feel seen, valued, and included. The student health team promotes learning and health and works to prevent illness. Nutritious lunches support daily wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
Swedish and English are the languages of instruction. The school is bilingual, with up to 50% of lessons taught in English. This supports developing proficiency in both languages across the curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in Swedish and English, with up to 50% of lessons taught in English. It serves students in grades 3–9.
Admissions

Admissions
The school serves grades 3-9. The school teaches Swedish and English, with up to 50% of lessons taught in English. The school was established in 2009. The school has 1,120 students.
School Events
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