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Nordic International School Essingen

Sweden, Stockholm

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Swedish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 9 - 15 years
Pupil numbers 480
Type Co-educational
Opened 2022
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Swedish, English, French, Spanish, German
Typical class size 12
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Sport
Clubs Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Nordic International School Essingen is a British-inspired primary school in Stockholm's Stora Essingen, opened in 2022. It serves students in grades 4–9 (ages 9–15) with an international profile and a bilingual environment. English is used in daily life, with Swedish and international teachers; as students progress, more instruction occurs in English. The curriculum blends a Swedish comprehensive framework with international elements, and teaching follows Rosenshine's principles, using printed textbooks alongside digital tools. Core aims are order, community, and safety, embedded in a structured learning environment designed to support knowledge development and social skills. The rector is Callie Carning. Facilities include a sports hall, a schoolyard, dining room, and classrooms. A House system fosters belonging, leadership, and school-wide activities. Progress is monitored closely, with Year 9 students aiming to leave as competent, confident global citizens. Language development and research-based pedagogy are key features, with a strong emphasis on community and wellbeing.

Segelbåtsvägen 11 B, 112 64 Stockholm, Sweden

The Essentials

Nordic International School Essingen has 480 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in Swedish, English.

Location
The school is located in scenic Stora Essingen, in the heart of Stockholm. It has about 480 pupils in grades 4-9 and around 40 staff. English is used naturally in daily life and there is a bilingual environment.

Stages
4-9

Type
Primary school

School day structure
Structured study environment with high expectations, clear routines and consistent structure throughout the school day, emphasizing orderliness, community and safety.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
From autumn 2025, school uniforms are removed and a common dress code is introduced to foster community, Nordic Spirit. All students receive two free garments—a dark-blue T-shirt and a dark-blue sweatshirt with the school logo—to wear with their own clothes. The garments may be worn with private clothing; the change complies with Swedish law and the inspectorate's guidelines on voluntary dress. Staff continue to follow a shared dress code.

Food Options
School meals are cooked from scratch and served in the canteen.

House System
The House-system places every student into a house for the duration of their time at Nordic. Houses are mixed groups from all year levels and are led by a House Master, with a House Captain (from Year 9) and a Co-Captain (from Year 8) to lead in-house activities. Houses have symbols and slogans, hold regular meetings, and organize events. A monthly house competition covers debates, science fair, poetry, and various sports; points contribute to a year-end trophy for the winning house.

Governance and Ownership
The campus is led by a Rector (principal), Ms Callie Carning. Nordic International School operates as a network with campuses in Essingen, Kalmar, Karlstad, Norrköping, Nacka, Trollhättan and Ystad. The site is powered by GO MO Group.
Fees

Annual tuition at Nordic International School Essingen ranges from SEK 0 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- There is no application fee for Nordic International School Essingen. Enrollment is free of charge.

Tuition fees by school year (per term and per year)

- Years 4–9: SEK 0 per term; SEK 0 per academic year. There is no tuition charge for any compulsory year groups at the school.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- There is no regular tuition billing schedule or tuition payment terms because no tuition is charged. Any occasional, separately billed items (for example optional paid activities or external services) are invoiced separately when applicable and must be paid according to the invoice terms included with those specific charges.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding is not offered at Nordic International School Essingen. There are no boarding fees. The school operates as a day primary school for Years 4–9.

Other costs or fees (uniform, meals, materials, optional activities)

- School uniform: Supplied by the school at no cost to families.
- School meals: School lunch is provided without charge.
- School materials: Necessary school materials are provided free of charge.
- Optional activities and extras: Costs for optional items (for example certain excursions, external course providers, or voluntary extracurricular offerings) are charged separately when relevant and will appear as separate invoices. Families are responsible only for such optional or extra services that they choose or where an additional charge is explicitly communicated.

Refund information

- As there is no tuition charged, there is no tuition refund process required. Refunds apply only to optional paid items that have been invoiced; those refunds, if any, are handled according to the terms stated on the invoice for that specific item.

Fee payment options

- No tuition payments are required. For any separately invoiced optional items, payment instructions and accepted methods (for example bank transfer or the payment methods specified on the invoice) will be provided on that invoice.

(End of fee overview.)
Academics

Nordic International School Essingen teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 9 to 15.

Curriculum
Swedish comprehensive school with an international profile for grades F-9 in Essingen (Stockholm). The school runs a bilingual environment with Swedish and international teachers; English is used naturally in everyday life and, with increasing age, more teaching is in English. The concept emphasizes orderliness, research-based teaching methods and a structured learning environment designed to support knowledge development and social skills.

Exam Results
In spring 2025, 22% of Nordic graduates earned grades higher than their national test results. 94% of graduates are qualified for upper secondary school, and 88% of Year 6 pupils achieve passing grades in all subjects. The Grade 9 average merit score is 280.6 points, about 52 points above the national average.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school maintains an international environment with English used in everyday life. Respect between pupils and staff is central, and pupils participate in a House system that fosters belonging and social responsibility. Pupils' daily lives are enriched by excursions, theme days and assemblies that celebrate academic success and social responsibility. The school aims to develop competent and confident global citizens leaving Year 9. The school health service works closely with teachers to support students' social and academic development. [Source: Nordic International Essingen page]

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is used naturally in everyday life and the school provides a bilingual environment with Swedish and international teachers. Up to half of teaching is in English, with increasing use of English as pupils progress to higher year groups. [Source: Nordic International Essingen page]

Mental Wellbeing
The school health service works closely with teachers to support students' social and academic development. The environment is safe and secure, with doors locked during the day and visitors admitted via reception, contributing to a calm, orderly learning environment. [Source: Nordic International Essingen page]

Safeguarding
Safety and security are priorities: a safe and secure learning environment, daily routines, staff welcoming students each morning, and controlled access via reception. The health service supports safeguarding through active collaboration with staff to monitor students' wellbeing. [Source: Nordic International Essingen page]
Parent Experience

History
Nordic International School Essingen was founded in 2022 in Stockholm's Stora Essingen. It operates as a British-inspired primary school with an international profile, serving students in grades 4–9 and employing around 40 staff for about 480 pupils. The school emphasizes orderliness, community and safety as core aims, and its pedagogy is based on research-based teaching methods guided by Rosenshine's principles. The rector is Callie Carning, who leads the school. Instruction is bilingual, with English used in increasing proportion as students progress, supported by Swedish and international teaching staff.

Community
The school offers an international environment where English is used naturally in everyday life. Respect between pupils and staff is central, and students are addressed as Ms. or Mr. The popular House system strengthens community and pride among pupils. Pupils participate in excursions, theme days and assemblies, celebrating academic achievement and social responsibility.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located in scenic Stora Essingen, in the heart of Stockholm. About 480 students in grades 4-9 study here with around 40 staff. We value orderliness, community and safety and security. The pedagogy is research-based and guided by Rosenshine's 10 principles of good teaching, with teachers mainly using printed textbooks and digital tools when they add value. English is used naturally in everyday life in the international environment, and the school supports a strong sense of community through a House system. Progress is monitored closely, with Year 9 students averaging over 280 merit points in 2024/25.

Sports Facilities
On-site facilities include a sports hall. The Premises section shows a schoolyard, entrance, dining room and classrooms.

Academic Facilities
The pedagogy is based on research-based teaching methods. Rosenshine's 10 principles of good teaching guide daily practice. Teachers mainly use printed textbooks, and digital tools are used when they add value. English is used in everyday life in the international environment.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The House system fosters community. Pupils' daily lives are enriched by excursions, theme days and assemblies.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Pupils' daily lives are enriched by excursions, theme days and assemblies, where we celebrate both academic success and social responsibility. English is used in everyday life within an international environment, supporting collaborative learning. The House system strengthens community and provides opportunities to participate in school-wide activities linked to learning. One goal is to have competent and confident global citizens leaving Year 9.

Cultural & Language
The school offers an international environment with English used in everyday life. The school provides a bilingual environment with Swedish and international teachers. English is used in teaching as students grow older.

Social & Hobbies
The House system strengthens community and pride among pupils. Pupils' daily lives are enriched by excursions, theme days and assemblies. These activities celebrate both academic success and social responsibility. There are stimulating recess activities inside and outside the classroom.

Community & Service
Pupils' daily lives are enriched by activities such as excursions, theme days and assemblies, where social responsibility is celebrated. The House system strengthens community and pride among pupils. One of our goals is to have competent and confident global citizens leaving Year 9.

Leadership & Professional
The House system provides opportunities for leadership and collaboration across year groups. Students are encouraged to lead and participate in school-wide activities through the House system. The school emphasizes respectful conduct and a positive ethos with the motto Work Hard – Be Kind.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Safety and security underpin all learning. Every morning, staff welcome students at the entrance, and the school health service supports students' social and academic development. The classroom environment is organized to support well-being, with recess activities designed to engage students both inside and outside.
Languages

Language Provision
The school provides instruction in Swedish and English in a bilingual setting. English is used in everyday life, and up to half of teaching is in English, increasing with age.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers a bilingual environment with Swedish and international teachers. English is used naturally in everyday life, and up to half of teaching is in English, increasing with age.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions are conducted through a queue; join the Nordic International Essingen Queue to apply; queue registration is available. Admissions opened for Autumn term 2022.
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