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Taught languages English, Swedish, French, Spanish
Typical class size 28
Strengths Sport, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, High School
Introduction
SSHL is a Swedish boarding school and high school with an international outlook, situated along Lake Mälaren near the historic town of Sigtuna and convenient for Arlanda Airport. The school blends Swedish Gymnasium programmes for Years 10–12 with International Baccalaureate options, offering three IB programmes: DP, CP, and MYP, taught in English in the Diploma Programme while preserving a Swedish-language track within the IB and Gymnasium options. SSHL serves both boarding and day students, with eight boarding houses and a campus of 565 students (205 boarders). Facilities include a large indoor sports hall with basketball, volleyball and dance space, outdoor tennis and football facilities, rowing boathouses and a well-stocked library shared with the Sigtuna Foundation libraries. The not-for-profit Sigtuna School Foundation runs SSHL. A distinctive feature is its international projects and service culture, such as the Kenya Project and Life-Link, alongside a broad range of clubs and activities for students.
Manfred Björkquists allé 8, 193 31 Sigtuna, Sweden
The Essentials
Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket has 565 pupils, typical class sizes of 28, instruction in English.
Location
SSHL is located in Sigtuna, with the old Sigtuna Town within walking distance, about 40 minutes by car from central Stockholm and 20 minutes from Arlanda airport. The campus sits by Lake Mälaren with views of the forest and landscape, offering a natural setting close to both nature and city amenities. Address: Manfred Björkquists allé 8, 193 31 Sigtuna, Sweden.
Stages
IB Diploma Programme Year 11–12; IB Career-related Programme Year 11–12; IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) 4–5 Year 9–10; Swedish High School Gymnasium Programmes Year 10–12.
Type
Swedish boarding school and high school with an international outlook; boarding and day student options; combines Swedish Gymnasium programmes with International Baccalaureate programmes.
Pupil Nationality Mix
30 countries represented.
Country affiliation
The school is based in Sweden.
Religious affiliation
Christian humanist heritage; no formal religious affiliation.
Fees
Annual tuition at Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket ranges from SEK 30,000 to SEK 38,000 for 2026/27.
Application fees and starter kit
- Application fee: SEK 5,000 (non-refundable). - Starter kit (registration fee): SEK 10,000. This amount is added to the first invoice and covers start-up costs for school uniforms and other items; it is non-refundable.
Tuition and boarding fees (annual and per term)
- Day students (Swedish curriculum): no tuition fee for Swedish-curriculum day students. Day students enrolled in international programmes pay the IB school fee below.
- IB school fee (applies to all IB Programme students). - IB MYP4: SEK 31,000 per school year (SEK 15,500 per term). - IB MYP5 / IB Diploma Programme (DP) / IB Career-related Programme (CP): SEK 39,200 per school year (SEK 19,600 per term). An examination fee for Year 3 (grade 12) students is added to the spring-term invoice.
- Boarding students (annual fees shown by boarding option and by student category; half of the yearly fee is charged on each invoice, i.e. per term = half of the annual fee): - Swedish (including Swedish expatriate where applicable): - Weekly boarding: SEK 361,000 per year (SEK 180,500 per term). - Traditional boarding: SEK 389,000 per year (SEK 194,500 per term). - Full boarding: SEK 454,000 per year (SEK 227,000 per term). - Overseas-citizen students / GAP Year students: - Weekly boarding: SEK 474,000 per year (SEK 237,000 per term). - Traditional boarding: SEK 504,000 per year (SEK 252,000 per term). - Full boarding: SEK 570,000 per year (SEK 285,000 per term).
- Sibling discount for boarding families: second child 5% reduction, third child 10%, fourth child 15%, fifth child 20% (applied while the siblings are concurrently enrolled).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoicing frequency: school and boarding fees are invoiced twice per academic year (autumn term invoice and spring term invoice). Half of the yearly fee is charged on each invoice for boarding. Overdue payments incur penalty interest and unpaid invoices may be referred to the debt collection agency Intrum.
- Due dates for payment: - Boarding students: autumn-term payment is due by SEK 30 June; spring-term payment is due by SEK 30 November. Half of the yearly fee is charged with each invoicing. - Day students (general): autumn-term payment is due by SEK 30 September; spring-term payment is due by SEK 30 November. - Note: an IB examination fee for grade 12 (Year 3) is invoiced on the spring-term invoice.
Boarding-specific charges and personal expenses
- The boarding fee above covers boarding as stated; parents/guardians remain responsible for personal expenses not included in the boarding fee (examples: emergency medical visits, participation in some extracurricular activities not included in the school fee, damage to school property, false fire alarms, lost course literature, lost key or key tag).
Optional and additional costs
- Sports and extracurricular activities fee (day students): SEK 2,000 per school year (SEK 1,000 per term if invoiced evenly). Boarding students: SEK 0 (included in boarding fee). - School uniform: price varies; the starter kit (SEK 10,000) covers start-up costs for uniforms and other items. - School/sports excursions: price varies (may be charged separately). - Other chargeable items: lost textbooks, lost access tags, damage caused by the student, false fire alarms and certain extracurricular course costs may be billed to parents/guardians. Any purchases in the school shop or café must be paid by card or Swish.
Refund and cancellation details
- The application fee (SEK 5,000) is non-refundable. The starter kit fee (SEK 10,000) is non-refundable. There is no separate general tuition refund clause specified in the published fee documents; termination of enrollment must be made in writing and the school reserves the right to terminate a student's enrollment in specified circumstances. Overdue payments are subject to penalty interest and may be referred to collection.
Fee payment options (stated practice)
- Purchases in the school shop and café: card or Swish only. For school- and boarding-fee invoices the published fee documents require payment by the invoiced due dates; overdue invoices incur penalty interest and may be sent to collection (specific invoice payment methods are provided on each invoice).
All amounts are stated in Swedish krona (SEK). The published fee schedule and related fee documents apply to the academic year 2026–2027. For IB students an examination fee payable to the IB Organisation is invoiced separately for Grade 12 (Year 3) students.
Academics
Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Swiss Curriculum for students aged 6 to 18.
Curriculum
SSHL offers three IB programmes: Diploma Programme (DP), Career-related Programme (CP), and Middle Years Programme (MYP). The Swedish high school programmes (Gymnasium) are offered for Years 10–12. Swedish programme subjects include Social Sciences, Natural Science, and Business Management and Economics. SSHL provides a Swedish-language track within the IB and Gymnasium options. The school serves both boarding and day students.
Exam Results
IB Diploma top score in 2025: 41. Average IB DP total points in 2025: 32. 33% of SSHL students are IB students. The Swedish high school graduates' pass rate in 2025 was 91% (81% nationwide).
Higher Education Progression
Most SSHL graduates proceed to higher education after graduation, with destinations at universities around the world. Abroad, SSHL graduates have studied at institutions including University of Exeter, University of Warwick, University of Nottingham, King's College London, University of Edinburgh, University of Chicago, Yale, University of Bristol, and University College London.
Gifted and Talented
The Mentorship Programme connects SSHL students with alumni to strengthen links between school, business and working life, and to show students opportunities in higher education and in working life. The programme expands students' networks through mentor sharing of experiences and runs for one academic year, including lectures, workshops and study visits.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SSHL provides a holistic, humanistic learning environment that develops life skills, self-care, happiness and health, guided by core values of humanity and equality.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Students' Health team includes special education tutors, special education teachers, pedagogues, school counselors, a school nurse and a career counselor; a school psychologist and a school physician are available monthly. The approach is humanistic and holistic, focusing on the student as a whole and supporting each student's growth.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by the SSHL Student Health team, which focuses on the student as a whole; a school psychologist and a school physician are available monthly to assist student welfare.
Safeguarding
SSHL has zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and abusive treatment and aims to provide a safe and positive environment. There are policies for equal treatment (Equal Treatment Plan 2025-26) and ANDTS policies, and SSHL School Policies cover admission, attendance, language, inclusion and academic integrity. Abusive treatment is addressed in accordance with the Education Act, chapter 6.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Boarding admission. Applications are made directly with SSHL, independent of regional or municipal processes. Applications are accepted year-round; the school prefers early submission but a boarding application can be made up to the start of the school year in August. The application is not binding. Students applying to IB programmes may be asked to pass a language test. There are three boarding options. The boarding application is a two-step process; start the process by filling in the form below. 2. Day-student Swedish gymnasium admission. Day students apply for SSHL's Swedish gymnasium via gymnasieantagningen.storsthlm.se; admission depends on the number of places available and on grades; this route is for Swedish citizens only. 3. IB programmes day-student admission.
Scholarships
Scholarships: Swedish boarding students and all IB students at SSHL can apply for financial means from the school's scholarship funds. The prerequisite for an application is that the student has been admitted to a SSHL programme and guaranteed a place. Scholarships cover part of the boarding fee for Swedish citizens and part of the tuition fee for IB programmes. Scholarships exist for boarding students (Scholarship Fund for Swedish Youth Abroad; Scholarships from Swedish foundations) and for all students in IB MYP5, IB CP and IB DP (The Foundation for the International high school IB – Curt Nicolin 60 years).
FAQs
What curriculum does Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket offer?
Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket offers IB, International Baccalaureate curriculums. SSHL offers three IB programmes: Diploma Programme (DP), Career-related Programme (CP), and Middle Years Programme (MYP). The Swedish high school programmes (Gymnasium) are offered for Years 10–12.
What age range does Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket cater for?
Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket accepts students from age 6 to 18. IB Diploma Programme Year 11–12; IB Career-related Programme Year 11–12; IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) 4–5 Year 9–10; Swedish High School Gymnasium Programmes Year 10–12.
What are the fees at Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket?
Annual fees at Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket range from approximately 30,000 to 38,000. **Application fees and starter kit** - Application fee: SEK 5,000 (non-refundable). - Starter kit (registration fee): SEK 10,000. This amount is added to the first invoice and covers start-up costs for school uniforms and other items; it is non-refundable.
Where is Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket located?
Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket is located in Sweden. SSHL is located in Sigtuna, with the old Sigtuna Town within walking distance, about 40 minutes by car from central Stockholm and 20 minutes from Arlanda airport.
Is Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket co-educational?
Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket is a co-educational, co-educational (boarding) school. Swedish boarding school and high school with an international outlook; boarding and day student options; combines Swedish Gymnasium programmes with International Baccalaureate programmes.
How do I apply to Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket?
The admissions process at Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket: 1) Boarding admission. Applications are made directly with SSHL, independent of regional or municipal processes. Applications are accepted year-round; the school prefers early submission but a boarding application can be made up to the start of the school year in August.
Does Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket offer scholarships or financial aid?
Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket offers scholarships and financial aid. Scholarships: Swedish boarding students and all IB students at SSHL can apply for financial means from the school's scholarship funds.
Does Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket offer boarding?
Boarding is offered on a full-time or part-time basis. There are eight boarding houses on campus (Backa, Berga, Björka, Haga, Midgården, Sandvreten, Skoga, Tallåsen) housing about 25–30 students each.
What learning support does Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket provide?
Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket provides learning support services. The Students' Health team includes special education tutors, special education teachers, pedagogues, school counselors, a school nurse and a career counselor; a school psychologist and a school physician are available monthly.
What facilities does Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket have?
The school sits along Lake Mälaren in a serene environment near the historic town of Sigtuna and Arlanda Airport. SSHL is a Swedish boarding school and high school with an international outlook. There are eight boarding houses: Backa, Berga, Björka, Haga, Midgården, Sandvreten, Skoga and Tallåsen. T Sports facilities include: The large indoor hall accommodates basketball, volleyball, floor hockey, badminton and more; it also provides space for dancing and fencing.
What extra-curricular activities are available at Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket?
Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket offers a range of extra-curricular activities. Estetföreningen arranges activities within the creative arts, including the Talent Show and the annual school musical. The Music Association – Musikföreningen – fosters musical engagement by organizing shows and providing opportunities to perform.
What languages are taught at Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket?
Swedish High School Gymnasium Programmes Year 10-12. Swedish language support is provided through Swedish intensive courses for ages 6–12 and 12–16.
Who is the head of Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket?
The head of school at Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket is Kerry Browning.
How many students attend Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket?
Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket has approximately 565 students. The school serves students from age 6 to 18.
When was Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket founded?
Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket was founded in 1980. SSHL is a Swedish boarding school and high school with an international outlook. It offers a blend of Swedish and international culture, high academic standards and strong support for both boarding and day students.
Where do graduates of Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket go to university?
Most SSHL graduates proceed to higher education after graduation, with destinations at universities around the world.
Does Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket have a uniform policy?
The SSHL uniform consists of a dark-blue jacket, white blouse or shirt, grey pants or skirt, and a necktie; black shoes.
What is the parent community like at Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket?
565 students attend SSHL, including 205 boarders. 30 countries are represented among the student body, and 100% of the teachers are accredited.
