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The English School Gothenburg

Sweden, Gothenburg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Swedish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 0 - 15 years
Pupil numbers 470
Type Co-educational
Opened 1958
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Swedish, English, French, German, Spanish
Typical class size 22
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

The English School Gothenburg is an independent, publicly funded Swedish “friskola” in Västra Frölunda, Gothenburg. It was founded in 1958 by British Consul General Thomas Tull and serves children from Preschool to Year 9, approximately age 4 and younger to 15. The school follows Swedish law and the Swedish curriculum, not an international curriculum, with students taking Swedish national tests in Years 3, 6 and 9. ESG’s aim is for students to leave bilingual in Swedish and English. Class sizes are up to 22 children, often supported by a teaching assistant. The school does not charge tuition fees because it is funded through Swedish public school funding. Facilities and services mentioned on the official site include a large dining hall, freshly prepared free lunches and nearby public transport links. Optional PTA-organised after-school music lessons are offered on campus with professional music teachers.

Redegatan 2, 426 77 Västra Frölunda, Sweden

The Essentials

The English School Gothenburg has 470 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English, Swedish.

Location
West Gothenburg, Västra Frölunda. The address is Redegatan 2, 426 77 Västra Frölunda. The campus is a modern learning environment developed after a major building program and is located in the western part of Gothenburg, near parks and sports facilities. Public transport links are good, with tram stops on line 11 and bus stops 114 and 91 nearby.

Stages
Preschool to Year 9

Type
Independent, publicly funded friskola

Country affiliation
Sweden

Religious affiliation
Non-denominational

Bus service
There is no school bus. Public transport is available nearby, with tram stops on line 11 and bus stops 114 and 91 close to the school.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Independent, not-for-profit friskola (foundation) publicly funded. ESG is governed by a Board of Governors; the school is led by Head Teacher Andrew Potter. The Board is chaired by Tom Johnstone and includes members Helge Nielsen and Eileen Korczak, with parent representatives Gary Brown and Sofia Boström, and teacher representative Clare Skoglund.
Fees
*Application fees*

- There is no charge to submit an application for a place at The English School Gothenburg. Applications are made using the school's online admissions form and places are offered through the standard admissions process.

*Tuition fees by year group (Preschool to Year 9)*

- The English School Gothenburg does not charge tuition for any year group. Education from Preschool through Year 9 is publicly funded; there are no tuition fees per term or per year.

*Billing schedule and payment terms*

- Because the school does not charge tuition, there is no regular tuition billing schedule for term or year payments.
- For optional, chargeable activities organised outside the core, publicly funded curriculum (for example PTA-run music lessons), fees are charged per term and payment is required before or at the start of the term. The PTA music programme requires payment within three days of the lesson confirmation and at least before the child's first lesson; optional lessons run on a term basis (Fall and Spring).

*Boarding fees (if applicable)*

- The English School Gothenburg is a day school serving Preschool to Year 9 and does not operate boarding facilities; therefore there are no boarding fees.

*Other costs and fees (examples and amounts where published)*

- Optional PTA music lessons (charged per term):
- Individual lessons: SEK 3,150 per term.
- Duo (two students): SEK 1,725 per student per term.
- Group lessons (three or more students): SEK 1,200 per student per term.
- Instrument rental (where applicable): Guitar SEK 200 (per term), Violin SEK 300 (per term).
- Administrative charge for late changes: SEK 200 if registration changes are made more than three days after confirmation. Payment must be made to the PTA before the first lesson.

- Other optional or incidental costs that families commonly meet (not charged as school tuition) can include extracurricular activity fees run by parents or outside providers, instrument hire or purchase beyond the small PTA rental options above, school trips or camps when these are organised as optional activities, and any privately arranged tuition or therapy. (No core tuition or mandatory year-group fees apply.)

*Refund information*

- There are no tuition refunds because the school does not charge tuition. For optional PTA-run activities (for example music lessons), the published PTA terms require timely payment before lessons and specify an administrative charge for late changes; specific refund rules for cancellations or withdrawals from PTA activities are handled by the PTA and are detailed in the PTA activity communications. The PTA requires payment prior to the first lesson.

*Fee payment options*

- The school lists Swish as a payment method (Swish 123 611 15 61) for school-related payments where Swish is accepted.
- PTA music programme payments are collected by bank transfer to the PTA Bankgiro (Bankgiro 223-4193) with the student name and class noted on the transfer; the PTA's music guidance specifies bank transfer (no Swish) for these charges.
- For invoicing or finance queries the school publishes a finance contact; routine school-related payments that arise (for optional services, trips or PTA-managed programmes) are coordinated through the school or the PTA with the payment details given in the relevant communication.

If you need these figures presented in a different currency or inserted into a database format, you can copy the amounts above directly; the school charges and optional activity fees are published in Swedish kronor (SEK).
Academics

The English School Gothenburg teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 0 to 15.

Curriculum
The English School Gothenburg follows the Swedish curriculum and offers a liberal arts education. Students take Swedish National tests in years 3, 6 and 9 in the core subjects Swedish and Maths, with English tested in years 6 and 9. There are up to 24 students in a class and teaching assistants are often present to support individual learning. The staff come from many countries and incorporate diverse practices to plan and enrich learning, while learning occurs in both English and Swedish.

Student Teacher Ratio
There are up to 24 students in a class, often with a teaching assistant.

Exam Results
The school gets consistently good results and is frequently amongst the top schools in the west of Sweden.

Higher Education Progression
Many of our students go on to universities in the United Kingdom, the United States and Sweden.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
ESG develops young people academically and socially. ESG values diversity among students and staff and uses both English and Swedish to support learning. The school aims for high academic results and good discipline, with the skills needed to be successful in the future. The staff come from many countries and bring diverse practices to the classroom. ESG provides a safe, modern and well-equipped environment for learning. The aim is that students leave ESG bilingual, enabling study and work in Swedish or English.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Knowing English is not essential, but a basic English ability helps students engage with lessons. The statutes aim that a child who already has English or has a need for English may continue education in English. If a child has no English they may find another school more enjoyable.
Parent Experience

History
The English School Gothenburg began in 1958 when The British Consul, Thomas Tull, started ESG with seven pupils for an English-speaking education. It moved locations several times and, after 60 years, became a Swedish independent school with over 500 pupils representing more than 40 nationalities. In 2018 ESG celebrated its 60th birthday. It is based in western Gothenburg and moved to its current site in the early 1990s; the school operates as a Foundation with no profits, using any surplus funds to improve facilities and conditions for staff and students.

Community
Engaged parents choose ESG and support their children in English and Swedish. Our aim is that the young people meet the future with knowledge, confidence and respect. We receive positive feedback from local gymnasiums and many ESG graduates go on to universities in the UK, the US and Sweden.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA organizes optional after-school music lessons at ESG. These lessons are run solely by parent volunteers and take place after regular school hours. Lessons run in the Fall and Spring terms, with an optional concert at the end of the Spring Term. Lessons last 30 minutes and can be individual, mini-group (two children) or group (three to five children). Registration is via the online form on ESG's site, and a free trial lesson is offered for new instrument students at the end of the Spring Term. For questions, email ESGPTAMusic@gmail.com.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The English School Gothenburg provides a modern learning environment designed to meet all subjects. The building is light, modern, clean and classrooms are calm. There is extensive technology with interactive whiteboards throughout to support learning. The school features a superb playground and is located close to a forest, with a short walk to nearby sports facilities used by older students. A major building program delivered this environment and technology, and any surplus funds are reinvested within the organisation to improve facilities and conditions for staff and students.

Sports Facilities
There are excellent sports facilities available to ESG students, used by older pupils for PE and sports activities. These facilities are within a short walk from the main campus. The campus also benefits from outdoor spaces nearby that support physical education and recreational activities. ESG uses nearby facilities for its athletic programs and sports days.

Academic Facilities
Renovations transformed the building to suit ESG's needs, producing a technically advanced school. The environment is light, modern, and well-equipped to meet all subjects. The school has interactive whiteboards in classrooms and technology that supports a range of learning activities. The facilities are purpose-built to support academic work across subjects.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Year 5 competed in the Energikicken football competition. Many students took part in Göteborgsvarvet in various age groups. Older students have visited Ruddalen for orienteering tests. Both Year 9 classes have been climbing. The school holds several sports days throughout the year.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school runs a biennial Reading Challenge for Year 2–7 to improve reading stamina, fluency and comprehension in English and Swedish.

Arts & Creative
The school offers after-school music lessons organized by the PTA with professional teachers, and an end-of-term concert for participants in all instrument classes. The Nobel Day at ESG includes prizes in The Creative Arts.

Cultural & Language
The Light of Peace involves Year 6 students traveling to Vienna to assist scouts with the Bethlehem Light of Peace ceremony.

Social & Hobbies
Chess Champions show ESG students competing in national championships.

Community & Service
The Light of Peace event demonstrates international community and service engagement.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sporting Activities include Year 5 football Energikicken, participation in Göteborgsvarvet by many students, orienteering tests for older students, climbing by Year 9, and several sports days. A Year 9 student was accepted to the national elite sports high school, Riksidrottsgymnasium.
Languages

Language Provision
The school follows the Swedish curriculum; English is taught in years 6 and 9.

Bilingual Teaching
The school aims to leave students bilingual, enabling them to study and work in the future in Swedish or English.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Admissions for August are completed by the end of April each year. The school has an August intake and no January intake. There is no tuition fee; funding comes from skolpeng. If offered a place, a tour is organized before you make your final decision.

2. English-speaking families of foreign researchers or experts or students who have previously been in an English-speaking school are eligible. The child must already have a place in pre-school. Having a sibling in the school strengthens eligibility. Length of time on the queue is a consideration; admissions for August are completed by the end of April each year and there is an August intake.

3. Waiting list positions are not disclosed; you will be contacted if a place becomes available. You cannot know your exact position on the waiting list. You must renew your interest every year within 12 months of your last application. Location is not an admission criterion; pupils are admitted from all over the city.

4. English is not essential, but having a basic ability helps; the aim is that a child with English or who may continue education in English can be accommodated. All pupils must learn Swedish and pass Swedish to move on. The school is Swedish independent and follows Swedish law and curriculum. The school does not follow an international curriculum.

Waitlist
Waiting list positions are not disclosed; you will be contacted if a place becomes available.
School Events
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