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Svenska Skolan London

United Kingdom, London

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Swedish, English
Fees £13,500 - 16,900
Ages 2 - 19 years
Pupil numbers 238
Type Co-educational
Opened 1907
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages French, Spanish, German, English
Typical class size 20
Strengths Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Svenska Skolan London is an independent Swedish international school serving ages 2 to 18. It follows the Swedish national curriculum in a British context, with instruction in Swedish and some subjects in English. The school is operated by The Swedish School Society in London, a registered charity, and is supervised by OfSTED. Preschool (2–5), Grundskola (6–16) and Gymnasium are offered, with the sixth form housed at The National Archives site in Kew. The campus is based in Barnes and Kew: preschool and primary at 82 Lonsdale Road, Barnes, and the gymnasium at The National Archives, Bessant Drive, Kew. London is used as a living classroom, with the city's culture, history and society serving as learning resources. The bilingual environment supports language development in Swedish and English. Students benefit from small teaching groups and a track record of university admissions in Sweden and the UK. The school reinvests income into facilities.

82 Lonsdale Rd, London SW13 9JS, United Kingdom

The Essentials

Svenska Skolan London has 238 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in Swedish, English.

Location
Based in Barnes and Kew, London, with the Förskola and Grundskola campus at 82 Lonsdale Road, Barnes, London SW13 9JS, and the Gymnasium campus at The National Archives, Bessant Drive, Kew, Richmond TW9 4DU.

Stages
Early Years (2–5), Primary School (6–16) and Gymnasium (upper secondary).

Type
Independent Swedish international school.

Additional learning support
SEND support provided by a dedicated team including a Special Pedagogue.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with Sweden; education follows the Swedish curriculum in a British context.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The lodging is arranged through host families. Host families provide a private bedroom with access to a bathroom; breakfast and dinner are provided daily. Lunch is not included.

Uniform Requirement
The school has school sweaters as part of the uniform; the sweaters are included in the tuition.

Food Options
Lunch is included for the preschool, prepared on site by the school's cook, with two healthy snacks; for other levels, lunch is not included in the tuition.

Governance and Ownership
The Swedish School in London is governed by The Swedish School Society in London, a registered charity in England and Wales (307379) and a company limited by guarantee (959675).
Fees

Annual tuition at Svenska Skolan London ranges from GBP 13,500 to GBP 16,900 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fee

- A non‑refundable registration fee of GBP 200 is charged at the time of application.

Förskola (Preschool) — tuition by age group

- Ages 2–3: Annual tuition GBP 13,500. Billed in two instalments (June/July and November/December). Each instalment therefore equals GBP 6,750. Families with three or more children at the school receive a 30% discount for the third child. Children who start after 30 October or after 31 March pay half a term's fee. Included in the fee are teaching, teaching and writing materials, school healthcare, school jumpers, a hot lunch prepared on site and two healthy snacks; nappies are provided for 2‑year‑olds. The fee does not cover extra tuition, extra trips/activities beyond what is listed, damage to school property not covered by insurance or loss/damage to personal belongings.

- Ages 3–5: Annual tuition GBP 16,200. Billed in two instalments (June/July and November/December). Each instalment therefore equals GBP 8,100. Same sibling discount and start‑date pro rata rule apply.

Grundskola (Primary & Lower Secondary, ages 6–16) — tuition

- Annual tuition GBP 16,800. The fee is billed in two instalments (June/July and November/December); each instalment therefore equals GBP 8,400. Families with three or more children at the school receive a 30% discount for the third child. Pupils who start after 30 October or after 31 March pay half a term's fee. The tuition includes teaching according to the school's programme and timetable, teaching/drawing/writing materials, one school trip per year for Years 3–9, one theatre performance per year, one afternoon activity per week (excluding external‑run activities), school healthcare, the school's student insurance, school jumpers, a hot lunch prepared on site and swimming as part of physical education. The fee excludes extra tuition or special‑needs support, school trips and external activities beyond those listed, damage caused by the pupil not covered by insurance, and loss/damage of pupils' personal belongings or clothing. A non‑refundable registration fee of GBP 200 is payable on application.

Gymnasium / Sixth Form (post‑16) — tuition

- Annual tuition for permanent resident students in London: GBP 16,900 (this fee is invoiced in two instalments, in June and December, and must be paid prior to the start of each term). Each instalment therefore equals GBP 8,450. A 30% sibling discount is offered for families with three or more children. The tuition covers teaching and course literature and school healthcare. The fee does not cover extra tuition or special‑needs support, damage to school premises or materials not covered by the school's insurance, or loss/damage of personal belongings or clothing. A non‑refundable registration fee of GBP 200 is payable on application. Post‑16 students commonly live with host families rather than in school boarding houses.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- For Förskola and Grundskola the annual fee is billed in two instalments, issued in June/July and November/December. Students who start after 30 October or after 31 March are charged half a term's fee. For the Gymnasium the annual fee is invoiced in two instalments (June and December) and payment is required before the start of the corresponding term. The registration/application fee is non‑refundable and is payable at application.

Boarding / accommodation

- The school does not operate on‑site boarding houses. Post‑16 students who come for exchange or study commonly live with school‑approved host families; host families are compensated monthly. Any payments related to host family accommodation are arranged through the school's host‑family programme.

Other costs and fees

- Uniform / school jumpers: School jumpers are included in the tuition for both preschool and primary/secondary pupils. Additional uniform items, specialist kit for certain activities or replacement items for lost personal clothing are not specified as included. Extra tuition, external activities beyond those explicitly listed, additional school trips, and damage to school property or personal belongings are excluded from the tuition and may incur additional charges. Families with three or more children receive a 30% discount for the third child.

Refund information

- The registration/application fee is non‑refundable. Students who start after the dates indicated (after 30 October or after 31 March for preschool and grundskola) are charged half a term's fee rather than a full annual charge. No additional refundable‑fee provisions are specified in the tuition pages for the standard tuition or registration charge.

Fee payment options and instructions

- Bank transfer (BACS / international bank transfer) is accepted. Payment details for GBP payments to the school's HSBC account are provided as follows:
- Account name: The Swedish School Society in London Ltd
- Bank: HSBC Bank plc, 172 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London SW15 2SH
- Sort code: 40‑01‑09
- Account number: 01089897
- IBAN: GB79HBUK40010901089897
- BIC: HBUKGB4B

- A SEK account (Nordea, Sweden) is also provided for payments in SEK with IBAN SE56 9500 0099 6026 1827 5966 and BIC NDEASESS; Bankgiro: 5078‑7480. For registration fees the school requests that payment references include the applicant's date of birth (yy/mm/dd) and as much of the student's name as fits; for invoice payments the invoice number and account reference should be used as reference. These bank transfer instructions are published for fee payments.

Summary of headline amounts (per year and per instalment)

- Förskola (age 2–3): Annual GBP 13,500 — per instalment GBP 6,750.
- Förskola (age 3–5): Annual GBP 16,200 — per instalment GBP 8,100.
- Grundskola (ages 6–16): Annual GBP 16,800 — per instalment GBP 8,400.
- Gymnasium (permanent resident students in London): Annual GBP 16,900 — per instalment GBP 8,450.
Academics

Svenska Skolan London teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum for students aged 2 to 19.

Curriculum
The Swedish School London provides education for Swedish-speaking pupils. Some subjects are taught in English. It follows the Swedish national curriculum for preschool, primary and gymnasium within a British context. Language development occurs in Swedish and English across subjects. Preschool (2–5), Grundskola (6–16) and Gymnasium are offered, with the sixth form housed at The National Archives site in Kew.

Exam Results
Outstanding by Ofsted for fourteen consecutive years. The Ofsted report notes high-quality education and strong pupil outcomes. Pupils achieve highly, with 286 points, 52 points above the Swedish average on national assessments.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates go on to prestigious universities including Cambridge, St Andrews, LSE, Imperial College London, King's College London, Princeton University, Sorbonne University, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Stockholm School of Economics, KTH, Chalmers University of Technology, Lund University, and other leading institutions.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Swedish School London emphasizes a close-knit community with a focus on respect, kindness, and empathy to support students' personal development alongside academics. Small class sizes and attentive staff foster individual attention and well-being across all sections of the school.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The site outlines a student support structure with mentors and coordinators to attend to each learner's development and welfare; it describes a caring environment but does not publish specific SEN programs on the pages viewed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is given strong emphasis alongside Swedish; in the primary division, Swedish instruction is complemented with extra English in early years and additional language development to build proficiency in both languages.

Mental Wellbeing
The leadership and pastoral framework includes designated coordinators and mentors focused on student welfare and well-being, with a culture of respect and inclusion to support mental health and resilience.

Safeguarding
The school operates under governance by its leadership and board, with safeguarding and protection considerations embedded in its welfare and student support structures; specific safeguarding policies are part of the school's documentation.
Parent Experience

History
The Swedish School in London is a private, non-profit school offering Swedish education from preschool through gymnasium. The school is operated by The Swedish School Society in London, a registered charity in England and Wales (307379). The school is registered as an English school and is supervised and inspected by OfSTED. It follows the Swedish curriculum in a British context.

Community
The school is a close-knit community in London. It emphasizes respect, kindness, and empathy to help students pursue their dreams wherever they lead. It serves ages 2–19, with Early Years (2–5), Main School (6–16) and Sixth Form (16–19), and integrates Swedish and British educational approaches in a bilingual environment. Alumni stories highlight the destinations graduates pursue at universities around the world.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Swedish School London is based in Barnes and Kew. Preschool and primary are located at 82 Lonsdale Road, Barnes SW13 9JS, and the gymnasium is at The National Archives, Bessant Drive, Kew, Richmond TW9 4DU. London is our classroom, and the school offers Swedish education from preschool to gymnasium and is the only accredited Swedish school in the country. Teaching is conducted in Swedish in small classes, with London integrated as a living classroom. The school operates as a not-for-profit charity in England and Wales, reinvesting all income in teaching, staff, facilities and student well-being.

Academic Facilities
Teaching is conducted in Swedish in small classes with engaged teachers who closely monitor students' development. London is actively used as part of the instruction, with the city's culture, history and society serving as a natural resource in projects and subject deepening. The gymnasium offers Swedish programs: Economics (juridik and ekonomi), Natural Sciences (natur- och samhällsinriktning), and Social Sciences (samhälls- och beteendeinriktning). Studies conducted with us can be credited in Sweden, allowing students to graduate in the UK or return to Sweden to complete their gymnasium. The bilingual environment prepares students for success at both Swedish and international universities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
London is used as a living classroom, with the city's cultural, historical and social opportunities integrated into learning; preschool includes excursions to parks and playgrounds, and field trips to explore London form part of the learning experience.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Swedish School London follows the Swedish curriculum in a British context. Small teaching groups support individual learning. Students achieve strong examination results, with 286 points and 52 points above the Swedish average on national assessments. Alumni have progressed to prestigious universities including Cambridge, St Andrews, LSE, Imperial College London, King's College London, Princeton, Sorbonne University, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Stockholm School of Economics, KTH, Chalmers and Lund University.

Arts & Creative
The curriculum blends fact-based learning with creative problem solving, entrepreneurship and a reflective, critical mindset. We strive to develop not only strong academic knowledge but also personal qualities essential in a global society. The London environment acts as a living classroom, with English becoming an integral part of daily life.

Cultural & Language
A meeting between two cultures shapes our school community. Our curriculum follows the Swedish national framework in a British context, with London as a living classroom. London becomes an everyday language environment and English is an integral part of students' daily life.

Social & Hobbies
We see the whole person: every child is seen, and our close-knit community with small classes supports each student's personal development and maturation. We value kindness, empathy and respect, and work to create a community where everyone feels seen and supported. Our welfare team collaborates with teaching staff to actively promote each child's physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing.

Leadership & Professional
The school has a leadership group led by a Rector who oversees daily operations and the welfare of students. The team includes a Student Support and Operations Coordinator, a Preschool Coordinator, a Gymnasium Coordinator, and an Administrative Coordinator for the Gymnasium. The school is governed by The Swedish School Society in London, with a board including a Chair, a Vice Chair and Treasurer, and several other members who bring professional experience in education, governance, marketing, fundraising and legal matters.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school sees the whole person and ensures a healthy, secure, well-balanced development. Our close-knit community and small classes help us know each student and support their personal growth. A welfare team works with staff to promote each child's physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing, including SEND support where needed.
Languages

Language Provision
Swedish is the core language of instruction, with Swedish language lessons emphasising reading, writing, and grammar. English is taught from Year 1 and given equal importance to develop fluency in both languages. Pupils have the option to study a modern foreign language. The curriculum follows the Swedish national curriculum, and pupils sit Swedish national assessments from Grade 3 (approximately Year 2).

Bilingual Teaching
The Swedish School in London follows the Swedish national curriculum within a bilingual and international setting. Swedish language lessons emphasise reading, writing, and grammar. English is given equal importance, with English lessons from Year 1 tailored to ability. Pupils develop academic fluency in both Swedish and English, and have the opportunity to study a modern foreign language.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Choose the program and campus. The Swedish School London offers Preschool (Förskola), Grundskola (primary and secondary) and Gymnasium. Preschool and Grundskola are based at 82 Lonsdale Road, Barnes, London SW13 9JS; Gymnasium operates at The National Archives, Bessant Drive, Kew, Richmond TW9 4DU. The school follows the Swedish curriculum and issues diplomas under Swedish law, and all gymnasium programs provide full eligibility to universities in Sweden, the United Kingdom and elsewhere.

2. Start the application. The school accepts applications year-round for guest students who wish to study one or two terms, and for families transferring from British, international and Swedish schools. Start the application via the Apply Here link to the SchoolSoft portal.

3. Preschool fees and inclusions. For 2025/2026, Preschool fees are 13,500 GBP per year for ages 2–3 and 16,200 GBP per year for ages 3–5, with a 30% discount for the third child. Fees are paid in two instalments (June/July and November/December). A non-refundable registration fee of £200 is payable with the application. Inclusions cover teaching and curriculum, learning materials, school health care, school jerseys, hot lunch prepared on site with two snacks, and diapers for 2-year-olds.

4. Grundskola fees and inclusions. For 2025/2026, Grundskola fees are 16,800 GBP per year with a 30% discount for the third child, paid in two instalments (June/July and November/December). If starting after October 30 or March 31, half of the term fee is payable. A non-refundable registration fee of £200 is payable with the application. Inclusions cover teaching and curriculum, learning materials, one school trip per year for Grades 3–9, a theatre production per year, one after-school activity per week, health care, school insurance, school jerseys, hot lunch on site, and swimming as part of physical education.

5. Registration and how to apply. A non-refundable registration fee of £200 is payable with the application.

6. General notes about admissions. Applications to the Gymnasium follow the same pathway, with guest-student options available; all gymnasium programs provide full eligibility to universities. Applications are accepted year-round for guest students or families from other schools, and the Swedish curriculum is followed throughout.
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