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Allhelgonagatan 4, 11858 Stockholm, Sweden. Internationella Engelska Gymnasiet Södermalm is located in the heart of Södermalm, a central Stockholm neighbourhood with good transport links.
Upper secondary (gymnasiet) level.
International upper secondary school offering four national programmes with different specialisations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme.
Sweden
The school has a lunch room on campus.
The school has a house system adapted from the British model. There are four houses—Pavlov, Russell, Curie, and King. House life includes group activities, mentor time, assemblies and competitions.
The school is part of the Internationella Engelska Skolan network.
Four national programmes with different specialisations, as well as the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, are offered. All courses, with the exception of Swedish, Civics A, Law and Modern Languages, are taught in English. International Relations is included as part of all programmes. The school is an IB World School. The four specialisations are Aesthetics with Specialisation Drama; Economics with Specialisation Law; Natural Science with Specialisation Natural Science; and Social Science with Specialisation Social Science.
The programmes prepare you for university studies in Sweden or abroad.
IEGS fosters social and emotional development through the House System, which encourages belonging, teamwork and mentor time. House life includes mentors, assemblies and house activities that promote community and responsibility. The Ethos emphasizes social competence within a respectful, democratic learning environment and a safe, calm place to work. The Health & Wellness team supports wellbeing with a care structure that includes a nurse and counsellors who work with students, teachers and guardians. The school's approach prioritizes student well-being as a core part of its educational mission.
IEGS provides targeted educational support for students with diagnosed disabilities or special educational needs through a dedicated special education teacher. An academic mentor helps students stay on top of their learning. A guidance counsellor (SYV) supports students with current and future study plans, including studying abroad. Support is coordinated with teachers, mentors and guardians to help students access learning tools and resources. This structure aims to enable inclusive education and help students achieve their learning goals.
All courses are taught in English, with the exception of Swedish, Civics A, Law and Modern Languages. The language of instruction is English and many courses are taught by native English-speaking teachers. The Modern Languages Department offers French, German, Mandarin and Spanish. For International Baccalaureate students, the programme includes English A: Literature and Language, English B and Philosophy. Swedish language and Swedish as a second language are part of the Swedish programme, while modern languages are taught separately. Immersive English-language learning supports preparation for university and international study.
Health & Wellness ensures all students have the opportunity to be successful and to achieve their learning goals. Our care team includes a nurse available daily and two school counsellors who can talk with students about school or home issues. The care team works with students, teachers, guardians and, when needed, external agencies. Nurses provide daily health support and wellbeing guidance. We also share information via @studentcare_iegs to support health topics.
Safeguarding is embedded in the school's ethos: every individual has the right to a safe, calm and quiet working environment where teachers can teach and students can learn. The ethos also emphasises respect, inclusion and responsibility within a democratic school community. The Care Team supports safeguarding by coordinating care for students and liaising with guardians and external services. Policies and practices focus on student safety, wellbeing and appropriate support pathways. Data protection and safeguarding policies are communicated through the Privacy Notice.
Admissions for the 2025-2026 academic year are in full swing, and most of the Year 4 places have been filled. A few places remain, and we continue inviting applicants in queue order. There are good chances for space for everyone in the queue this year, even if your waiting time is shorter. For Years 5–9, admissions are ongoing and as soon as spaces become available they are offered to the queue in order; we welcome more applications, so click Apply.
Admissions operate via a queue system. Applicants are admitted in the order they appear in the queue for available spaces; for Years 5–9 admissions are ongoing and offers are made to those in the queue in order as spaces become available.
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.
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.
Swedish boarding school and high school with an international outlook; boarding and day student options; combines Swedish Gymnasium programmes with International Baccalaureate programmes.
30 countries represented.
The school is based in Sweden.
Christian humanist heritage; no formal religious affiliation.
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. Each House has a House Parent and a Pedagogical Advisor; daily academic support, home-cooked meals and a warm community are provided, and boarders have access to SSHL's sports and extracurricular activities as well as the campus café, library, music studio and clubs.
The SSHL uniform consists of a dark-blue jacket, white blouse or shirt, grey pants or skirt, and a necktie; black shoes. The uniform is optional, but when worn it covers the entire school day on Wednesdays, when representing the school, and on other days as specified; uniform days are listed in Schoolsoft. The uniform can be borrowed or purchased from SSHL's campus shop; uniform fittings and a first-term autumn tryout are arranged at the start of each school year.
Breakfast is served in the boarding houses; lunch is served daily to all students; weekend brunch is served in the school diner. There is always a choice of dishes available, including fruit and salad, and SSHL emphasizes high-quality, nutritious meals prepared by an experienced school kitchen team.
All SSHL students belong to one of eight school Houses, and the House Series Tournament features football, basketball, rowing, athletics and other activities, including a multi-sport option. The House Series culminates in the SSHL City Relay Run with broad participation across houses.
SSHL is governed by Sigtuna skolstiftelse, with trustees from The Sigtuna Foundation and The Knut & Alice Wallenberg Foundation. As a foundation, the school is not run for profit, and remaining funds are reinvested into SSHL.
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.
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).
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.
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.
SSHL provides a holistic, humanistic learning environment that develops life skills, self-care, happiness and health, guided by core values of humanity and equality.
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 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.
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.
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: 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).
The school is located in the Vasastan area of central Stockholm. The address is Luntmakargatan 101, 113 51 Stockholm. The school has around 400 students. It employs 25 teaching staff and 25 ASC and other staff.
21 classes from preIB to MYP4 (Swedish grade 9). The school offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) in candidate status.
International Baccalaureate World School; offers PYP and MYP streams (MYP in candidate status); two streams: International Bilingual (50% English, 50% Swedish) and International English (100% English).
Sweden
No religious affiliation
No boarding; After School Care (ASC) is available.
The food comes from ISS World, a well known caterer that provides many Stockholm region schools.
Regulated by the Swedish National Agency for Education; founded in 1998 by Mrs. Anette Parts and Mrs. Rita Ahonen, members of the school Board; the school has no political or religious affiliation.
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and meets all the requirements of the Swedish national curriculum. It provides English and Swedish bilingual learning and six units of inquiry per school year; lessons are supported in pupils' mother tongues.
The school runs an active mentor programme in which each pupil is assigned a staff member to discuss questions about studies and personal life. A Student Council involves pupils in shaping day-to-day life at the school. Regular communication between parents and teaching staff is encouraged through face-to-face meetings and email, with SchoolSoft, Google Classroom and PYP portfolios used to share topics. The school fosters self-discipline and mutual respect, and maintains an inclusive environment with a high tolerance for individual differences. The mission promotes student voice, choice and curiosity through inquiry and encourages respectful relationships among all members of the school.
The Student Support Team consists of a Special Education teacher and a Student Care teacher who provide interventions to ensure equity and access across the curriculum. They offer individualized, small group or whole class support for academic, behavioural and social-emotional issues, along with pastoral care. The Special Education teacher delivers pull-out or push-in sessions, runs Homework Hut for MYP, and leads workshops on inclusion while coordinating paperwork and individual accommodation plans. The team coordinates with parents, doctors, speech language pathologists, psychologists and other professionals outside the school to support students with additional needs. The policies emphasize inclusion, removing barriers to learning, and using differentiation and learner support to enable all students to participate fully.
The school offers two streams: a Bilingual IB Programme with 50% teaching in English and 50% in Swedish, and an English-language IB Programme with 100% English instruction. It follows the IB framework together with the Swedish national curriculum. The school runs 21 classes across programmes. Fourteen mother tongue groups provide weekly after-school language lessons to support pupils' home languages. The library collection includes around 8000 titles in Swedish and English and provides resources in various mother tongues to support multilingualism.
The school promotes a Balanced approach to well-being, recognizing emotional, physical and intellectual health as part of student well-being. The Student Support Team monitors students' wellbeing and educational progress and provides interventions for academic, behavioural and social-emotional issues, including pastoral care. The school runs Movement Group and Gross-motor Skills sessions through the Student Care Team. The Equal Treatment plan and inclusion policies establish safety, well-being and inclusive environments as core commitments, with processes to ensure safety and to support learners from diverse backgrounds.
An Equal Treatment plan is in place to prevent discrimination and harassment and to promote safety and inclusion within the school. The school provides a rights-based framework where every learner has equal rights and opportunities, and where new learners and families are welcomed and supported. The Student Support Team monitors wellbeing and works with families, doctors, speech language pathologists, psychologists and other professionals to safeguard students. Inclusion policies require that barriers to learning be removed and that safeguarding and safety are integrated into school life.
Applications for places are welcome at any time. After applying, you are notified by email, but this does not guarantee a place. You receive a queue reference number and cannot view your position on the waiting list. Children who already have a sibling at the school are placed higher in the waiting list. Class placement is based strictly on the child's year of birth. Applications are reviewed at the start of each year and finalised by the end of April. Late enrollments may take place in June and August.
Waiting list: A queue reference number is issued after application, but the position on the waiting list is not visible. Siblings already at the school have higher priority in the waiting list.
The school is located at 24 Bohusgatan, Stockholm, Sweden. It is on Kungsholmen in central Stockholm and accessible by public transport.
Preschool through Year 12. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the upper years.
The school is publicly funded and English-speaking, founded by the City of Stockholm.
Students come from around the world, creating an international environment.
The Student Care Team supports students' social and emotional well-being. The team is composed of a nurse, a school counsellor and special needs teachers, and works proactively to ensure every student receives the support they need to achieve their goals. The City's schools collaborate with social services, the county council and the police in Stockholm to safeguard students' welfare.
The Student Care Team includes a nurse, a school counsellor and special needs teachers who provide targeted support to students with additional needs, ensuring equal access to education.
The school is English-speaking.
Student Health Care Team works proactively to ensure students' physical and mental wellbeing.
Safeguarding is supported through collaboration with social services, the county council and the police in Stockholm.
PYP and MYP (Grades 0–9) admissions are open only to families with a temporary work contract; Grades 10–12 (M10–DP2) admissions are open to both local and international communities. Intake is ongoing for PYP and MYP/Grade 0–10. In DP, intake closes in September and DP students cannot start after September. CP: Applications are accepted from October to January; the outcome of auditions is communicated from mid-February; late applications are subject to availability and can only be accepted if the applicant holds EU/EEA/Swiss citizenship. How to apply: Online applications only via OpenApply; no documents can be sent by e-mail. Fees: ISSR is run by the City of Stockholm and has no fees; diplomats not EU/EEA or Swiss citizens will have to pay the tuition fee for students in Grade 10 to DP2.
ISSR does not operate with a waiting list.
Stockholm International School operates from two central Stockholm campuses. The main campus is at Johannesgatan 18, SE-111 38 Stockholm, Sweden. A second campus, Norra Latin, is located on Drottninggatan in Stockholm city to complement the main site.
Primary School (Early Years to Grade 5); Middle School (Grades 6-9); Upper School (Grades 10-12).
An international day school in central Stockholm.
Over 60 nationalities represented.
English is the language of communication; SIS offers an English language support program across all levels. In the Primary Years Programme, EAL is provided with an individual plan after an initial assessment. In the Middle Years Programme, students needing language support receive 4 EAL lessons per week; in the Diploma Programme, limited English language support (1-2 lessons) is available for those who need it.
The school is a day school.
The lunch menu is provided by external caterers, and a soup of the day is available at all lunch sittings.
Stockholm International School is divided into houses; each student is allocated to a house on enrolment, with houses including pupils from every grade to promote community and cross-age interaction. There are four houses representing varied Swedish scenes, fostering belonging, camaraderie, and identity within SIS.
The Stockholm International School Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees that oversees and provides strategic direction for the School. The Board is made up of members from the SIS community, including teachers, parents and alumni, and is self-perpetuating, with Trustees serving normally between 5 and 10 years; the School is led by the Director who reports to the Board.
Stockholm International School offers the IB Continuum across Primary, Middle and Upper School. It is an IB World School authorised to teach the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The Primary School includes an Early Years Programme (EYP) and the IB Primary Years Programme. The Middle School follows the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) with subjects including Mathematics, Science, Arts, Individuals and Societies, Language and Literature (English, Swedish and EAL) and Language Acquisition (Swedish, Spanish, French and English), plus Design and Physical and Health Education. The Upper School delivers the Diploma Programme (DP), including the core Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and Creativity, Activity and Service, with a broad range of Group subjects and internal/external assessments. English is the language of instruction and English language support is available; a Learning Commons supports student learning. The school maintains an English-medium IB curriculum throughout its Primary, Middle and Upper Schools.
7:1 student-to-teacher ratio; 4:1 student-to-all-staff ratio; the school has around 800 students across two campus sites, with a diverse staff and student body.
DP Diploma Programme graduates have a strong record: SIS DP pass rate is 97% (2025), and the DP average score is 34 (out of 45), with a top score of 44. SIS DP and overall IB results are tracked against international benchmarks. Close to 98% of SIS students progress to higher education.
Nearly all graduates pursue higher education. Graduates have attended universities worldwide, including the University of Edinburgh, Brown University, UCLA, Lund University, Cambridge, and the University of Toronto, among others; the school notes its DP results and university destinations in its rankings and reports.
The school prioritizes happiness and wellbeing for each student and family. The SIS Parent Community supports wellbeing, and YANA (You Are Not Alone) is the Parent Community's flagship project that connects new SIS families with returning families to foster belonging and social-emotional support. Students benefit from a range of extracurricular activities and a welcoming, inclusive school culture that supports social and emotional growth.
The school welcomes students with diverse mild to moderate learning needs. A Special Support Programme provides individualized support through an Education Plan that is applied across all classes; referrals come from teachers or parents; specialists such as educational psychologists, psychologists, special education instructors, learning assistants, physiotherapists, and speech pathologists may be involved as needed.
English is the language of communication at SIS. A comprehensive English language support program runs across the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. New students are assessed, and an Individual Plan is created; EAL lessons are provided (including four EAL lessons per week in the MYP) with targeted language acquisition support; English proficiency requirements are adjusted for progression to the Diploma Programme, and home-language maintenance is encouraged to support English learning.
The happiness and wellbeing of every student and family is vital. The SIS Parent Community supports wellbeing through initiatives like YANA (You Are Not Alone), buddy programs for newcomers, and a range of social activities that help students settle in and build friendships.
Stockholm International School is committed to data protection, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and the whole school community. The school provides safeguarding and child-protection policies and procedures as part of its welfare framework.
1. Apply online. Visit the online application site to read terms and conditions and complete an online form. A non-refundable application fee is payable for each child (3,000 SEK). Applications are accepted year-round, but early application is encouraged.
2. Submit supporting documents. In addition to the online form, SIS requires supporting documentation. An identification photograph of your child is needed. The applicant's and parents' passports are required (diplomatic families must include a visa copy). The immunisation record and official transcripts for the last three academic years (in English) must be uploaded as a single file, and the Principal's/Teacher's Recommendation Form must be completed.
3. Admissions Committee review. The Admissions Committee reviews each application and all supporting documents. Applications can be considered only if the form is complete and all materials are uploaded. Admissions occur as spaces become available.
4. Offer and enrollment. When a space is available, SIS extends an offer. Families must accept the offer within 10 working days to confirm the space. An Enrollment Fee invoice is issued via Open Apply, and payment is due upon receipt to confirm acceptance. The Enrollment Fee is a one-time payment; it is not refundable.
5. Waitlist. If a space is not available in the relevant class, a waitlist is created. Priority is given to children who already have siblings enrolled and attending SIS.
6. Fees. The application fee is 3,000 SEK per child and is non-refundable. The Enrollment Fee is a one-time payment due after provisional acceptance: 60,000 SEK for the first child, 60,000 SEK for the second child, and 48,000 SEK for the third and subsequent children (the 48,000 SEK reflects a 20% discount).
If a space is not available in the relevant class, a waiting list is created. Priority is given to children with siblings already enrolled and attending SIS. Families may be contacted if a space becomes available.
