International School of Kungsholmen vs Stockholm International School

	I International School of Kungsholmen Stockholm, Sweden	S Stockholm International School Stockholm, Sweden
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year SEK 12,000	Fees / year SEK 3,000 - 190,500
Age range	Age range 5 - 16 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 250	Pupils 818
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2022	Opened 1951
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located at Stadshagsvägen 7, 112 50 Stockholm, Sweden. The main building has generous classroom sizes, group rooms, a playground and is close to local parks. Eknäs Gård is a nearby recreational facility used for school trips, and older students travel to KFUM Gym Hall in Odenplan for physical education.	Location 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.
Stages	Stages Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 5 to 12; Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 13 to 16.	Stages Primary School (Early Years to Grade 5); Middle School (Grades 6-9); Upper School (Grades 10-12).
School type	School type Co-educational, day school	School type An international day school in central Stockholm.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Over 60 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Inclusion policy promotes acceptance of all students and diversity.	Additional learning support 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.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Sweden	Country affiliation —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - No separate application or registration fee is specified in the school's admissions documentation or FAQs; applications are submitted through the school's admissions portal. Tuition fees (by year group and per term) - Annual tuition: SEK 12,000 per student (applies to all year groups). - Billing frequency: The annual tuition is invoiced bi‑annually (two invoices per academic year). - Per‑term amount (for billing purposes): SEK 6,000 per invoice (calculated as SEK 12,000 ÷ 2 because the annual tuition is invoiced twice per year). Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoice timings: One invoice is issued at the start of the fall term and one invoice is issued at the start of the spring term. - Start of liability: The annual tuition applies from first acceptance of enrollment; the fee is charged even for mid‑term enrollments. - Refunds and reductions: No part of the annual tuition is reduced or refunded for delayed entry, absence, or withdrawal. Boarding fees (if applicable) - Boarding provision: The school operates as a day school (no boarding provision). There are no boarding fees. Other costs and typical additional charges - No separate published charges for uniforms, registration fees, development fees, exam fees, or school lunch charges are listed in the school's publicly available admissions and program materials. After‑school care is provided, but its page does not list a separate fee schedule. - Incidental costs (for example: excursions, specialist trips, external examination charges, materials for optional activities) are not itemized in the admissions policy and are not included in the stated annual tuition. Refund information - The school will not reduce or refund any portion of the annual tuition for delayed entry, absence, or withdrawal; the annual tuition is payable in full and applies from acceptance. Fee payment options and invoicing method - Invoicing: Tuition is invoiced bi‑annually as described above. - Payment methods: Specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit card, Swish, or direct debit) are not specified in the published admissions or program materials. Applications are processed through the school's admissions portal. For billing enquiries the school provides admissions and general contact email addresses. Concise summary of missing fee details (items not published in admissions/program documents) - No published amount for any application or registration fee. - No per‑year‑group differential fees — the tuition is a single annual rate for all year groups. - No published boarding fees (school is day only). - No published schedule of charges for uniforms, lunches, or after‑school care. - No published list of accepted payment methods or detailed billing/payment instructions.	Fee details Application fee - A non-refundable application fee of SEK 3,000 is payable per child at the time of application. Enrollment fee (one-time) - A non-refundable Enrollment Fee is invoiced upon provisional acceptance and must be paid by the date stated on the invoice. - Child 1: SEK 60,000. - Child 2: SEK 60,000. - Child 3 and subsequent children: 20% discount on the Enrollment Fee (SEK 48,000). Annual tuition fees and per-term amounts (Academic year 2026–2027) - Grade EY3 — Annual: SEK 190,500. Per term (2 equal instalments): SEK 95,250. - Grade EY4 — Annual: SEK 190,500. Per term: SEK 95,250. - Kindergarten — Annual: SEK 190,500. Per term: SEK 95,250. - Grade 1 — Annual: SEK 135,000. Per term: SEK 67,500. - Grade 2 — Annual: SEK 135,000. Per term: SEK 67,500. - Grade 3 — Annual: SEK 135,000. Per term: SEK 67,500. - Grade 4 — Annual: SEK 135,000. Per term: SEK 67,500. - Grade 5 — Annual: SEK 135,000. Per term: SEK 67,500. - Grade 6 — Annual: SEK 152,000. Per term: SEK 76,000. - Grade 7 — Annual: SEK 152,000. Per term: SEK 76,000. - Grade 8 — Annual: SEK 152,000. Per term: SEK 76,000. - Grade 9 — Annual: SEK 152,000. Per term: SEK 76,000. - Grade 10 — Annual: SEK 179,000. Per term: SEK 89,500. - Grade 11 — Annual: SEK 191,500. Per term: SEK 95,750. - Grade 12 — Annual: SEK 191,500. Per term: SEK 95,750. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is payable in advance and normally billed in two equal instalments. Invoices are generally issued in April (first term) and November (second term). Payment is due by the date stated on each invoice. - Diplomatic families with embassy payment arrangements are invoiced annually rather than per term. - Students enrolling for the second term of the school year are required to pay 50% of the Annual Tuition Fee. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable: Stockholm International School operates as an international day school. Other costs and additional fees - After School Care (ASC) and After School Activities are offered; fees for these programmes are charged in addition to tuition. Parents sign up at the beginning of each term for the duration of that term. - Private music tuition and some specialist extracurricular activities are available for an additional charge. - Curriculum trips are listed as included within tuition in general programming, but specific or optional trips may carry additional charges as noted by the school's activity programmes. - School-branded items and other supplies are available through the school shop (SIS Shop) and may be charged separately. Refund and withdrawal policy (fees-related) - The application fee is non-refundable. The Enrollment Fee is non-refundable. Tuition and other fees are not reduced or refunded for delayed entry, absence, or withdrawal during a term. Students are enrolled for the complete term. - If a student does not qualify for government subsidy (skolpeng) or the municipality declines contribution, parents/guardians are liable for any subsidy shortfall and must pay the higher total fees. Fee payment arrangements and contact for payment details - Fees are invoiced by the school and payment must be made by the due date shown on the invoice. The invoice provides the payment instructions and details required to complete payment. For questions about payment methods, invoicing, or financial arrangements, contact the Business Office at businessoffice@intsch.se. What tuition covers - Tuition covers access to campus facilities, a broad activities and sports programme, a wide range of curriculum trips, a school-issued iPad and/or MacBook Air (appropriate to age/grade), student and learning support services, and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). English is the main language of instruction; Swedish is taught as Language B, and in the Middle Years Programme French and Spanish are offered as modern languages.	Curriculum details 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.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio 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.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results 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.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression 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.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Academic support for highly capable students is provided through the Student Support Team, including targeted interventions, differentiation, and individualized accommodation plans (AP). The team includes a Special Education teacher and a Student Care Team that monitors wellbeing and progress and coordinates support across the IB curriculum.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Apply online via OpenApply. Applications are accepted for placement at any time for the upcoming academic year. After submitting, you will receive an email notification, but it does not guarantee a place at the school. The OpenApply portal handles enrollment communications. 2. Admission criteria prioritize international families in Sweden for a short-term stay, students from English-speaking international education systems, or families preparing their child for an education abroad. Applications are reviewed based on availability and the admissions policy. ISKH reserves the right to decline an applicant if acceptance would imply significant organizational or economic difficulties, or if sufficient support cannot be provided. These policies guide whether an applicant proceeds to enrollment. 3. Space availability and notification. Applications are welcome at any time via OpenApply. A notification email confirms receipt, but it does not guarantee placement. Spaces become available as capacity permits and enrollment decisions are made accordingly. 4. If space becomes available, the administrator will contact you to discuss enrollment. For questions related to your application, use the messaging option in the OpenApply Portal. General inquiries: contact@intschoolkungsholmen.se; Admissions inquiries: admissions@intschoolkungsholmen.se	Admissions 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).
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Waitlist	Waitlist 1. The school uses a queue in OpenApply to manage placements. Applications are acknowledged by email, but notification does not guarantee a place. 2. Enrollment occurs as spaces become available. 3. The school administrator will contact guardians when a space becomes available to discuss enrollment. 4. For questions related to your application, use the OpenApply Portal messaging.	Waitlist 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.
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