Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket vs Stockholm International School

	S Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket Stockholm, Sweden	S Stockholm International School Stockholm, Sweden
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year SEK 30,000 - 38,000	Fees / year SEK 3,000 - 190,500
Age range	Age range 6 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Swiss Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 565	Pupils 818
Typical class size	Typical class size 28	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1980	Opened 1951
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	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 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.	Stages Primary School (Early Years to Grade 5); Middle School (Grades 6-9); Upper School (Grades 10-12).
School type	School type Swedish boarding school and high school with an international outlook; boarding and day student options; combines Swedish Gymnasium programmes with International Baccalaureate programmes.	School type An international day school in central Stockholm.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 30 countries represented.	Pupil nationality mix Over 60 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	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 The school is based in Sweden.	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Christian humanist heritage; no formal religious affiliation.	Religious affiliation —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details 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.	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 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.	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 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).	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 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.	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 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.	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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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 —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
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Admissions	Admissions
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.	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).
Scholarships	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).	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	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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