Stockholm International School vs Vasa International School of Stockholm

	S Stockholm International School Stockholm, Sweden	V Vasa International School of Stockholm Stockholm, Sweden
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year SEK 3,000 - 190,500	Fees / year SEK 12,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 5 - 15 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 818	Pupils 400
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 16
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language Swedish, English
Opened	Opened 1951	Opened 1995
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location 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.
Stages	Stages Primary School (Early Years to Grade 5); Middle School (Grades 6-9); Upper School (Grades 10-12).	Stages 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.
School type	School type An international day school in central Stockholm.	School type 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).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Over 60 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix —
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.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Sweden
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application fees - There is no application or registration fee to place a child on Vasa International School of Stockholm's waiting list. Enrollment registration is free and there is no entrance exam. Tuition fees by school year (PYP and MYP) - Bilingual stream (50% Swedish / 50% English): no tuition charge for PYP or MYP; the bilingual programme is provided without school tuition fees. - International English stream (100% English) — PYP and MYP: SEK 1,000 per month for each pupil enrolled in the English stream. This monthly rate applies across the PYP and MYP year groups where the English stream is in operation. - Annual / per-term equivalents: tuition is stated as a monthly charge (SEK 1,000 per month). Depending on how a full-year charge is applied by the school, that monthly rate equates to SEK 12,000 if charged for 12 months or SEK 10,000 if charged across a 10‑month school-year billing period (some external listings record an annual figure of SEK 10,000 for the international stream in 2025/26). The school's published statement gives the monthly amount as the core figure. Billing schedule and payment terms - The published fee is expressed as a monthly charge (SEK 1,000 per month for the English stream), indicating monthly billing for that stream. Specific invoice dates, payment deadlines, instalment plans, penalties for late payment, and whether fees are collected per term or per academic year are not detailed in the school's fee statements. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. Vasa International School of Stockholm is a day school (no boarding facilities). Other costs and fees - No specific, school-wide charges (such as uniform fees, instrument hire, curriculum materials, lunch, school trips, or extracurricular activity fees) are published alongside the monthly tuition statement on the school's fee pages. After‑school care (fritids-equivalent) and extracurricular activities are offered, but published public fee details for those services are not shown with the monthly tuition statement. Parents should expect typical additional costs that schools commonly charge (meals, school trips, optional clubs, supplies), but the only explicit recurring tuition charge published for the international stream is the SEK 1,000 monthly fee. Refund information - The school's public FAQs indicate that registration for the waiting list is free; no separate public refund policy for the English-stream tuition charge or for other fees is published alongside the monthly fee statement. The bilingual programme is not charged, and therefore no tuition refund terms apply to it. Fee payment options - The school's published pages that state the monthly tuition amount do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, direct debit, credit card). Admissions and general contact addresses are provided for enquiries; payment methods and invoicing details are handled by the school's admissions/finance office. Summary (straight facts you can use) - Application / waiting-list registration: no fee. - Bilingual PYP & MYP: no tuition fee. - International English PYP & MYP (where applicable): SEK 1,000 per month (same rate across year groups in those programmes). Annual equivalent depends on billing period (monthly × number of months billed). - Boarding: not offered (day school). - Other specific charges (uniforms, meals, trips, after‑school fees) and accepted payment methods are not published together with the monthly tuition statement; the admissions/finance office manages invoicing details. If you need these statements placed into your external database exactly as written, the entries above are factual declarations of the school's published fee information and the known billing notation for the English stream. If any further line‑item detail is required (for example precise term charges, a formal refund policy text, or the school's accepted payment methods), those items are administered by the school's admissions/finance team and are not listed with the school's public fee statement.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details 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.
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.	Student teacher ratio —
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.	Exam results —
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.	Higher education progression —
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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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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
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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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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).	Admissions 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.
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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.	Waitlist 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.
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