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International Schools in Lund, Sweden

Compare 4 international schools in Lund, Sweden. Filter by curriculum, fees, location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
4
Curricula
5
Most common curriculum
IB (PYP) (2 schools)
Average school size
1,115 pupils
More school facts
Largest by enrolment
Katedralskolan Lund
Oldest
Internationella Engelska Skolan Lund (2013)
About international schools in Lund, Sweden

Lund’s international school provision is relatively compact and shaped by the city’s university and research employers, so families will mainly encounter municipality-run International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes and a small number of independent or bilingual Swedish schools rather than a large private international sector. English-medium IB Primary and Middle Years programmes are available for younger children, the IB Diploma is offered at the local upper-secondary level, and bilingual schools deliver a Swedish national curriculum with a high proportion of lessons in English. Tuition is commonly free for Lund residents when a school is municipally funded or accessed through Sweden’s voucher system, but some independent providers charge fees for preschool/daycare or for families living outside Lund (for example one Lund school lists preschool fees as a percentage of combined income and an IB fee for non-municipal residents). Admissions are capacity-sensitive: municipal international schools prioritise transient international families and require documentation such as employment letters, recent school reports and health records, while upper-secondary IB places follow the regional gymnasium application timetable for August entry.

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FAQs for Sweden

What international curricula and programmes are offered in Lund?
You will find English-medium IB programmes at primary and lower secondary levels (PYP and MYP) and an IB Diploma Programme at the upper-secondary (gymnasium) level, alongside bilingual Swedish national schools that teach much of the curriculum in Swedish but deliver a substantial share of lessons in English. Local municipal pages and school sites show the IB PYP/MYP continuity in Lund’s international school provision and the availability of the DP at the city’s gymnasium.
How much do international schools in Lund cost?
Municipal international schools funded by Lund municipality do not charge tuition for residents, and Sweden’s system allows families to attend municipal or independent schools without direct tuition in many cases. Independent or private international providers may charge for preschool, daycare or for pupils who live outside Lund - for example one local international school states preschool and daycare payments set as a percentage of combined family income and an IB fee for non-municipal residents.
When should I apply and what documents will I need?
The school year begins in August and upper-secondary (gymnasium) IB applications are handled through the regional timetable with key application windows in February (with a later cut-off in May for late applications). Municipal international schools process applications against set intake criteria and typically require verification such as an employer letter or contract, recent school reports, vaccination/health records and proof of residence; processing times and capacity rules are published on each school’s admissions page.
What ages and stages do the local international options cover?
Municipal IB schools in Lund commonly cover early years or preschool through the Middle Years (roughly ages 3 - 15, with preschool provision from around 18 months at some sites), while the IB Diploma is offered at the upper-secondary gymnasium for students aged about 16 - 19. Bilingual Swedish schools cover compulsory school grades according to the national system (for example several local bilingual schools serve grades 4 - 9).
What language support can I expect for a child new to Swedish?
International and bilingual schools in Lund teach in English as the main language of instruction for the IB programmes and provide structured Swedish language lessons and newcomer support so pupils can access the wider curriculum and local life. Schools publish language policies describing English instruction alongside Swedish language learning and, where appropriate, individual language support or mother-tongue arrangements for multilingual pupils.