Compare SEN / Special Education International Schools in Stockholm, Sweden

The school is located in scenic Stora Essingen, in the heart of Stockholm. It has about 480 pupils in grades 4-9 and around 40 staff. English is used naturally in daily life and there is a bilingual environment.

4-9

Primary school

Structured study environment with high expectations, clear routines and consistent structure throughout the school day, emphasizing orderliness, community and safety.

From autumn 2025, school uniforms are removed and a common dress code is introduced to foster community, Nordic Spirit. All students receive two free garments—a dark-blue T-shirt and a dark-blue sweatshirt with the school logo—to wear with their own clothes. The garments may be worn with private clothing; the change complies with Swedish law and the inspectorate's guidelines on voluntary dress. Staff continue to follow a shared dress code.

School meals are cooked from scratch and served in the canteen.

The House-system places every student into a house for the duration of their time at Nordic. Houses are mixed groups from all year levels and are led by a House Master, with a House Captain (from Year 9) and a Co-Captain (from Year 8) to lead in-house activities. Houses have symbols and slogans, hold regular meetings, and organize events. A monthly house competition covers debates, science fair, poetry, and various sports; points contribute to a year-end trophy for the winning house.

The campus is led by a Rector (principal), Ms Callie Carning. Nordic International School operates as a network with campuses in Essingen, Kalmar, Karlstad, Norrköping, Nacka, Trollhättan and Ystad. The site is powered by GO MO Group.

Swedish comprehensive school with an international profile for grades F-9 in Essingen (Stockholm). The school runs a bilingual environment with Swedish and international teachers; English is used naturally in everyday life and, with increasing age, more teaching is in English. The concept emphasizes orderliness, research-based teaching methods and a structured learning environment designed to support knowledge development and social skills.

In spring 2025, 22% of Nordic graduates earned grades higher than their national test results. 94% of graduates are qualified for upper secondary school, and 88% of Year 6 pupils achieve passing grades in all subjects. The Grade 9 average merit score is 280.6 points, about 52 points above the national average.

The school maintains an international environment with English used in everyday life. Respect between pupils and staff is central, and pupils participate in a House system that fosters belonging and social responsibility. Pupils' daily lives are enriched by excursions, theme days and assemblies that celebrate academic success and social responsibility. The school aims to develop competent and confident global citizens leaving Year 9. The school health service works closely with teachers to support students' social and academic development. [Source: Nordic International Essingen page]

English is used naturally in everyday life and the school provides a bilingual environment with Swedish and international teachers. Up to half of teaching is in English, with increasing use of English as pupils progress to higher year groups. [Source: Nordic International Essingen page]

The school health service works closely with teachers to support students' social and academic development. The environment is safe and secure, with doors locked during the day and visitors admitted via reception, contributing to a calm, orderly learning environment. [Source: Nordic International Essingen page]

Safety and security are priorities: a safe and secure learning environment, daily routines, staff welcoming students each morning, and controlled access via reception. The health service supports safeguarding through active collaboration with staff to monitor students' wellbeing. [Source: Nordic International Essingen page]

Admissions are conducted through a queue; join the Nordic International Essingen Queue to apply; queue registration is available. Admissions opened for Autumn term 2022.

Flintbacken 20, 118 42 Stockholm, Sweden (Södermalm). The Tanto International School sits in a central but quiet area with close walking distance to Tantolunden, Södra Station (Pendeltåg), and bus 55.

The English instruction runs from Year 1 through Year 8.

Private international school; part of Engelska Skolor och Förskolor i Sverige AB and Atvexa.

Over 20 nationalities represented; intercultural environment.

English instruction from Year 1 through Year 8; Swedish is taught weekly; lunch is served daily between 10:30 and 13:00; after-school activities are offered (T.A.S.C).

Nearby public transport: Pendeltåg Södra station and bus 55 are within walking distance.

Lunch and snacks are served daily. Lunch is served between 10:30 and 13:00 and is prepared and delivered by Kleins Kitchen; a rich salad buffet is provided and prepared by the school kitchen. A sugar-free snack is served in the afternoon for students enrolled in after-school activities.

The school has House Teams as part of its four pillars of the school experience: Global Citizenship, PSHE, the Student Council, and House Teams.

The school is part of Engelska Skolor och Förskolor i Sverige and Atvexa.

The English National Curriculum is followed, tailored to our international community with Cambridge resources, and taught in English. Small classes and a relational approach provide a safe environment with personalised support where every child can succeed. Core learning emphasises English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, with the arts, digital world and personal growth integrated to enrich daily lessons. English and Mathematics are taught daily; Science plays a significant role; History and Geography are embedded in our English units to connect literacy with Social Studies. The Tanto International School offers an immersive English environment, weekly Swedish language study, and a community representing more than 20 nationalities and languages. Education goes beyond the classroom through museum and theatre visits, residential trips, Global Citizenship work, enrichment opportunities, a multilingual library, and daily meals.

Small classes

The student care team promotes good health and a climate in which students thrive. The team includes the principal, SEND coordinator, school nurse, counselor and special educator; a school psychologist and a school doctor are consulted regularly. The counselor provides psychosocial guidance on relationships, attitudes and conflict management, and a safety and well-being group meets regularly to maintain a discrimination-free, positive learning climate.

The student care team includes a SEND coordinator, special educators, special teachers and social educators who collaborate with the counselor to support students; a school psychologist and a school doctor are consulted regularly.

Guardians choose a curriculum in English; the curriculum is completely taught in English and the school is not bilingual. English is the educational language for most students, with Swedish taught weekly as a second language. The school requires that all teachers speak high-quality English.

The counselor provides psychosocial guidance; the school health service promotes good health and preventative work; the school nurse, SEND coordinator and safety and well-being group support mental wellbeing; a school psychologist and a school doctor are consulted regularly.

There is a guardians' concerns procedure with steps including talking to the relevant staff, escalating to senior staff and the Principal, and, if needed, contacting the School Manager or authorities. The process emphasizes resolving concerns in the child's best interest and maintaining a discrimination-free school climate.

1. Submit an application to join the waiting list through Admentum. The queue is automated and your child's details are entered directly into the school's database. After submitting, families are contacted promptly when a space becomes available. A waiting list fee of 200 SEK is required to maintain your position. 2. The curriculum is delivered exclusively in English, with daily Swedish language lessons provided each week to enhance students' proficiency in Swedish. 3. The Tanto International School uses its own queue system and a sibling-priority policy, with no entrance exams required for admission. After submitting an application, families will be contacted promptly when a spot opens for their child. 4. Priority for enrolment is granted in accordance with Skolverket regulations to children who require an international education. This includes children who may reside in Sweden temporarily, those who have previously attended school abroad and wish to continue their education here, those who may leave Sweden for an extended period, and those who communicate in English with one or both guardians. 5. Placement is based on the age the child is turning in August. For example, a child who turns 9 in the calendar year joins Class 4; Class 1 corresponds to Stage 1/2 Cambridge, Class 2 to Stage 2/3, Class 3 to Stage 3/4, Class 4 to Stage 4/5, Class 5 to Stage 5/6, Class 6 to Stage 6/7, Class 7 to Stage 7/8, Class 8 to Stage 8/9, Class 9 to First Year IGCSE Cambridge, and Class 10 to Second Year IGCSE Cambridge. 6. Fees: The English Nursery is Maxtaxa through the Kommun. The Tanto International School charges an annual fee of SEK 44,600 or SEK 46,600, and After School Care (Fritids) is Maxtaxa through the Kommun.

The Tanto International School uses its own automated queue system with a sibling-priority policy and no entrance exams. To join the waiting list, click the link and complete the Admentum form; your details are recorded in the database and you will be contacted when a space opens. A waiting list fee of 200 SEK applies to maintain your position.

Kanholmsvägen 51, 132 30 Saltsjö-boo. Located in the Nacka Municipality in the Stockholm region, Nordic Nacka operates as a Swedish comprehensive school with an international profile for grades F-9 in Nacka. Nordic International School offers a Swedish comprehensive school with an international profile for grades F-9 in Nacka.

F-9 year group. In the fall of 2025, we will open our doors for F-3, which means that we will then have a school from F-9.

Primary school (F-9) in Nacka; Swedish comprehensive school with an international profile; British-inspired with up to half of teaching in English.

From the fall term of 2025 we switch to school clothes instead of traditional school uniforms. All students will receive a free sweatshirt and polo shirt that can be combined with their own clothes.

School meals are provided daily in the school restaurant run by Kitchen by Watma. Lunch is served in the canteen and all students eat together; bringing lunch from home is not allowed.

Students are placed in one of the school's Houses when they join and remain in that House for the rest of their schooling. A House is a mixed-age group spanning all year groups, creating a community for students throughout their time at the school. The House system provides a context and an opportunity for students to excel in their different areas of interest.

Nordic International School is operated by Watma Education AB, the Watma Education group that runs Nordic International School alongside other schools.

Nordic International School Nacka offers a Swedish comprehensive school with an international profile for grades F-9 in Nacka. The concept rests on three pillars: World-class teaching, Order and tidiness, and Nordic Spirit. Teaching is evidence-based and draws on practices from leading schools. The school provides a bilingual environment with Swedish and international teachers, with English used in instruction as students grow older. In fall of 2025, the school opened its doors for F-3, creating a school from F-9.

Nordic International School's students perform above municipal and national averages. In spring 2025, 22% of Nordic's graduating students across locations received a grade higher than their results on the national tests, matching the national average of 22%. Nacka location has not yet had any 9th-grade graduates, so it is not included in the statistics.

The school offers a safe, ambitious and inspiring learning environment with a strong sense of community; it emphasizes values such as respect, commitment and kindness to guide students' personal and social development.

The school is a Swedish primary school with British influences; up to half of teaching is in English, with English instruction increasing with age, and Swedish and international teachers contribute to a bilingual environment.

The school emphasizes security, peace of mind and well-being, with a peaceful study environment and a strong sense of community that supports students' mental well-being.

Join the Queue is the admissions pathway for Nordic International School Nacka. From fall 2025 the school operates as a F-9 institution. To register, fill in the applicant's personal identity number in YYMMDD-nnnn format; if the applicant has a sibling at the same school you can indicate this and enter the sibling's social security number. The form asks for Year group (F, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9) and Start year, and collects language and country of origin information. By submitting the queue form you consent to Nordic International School AB processing personal data in its administration of the queue. Advantages of joining the queue include securing a place today, staying updated on important admission dates, and becoming part of a community focused on learning in a peaceful environment. After joining the queue, usually an identity document and any additional information may be required; after verification, you will be guided further in the process. You receive a queue registration confirmation immediately after you register. Joining the queue is free of charge and voluntary, with no commitment to accept an offered place. You cannot change schools after submitting the queue; if you are interested in more than one Nordic International School, you should register your child for each school separately. Nordic International School offers a Swedish comprehensive school with an international profile for grades F-9 in Nacka and related locations.