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International Schools in Stockholm, Sweden

Compare 5 international schools in Stockholm, Sweden. Filter by curriculum, fees (average SEK 31,720), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
5
Curricula
7
Average annual fee
SEK 33,825
Fee range
SEK 3,000 – 190,500
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (PYP) (3 schools)
Average school size
454 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Stockholm International School
Oldest
Stockholm International School (1951)
About international schools in Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm’s international schools include a mix of English-medium and International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes alongside bilingual Swedish - English options and a small number of schools that follow other national systems such as French or German. Many of these schools operate within Sweden’s voucher-funded model, so children who are registered residents often pay little or no tuition, although a minority of private or boarding programmes charge fees for certain places or services. Reported annual costs vary widely across directories - typical figures for chargeable international programmes in Stockholm cluster around SEK 34,000 a year, with most schools in a mid-range but some programmes and special services listed substantially higher. The Swedish school year runs roughly mid-August to mid-June and admissions usually follow that cycle; popular international schools use waiting lists, commonly offer sibling priority, and provide Swedish-as-a-second-language support for newly arrived pupils.

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FAQs for Sweden

What curricula and qualifications will my child find in Stockholm’s international schools?
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is widely available at primary, middle and secondary levels, and some schools also offer UK (Cambridge IGCSE/IGCSE leading to A-level or IB Diploma) or national French/German programmes. Several English-medium schools deliver the Swedish curriculum in English, which leads to Swedish qualifications and keeps the route to Swedish upper secondary education open. Families should check each school’s specific programme and whether it covers the full age range (PYP→MYP→DP) if continuity towards international diplomas matters.
Will we have to pay tuition if we live in Sweden?
Because many international schools in Stockholm are part of the voucher-funded system, children who are registered residents of Sweden often attend with little or no school tuition, but schools may charge for extras such as meals, materials, trips and optional activities. A minority of schools or particular boarding and specialist programmes do operate on a fee-paying basis, so costs reported in directories vary widely and should be checked with each school. Always confirm a school’s funding status and the total out-of-pocket costs before accepting a place.
When should we apply and how competitive are places?
Admissions generally follow the Swedish school year (starting around mid-August), so most schools publish application windows that align with that cycle and advise applying several months before term starts. Popular schools commonly operate waiting lists and often give priority to siblings or local residents; for independently run schools the local admissions rules and any priority criteria are published by the school. If you are relocating, register interest early, prepare previous school reports and be ready to join waiting lists.
What language of instruction and language support can my child expect?
Many international schools teach mainly in English, while bilingual Swedish - English streams are common and Swedish is taught as a subject; newly arrived pupils are entitled to Swedish-as-a-second-language support in most schools. Several schools also offer mother-tongue support or translation services for families, and language policies vary between institutions, so ask each school how they support English, Swedish and other home languages. Language provisions influence integration and long-term options in Sweden, so make this a key question during visits.
What practical checks should parents make when choosing a school in Stockholm?
Check the school’s recognised accreditation (IB authorisation or national accreditation), its age range and whether it provides a continuous pathway to the diploma you want, and confirm inspection or regulatory status with Swedish authorities. Visit the school to assess pastoral care, language support, class sizes and extra costs, and ask for recent school reports and references about transitions for children arriving from abroad. Also check transport options and how the school helps newly arrived families settle into Swedish life.