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Taught languages Swedish, English, Spanish, French
Typical class size 24
Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction
Europaskolan is an International Baccalaureate World School in Sweden delivering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) alongside the Swedish national curriculum. The school serves learners aged 5 to 16 and offers bilingual instruction in Swedish and English, with weekly mother tongue support to sustain internationalism. IB learning is embedded across two campuses: the Main Building at Gotlandsgatan 43 in Södermalm, and Eknäs Gård, a 15-hectare rural site 35 kilometres south of Stockholm, where students undertake practical, hands-on inquiry as part of the IB approach. Small class sizes (up to 24 students) emphasise inquiry, reflection and action. The school's off-campus Physical Education and Outdoor Life program highlights experiential learning through camping, hiking and visits to rock-climbing gyms and frozen lakes. Europaskolan supports progression to Swedish gymnasium, the IB Diploma Programme, or other high school options worldwide, grounded in global citizenship and lifelong learning together for students.
Europaskolan has 900 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in Swedish, English.
Location
Stockholm, Sweden. Södermalm campus. Approximately 400 students. Address: Gotlandsgatan 43, 116 65 Stockholm. The school is described as being in the centre of Stockholm.
Stages
Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) curricula, run in conjunction with the Swedish National Curriculum.
Type
An International Baccalaureate World School that meets all the requirements of the Swedish national curriculum.
Additional learning support
Special Education instructional support, weekly mother-tongue instruction, and weekly after-school tutoring.
Country affiliation
Sweden
School day structure
School Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30–15:00; ASC Hours: 7:30–8:30 and 15:00–17:30.
Fees
Academic year: 2026/27
Application fees - There is no application fee. The school operates a queue system for admissions and does not charge parents to apply.
Tuition fees (by year group and per term) - Europaskolan does not charge tuition for any year group or term. There are no per-term or per-year tuition fees for IBEY, PYP, MYP or other year groups.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Because the school does not charge tuition, there is no billing schedule or payment terms for tuition to parents. Standard invoicing and payment terms for tuition do not apply.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - The school is a day school and does not provide boarding facilities; therefore there are no boarding fees.
Other costs or fees (uniform, lunch, ASC, trips, materials, extracurriculars) - Lunch: Students receive a free, healthy, balanced lunch served daily; no lunch fee is charged. - After-school care (ASC / fritids): ASC is provided (morning and afternoon sessions are listed), but there are no published tuition charges; parents should follow the school's enrolment and programme information for ASC participation. - School trips / Eknäs Gård: The school operates off-site learning and outings (Eknäs Gård and other activities). Any incidental or optional costs related to specific trips, camps or external providers would be handled separately from tuition; there are no standing tuition charges associated with these programmes. - Uniforms and mandatory equipment: There is no listed mandatory school uniform fee on published school information; parents should plan for routine personal school supplies and optional extracurricular costs.
Refund information - Refunds for tuition are not applicable because the school does not charge tuition. Refund rules for any separate optional paid items (for example paid trips or private services, if charged) would be governed by the terms of those specific activities or invoices.
Fee payment options - For tuition there are no payment options because no tuition is charged. Any payment options for separately invoiced, optional charges (if they occur) will be communicated by the school with the relevant invoice or permission slip; there are no standing schoolwide tuition payment methods published.
Notes: - The school's public information indicates that it is fee free for parents and provides free daily lunch and after-school care programmes; the items above reflect the school's published approach to fees and charges for the 2026/27 academic year.
Academics
Europaskolan teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Swiss Curriculum for students aged 5 to 16.
Curriculum
Europaskolan is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The aim is to educate for life by developing internationally minded and knowledgeable citizens. The PYP is a transdisciplinary program in which each academic year consists of six units of inquiry, focusing on knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes and action. The MYP emphasizes teaching and learning in context, conceptual understanding, and the development of approaches to learning (ATL), alongside service as action and global contexts. As an IB school, Europaskolan provides a strong foundation for higher education, including progression to a Swedish gymnasium, the IB Diploma Programme, or another high school program around the world.
Higher Education Progression
The school provides a strong foundation for higher education. Graduates may progress to a Swedish gymnasium, the IB Diploma Programme, or another high school internationally after graduation.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school creates a safe, family-like atmosphere and keeps class sizes small to help students feel secure. It supports social-emotional learning through a mentor programme, regular parent–teacher communication, and a Student Council that involves pupils in school life. The school has an active anti-bullying policy and emphasizes respectful, inclusive behaviour across the community.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Special Education instructional support is available. The school provides health facilities and an on-site nurse, and a School Counselor is available for student support.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Bilingual instruction is provided in Swedish and English; the school uses two languages of instruction.
Mental Wellbeing
Student wellbeing is supported by a School Counselor (Monday–Friday 9:00–16:00) and a School Nurse (Monday–Thursday 8:30–14:30; Friday 8:30–14:00). A mentor programme offers individual guidance, and regular communication between parents and staff supports student wellbeing.
Safeguarding
The school prioritises safety and has an anti-bullying policy as part of its safeguarding measures. It also fosters a safe, family-like atmosphere and provides access to nursing and counselling staff for safeguarding and wellbeing needs.
Admissions
Admissions
The school uses a separate queue system that allows applications at any time during the year. After submitting the application you receive a queue reference number, but you cannot see your position in the queue. If you do not have a Swedish national ID you can use TF01 (for a boy) or TF02 (for a girl) instead of the last four digits in the personal number. Our youngest students start IBEY (IB Early Years) in August the calendar year they turn five, while PYP 1 is the first compulsory year under the Swedish National Curriculum. The Middle Years Programme starts with MYP 1, year 6 in the Swedish school system. Most vacancies are available from August and the admission process starts in February/March the previous term. Placements are offered according to queue regulations that consider siblings, proximity to the school and queue time. Once you have applied to our queue you will continue to stay there for future admissions and will move along with the queue for next year level. No new application is necessary. Europaskolan is a fee free school.
Waitlist
The school welcomes waitlist applications for all classes.
FAQs
What curriculum does Europaskolan offer?
Europaskolan offers IB, AP, International Baccalaureate, National Curriculum curriculums. Europaskolan is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The aim is to educate for life by developing internationally minded and knowledgeable citizens.
What age range does Europaskolan cater for?
Europaskolan accepts students from age 5 to 16. Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) curricula, run in conjunction with the Swedish National Curriculum.
What are the fees at Europaskolan?
Academic year: 2026/27 **Application fees** - There is no application fee. The school operates a queue system for admissions and does not charge parents to apply. **Tuition fees (by year group and per term)** - Europaskolan does not charge tuition for any year group or term.
Where is Europaskolan located?
Europaskolan is located in Sweden. Stockholm, Sweden. Södermalm campus. Approximately 400 students. Address: Gotlandsgatan 43, 116 65 Stockholm. The school is described as being in the centre of Stockholm.
Is Europaskolan co-educational?
Europaskolan is a co-educational school. An International Baccalaureate World School that meets all the requirements of the Swedish national curriculum.
How do I apply to Europaskolan?
The admissions process at Europaskolan: The school uses a separate queue system that allows applications at any time during the year. After submitting the application you receive a queue reference number, but you cannot see your position in the queue.
What learning support does Europaskolan provide?
Europaskolan provides learning support services. Special Education instructional support is available. The school provides health facilities and an on-site nurse, and a School Counselor is available for student support. Special Education instructional support, weekly mother-tongue instruction, and weekly after-school tutoring.
Does Europaskolan offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) support?
Bilingual instruction is provided in Swedish and English; the school uses two languages of instruction.
What facilities does Europaskolan have?
The Main Building is located at Gotlandsgatan 43 on Södermalm, Stockholm, and is undergoing minor renovations with redesigned classroom layouts, a new entrance and a new lobby. Eknäs Gård sits on 15 hectares of countryside 35 kilometres south of Stockholm and provides pupils with unrivalled practica Sports facilities include: Physical Education and Outdoor Life are delivered through off-campus activities for PYP and MYP students.
What extra-curricular activities are available at Europaskolan?
Europaskolan offers a range of extra-curricular activities. Arts and crafts are part of the After School Care program, with ASC staff guiding students through creative projects in classrooms and at local attractions such as parks and museums.
What languages are taught at Europaskolan?
The languages of instruction are Swedish and English. Bilingual instruction is provided in Swedish and English. The school offers the International Baccalaureate World School program alongside the Swedish curriculum. The school provides bilingual instruction in Swedish and English.
Who is the head of Europaskolan?
The head of school at Europaskolan is Matthew Ouellette.
How many students attend Europaskolan?
Europaskolan has approximately 900 students. The school serves students from age 5 to 16.
When was Europaskolan founded?
Europaskolan was founded in 1998. Europaskolan was founded in 1998 by two teachers from Estonia who believed that the education their children were receiving in Sweden could use an international approach.
Where do graduates of Europaskolan go to university?
The school provides a strong foundation for higher education. Graduates may progress to a Swedish gymnasium, the IB Diploma Programme, or another high school internationally after graduation.
What is the parent community like at Europaskolan?
The school fosters a close-knit, diverse community with bilingual instruction in Swedish and English and a safe, family-like atmosphere.
