Sweden, Stockholm
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The school teaches International Baccalaureate (IB) in conjunction with the Swedish national curriculum. Small class sizes (maximum 24 students) support individualized learning. Bilingual instruction is provided in Swedish and English. The learning environment encourages inquiry, reflection and action in a multicultural, international community.
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. ASC activities are planned in line with the IB and Swedish curriculum, focusing on creativity and meaningful projects. The program includes a range of learning-based activities that extend creativity beyond the classroom, including outdoor experiences.
Two languages of instruction are Swedish and English. Weekly mother-tongue instruction is provided to support internationalism. The school welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and combines IB practice with bilingual English and Swedish learning. The school actively dedicates resources to providing lessons in pupils' mother tongues.
Students participate in the Student Council, giving them a voice in school life. A mentor programme pairs each pupil with a staff member for guidance. Regular parent meetings and ongoing communication keep families connected with teaching staff. The school maintains a safe, family-like atmosphere that supports social interaction and collaboration.
The school encourages students to engage in community projects and volunteer work. Recent projects include initiatives to support a school in Kenya and a project that works with the elderly in India. This emphasis aligns with IB practices promoting global citizenship.
A mentor programme supports personal and academic development and fosters leadership skills. The Student Council provides leadership opportunities for pupils to influence school life. Regular communication between parents and staff supports a collaborative environment for developing professional and life skills.
Small class sizes and a safe, family-like atmosphere support student wellbeing. Students participate in a wide range of physical education and outdoor life activities off-campus, including camping, hiking, and visits to rock-climbing gyms, swimming halls and ice-skating facilities. After School Care runs morning and afternoon hours (7:30–8:30 and 15:00–17:30) to support families and well-being.
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.