International School of Helsingborg

Early Years Campus - Larmvägen 31, 251 89 Helsingborg; Primary Years Campus - Östra Vallgatan 9, 251 89 Helsingborg; Middle Years Campus - Södra Stenbocksgatan 75, 252 47 Helsingborg; Diploma Campus - Södra Stenbocksgatan 75, 252 47 Helsingborg.

Pre-Early Years, Early Years, Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma Programme (IB).

State-funded international IB school (ages 2–19).

The school does not offer modified education programmes or any type of special education.

Sweden; funded by the City of Helsingborg.

The International School of Helsingborg uses the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum in English for all programmes, including Early Years, Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).

Graduates frequently go on to universities in Sweden and around the world.

ISH provides state-funded education for ages 2 to 19 and teaches the IB curriculum in English. The mission is to develop an international mindset in students and a global conscience, with graduates who recognise their common humanity and feel a shared responsibility for the planet. Students come from many backgrounds, and teachers come from diverse cultures. The Diploma Programme supports university study globally and Diploma Programme students achieve higher grades, points, and diplomas than the global IB average. There are approximately 825 students across Early Years, Primary Years, Middle Years, and the Diploma Programme.

ISH has an inclusive approach to education. All students have access to support to remove or reduce barriers so they can fully participate and develop to reach their educational goals. Each section has a Student Welfare Team (SWT) that includes the programme principal, school psychologist, school counsellor (PYP, MYP & DP), career guidance counsellor (MYP & DP), school nurse, and the special needs teacher(s). There are special needs teachers in Pre-EY/EY, PYP, MYP1-4, and MYP5/DP. They develop pedagogy, guide teachers, investigate student needs, decide on accommodations, and create/update individual development plans (IDPs) and action plans. They support the class and subject teachers and the student assistants.

The school counsellor assists with psychosocial knowledge to promote pupil learning and development. The counsellor communicates with individual students and their families, focusing on solutions, support, motivation, and crisis. The counsellor participates in networks with school staff, mental health professionals, police and social services. The Career Guidance Counsellor supports students in making informed decisions about post‑MYP/DP options. The School Nurse and School Physician promote health and well‑being, with health visits and vaccinations offered as part of Swedish school health care. All contacts with student health services are confidential.

Staff include a counsellor and psychologist who support student welfare and well‑being. The psychologist provides consultation and guidance for staff, training, and identification of psychological conditions for learning, including participation in crisis management when needed. The school nurse and school physician provide health advice and vaccination services, with confidential, voluntary access and digital health records. The school collaborates with external services, including mental health professionals, police and social services, to safeguard students. Crisis management processes are in place to address emergencies.

1. Eligibility and programmes: ISH offers Early Years (EY), Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme. The IB curriculum is taught in English, and ISH is registered with the Swedish School Inspectorate. ISH does not teach Sweden's curriculum or use the Swedish grading system, though Swedish language is taught. Sweden's compulsory-education requirements apply to PYP and MYP. 2. Eligibility criteria and priority: Applications for ages 2–16 must meet criteria set by the Swedish Education Act. Priority is given to children of international families moving to Helsingborg and to students who have attended international schools abroad; admission of other applicants depends on space. If spaces are limited, priority is given to applicants living within Helsingborg municipality. ISH is funded by the City of Helsingborg and is tuition-free. 3. How to apply: EY, PYP, and MYP applications are submitted through the ISH online application system. For the Diploma Programme, applicants can apply via Skånegy or directly through ISH, depending on whether they are in Sweden or abroad. If applying from outside Sweden, applicants may begin through the ISH online system but must obtain a Swedish personal identity number and prove the right to live and study in Sweden before admission. 4. Diploma admissions: All Diploma applicants are invited to take entrance tests in English and Mathematics and to participate in an interview. The entrance test is scheduled in the spring term before August enrollment. In 2026, the entrance test date is March 9, with invitations sent by mail.