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Sweden, Helsingborg
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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.
International School of Helsingborg is a tuition-free, city-funded international IB school serving students aged 2 to 19. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate continuum in English across Early Years, Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. Four campuses in Helsingborg host the IB stages: Early Years at Larmvägen 31, Primary Years at Östra Vallgatan 9, and Middle Years and Diploma on Södra Stenbocksgatan 75. The ISH community numbers 825 learners from Pre-Early Years through Diploma. The ISH school is funded by the City of Helsingborg and offers a comprehensive, globally minded education with Swedish language study and mother-tongue development alongside multilingual instruction. Learning emphasizes service, inquiry and real-world connections, with strong emphasis on community and well-being. Students have access to a dedicated Career Guidance Counsellor, and opportunities to participate in ambassador activities and exhibitions as part of Diploma Programme. ISH fosters international understanding and prepares students for university abroad.
