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International School of Kungsholmen

Sweden, Stockholm

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SEK 12,000
Ages 5 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 250
Type Co-educational
Opened 2022
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Taught languages Swedish, French, Spanish
Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

International School of Kungsholmen (ISKH) is an IB World School located at Stadshagsvägen 7, Stockholm. It offers the Primary Years Programme (ages 5–12) and the Middle Years Programme (ages 13–16) with English as the language of instruction. Swedish is taught as Language B, and in the MYP students may study French and Spanish as modern languages. The new school building opened in August 2022 and provides generous classroom sizes, group rooms, and a playground. The school serves about 250 students, creating a close-knit community. The IB framework supports inquiry-based learning, cross-disciplinary connections, and global citizenship, with the PYP Exhibition and the MYP Community Project forming key capstone experiences. After School Care runs daily outings to nearby parks with arts, crafts, and collaborative activities. Outdoor education is supported through trips to Eknäs Gård, and older students have PE at KFUM Gym Hall in Odenplan. The school emphasises multilingualism, with 36 languages spoken and library resources in multiple languages.

Stadshagsvägen 7, 112 50 Stockholm, Sweden

The Essentials

International School of Kungsholmen has 250 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Located at Stadshagsvägen 7, 112 50 Stockholm, Sweden. The main building has generous classroom sizes, group rooms, a playground and is close to local parks. Eknäs Gård is a nearby recreational facility used for school trips, and older students travel to KFUM Gym Hall in Odenplan for physical education.

Stages
Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 5 to 12; Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 13 to 16.

Type
Co-educational, day school

Additional learning support
Inclusion policy promotes acceptance of all students and diversity.

Country affiliation
Sweden
Fees

Annual tuition at International School of Kungsholmen ranges from SEK 12,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- No separate application or registration fee is specified in the school's admissions documentation or FAQs; applications are submitted through the school's admissions portal.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term)
- Annual tuition: SEK 12,000 per student (applies to all year groups).
- Billing frequency: The annual tuition is invoiced bi‑annually (two invoices per academic year).
- Per‑term amount (for billing purposes): SEK 6,000 per invoice (calculated as SEK 12,000 ÷ 2 because the annual tuition is invoiced twice per year).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoice timings: One invoice is issued at the start of the fall term and one invoice is issued at the start of the spring term.
- Start of liability: The annual tuition applies from first acceptance of enrollment; the fee is charged even for mid‑term enrollments.
- Refunds and reductions: No part of the annual tuition is reduced or refunded for delayed entry, absence, or withdrawal.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding provision: The school operates as a day school (no boarding provision). There are no boarding fees.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- No separate published charges for uniforms, registration fees, development fees, exam fees, or school lunch charges are listed in the school's publicly available admissions and program materials. After‑school care is provided, but its page does not list a separate fee schedule.
- Incidental costs (for example: excursions, specialist trips, external examination charges, materials for optional activities) are not itemized in the admissions policy and are not included in the stated annual tuition.

Refund information
- The school will not reduce or refund any portion of the annual tuition for delayed entry, absence, or withdrawal; the annual tuition is payable in full and applies from acceptance.

Fee payment options and invoicing method
- Invoicing: Tuition is invoiced bi‑annually as described above.
- Payment methods: Specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit card, Swish, or direct debit) are not specified in the published admissions or program materials. Applications are processed through the school's admissions portal. For billing enquiries the school provides admissions and general contact email addresses.

Concise summary of missing fee details (items not published in admissions/program documents)
- No published amount for any application or registration fee.
- No per‑year‑group differential fees — the tuition is a single annual rate for all year groups.
- No published boarding fees (school is day only).
- No published schedule of charges for uniforms, lunches, or after‑school care.
- No published list of accepted payment methods or detailed billing/payment instructions.
Academics

International School of Kungsholmen teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP) for students aged 5 to 16.

Curriculum
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). English is the main language of instruction; Swedish is taught as Language B, and in the Middle Years Programme French and Spanish are offered as modern languages.

Gifted and Talented
Academic support for highly capable students is provided through the Student Support Team, including targeted interventions, differentiation, and individualized accommodation plans (AP). The team includes a Special Education teacher and a Student Care Team that monitors wellbeing and progress and coordinates support across the IB curriculum.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a holistic educational experience that develops essential skills and conceptual understandings, and fosters collaboration, respect, and a nurturing learning community.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The language of instruction is solely English; tailored opportunities for language development are provided for students, linguistic diversity is celebrated, and students are encouraged to share their home languages in class.
Parent Experience

History
The International School of Kungsholmen is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Program (ages 5–12) and the Middle Years Program (ages 13–16). The language of instruction is English and the school adheres to an international curriculum. The new school building opened in August 2022 and is located at Stadshagsvägen 7, Stockholm. The school serves a small student body of about 250 students, creating a tight-knit community.

Community
The school emphasizes a close-knit community with active involvement from parents, students, and staff. The About Us philosophy notes that every parent, student, and staff member has a vital role in shaping the vibrant school community. The main campus is at Stadshagsvägen 7, with additional facilities at Eknäs Gård and KFUM Gym Hall used for activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The International School of Kungsholmen is housed in a main building at Stadshagsvägen 7, Stockholm, which opened in August 2022. The building offers generous classroom sizes, group rooms, and a playground, with proximity to local parks. Eknäs Gård is used for occasional school trips, providing experiences such as rock climbing, nature hikes, swimming and farm life. PE for older students is conducted at KFUM Gym Hall in Odenplan.

Sports Facilities
PE lessons are conducted at KFUM Gym Hall in Odenplan. The main building includes a playground and spaces for movement activities near the learning areas.

Academic Facilities
The school's main building opened in August 2022 and is located at Stadshagsvägen 7, Stockholm. It features generous classroom sizes and multiple group rooms to support collaborative learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After School Care serves students from Early Years to PYP 4. ASC involves daily outings to Kronobergsparken and Rålambshovsparken with social play and organized activities such as scavenger hunts and group sports. Activities include arts and crafts and extensions of the school day's lessons to foster creativity and teamwork.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The International School of Kungsholmen is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The language of instruction is English, and the school adheres to the IB curriculum. The IB framework emphasizes inquiry-based learning, cross-disciplinary connections, and global citizenship. In the Primary Years, students work in thematic units that connect concepts across subject areas, and in the Middle Years, students study a range of challenging subjects to prepare for the next step.

Arts & Creative
After School Care includes arts and crafts as part of its creative programming. Students engage in a variety of activities that foster creativity and teamwork, from arts and crafts to project extensions. Daily outings provide social play and group activities in local parks.

Cultural & Language
English is the main language of instruction at ISKH, with Swedish offered as Language B. In the Middle Years Programme, the school currently offers French and Spanish. Mother tongues are numerous; 36 languages are spoken by students. The language policy supports multilingualism and language learning across the curriculum, including library resources in multiple languages.

Social & Hobbies
Daily outings for After School Care include social play and organized activities in nearby parks such as Kronobergsparken and Rålambshovsparken. ASC activities include arts and crafts and extensions of the school day's lessons to foster creativity and teamwork. These activities support cognitive development, curiosity, and collaboration.

Community & Service
The MYP Community Project focuses on community and service, encouraging students to implement service as action in the community. The PYP Exhibition and other community-oriented activities connect learning to real-world action. The school emphasizes action and service as integral parts of IB learning across grade levels.

Leadership & Professional
ISKH has PYP and MYP student councils, with students contributing to school policy. The mission emphasizes cultivating student voice, choice, and curiosity through inquiry-based learning. The IB Learner Profile identifies traits such as Inquirer, Knowledgeable, Thinker, Communicator, Principled, Open-Minded, Caring, Risk-Taker, Balanced, and Reflective.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and fitness are supported through physical education, including activities in KFUM Gym Hall. Outdoor education and experiential learning are provided through field experiences at Eknäs Gård, offering rock climbing, nature hikes, swimming, and farm life. The program includes daily ASC outings to nearby parks, promoting social interaction and active, outdoor play.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the main language of instruction (Language A) at ISK. Swedish is taught as Language B and all students are expected to learn Swedish. In the Middle Years Programme, students have the opportunity to learn a modern language as an Additional Language; French and Spanish are currently offered. There are 36 mother tongue languages spoken by students, and the school provides language resources and language support, including exposure to multiple languages and language profiling.

Bilingual Teaching
English is the main language of instruction; Swedish is taught as Language B.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
The International School of Kungsholmen is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Apply online via OpenApply. Applications are accepted for placement at any time for the upcoming academic year. After submitting, you will receive an email notification, but it does not guarantee a place at the school. The OpenApply portal handles enrollment communications. 2. Admission criteria prioritize international families in Sweden for a short-term stay, students from English-speaking international education systems, or families preparing their child for an education abroad. Applications are reviewed based on availability and the admissions policy. ISKH reserves the right to decline an applicant if acceptance would imply significant organizational or economic difficulties, or if sufficient support cannot be provided. These policies guide whether an applicant proceeds to enrollment. 3. Space availability and notification. Applications are welcome at any time via OpenApply. A notification email confirms receipt, but it does not guarantee placement. Spaces become available as capacity permits and enrollment decisions are made accordingly. 4. If space becomes available, the administrator will contact you to discuss enrollment. For questions related to your application, use the messaging option in the OpenApply Portal. General inquiries: contact@intschoolkungsholmen.se; Admissions inquiries: admissions@intschoolkungsholmen.se

Waitlist
1. The school uses a queue in OpenApply to manage placements. Applications are acknowledged by email, but notification does not guarantee a place. 2. Enrollment occurs as spaces become available. 3. The school administrator will contact guardians when a space becomes available to discuss enrollment. 4. For questions related to your application, use the OpenApply Portal messaging.
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