Sweden, Gothenburg
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Counselors provide confidential support for emotional and social well-being. The student health team meets regularly to discuss welfare and student needs. Well-being surveys are conducted annually on each campus to identify needs. A Responsive Classroom Approach is used to foster a safe, engaging learning environment. The school environment emphasizes respect and inclusion across both campuses.
Special Education Teachers support students with learning difficulties through tailored interventions. Learning Support Coordinators provide consultation and coordination of support services.
The International Section offers English as an Additional Language (EAL) support to help students access the curriculum. English is the main language of instruction at ISGR, with a framework to develop proficiency in additional languages. EAL programmes are provided to assist students whose first language is not English.
Counselors provide confidential support for emotional and social well-being. Well-being surveys are conducted annually to identify student needs. Health Talks are held regularly focusing on physical and psychosocial health.
A designated safeguarding leader oversees safeguarding at each section. ISGR has a formal Child Protection Policy and procedures.
International School of the Gothenburg Region is a not-for-profit organisation with two sections: an International Section delivering the IB Primary Years Programme for ages 5–11 and the IB Middle Years Programme for 11–16, and a Swedish National Section (LgrP/LgrM). The school is in Gothenburg, Sweden, and has CIS accreditation since 2008. It participates in the IB Diploma Programme through IHGR, providing a continuous IB pathway. English is the main language of instruction in the international section; Grade 1 onwards includes a Host Country Swedish Language and Culture program, with English Language Acquisition support and Mother Tongue classes available. ISGR operates on two campuses: Guldheden for primary and Götaberg for middle and high school. Facilities include bright classrooms, libraries, art, music and science rooms, outdoor spaces, a football pitch and a PE hall (expanded in 2025). After-school PAL care and clubs cover coding, language cafés, exchanges and service projects for students.