Sweden, Stockholm
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International School of the Stockholm Region is a municipal international school in Stockholm run by the City of Stockholm. It offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme, with English as the working language. The school serves approximately 640 students and its PYP begins at age 5, while upper secondary pathways cover students up to age 19. ISSR is tuition-free for most eligible students because it is operated by the municipality. The school’s official site highlights a multilingual community, with 80 languages represented. A distinctive feature is its full IB pathway combined with municipal status, making it different from many fee-paying international schools. Beyond lessons, ISSR offers around 30 CAS clubs for Diploma students, as well as activities such as choir, band and chess. Its programmes prepare students for international and Swedish higher education pathways.
Bohusgatan 24–26, 116 67 Stockholm, Sweden
International School of the Stockholm Region has 640 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.
The school is located at 24 Bohusgatan, Stockholm, Sweden. It is on Kungsholmen in central Stockholm and accessible by public transport.
Preschool through Year 12. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the upper years.
The school is publicly funded and English-speaking, founded by the City of Stockholm.
Students come from around the world, creating an international environment.
PYP and MYP (Grades 0–9) admissions are open only to families with a temporary work contract; Grades 10–12 (M10–DP2) admissions are open to both local and international communities. Intake is ongoing for PYP and MYP/Grade 0–10. In DP, intake closes in September and DP students cannot start after September. CP: Applications are accepted from October to January; the outcome of auditions is communicated from mid-February; late applications are subject to availability and can only be accepted if the applicant holds EU/EEA/Swiss citizenship. How to apply: Online applications only via OpenApply; no documents can be sent by e-mail. Fees: ISSR is run by the City of Stockholm and has no fees; diplomats not EU/EEA or Swiss citizens will have to pay the tuition fee for students in Grade 10 to DP2.
ISSR does not operate with a waiting list.
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