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Internationella Engelska Skolan Årsta

Sweden, Stockholm

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Swedish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 450
Type Co-educational
Opened 2017
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Taught languages Swedish, English, French, Spanish
Strengths Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

Internationella Engelska Skolan Årsta is a bilingual secondary campus for students in years 4 to 9, located at Sköntorpsvägen 31 in Stockholm. The school teaches primarily in Swedish with up to half of classroom instruction delivered in English, allowing pupils to develop strong language skills alongside the national curriculum. Established in 2017, IES Årsta serves about 450 students in a safe, orderly environment that emphasizes routine, respect, and well-being. Qualified teachers from English-speaking countries, including Australia, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom, deliver part of the program, enriching students' perspectives and preparing them for further study. The Swedish curriculum is followed across all year groups, and a high proportion of graduates (96%) are qualified for Gymnasiet. The campus maintains modern facilities and dedicated staff focused on supporting each student's academic progress and growth, with leadership grounded in structure, safety and high expectations. Parents can expect a balanced experience.

Sköntorpsvägen 31, 120 38 Enskede-Årsta-Vantör, Stockholm, Sweden

The Essentials

Internationella Engelska Skolan Årsta has 450 pupils, instruction in Swedish, English.

Location
Internationella Engelska Skolan Årsta is located at Sköntorpsvägen 31, 120 38 Enskede-Årsta-Vantör, Stockholm County, Sweden. The school is in the Årsta area, Stockholm. It serves students in grades 4-9. The school was established in 2017.

Stages
Grades 4-9

Type
Bilingual school

Country affiliation
Sweden
Fees
Application fees
- There is no application fee to join Internationella Engelska Skolan Årsta; registration in the school queue is free.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- There are no tuition or enrolment fees for any year group at Internationella Engelska Skolan Årsta (Year 4–Year 9). The school is publicly funded and operates on the same funding model as municipal compulsory schools, so no per-term or per-year tuition is charged.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Regular billing and payment terms for tuition are not applicable because there are no tuition or application fees. Any occasional, voluntary or incidental charges (for optional extras or certain voluntary activities) would be invoiced separately by the school's administration according to that specific activity's terms. Swedish regulation permits only limited, incidental charges in otherwise publicly funded compulsory education.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding is not applicable to Internationella Engelska Skolan Årsta. The school is a local compulsory day school for years 4–9 and does not operate residential/boarding provision.

Other costs or fees (uniform, meals, materials, trips, extracurriculars)
- Uniform: There is no school uniform; the school operates a dress code instead. Any uniform cost is therefore not required.
- School meals: Pupils in compulsory schooling are offered free school meals as part of the statutory provision of compulsory education; therefore the normal midday school lunch is provided without charge.
- Learning materials and basic school supplies: Compulsory schools and fristående schools receiving public funding provide access to necessary textbooks and teaching materials without charge; pupils should not be charged for standard required learning materials.
- Optional activities and trips: Voluntary extracurricular activities, optional trips or personal equipment (for example, voluntary clubs, certain study trips or optional excursions) may carry separate, modest charges. These are exceptional and are billed individually rather than as regular tuition.

Refund information
- Refund rules for tuition are not applicable because there are no tuition or application fees. For any separately invoiced optional activity or trip, refund and cancellation terms are handled under the terms of that specific activity and the school's administrative policies.

Fee payment options
- Because there are no tuition or application fees, routine fee payment methods for tuition are not applicable. Any incidental or voluntary charges (for optional activities) would be processed through the school's normal administrative invoicing and payment procedures for that specific item.
Academics

Curriculum
The school is bilingual, teaching in Swedish and English, with up to 50% of teaching conducted in English. It follows the Swedish curriculum for grades 4–9 and was established in 2017; the school has about 450 students.

Exam Results
Qualified for gymnasiet: 96%
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a safe and calm environment where teachers can teach and students can learn, and it is committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Up to half of the education is delivered in English by qualified teachers from English-speaking countries including Australia, Canada, the USA, and the UK.

Mental Wellbeing
The student health team works to promote students' learning, development and health as well as to prevent illness.
Parent Experience

History
IES Årsta was established in 2017 as a bilingual school for students in years 4-9. The Swedish national curriculum is followed, and up to 50% of teaching is delivered in English by qualified teachers from English-speaking countries, including Australia, Canada, the USA and the UK. The school serves about 450 students. It is located at Sköntorpsvägen 31, 120 38 Enskede-Årsta-Vantör, Stockholm.

Community
IES Årsta has a large international community, which makes the school a dynamic and exciting place for learning and development. Teachers come from many countries, and share the engagement and commitment needed to support students. The school provides a calm, safe, and structured environment to help students reach their full potential. Facilities such as a library and Junior Club support learning beyond the classroom, and a student health team promotes wellbeing.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A busy and active Parent Teacher Association contributes so much to school life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
IES Årsta is an inspiring bilingual school in Årsta serving students in grades 4–9. It is a safe and orderly environment with instruction in Swedish and English, with up to 50% of teaching conducted in English. The school offers modern facilities and dedicated teachers with experience from Swedish schools and international educational settings. It was established in 2017 and has about 450 students. It follows the Swedish curriculum.

Academic Facilities
IES Årsta provides bilingual instruction in Swedish and English, with up to 50% of teaching in English. The Swedish curriculum is followed. Year groups are 4–9. The principal is Linus Gellerstedt. 96% of students are qualified for Gymnasiet. The school serves 450 students.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
IES Årsta offers bilingual education for grades 4–9. Students are taught in Swedish and English, with up to 50% of teaching in English. The school follows the Swedish curriculum and has around 450 students. The school was established in 2017 and 96% of students are qualified for gymnasiet.

Cultural & Language
The school is bilingual and offers education in Swedish and English. At IES Årsta, students are taught in both Swedish and English, with up to 50% of teaching in English. This bilingual approach strengthens language skills and facilitates international collaboration.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
IES Årsta provides a safe, calm, and structured environment where every student is supported to reach their full potential. Order, structure and safety are emphasized as prerequisites for learning. This approach supports student well-being and academic success.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in Swedish and English; students are taught in both languages. Up to 50% of teaching takes place in English. It serves grades 4–9 and follows the Swedish curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is bilingual and teaches in Swedish and English, with up to 50% of teaching taking place in English.
Admissions

Admissions
IES Årsta offers a safe and orderly environment where teachers can teach and students can learn. The school is bilingual and teaches students from grade 4 to 9. Welcome to Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) Årsta – a grade 4–9 school offering bilingual education in the heart of Årsta. At IES Årsta, students are taught in both Swedish and English, with up to 50% of teaching taking place in English. This approach provides a solid academic foundation and prepares students for life in a globalized world. YEAR GROUPS: 4-9. SCHOOL ESTABLISHED: 2017. QUALIFIED FOR GYMNASIET: 96%. NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 450. Principal: Linus Gellerstedt. Important Dates: 26-30 Oct 2026 Autumn Break; 14 Nov 2026 Open House 10:00-13:00.
School Events
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