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Internationella Engelska Skolan Järfälla

Sweden, Stockholm

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Swedish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 560
Type Co-educational
Opened 2002
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages Spanish, French
Typical class size 31
Strengths Languages, Sport
Stages Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

Internationella Engelska Skolan Järfälla is a year 5–9 campus located in Järfälla, near Stockholm. It teaches a bespoke curriculum alongside Cambridge IGCSE, delivering Swedish national curriculum requirements with a bilingual approach. Up to 50% of lessons are taught in English, with Swedish used for the remainder, enabling students to develop fluency in both languages. Spanish and French are offered as modern languages, and all students study a third language as part of the normal timetable. The school occupies well-maintained facilities that are described as safe and calm, supported by a dedicated student health team to promote well-being and development. The campus opened in 2002 as the second IES school, part of a network that began in 1993. With around 560 students, about 99% proceed to gymnasiet. Teachers come from diverse backgrounds, bringing varied perspectives to the classroom, and the school emphasizes respectful, responsible learning in a supportive environment for all.

Hstskovgen 76, 176 65 Jrflla, Stockholm, Sweden

The Essentials

Internationella Engelska Skolan Järfälla has 560 pupils, typical class sizes of 31, instruction in English, Swedish.

Location
IES Järfälla is in Järfälla, Sweden. It serves grades 5–9. The school offers a bilingual education with English and Swedish, with up to 50% of lessons taught in English. It has about 560 students and was established in 2002.

Stages
5-9
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
There is no uniform requirement. Dress code is not used and school rules do not cover students' clothing.

Food Options
Lunch is nutritious and of high quality, with a choice of meals including a vegetarian option; the schools cater to allergies. For medical diets, a doctor's or dietician's certificate must be submitted. Lunch is free of charge.

House System
The school uses a house system for student life and competitions. Students participate in house activities and wear house colours during events. The four houses are associated with colours: Air (Purple), Water (Blue), Fire (Red), Earth (Green).

Governance and Ownership
The school is privately owned. Barbara Bergstrom founded IES and owned it until 2012. Since 2020, Paradigm Capital is the majority owner and has been a shareholder since 2016; Paradigm is a Northern Europe-focused investment fund, headquartered in Germany.
Fees
Application fees

- There is no application fee to register or apply for a place at Internationella Engelska Skolan Järfälla. Internationella Engelska Skolan Järfälla is a publicly funded Swedish grundskola for years 5–9 and does not charge an application or enrolment fee.

Tuition fees (by year group, per term and per year)

- Years 5–9: Tuition fee = SEK 0 per term; SEK 0 per academic year. All compulsory basic education at this school is provided without tuition charge. (Applies to the school's year groups 5–9.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Municipal after‑school club (fritidsklubb) standard billing: when applicable, municipal fritids fees are billed monthly. The invoicing breakpoint is the 1st day of each month; if a child has a place on the 1st they are invoiced for that whole month. Payment by autogiro (direct debit) and e‑faktura is available for municipal charges. Late or unpaid fees may be referred to debt collection and can lead to the loss of the place.

- IES Junior Club (the school's own after‑school provision) is charged directly to the school rather than via the municipality; invoicing and cancellation for this activity are handled by the school. Payment terms and exact fees for the Junior Club are determined by the school.

Boarding fees

- There are no boarding or boarding‑school (internat) services at Internationella Engelska Skolan Järfälla; the school operates as a day school for years 5–9. Therefore no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and optional charges

- Fritidsklubb: where a child uses the municipal open fritidsklubb, the standard Järfälla municipal fee is SEK 250 per month (fixed fee, covering materials, an afternoon snack and lunch on school holiday days). Sibling discounts and other municipal rules apply according to municipal regulations.

- School trips, voluntary activities and extracurricular items: optional activities such as school trips, voluntary extracurricular programmes or special optional courses may incur separate charges. Small voluntary costs for activities or materials may occur in compulsory schools when they reflect voluntary extras; such charges are handled according to applicable Swedish regulations on school fees.

- Uniforms and compulsory clothing: the school does not operate a compulsory uniform programme. No standard uniform fee is listed for this school.

Refunds and credits

- Municipal refunds/credit notes: overpayments to the municipality result in a credit invoice and reimbursement; credit invoice procedures and payout to a bank account are managed by the municipality and may be offset against other unpaid municipal invoices.

- Cancellation and termination rules for municipal fritids: up to the municipal breakpoint rules, a 30‑day notice period applies for the fritidsklubb place; because invoicing breaks on the 1st of the month a cancellation part‑month may still result in a full monthly charge depending on timing.

- School‑run programmes (IES Junior Club and any school‑levied optional charges): refunds, cancellation terms and any credit rules for fees levied directly by the school are governed by the school's own terms and are processed by the school.

Accepted payment methods and administration

- Municipal charges (e.g., fritidsklubb) can be paid by autogiro (direct debit) and received as e‑faktura; invoices are issued and standard municipal e‑invoice/autogiro channels are supported.

- Administrative and enrolment platform: the school uses SchoolSoft and BankID for queueing/enrolment and parent communication; some school fees or Junior Club invoices are administered directly by the school's administration (invoicing methods for these school‑levied charges follow the school's local procedures).

Summary (2026/27 academic year)

- Tuition and application fees for Internationella Engelska Skolan Järfälla (years 5–9) = SEK 0 per term / SEK 0 per year. No boarding fees apply. Municipal after‑school (fritids) charges where relevant are SEK 250 per month (Järfälla municipal rate) and are invoiced monthly with autogiro/e‑faktura options; the school's own Junior Club is invoiced directly by the school.
Academics

Internationella Engelska Skolan Järfälla teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE.

Curriculum
IES Järfälla is a bilingual school for students in years 5–9. Instruction combines English and Swedish, with up to 50% of lessons taught in English. The school teaches according to the Swedish national curriculum. Spanish and French are offered as modern languages, and all students are expected to study a third language. The school maintains a safe and orderly environment to support learning.

Student Teacher Ratio
31 students per class

Exam Results
IES Järfälla follows the national tests closely and analyses results as part of quality work to ensure grades reflect students' knowledge and skills. Any deviations from national test results or from IES averages, or from municipal and national averages, are reviewed to ensure teachers grade correctly. For subjects without national tests (such as technology, crafts, art, music and home economics), schools provide provisional grades a month before final grading to understand distributions and identify deviations; if deviations are found, the relevant school explains, analyzes and justifies.

Higher Education Progression
99% of students are eligible for gymnasiet (upper secondary), indicating strong progression to higher education pathways. The school has 560 students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
IES Järfälla balances academic achievement with personal growth. Our dedicated teachers come from around the globe, bringing diverse perspectives to the classroom. The school provides a safe and orderly environment, with respect and responsibility underpinning student interactions and development. The environment supports students' academic and social development, emphasizing personal growth within a bilingual, international setting. Students collaborate and learn in a context that fosters intercultural understanding and social-emotional learning.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is bilingual, combining lessons in English and Swedish, with up to 50% of lessons taught in English.

Mental Wellbeing
The school has a dedicated student health team that supports the well-being and development of every child.

Safeguarding
The school maintains a safe and orderly environment; safety and structure are prerequisites for learning.
Parent Experience

History
Internationella Engelska Skolan Järfälla opened in 2002 as the second IES school. IES was founded in 1993 by Barbara Bergström, a US-born science teacher who opened the first Engelska Skolan in central Stockholm. The organization moved to Enskede in 1998 to serve students in Years 6–9 and opened an upper secondary school. The IES network has expanded to a large bilingual Swedish school system, and in 2016 the group was listed on NASDAQ Stockholm; ownership changes followed with Peutinger AB acquiring IES in 2020.

Community
IES Järfälla has an active school community with events such as a Sports Day. Year 8 students participate in Yrkeskampen, a mentor-based competition. Year 9 students recently visited Kulturhuset in Stockholm for a culture and creativity day.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is a year 5-9 campus with a safe and calm environment where teachers can teach and students learn. It offers a bilingual education for grades 5–9, combining English and Swedish instruction with up to 50% of lessons taught in English. The school has well-maintained facilities and a dedicated student health team that supports the well-being and development of every child. It promotes a safe, orderly environment with a focus on respect and responsibility.

Academic Facilities
The school provides bilingual instruction with up to 50% of lessons in English, supporting high academic expectations. Teachers come from around the globe, bringing diverse perspectives to the classroom.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
IES Järfälla is a year 5-9 school with a safe and calm environment where teachers can teach and students learn. It offers bilingual education by combining English and Swedish instruction; up to 50% of lessons are taught in English. The school was established in 2002 and has 560 students. About 99% of students are qualified for gymnasiet (upper secondary school).

Cultural & Language
The school provides bilingual education with English and Swedish instruction. Spanish and French are offered as modern languages, and all students study a third language as part of the normal schedule.

Social & Hobbies
The school hosts social and sporting events such as a Sports Day. Year 8 participates in Yrkeskampen, a mentor-time competition. Year 9 visited Kulturhuset in Stockholm as part of a cultural outing.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school maintains a safe and orderly environment that supports learning. A dedicated student health team supports student well-being and development. The principal is Carolyn Keay.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches English and Swedish as part of the bilingual program. Spanish and French are offered as modern foreign languages; modern languages are part of the normal Swedish school schedule and all students are expected to study a third language.

Bilingual Teaching
IES Järfälla offers bilingual education in English and Swedish for students in grades 5–9, with up to 50% of lessons taught in English.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Start by selecting IES Järfälla and filling in the application form. If the child has a Swedish personal identity number, enter it in the format yymmdd-nnnn; if not, contact the relevant school by email or telephone. If the child has a sibling in the same school, enter the sibling's Swedish personal identity number to receive priority in the queue when space is available. During the application, make a language choice (the third language to study at Internationella Engelska Skolan) and provide the child's mother tongue if not Swedish, plus contact details for the child's current school and for guardians.

2) After you complete the form, you will receive a confirmation email stating that your child is registered in the queue with the date of registration. Read the confirmation and save it. When a space becomes available, the school will contact you.

3) Keep your contact information up to date within your application and notify the school if you move or change telephone numbers or e-mail addresses so that the school can reach you to offer space when the time comes. It is the custodian's responsibility to keep contact information up to date. At any time you can log in and view your queue by returning to the application form and clicking login in the upper right. Your login details will be in the confirmation email.

4) Placements are offered as spaces become available and are allocated by queue position; where applicable, siblings receive priority. There are no entrance tests for admission; placements are based solely on queue time. Early queue position increases the likelihood of receiving a place.

5) In spring, Introduction Day is arranged for students who have accepted a place and are registered as admitted to the school for the next academic year. The day is held on a Saturday in April and includes three activities across three subjects and provides a glimpse of school life, the bilingual environment, and the chance to meet mentors and future classmates.

6) For questions about the queue or admissions process, contact the IES Järfälla Admissions Coordinator at admissions.jarfalla@engelska.se or call +46 8 584 306 30.

Waitlist
1) Each IES school maintains its own queue; places are allocated in the order of queue time, with priority given to siblings where applicable. There are no entrance tests. The earlier a child is placed in the queue, the higher the chance of receiving a place. The queue is managed per school, and applicants may apply to multiple schools at the same time.

2) The application period is open year-round and you can apply to several schools simultaneously. You can place your child in the queue starting from February 1 of the year after the child was born.

3) When you click the applicable apply option, you are directed to SchoolSoft's queue system. Log in with BankID to complete your details. If Swedish BankID is not available, an alternative paper application can be submitted directly to the school.

4) Queue offers are sent as spaces become available. If an offer is made, guardians must respond to confirm by the deadline; failure to respond may result in removal from the queue. The process continues until all places are filled.

5) There is an Introduction Day in spring for students who have accepted a place, held on a Saturday in April. Students participate in activities and get a sense of the bilingual environment, meet mentors, and connect with future classmates.

6) If you have questions about the queue or admissions, contact the IES Järfälla Admissions Coordinator for guidance.
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