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Internationella Engelska Skolan Kista

Sweden, Stockholm

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Swedish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 700
Type Co-educational
Opened 2015
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Taught languages Spanish, French, German
Typical class size 30
Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Internationella Engelska Skolan Kista is a bilingual F-9 school located at Isafjordsgatan 39, Kista, near the KTH technology campus and the Stockholm Metro. The school teaches in English and Swedish, with up to 50% of lessons delivered in English. Founded in 2015, it currently serves about 700 students in years 4-9 and plans to expand to include preschool class (F-3) from 2024, aiming for 880 students across preschool to year 9 in coming years. The campus sits in one of Sweden's dynamic areas, offering easy transport access. Facilities include a school library with around 3,500 books, a gym, and programs like Fritids and Junior Club for before- and after-school activities. IES Kista is guided by three pillars: high expectations, a safe and orderly environment, and command of English. The school is part of the IES network and emphasizes bilingual learning and cultural clubs. The school fosters bilingual confidence and curiosity.

Isafjordsgatan 39, 164 40 Kista, Stockholms län, Sweden

The Essentials

Internationella Engelska Skolan Kista has 700 pupils, typical class sizes of 30, instruction in English, Swedish.

Location
The school is in Kista, Stockholm County, Sweden, at Isafjordsgatan 39, 164 40 Kista. It is in one of Sweden's most dynamic areas with excellent transport connections, convenient for families in Kista and surrounding areas. The neighbourhood offers easy access to local amenities and public transport.

Stages
Preschool to Grade 9 (F-9).

Type
bilingual school (English and Swedish).

Country affiliation
Sweden
Diving Deeper

Food Options
School lunches are provided free to all students every day, and weekly menus are posted on SchoolSoft. Staff at IES Kista also receive a 'pedagogical lunch' daily. For medical dietary restrictions, a diet list and a doctor's or dietitian's certificate must be provided to the school nurse; the school offers several dishes, including a vegetarian option.

House System
The school has a house system. Students are assigned to a house and participate in house events; House Points milestones earn items such as a t-shirt, water bottle, socks, keychain, hat, and hoodie.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Internationella Engelska Skolan, a Swedish network of bilingual schools. Ownership was approved by the Swedish Schools Inspectorate; Paradigm Capital AG is the main owner via two investment funds together with The Hans and Barbara Bergstrom Foundation, and they own 75 percent of the votes in IES.
Fees
Application fees

- No application or admissions fee is charged to place a child in the school queue. Registration is completed via BankID or by submitting the school's application form.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per school year)

- Förskoleklass (Reception) — SEK 0 per term / SEK 0 per school year.
- Year 1 (Årskurs 1) — SEK 0 per term / SEK 0 per school year.
- Year 2 — SEK 0 per term / SEK 0 per school year.
- Year 3 — SEK 0 per term / SEK 0 per school year.
- Year 4 — SEK 0 per term / SEK 0 per school year.
- Year 5 — SEK 0 per term / SEK 0 per school year.
- Year 6 — SEK 0 per term / SEK 0 per school year.
- Year 7 — SEK 0 per term / SEK 0 per school year.
- Year 8 — SEK 0 per term / SEK 0 per school year.
- Year 9 — SEK 0 per term / SEK 0 per school year.

Billing schedule and payment terms (tuition)

- There is no tuition charge for the school's F–9 programme and therefore no regular tuition billing schedule for those year groups. Any invoicing for chargeable items (see “Other costs”) is issued separately according to the school's or activity organiser's stated terms.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered. IES Kista is a day school (F–9); boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, meals, trips, materials, after‑school care, etc.)

- School lunch is provided free of charge to students.
- After‑school provision (fritids) and the junior club are offered; these programmes provide snacks, supervision and homework support. Any chargeable extracurricular activities, longer trips, special materials or optional services are invoiced separately where they apply. Specific item amounts (for example uniform prices, individual trip fees, extra‑curricular club fees, bus fees or device purchases) are set per activity and are not published as a standard tuition line item.

Refund information

- No tuition or application fees are charged for the standard F–9 education, so a tuition refund policy for those items is not applicable. Refund terms for any paid optional activities (for example trips, paid clubs or equipment purchases) are determined by the activity organiser or by the school's invoicing terms for that specific item.

Fee payment options and practical payment arrangements

- Admissions and queue registration use an online SchoolSoft/BankID process for account and offer acceptance. Payment arrangements and accepted payment methods for any invoiced optional items are handled by the school's admissions or finance team and by the invoice accompanying the specific charge. Families should follow the school's invoicing instructions for each billed item.
Academics

Curriculum
IES Kista is a bilingual school where teaching in English and Swedish is combined. Up to 50% of lessons are taught in English. The school serves year groups F–9 and was established in 2015.

Exam Results
Qualified for Gymnasiet: 94.3%.
Parent Experience

History
IES Kista opened in 2015 by Barbara Bergström, founder of Internationella Engelska Skolan. It is located in part of the former Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) buildings on Kista's technology campus, near Kista Galleria and the Stockholm Metro. It is part of the IES network and teaches roughly half of its subjects in English and half in Swedish, with English as the working language. It currently serves about 700 students in years 4 to 9. From 2024, the school will welcome preschool class (F-3) with two classes and, in the coming years, three classes in each year group; the final aim is 880 students across preschool class to year 9, guided by IES's three pillars: high academic expectations, a safe and orderly environment, and command of the English language.

Community
IES Kista has a School House System that encourages teamwork, cooperation, mutual values, and a spirit of healthy competition. After School Clubs enrich the curriculum and provide opportunities for positive social development, and Junior Club offers care for students beyond the school day. The library is a welcoming, quiet space where students can read, study or complete homework. The school brings together staff and students from around the world, including Canada, the UK, Australia, India, Ireland, and the US.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is a bilingual F-9 school with a safe and calm environment where teachers can teach and students learn. Up to 50% of lessons are taught in English. It is located in one of Sweden's most dynamic areas, Kista, with excellent transport connections. The facilities are equipped to foster a stimulating atmosphere for learning. The school serves about 700 students across year groups F-9 and was established in 2015.

Sports Facilities
A gym is used for sports tournaments and games. Fritids provides activities before and after school for younger students and includes field trips, games, and social opportunities. Junior Club offers after-school activities for older students, including sports tournaments and gym-based games. The after-school program supports physical education and team-based activities. Facilities for sports are integrated with the school's after-school programs.

Academic Facilities
The IES Kista School Library is a welcoming space for reading, study, and homework. The library holds approximately 3,500 books, including fiction, non-fiction, biographies, sport, history, comic books and manga. Borrowing is free; all students automatically become members, and the library offers computers. Opening times are Monday 9:00–15:30, Tuesday–Friday 8:30–15:30; the library closes daily 10:30–10:45 and 13:00–14:00 for breaks and administrative work. Location: a corridor next to the Central Zone.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Fritids and Junior Club provide after-school programs. Fritids offers before- and after-school care for grades F-3, with activities, field trips, and opportunities to socialise across classes. Junior Club serves grades 4–6 with activities such as sports tournaments, gym games, arts and crafts, music and dance, baking, and board games. Snacks and homework support are provided; breakfast is served daily for attendees, helping students start the day prepared.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
After School Clubs enrich the curriculum and provide opportunities for positive social development. They help boost children's self-esteem and self-confidence as they succeed in different areas and make friends from outside their immediate social group. Tutorials offer students the opportunity to study outside of regular lessons. School Clubs include Football Club and Cricket Club.

Arts & Creative
Junior Club provides a wide range of activities to actively engage children while socialising and making friends with students from other classes. Members participate in arts and crafts, music and dance, baking, and board games. The Junior Club Coordinator plans weekly craft activities and individual challenges. Culture Night showcases culture through performances such as traditional dances and music.

Cultural & Language
Language competitions are offered as part of Clubs and Events sign-ups. Culture Night features traditional dances and music. Culture Night also provides a shared cultural experience with foods and traditions. House activities include language competitions and art competitions as part of the annual calendar.

Social & Hobbies
After School Clubs include Football Club and Cricket Club, offering sport and teamwork opportunities. Junior Club provides activities such as sports tournaments, arts and crafts, music and dance, baking, and board games. These clubs help students socialise and build friendships across classes. Culture Night demonstrates the school's vibrant culture and community.

Leadership & Professional
IES Kista has a school House System where every student is assigned a house. The house system encourages teamwork, cooperation, mutual values and a spirit of healthy competition. House Points can be earned through monthly theme days, events on House Days, library challenges, class challenges, and sign-ups for clubs and events, including talent shows, art competitions and language competitions. Mentor Challenges and the Value Up campaign are part of student leadership opportunities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Football Club and Cricket Club provide opportunities for sport and physical activity. A Weekly Cricket Club was launched to run on Tuesdays, focusing on basic cricket skills, rhythm, teamwork, and fitness. Junior Club includes sports tournaments and gym activities as part of after-school offerings. Activities aim to support social development and well-being among students.
Languages

Language Provision
The languages taught are English and Swedish, and the program is bilingual across the curriculum. The school teaches up to 50% of lessons in English. The school serves students in preschool through grade 9.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is a bilingual F-9 school serving preschool through grade 9. The school teaches in English and Swedish. Up to 50% of lessons are taught in English. The school was established in 2015 and has around 700 students.
Admissions

Admissions
Join IES Kista F-9 uses a queue-based admissions process. Places are offered in the order of the queue date, so registering earlier increases the chance of receiving a place. The earliest registration date is February 1 in the year after the child is born. Sibling priority may apply if the sibling is already enrolled at, or still attending, an IES school when the other child starts. How to apply for the queue: 1) Register your child in the queue by creating an account and logging in with BankID to enter personal data. If BankID is unavailable, download the paper application form and email it to admissions. If you do not have a Swedish personal identification number, contact the school for assistance. 2) Verify your email by clicking the confirmation link; if you do not receive it, check the spam folder. 3) Provide the following information: the child's personal identity number (YYYYMMDD-NNNN); add any siblings to the application; register the contact details of all guardians; select school, start of the academic year, and year level (note that children in Sweden usually start preschool class the year they turn 6). 4) Queue placement confirmation: all guardians will receive a confirmation email once a queue place has been created; contact the school if no confirmation is received after registration. 5) Manage your application: log in at any time to update information, such as the desired start year or adding siblings. 6) Admission Offer: if a placement is offered, log in to the queue login with BankID and actively confirm the offer; further information will be provided before the start of school. If BankID is not available, use the paper application form linked on the page and submit it to the school by email or post. For questions about the queue or admissions, contact the school's admissions team. The school is a bilingual Swedish school with an international profile and gives every student the possibility to meet high academic expectations and aspirations and to navigate through an international environment, whatever their background.

Waitlist
IES Kista uses a queue system to manage admissions. Places are offered in order of the queue date, so registering earlier increases the chance of receiving a place. The earliest you can register is February 1 in the year after the child is born. Sibling priority may apply if the sibling is already enrolled at, or still attending, an IES school when the other child starts. When a placement becomes available, offers are issued to the registered guardians, and acceptance is required to secure the place. Guardians can manage their queue entry and respond to offers by logging in and updating the application as needed.
School Events
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