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Internationella Engelska Skolan Solna

Sweden, Stockholm

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Swedish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2021
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages French, Spanish, German, English, Swedish
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

Internationella Engelska Skolan Solna is a bilingual Swedish school serving students in grades 4 to 9. The curriculum blends the Swedish national program with a bespoke framework and Cambridge IGCSE pathways, giving students a solid national foundation alongside international examination options. Up to half of instructional time is delivered in English by teachers from English-speaking countries, including Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom, reinforcing language skills and cross-cultural understanding. The school teaches in Swedish but uses immersion to help students command both languages fluently. Modern languages offered include Spanish, French and German. Facilities include a gym for sports and after-school activities, a well equipped library and a range of after-school clubs. The school runs Fritids for younger students and Junior Club for primary levels, with activities from arts and crafts to sports, music and baking. Community is fostered through four houses, a PTA and the Student Health team.

Diktarvägen 2-4, 17173 Solna, Sweden

The Essentials

Internationella Engelska Skolan Solna has instruction in Swedish, English.

Location
The school is located in Solna, Sweden, at Diktarvägen 2-4, 17173 Solna.

Stages
The school serves students in years 4–9. It uses the Swedish national curriculum and up to half the education in English, taught by qualified teachers from English-speaking countries including Canada, the USA, Ireland and the UK.

Type
bilingual school

Country affiliation
Sweden
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Daily school lunch is provided free of charge, with several main dishes, a vegetarian option, and a salad bar. Milk, chilled water, or fizzy water are available; fresh fruit is provided daily in the lunch hall. A free breakfast is served each morning, and special diets can be accommodated with medical certificates; lunches are provided by Klein's Kitchen, and menus are viewable in advance.

House System
IES Solna has four houses: Varg (Wolf), Hjort (Dear), Björn (Bear) and Fjällrav (Arctic Fox). Students belong to a house and participate in House Competitions, with points awarded for good behavior and participation in school events.

Governance and Ownership
IES Solna is part of Internationella Engelska Skolan. Paradigm Capital is the majority owner since 2020; Barbara Bergstrom founded IES and owned it until 2012.
Fees
Application fees

- There is no application fee to join Internationella Engelska Skolan Solna; placement is managed through the school's queue system and no charge is required to apply.

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

- Years 4–9 (compulsory school): SEK 0 per term — SEK 0 per school year for each year group. Education in the compulsory grades is provided without tuition charges.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- There is no regular tuition billing for compulsory schooling because no tuition fees are charged. For any optional, voluntary activities or services that carry a charge (for example certain extracurricular trips or voluntary items), invoicing and payment deadlines are set individually for that activity and billed separately to participating families. Such charges are handled on a per-activity basis.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Internationella Engelska Skolan Solna operates as a day school and does not operate a boarding provision; therefore no boarding fees apply.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, meals, materials, trips, extracurriculars)

- School lunch: pupils in the compulsory school years are provided school meals without an additional charge as part of the public-school provision.
- Uniforms: there is no standard, compulsory uniform charge for IES schools; any optional clothing or team kit costs would be specific to particular activities and are not billed as tuition.
- Learning materials and textbooks: required core textbooks and learning materials necessary for the education are provided without charge; where a specific personal item or single-use learning tool is required and charged, such charges must not exceed the provider's actual cost and are exceptional.
- School trips and similar activities: occasional, voluntary costs for trips or extracurricular activities may occur; such costs must be voluntary, open to all students, and limited to the activity's actual cost. Billing for these items is on a per-activity basis.

Refund information

- Because no tuition or application fees are charged, there is no tuition refund policy to apply. For any voluntary paid activity or item, refund terms are determined by the specific activity's conditions and the school's arrangements for that activity; refunds, if offered, follow the published terms for that charge.

Fee payment options

- For any optional charges that are invoiced, common payment channels used by schools and municipal providers in Sweden include bank transfer (bankgiro/plusgiro), e-invoice/autogiro and other local electronic payment methods; availability of Swish or similar services depends on the individual school's chosen payment setup. Payment methods and instructions are provided with each specific invoice.
Academics

Internationella Engelska Skolan Solna teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE.

Curriculum
The school is a 4-9 institution that teaches using the Swedish national curriculum, and up to half of the education is delivered in English by qualified teachers from English-speaking countries including Canada, the USA, and the UK.

Student Teacher Ratio
9.05 students per teacher/support staff
Parent Experience

Community
Internationella Engelska Skolan SOLNA is a bilingual school for students in years 4-9. Up to half the education is delivered in English by qualified teachers from English-speaking countries including Canada, the USA, Ireland and the UK, while the Swedish national curriculum is followed. The library is a welcoming space for reading and study, Junior Club provides care for students beyond the school day, and the student health team supports learning and health. Students belong to one of four houses: Björn (Bear), Fjällräv (Arctic Fox), Hjört (Deer) and Varg (Wolf).

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A busy and active Parent Teacher Association contributes so much to school life. The PTA works with class representatives and the school to ensure that the students have the best conditions to thrive and succeed in school. It is an important focus group which allows everyone involved to share ideas and discuss how our school can become even better. The PTA also arranges events which add to school life, including educational seminars, parties for students, or trips. You can reach out to the board members by mail: iessolnapta@gmail.com and join their Facebook group: IES Solna PTA FB Group.
Facilities

Sports Facilities
There is a gym used for sports activities and tournaments. Junior Club includes sports tournaments and games in the gym as part of after‑school activities. The school emphasises physical activity through gym‑based activities within these after‑school programs.

Academic Facilities
The school teaches the Swedish national curriculum with up to half of the education delivered in English by teachers from English‑speaking countries including Canada, the USA and the UK. Modern languages offered include Spanish, French and in many cases German. Education uses immersion to help students command both English and Swedish.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Fritids operates for grades F‑3 at the start and end of the school day; it is a bilingual, pedagogical centre offering activities and field trips, with breakfast served. Junior Club runs after school for grades 4‑6, providing sports tournaments and gym games, arts and crafts, music and dance, baking and board games. Snacks and homework support are provided to students attending fritids or junior club.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Library provides a welcoming and quiet space for reading, studying, or doing homework. SYV offers impartial guidance and information tailored to students' interests. The school teaches using the Swedish national curriculum, with up to half the education delivered in English by qualified teachers from English-speaking countries including Canada, the USA, Ireland and the UK.

Social & Hobbies
Junior Club provides care for students beyond the school day. Students belong to one of four houses: Björn (Bear), Fjällräv (Arctic fox), Hjört (Deer) or Varg (Wolf), fostering community and teamwork.

Community & Service
A busy and active Parent Teacher Association contributes to school life.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Student Health team promotes students' learning, development and health and works to prevent illness. A nutritious, healthy lunch plays an important role in a happy and productive day at school.
Languages

Language Provision
Swedish and English are the languages of instruction. The Swedish national curriculum is followed, with up to half of instruction delivered in English by teachers from English-speaking countries including Canada, the USA, and the UK.

Bilingual Teaching
Solna is a bilingual school for students in years 4-9. The Swedish national curriculum is followed, with up to half of the education delivered in English by qualified teachers from English-speaking countries including Canada, the USA, and the UK. The bilingual approach supports students to develop proficiency in both Swedish and English.
Admissions

Admissions
The application window is open year‑round, and applicants may apply to multiple schools at the same time. Admissions are ongoing throughout the year, subject to availability. To apply, click on 'Apply here', select the school you wish to apply to (each school has its own queue), and place your child in the queue from February 1 in the year after they were born. After you click 'Apply here', you are redirected to SchoolSoft's queue system; log in using BankID and fill in your personal details. If you do not have a Swedish BankID, you can complete the online application form available here. When will a place offer be received? The school will email to notify you that the process is underway. If you are offered a place, you must respond within the specified deadline; if no response is received, the place will be offered to the next person in the queue. How can an application be changed? You can log into the queue system using BankID to update and save your details, and you also have the option to defer the start date. If you do not have BankID, contact the school for assistance. Does it cost anything to attend? There are no fees to attend IES schools. Schools are funded in the same way as those run by the municipality through the Swedish tax system and the school voucher (skolpeng).

Waitlist
Admissions operate via a school‑specific queue. The queue opens year‑round, and a child can be placed in the queue from February 1 in the year after birth. Place offers are sent by email and must be accepted by the deadline; if not, the offer goes to the next person in the queue. Changes to an application or start date can be made by logging into the queue system with BankID; if BankID is unavailable, contact the school.
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