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Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundbyberg

Sweden, Stockholm

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Swedish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 615
Type Co-educational
Opened 2018
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Swedish, English
Strengths Languages, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundbyberg is a bilingual Swedish school for students in years 4 to 9, located at Rissneleden 136, 174 57 Sundbyberg. The school follows the Swedish national curriculum while delivering up to 50% of lessons in English, taught by qualified teachers from English-speaking countries. In August 2024, the school became a Cambridge partner school and offers IGCSE lessons and exams in English and Mathematics, alongside a bespoke curriculum designed to support individual potential. The campus supports a calm, safe learning environment and a student body of about 615 with a student‑teacher ratio of 9.9, under Principal Johanna Bohlin since 2024. After school, clubs such as Programming Club, Chess Club, and Dance Club enrich academics through coding, strategy, and creative arts. The school also runs a busy PTA, a health team, and a nutritious lunch program to promote wellbeing and community involvement. Classes run 4–9, established 2018. Welcome. Together.

The Essentials

Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundbyberg has 615 pupils, instruction in Swedish, English.

Location
Rissneleden 136, 174 57 Sundbyberg, Sweden

Stages
Years 4-9

Type
bilingual school

Country affiliation
Sweden
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Lunch is provided at all IES schools; school lunches are high-quality and include a vegetarian option; the schools can cater to allergies; if a student needs a special diet for medical reasons, a certificate from a doctor or dietician should be submitted to the school nurse; school lunch is free of charge.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES). IES was fully owned by its founder, Barbara Bergstrom, up to 2012. Since 2020, Paradigm Capital has been the majority owner, and Paradigm has been a shareholder in IES since 2016.
Fees
*Application fees*
- No application fee. SEK 0 per application for entry to Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundbyberg; there is no separate admissions or enrollment charge.

*Tuition fees by year group (per year and per term)*
- Grades 4–9 (compulsory school): Tuition fee per school year: SEK 0. Tuition fee per term: SEK 0. There are no mandatory tuition charges for any compulsory year group at this school.

*Billing schedule and payment terms*
- There is no billing schedule or recurring invoicing for tuition or application fees because no such mandatory fees are charged. For any occasional, voluntary charges (for example for specific optional school trips or materials), invoices—if issued—will state the payment deadline and terms on the invoice itself. Schools may handle such one‑off charges separately from routine school administration.

*Boarding fees (if applicable)*
- Boarding is not applicable. There is no standard boarding provision and no boarding fees for Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundbyberg. SEK 0 where boarding would otherwise be charged.

*Other costs or fees (uniforms, meals, trips, materials, extracurriculars)*
- School uniform: No mandatory uniform charge. The school enforces a dress code rather than a required uniform; parents are expected to provide ordinary school clothing and appropriate kit for physical education and outdoor activities.
- School meals: For pupils in compulsory school, lunch is provided under the national arrangements and is not a tuition charge; school lunch is free for pupils in compulsory basic school. Additional optional food purchases (if offered) would be handled separately.
- School trips, excursions and certain activities: The school may request voluntary contributions or require payment for optional trips, special events or certain extracurricular activities. Such costs are typically one‑off and should be described in the information for that activity; participation options for pupils who do not pay must be managed in line with regulations. These incidental costs are not the same as tuition.
- Learning materials and equipment: Standard textbooks and core teaching materials are provided as part of the schooling; parents may be asked to supply personal stationery, sportswear, or voluntary supplementary materials for particular projects or optional programmes—any chargeable items will be communicated per activity.

*Refund information*
- Refunds for tuition or application fees: Not applicable (SEK 0 charged).
- Refunds for voluntary paid activities: Refund terms, if any, are set for each paid activity or trip and will be stated on the related invoice or activity information; refund availability depends on the terms communicated for that specific activity.

*Fee payment options*
- Mandatory tuition/application payments: Not applicable (no mandatory fees).
- Occasional voluntary payments (trips, extras): Payment methods for one‑off charges vary and will be specified on the invoice or activity notice. Common payment methods used in Sweden for such invoices include bank transfer, Swish and invoice payments; the school will state which methods it accepts for each charge.

Summary (concise):
- Mandatory fees for attending Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundbyberg: none (SEK 0 for application and tuition for grades 4–9).
- No boarding provision or boarding fees.
- Usual additional costs are limited to voluntary one‑off charges (trips, optional activities, specific materials) and personal items (stationery, PE kit); lunches for compulsory pupils are provided without a tuition charge.
Academics

Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundbyberg teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundbyberg is a bilingual school for students in years 4-9. It provides a safe and calm environment where teachers can teach and students learn, and it aims to help every child reach their full potential. It uses 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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school maintains a safe and calm environment that supports learning. It focuses on language development and independence as part of students' personal growth. The bilingual setting helps students develop both Swedish and English language skills. The school aims to meet high academic aspirations while providing a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. The environment supports students' social and emotional development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in Swedish and English, with up to 50% of lessons taught in English. Qualified teachers from around the world deliver English-language instruction. Since August 2024, the school is a Cambridge partner and offers IGCSE lessons and exams in English and Mathematics.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed through events and activities, including initiatives to raise awareness. For example, ‘Dansa för livet' was held to support mental health awareness. The school also emphasizes a safe and orderly environment as part of its ethos.

Safeguarding
The school emphasizes a safe and orderly environment as a prerequisite for learning.
Parent Experience

Community
Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundbyberg is a bilingual school for years 4-9 that uses the Swedish national curriculum, with up to half of lessons delivered in English by teachers from English-speaking countries including Canada, the USA, and the UK. The school is a safe and calm environment where teachers can teach and students learn. It features a library and a Junior Club, and a health team dedicated to student wellbeing.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent Teacher Association is busy and active and contributes to school life.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
IES Sundbyberg is a 4-9 school with bilingual instruction in Swedish and English, with up to 50% of lessons taught in English. Since August 2024, it has been a partner school to Cambridge University and offers IGCSE lessons and exams in English and Mathematics. Year groups are 4-9, and the school was established in 2018. The school has 615 students and a student-teacher/support staff ratio of 9.9. Johanna Bohlin is the Principal since 2024.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is bilingual, with up to half of the education delivered in English by qualified teachers from English-speaking countries. The Swedish national curriculum guides teaching at the school. The school offers programming- and chess-related clubs to support academic and intellectual development outside lessons, including Programming Club, Chess Club, Newspaper Club, and Book Club. These clubs provide opportunities to engage with coding, strategic thinking, journalism, and reading.

Arts & Creative
Junior Club provides activities including arts and crafts, music and dance. Dance Club is among the student clubs offered. Arts and crafts and music activities support creative expression after school.

Cultural & Language
The school is bilingual, delivering up to half of instruction in English. This bilingual approach supports an international environment for students.

Social & Hobbies
Junior Club operates after the school day for students in grades 4–5, with opening times from the end of lessons until 16:30 and an afternoon snack. It offers activities such as sports, gym games, arts and crafts, music and dance, baking, and board games. The school runs clubs including Programming Club, Dance Club, Chess Club, Newspaper Club, and Book Club, enabling students to pursue shared interests.

Community & Service
The Parent Teacher Association is busy and active and contributes to school life. It engages families in school activities and events.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The student health team promotes learning, development and health and works to prevent illness. The school provides a nutritious, healthy lunch to support well-being and productive days.
Languages

Language Provision
Swedish and English are the languages of instruction; up to half the education is delivered in English by teachers from English-speaking countries.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches using the Swedish national curriculum and up to half the education in the school is delivered through English by qualified teachers from English-speaking countries including Canada, the USA, and the UK.
Admissions

Admissions
The school is Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundbyberg, a 4-9 school in Sundbyberg with a safe and calm environment where teachers can teach and students can learn. The school teaches in Swedish and English, with up to 50% of lessons taught in English, providing a foundation for students' futures in a global world. Since August 2024, the school is a partner of Cambridge University and offers IGCSE lessons and exams in English and Mathematics. The school established: 2018. Year groups: 4-9. Number of students: 615. Students per teacher/support staff: 9,9. Address: Rissneleden 136, 174 57 Sundbyberg, Sweden. Phone: +46 76-891 40 61. Email: info.sundbyberg@engelska.se. Welcome to Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundbyberg, where students in grades 4-9 have the opportunity to grow academically and personally in a safe and inspiring environment.

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