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Mälardalen International School (MISV) is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The PYP was authorized in November 2024 and the MYP in January 2025, confirming MISV's position as an IB World School in the Västerås region. MISV is the only IB World School in the area authorized to deliver both PYP and MYP. The school emphasizes critical thinking, global mindedness, and inquiry-based learning to prepare students to navigate global challenges.
English is the internal working language of MISV, with opportunities for students to deepen English proficiency and to learn Swedish language and culture. The curriculum emphasizes intercultural understanding and respect and multilingual development through language study and cultural engagement. MISV fosters a global mindset by encouraging students to consider local and global contexts.
After School Activities, known as Fritids, are available for students up to age 12. Fritids is invoiced separately through Västerås Stad. This arrangement supports families requiring after-school care and aligns with MISV's view of learning as extended beyond core hours.
The IB learner profile at MISV emphasizes Caring, with a commitment to service and empathy for others. MISV aims to develop active, compassionate, lifelong learners who contribute to a better world through intercultural understanding and respect. The school's partnerships and international focus reinforce these values.
MISV emphasizes leadership and global citizenship as part of its learning culture. The school aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better world. The Head of School is Maija Möller, and MISV collaborates with industry partners such as Northvolt and Hitachi to promote intercultural understanding.
School fees include daily lunch and snacks and excursions, contributing to student well-being and daily life at MISV. The IB framework promotes balance among intellectual, physical, and emotional aspects of well-being. MISV also supports well-being through an extended learning model that includes after-school care and structured activities.
Mälardalen International School (MISV) is an IB World School in Västerås, Sweden, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 5 to 16. English is the internal working language, and Swedish language and culture are taught. MISV opened in January 2022 in Finnslätten and is the only IB World School in the Västerås region authorized to deliver both PYP and MYP. The school serves a diverse community with 23 nationalities and 26 languages, and 100% of teaching staff are IB-trained. PYP authorization was completed in November 2024 and MYP authorization followed in January 2025. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning, global-mindedness, and the development of lifelong learners to navigate global challenges. For 2025–2026, PYP fees are 50,000 SEK per year and MYP fees are 60,000 SEK per year, covering learning materials, daily lunch and snacks, and excursions. After-school care (Fritids) is available to age 12 and invoiced separately via Västerås Stad. Head of School is Maija Möller, with partnerships including Northvolt and Hitachi.
