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Malmö International School

Sweden, Malmö

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 420
Type Co-educational
Opened 1996
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum
Typical class size 13
Strengths Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Malmö International School is a municipal IB school in Malmö, Sweden, for students aged 3 to 16. The school follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme and is officially authorised as an IB World School. Its history began in 1996 with an English class linked to a UN project, before becoming Söderkulla International School in 1997 and Malmö International School in 2013. In 2024, MIS moved to a new school building in Hyllievång at Lingatan 2. Compulsory education from PYP1 to MYP4 is free of charge because the school is publicly funded by the City of Malmö, while Early Years preschool fees depend on household income. A distinctive feature is its full IB pathway for ages 3–16 within a Swedish municipal school system. After-school care is available from Early Years to PYP6 and includes play, drama, singing, reading and physical education.

Lingatan 2, 215 37 Malmö, Sweden

The Essentials

Malmö International School has 420 pupils, typical class sizes of 13, instruction in English.

Location
MIS is located in the Hyllievång area of Malmö, Sweden, close to the train station and about a 5–10 minute walk.

Stages
Ages 3–16; Early Years Programme (EYP), Primary Years Programme (PYP), and Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Type
International school offering IB programmes (EYP, PYP, MYP) for ages 3–16.

Additional learning support
Student Welfare Team supports the wellbeing of MIS students.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Hot meals are provided to all students every school day in the lunch hall, served with a salad buffet and knäckebröd. About 70% of ingredients are organic and around 90% of fruit and vegetables come from seasonal produce, with most dishes prepared from scratch using fresh ingredients. A vegetarian option and a pork-free option are available daily; complete dietary alternatives are provided for medical needs, requiring a doctor's certificate and an online application, and changes to dietary needs should be communicated to the restaurant.

Governance and Ownership
The school is publicly funded and founded by the City of Malmö. Public funding enables free education for compulsory levels PYP1–MYP4, while preschool education (EY) carries a maximum fee based on household income.
Fees
Application fees
- There is no application fee for enrolment in Malmö International School for compulsory years (PYP1–MYP4).

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- PYP1–MYP4 (compulsory school years / ages roughly 6–16): Tuition is free. No tuition is charged per term or per academic year.
- Early Years (EY, preschool ages 3–5): Preschool places are charged under the municipal income‑based fee system; fees are calculated monthly according to household income (see preschool / maxtaxa details below). Preschool is not charged as a termly tuition but as a monthly municipal fee.

Preschool (EY) and After‑School Care (fritids) — fee details
- Preschool (for children 3–5 with a full‑time place): Fee is calculated as a percentage of household monthly income for the first three children; percentages vary by income bracket. For households at or above the municipal maxtaxa threshold the monthly maximum amounts are: first child SEK 1,847; second child SEK 1,231; third child SEK 616. These amounts are billed monthly.
- After‑School Care / Fritids (for eligible pupils up to PYP6): Fee is calculated as a percentage of household monthly income for the first three children; for households at or above the maxtaxa threshold the monthly maximums are: first child SEK 1,231; second child SEK 616; third child SEK 616. These amounts are billed monthly.
- Reduced monthly rates apply automatically from August in the year the child turns 3 (children aged 3–6 with full‑time preschool receive the lower fritids rate August–May).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Preschool and fritids fees are billed monthly. Invoices are normally sent to the household where the child is registered; only one invoice recipient can be chosen per household. You pay the billed fee from the child's first day of enrolment. You remain liable for fees during periods the child is absent (for example summer break) and during any notice period when a place is cancelled.
- If you do not submit household income information, the municipal maxtaxa will be charged automatically. Syskonrabatt (sibling discount) applies and fees are charged for up to three children per household.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Malmö International School is a municipal day school and does not operate boarding facilities. No boarding fees apply.

Other costs and optional charges
- School tuition for compulsory years is free and no mandatory school uniform is required. Standard additional costs that families commonly cover themselves may include personal school supplies, optional extracurricular activities, voluntary school trips or excursions, and travel/commuting costs. The municipality provides school lunches and textbooks for pupils in compulsory school.

Refund information and credit adjustments
- If a fee has been overpaid or a credit is due, the municipality issues a credit and can reimburse via the Swedbank account register or by direct bank transfer to the account details provided. Adjustments are handled through municipal billing procedures and will be processed as credit notes or refunds. Late or unpaid invoices will generate reminders and may be forwarded to collection, with interest and reminder fees applied according to municipal billing rules.

Fee payment options
- Municipal invoices for preschool and fritids can be paid via e‑invoice (internet bank), digital mail services (e.g., Kivra), autogiro (direct debit), paper invoice or other municipal payment channels. The municipality sends reminders as paper mail and provides options for electronic invoicing and automatic debit. Specific payment arrangements (autogiro, e‑faktura) are set up via the payer's bank or municipal billing service.

Note: Malmö International School charges no tuition for compulsory IB years; the only recurring charges that may apply for children at the school are the municipal preschool (EY) and after‑school care (fritids) fees billed under the city's income‑based schedule and standard municipal billing procedures.
Academics

Malmö International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 16.

Curriculum
MIS offers three IB programmes—Early Years Programme (EYP), Primary Years Programme (PYP), and Middle Years Programme (MYP)—and is an IB World School. Early Years Education for 3–5 year olds is provided within the PYP, with the school day lasting 4 hours and a play-based, inquiry-led approach. The Primary Years Programme is for ages 3 to 12 and develops the whole child through six transdisciplinary themes taught across six subjects: Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, The Arts, and Personal, Social and Physical Education. The PYP emphasises inquiry and independence and includes the PYP Exhibition as a culminating experience. The Middle Years Programme is for ages 12 to 16, with eight subject groups—Language and Literature; Individuals and Societies; Mathematics; Design; The Arts; Sciences; Physical and Health Education; Language Acquisition—and assessment that is criterion-related, with learning framed by five interactive areas and global contexts.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
MIS fosters diversity and holistic learning; it encourages open-minded, lifelong learners and responsibility for themselves, each other, and our environments.

Mental Wellbeing
MIS has a Student Welfare Team that supports the well-being of every MIS student.
Parent Experience

History
MIS began in 1996 as a UN project for the World Maritime University, opening a single English class at Dammfriskolan. It moved in 1997 to Söderkullaskolan and became Söderkulla International School, later relocating to Triangeln in 2013 and becoming Malmö International School. MIS earned IB authorization for the Primary Years Programme in 2011 and for the Middle Years Programme in 2016, and in 2018 fully adopted the IB curriculum, dropping the Swedish curriculum. The school is publicly funded by the City of Malmö and moved to a brand-new building in Hyllie in 2024.

Community
Malmö International School is an international community where different cultures meet in unity, mutual respect and understanding, and it aims to prepare students for lifelong learning. The IB Learner Profile anchors the Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme, and MIS is an IB World School for ages 3–16. After school care is available, and a Student Welfare Team supports well-being with the school nurse, welfare counsellors, a school psychologist and learning support staff. The inauguration of the Hyllie campus in October 2024 was aligned with International Day to celebrate students' cultural heritage.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
MIS library is a pedagogical environment closely connected to teaching and learning, supporting enquiry-based study and reading for enjoyment. The library is open Monday and Friday 08:30–15:00, and Tuesday to Thursday 08:30–16:00. Contact details for the MIS Librarian are Ilse Bergendorff-Evans (ilse.bergendorff-evans@malmo.se) and Pernilla Olsson (Pernilla.Olsson2@malmo.se). After School Care runs before school from 07:00 and after school from 14:00–17:30, with holidays 08:00–17:00; breakfast is served at 07:20 and a snack in the afternoon. After School Care is available for MIS EY to PYP6 and requires documentation of guardian's full-time work or study. Malmö School Restaurants provide hot meals every school day with a salad buffet and knäckebröd; around 70% of ingredients are organic, with vegetarian and pork-free options; dietary needs require a doctor's certificate and online application; changes should be discussed with restaurant staff.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After School Care provides activities based on units of inquiry, including play, drama, poetry, singing, reading and physical education.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
MIS provides education for students aged 3–16 and offers the International Baccalaureate programmes Early Years Programme (EYP), Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), which can be offered individually or as a continuum. The mission celebrates diversity and holistic learning and fosters open-minded, life-long learners who are responsible for themselves, each other and the environments. The school has a Student Library with resources that support inquiry and the lifelong enjoyment of reading. The Student Welfare Team supports the well-being of every MIS student.

Cultural & Language
MIS promotes effective learning, interest in other cultures and global perspectives, as well as international mindedness. The IB programmes span ages 3–19 and MIS offers Early Years Programme (EYP), Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) as a continuum. The mission emphasizes diversity and holistic learning, encouraging open-minded, life-long learners who are responsible for themselves, others and the environments.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The welfare of MIS students is supported by the Student Welfare Team. After School Care is provided to look after students outside normal school hours. Malmö International School has Malmö School Restaurants providing dining services for students. The school's aim is that each student feels successful, appreciated and involved, supporting a positive school experience.
Languages

Language Provision
Malmö International School offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). Early Years Education (EY) is included in the PYP for ages 3–5. The PYP is designed for students aged 3–12, and the MYP for students aged 12–16. The MYP requires the study of at least two languages to support students in understanding their own culture and that of others. Knowledge of English is a requirement for admission corresponding to the age level of the curriculum.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Eligible applicants include parents studying or working within Higher Education in the region. Families moving to Malmö or the region due to employment or studies for a limited period may also apply. Families relocating who have attended an international school abroad for a major part of their child s education may apply. Knowledge of English is required for the age level of the curriculum.

2. Students are placed by age. EY covers ages 3-5. PYP covers ages 6-11, across several year levels. MYP covers ages 12-16. After MYP4, students apply to upper secondary school, with fluency in Swedish required for Swedish upper secondary institutions.

3. The school is funded by the City of Malmö. Education for compulsory levels PYP1 - MYP4 is provided free of charge. Preschool education (EY) has a maximum fee related to the household's total income. Living within Malmö municipality is recommended; if living outside, the other municipality must agree to pay charges to Malmö before admission is secured.
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