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Sweden, Stockholm
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Nordic International School Essingen was founded in 2022 in Stockholm's Stora Essingen. It operates as a British-inspired primary school with an international profile, serving students in grades 4–9 and employing around 40 staff for about 480 pupils. The school emphasizes orderliness, community and safety as core aims, and its pedagogy is based on research-based teaching methods guided by Rosenshine's principles. The rector is Callie Carning, who leads the school. Instruction is bilingual, with English used in increasing proportion as students progress, supported by Swedish and international teaching staff.
The school offers an international environment where English is used naturally in everyday life. Respect between pupils and staff is central, and students are addressed as Ms. or Mr. The popular House system strengthens community and pride among pupils. Pupils participate in excursions, theme days and assemblies, celebrating academic achievement and social responsibility.
Nordic International School Essingen is a British-inspired primary school in Stockholm's Stora Essingen, opened in 2022. It serves students in grades 4–9 (ages 9–15) with an international profile and a bilingual environment. English is used in daily life, with Swedish and international teachers; as students progress, more instruction occurs in English. The curriculum blends a Swedish comprehensive framework with international elements, and teaching follows Rosenshine's principles, using printed textbooks alongside digital tools. Core aims are order, community, and safety, embedded in a structured learning environment designed to support knowledge development and social skills. The rector is Callie Carning. Facilities include a sports hall, a schoolyard, dining room, and classrooms. A House system fosters belonging, leadership, and school-wide activities. Progress is monitored closely, with Year 9 students aiming to leave as competent, confident global citizens. Language development and research-based pedagogy are key features, with a strong emphasis on community and wellbeing.
