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Nordic International School Ystad

Sweden, Ystad

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Swedish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 267
Type Co-educational
Opened 2022
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum
Taught languages English
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Primary School
Introduction

Nordic International School Ystad sits at Björnstjernegatan 10A, 271 39 Ystad. It follows the Swedish curriculum with an international profile, and up to half of teaching for older students is conducted in English. Teachers speak English and Swedish, with a mix of staff, and students are encouraged to express themselves in English in class and during breaks. The international profile includes elements from the British system, notably a house system, a dress code, rhetoric training, and annual activities celebrating world festivals. The campus offers a recreation room, classrooms and quiet study areas, with Open House visits available. Extra-curriculars include junior clubs. Academically, the house system builds peer leadership, with monthly competitions in debate, science, poetry, swimming, athletics and chess; MUN conferences reinforce leadership and global awareness. An emphasis on reading, cultural celebration and social responsibility runs within a structured, uniform environment.

Björnstjernegatan 10A, 271 39 Ystad

The Essentials

Nordic International School Ystad has 267 pupils, instruction in Swedish, English.

Location
The school is located at Björnstjernegatan 10A, 271 39 Ystad. The school serves students in Grades 4–9. The school can be contacted by email ystad@nordicinternational.se or by phone +46 (0)411-24 56 85.

Stages
Grades 4–9
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
From fall term 2025, the school uses school clothes instead of traditional school uniforms. All students receive a free sweatshirt and polo shirt that can be combined with their own clothes.

Food Options
The school provides school meals in the canteen. Kitchen by Watma serves lunch daily; meals are tasty and nutritious to last through the day; all students eat together in the canteen.

House System
The school has a House system. Students are placed in mixed-year Houses that span all year groups, creating a community and providing leadership opportunities across the school.

Governance and Ownership
Independent Swedish private school following the Swedish curriculum (Lgr22).
Fees
Application fees
- There is no application fee. Queue registration is free of charge and voluntary; there is no financial commitment when you join the student queue.

Tuition fees by year group (per term and per academic year)
- Grades covered at Nordic International School Ystad: 4–9. There are no tuition charges for any year group; education is provided free of charge under the Swedish school voucher system. Stated another way: tuition = SEK 0 per term and SEK 0 per academic year for all applicable grades.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- There are no recurring tuition invoices for school fees because tuition is not charged.
- Optional or chargeable items (for example, extra school clothing ordered through the school shop, voluntary extracurricular activities or specific trip fees) are handled and billed separately; these items are invoiced or paid at the time of purchase or according to the specific activity's stated terms. The school operates an online shop for additional garments and school-related purchases.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered at Nordic International School Ystad; therefore there are no boarding fees. The school is a day primary/comprehensive school for grades 4–9.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, meals, materials, activities, etc.)
- School clothing: From the autumn term 2025 the school provides core school clothing items (a free sweatshirt and a free polo shirt) to all students. Additional garments may be purchased through the school's online shop at parents' expense.
- School meals: Daily school lunch is provided to pupils through the school's catering (Kitchen by Watma). Lunch is part of the school day offering. Any special meal arrangements or exceptional catering items are managed separately.
- After‑school activities and voluntary extras: After‑school activities are offered and may carry separate fees where applicable (for example certain clubs, excursions, or optional services). Fees for these services are charged separately and handled per the activity's invoicing terms.
- School‑supplied learning materials: Standard curriculum teaching is provided as part of the school's educational offering. Any optional materials or specific course-related extras that incur a cost are billed separately when required.

Refund information
- Tuition and application refund: Not applicable (no tuition or application fees are charged).
- Refunds for paid optional items (for example purchases through the online shop or refundable deposits tied to optional services) are governed by the purchase or activity terms and the school's administrative procedures for payments and refunds; the school maintains records of payments and refunds as part of its administrative processes.

Fee payment options
- Payments for optional purchases are processed via the school's online shop or by invoice for chargeable services; the exact payment methods available for each transaction (for example card payment in the shop or invoice bank transfer) are those offered at the time of purchase or specified on the invoice. For any chargeable extracurricular activities or optional purchases, payment instructions and deadlines appear on the specific invoice or purchase page.
Academics

Nordic International School Ystad teaches Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum.

Curriculum
The Swedish curriculum is followed with an international profile. Up to half of all teaching for older students is conducted in English. Students are encouraged to express themselves in English in the classroom and during breaks. Teachers speak both English and Swedish, and there is a mix of Swedish and international teachers. Teaching materials may be in English or Swedish, depending on circumstances and specific needs. The international profile includes elements from the British education system, such as a house system, a dress code for teachers and students, rhetoric training, and annual activities that celebrate world festivals.

Exam Results
Our students perform above the municipal and national averages across all Nordic locations. In spring 2025, 22% of Nordic graduates across all locations earned a grade higher than their results on the national tests, matching the national average of 22%. In Ystad, Year 9 merit value is 248.3, 19 points above the national average, and 91% of students are eligible for upper secondary (gymnasiet).

Higher Education Progression
91% of Year 9 students are eligible for upper secondary education (gymnasiet).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Nordic International School Ystad provides a secure, community-focused learning environment where students can grow academically and personally and form strong friendships. The three pillars guide the model: world-class teaching, order and tidiness, and the Nordic Spirit, which support consistent achievement year after year. The school promotes a calm, structured study atmosphere that supports learning and curiosity across grades. Guardians and pupils describe the environment as safe, welcoming, and conducive to respectful interactions. The school emphasises social development through cross-year interactions and a warm community culture that reinforces belonging.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Special education needs are supported by a student health team that includes a school nurse, counselor, a special education teacher, and a school psychologist. The team works both preventively and with individual support for students needing additional assistance. An active safety team and a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and bullying safeguard pupil welfare. The House system reinforces community, safety, and inclusive belonging across year groups.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Nordic International School follows the Swedish curriculum with English as a working language in parts of the teaching. Up to 50% of teaching is conducted in English in the international primary school model. Pupils receive extra support in English to develop language skills. The school uses bilingual elements and an international staff with both English and Swedish language backgrounds in various subjects. English is encouraged for self-expression during lessons and breaks.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is supported by a student health team that includes a school nurse, counselor, special education teacher, and school psychologist. The team works both preventively and with individual support for students. Guardians describe a safe environment with a calm, orderly setting and no bullying, contributing to pupil security. The school emphasises structured routines and staff dedication as a foundation for mental and social wellbeing. Testimonies from families highlight improvements in self-confidence and feelings of security.

Safeguarding
An active safety team monitors pupil welfare and there is zero tolerance for abuse and bullying. The House system brings together students from different year groups to foster safety, belonging, and a respectful school culture. Clear rules and procedures support staff and guardians in addressing concerns promptly. Staff safety and safeguarding are supported by the school health team, including a nurse, counselor, special education teacher, and psychologist.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Nordic International School Ystad is located at Björnstjernegatan 10A, 271 39 Ystad. The school has a recreation room on the premises. Classrooms and quiet study areas are part of the learning environment. Visitors can tour the school premises during Open House or by private viewing.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Junior clubs are offered.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
House system builds peer leadership and lasting relationships. Monthly competitions test debate, science, poetry, swimming, athletics, and chess. Rhetoric training is provided to all students; yearly activities celebrate diverse cultures.

Arts & Creative
Poetry features in house competitions. Calm spaces support reading and collaborative study. Breaks encourage reading and creative collaboration.

Cultural & Language
Up to 50% of teaching is in English. Staff speak English and Swedish, reflecting an international profile. Yearly activities celebrate festivals of different nationalities and cultures.

Social & Hobbies
Houses foster social life and student leadership. House Captains organize monthly competitions in debate, science, poetry, swimming, athletics, and chess. Breaks provide spaces for social interaction.

Leadership & Professional
House Masters oversee pastoral care and promote leadership. House Captains organize meetings and lead peers. Nordic International School Ystad hosts Model United Nations conferences.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school uses a uniform for staff and students. A dress code removes distractions and promotes equality. Mobile phones are handed in at the start of each day; calm spaces support reading and collaboration.
Languages

Language Provision
Swedish is the main language of instruction; English is used for many practical subjects.

Bilingual Teaching
Main language of instruction is Swedish; many practical subjects are taught in English. Ystad serves students in grades 4–9.
Reputation

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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Join the Nordic International School Ystad queue by registering your child for the waiting list as soon as they have a personal identification number. Joining the queue is free of charge and voluntary; there is no commitment at this stage. 2. Admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis based on the registration date, with priority given to siblings in families who are already part of Nordic. 3. After joining the queue, identity documents and any additional information may be required depending on the school. 4. If a place is offered and you accept it, you will be asked to fill in e-documents to authorize the transfer of documentation from your current school in connection with the change of school. 5. You will receive a confirmation of your queue registration immediately after you register. 6. You cannot change schools after submitting the queue; if you are interested in more than one Nordic school, you should register your child for each school separately.

Waitlist
The waiting list is the Nordic queue for Nordic International School Ystad. Admission is based on the queue date and sibling priority. Joining the queue is free of charge and voluntary with no commitment. After joining, identity documents may be requested; you cannot change schools after submitting the queue and you should register for each school if you want to apply to more than one of Nordic's schools.
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