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Sweden, Gothenburg
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1. Admissions for August are completed by the end of April each year. The school has an August intake and no January intake. There is no tuition fee; funding comes from skolpeng. If offered a place, a tour is organized before you make your final decision.
2. English-speaking families of foreign researchers or experts or students who have previously been in an English-speaking school are eligible. The child must already have a place in pre-school. Having a sibling in the school strengthens eligibility. Length of time on the queue is a consideration; admissions for August are completed by the end of April each year and there is an August intake.
3. Waiting list positions are not disclosed; you will be contacted if a place becomes available. You cannot know your exact position on the waiting list. You must renew your interest every year within 12 months of your last application. Location is not an admission criterion; pupils are admitted from all over the city.
4. English is not essential, but having a basic ability helps; the aim is that a child with English or who may continue education in English can be accommodated. All pupils must learn Swedish and pass Swedish to move on. The school is Swedish independent and follows Swedish law and curriculum. The school does not follow an international curriculum.
Waiting list positions are not disclosed; you will be contacted if a place becomes available.
The English School Gothenburg is an independent, non-profit Swedish school founded in 1958 and based in western Gothenburg. It serves ages 0 to 15 and follows the Swedish curriculum with a liberal arts approach, delivering learning in both English and Swedish. Swedish National Tests are taken in years 3, 6 and 9 in Swedish and Maths, with English assessed in years 6 and 9. Class sizes are up to 24 students and teaching assistants are often on hand to support individual learning. The staff come from many countries, bringing diverse teaching practices to planning and enrichment. The modern campus features bright classrooms with interactive whiteboards and extensive technology, a superb playground, and easy access to nearby forests and sport facilities for PE and outdoor activities. The school runs a biennial Reading Challenge for Years 2–7, offers after-school music lessons, and hosts Nobel Day in the Creative Arts. Community initiatives include the Light of Peace trip to Vienna. Surplus funds are reinvested into facilities and staff development, with active participation in Energikicken, Göteborgsvarvet, and year-round sports days.
