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Sweden, Gothenburg
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ESG develops young people academically and socially. ESG values diversity among students and staff and uses both English and Swedish to support learning. The school aims for high academic results and good discipline, with the skills needed to be successful in the future. The staff come from many countries and bring diverse practices to the classroom. ESG provides a safe, modern and well-equipped environment for learning. The aim is that students leave ESG bilingual, enabling study and work in Swedish or English.
Knowing English is not essential, but a basic English ability helps students engage with lessons. The statutes aim that a child who already has English or has a need for English may continue education in English. If a child has no English they may find another school more enjoyable.
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.
