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Uppsala International School

Sweden, Uppsala

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 5 - 19 years
Pupil numbers 274
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Typical class size 13
Strengths Performing Arts, Languages, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Uppsala International School is an international school in Uppsala, Sweden, located at Palmbladsgatan 12. The school serves international families and offers a Cambridge pathway for students from approximately age 5 to 19. Its programme follows the Cambridge International curriculum, leading to IGCSE examinations around age 16 and A Level examinations around age 18 or 19. Publicly available UIS-linked school recruitment information states that the school is a fully accredited Cambridge International School and is non-fee-paying. The school’s official social media also advertises admissions for Grades 1–12, covering Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Middle School, IGCSE and A Level. The campus is described as having capacity for up to 800 students. UIS is suitable for families seeking English-medium international education in Uppsala with a Cambridge examination route through secondary and sixth-form levels.

Palmbladsgatan 12, 754 50 Uppsala, Sweden

The Essentials

Uppsala International School has 274 pupils, typical class sizes of 13, instruction in English.

Fees
Application fees
- There is no application fee for admission to Uppsala International School (Kvarngärdesskolan).

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- Uppsala International School is a municipal (non-fee-paying) school. There are no tuition charges for any year group (preschool class through compulsory school grades). No termly or annual tuition is invoiced to parents.

After‑school care (fritids) and other recurring parent charges
- Education in the school itself is free, but attendance in municipal after‑school care (fritidshem) is subject to a parental fee. The parental fee for fritids is income‑based with a maximum cap and sibling reductions; the municipality applies the stated maximum monthly fees and sibling discounts. Parents pay the fee 12 months per year, even when the child is sick or on leave. You must notify the municipality of income or family‑situation changes so the correct fee is charged. Uppsala's fritids fee model and maximum monthly limits (and sibling reductions) are applied by the municipality.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees that are payable (for example fritids fees or voluntary charges) are invoiced by Uppsala municipality and are billed throughout the year; the municipal routine is to charge parental fees 12 months per year. Cancellation of a fritids place requires one month's notice; fees are charged during the notice period. Invoices to parents use the municipality's billing system; typical payment channels supported by Uppsala municipality include bankgiro payments, e‑invoice (e‑faktura), autogiro and delivery to digital post services such as Kivra; international payments can be made using the municipality's IBAN/SWIFT details when required. Late payment triggers the municipality's normal reminder and collection procedures.

Boarding fees
- Uppsala International School (Kvarngärdesskolan) is a day school and does not offer boarding; therefore there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and typical one‑off or voluntary charges
- Parents can expect occasional, voluntary or activity‑specific costs that are not tuition. These commonly include voluntary contributions for certain school trips or extracurricular activities, optional outings, personal materials for specific courses or extracurricular programmes, and other voluntary charges when a cost is outside the scope of the free education. Any such voluntary charges or costs must follow the rules that apply to municipal schooling. School meals in compulsory schooling are normally handled within municipal arrangements; separate voluntary or extra costs may apply for optional or non‑mandatory activities.

Uniforms and clothing
- The school does not operate a paid uniform scheme; any clothing or equipment costs (sports kit, outdoor clothing, personal stationery) are normally the responsibility of the parent and are one‑off or occasional purchases rather than recurring school fees. (Any mandatory purchases for a specific activity would be communicated by the school.)

Refund information
- For municipal parental fees such as fritids, the municipality invoices 12 months per year and fees continue to be charged during sickness or leave; cancellation of a place requires one month's notice and fees are charged during the notice period. Refunds for pre‑paid parental fees are governed by municipal billing rules and depend on the timing of cancellation and the municipality's invoicing; late‑payment, reminder and debt‑collection rules also apply under municipal procedures. Voluntary contributions for optional activities follow the school's or municipality's specific rules for that activity and any refund policy applicable to the activity.

Fee payment options
- The municipality accepts standard payment methods for invoices: bankgiro payments with OCR, e‑invoice (e‑faktura) via banks, autogiro, delivery to digital post (e.g., Kivra) and international payments via the municipality's IBAN/SWIFT details. Parents are expected to follow the payment instructions on the invoice and may contact municipal economic support for questions about payment arrangements or requests for an amortisation plan or anstånd in special circumstances.

If a specific one‑off charge is proposed (for example for an optional school trip or paid extracurricular), the school or municipality will communicate the amount, payment method and any refund terms directly to the families involved.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a student health team (EHT) consisting of the assistant principal, specialist teachers, a school nurse and a school psychologist who also serves as a school counsellor. A school doctor works with the school as well as a study counselor (SYV). EHT collaborates with the school's student coach and the anti-bullying team. The health team works in close cooperation with class teachers and other staff to quickly provide the support our students need. The School Psychologist/Counsellor is on duty 75% of full time Mon-Thu, Cecilia Ljungdahl. Guidance counselors provide additional support.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has dedicated special education teachers who support students with diverse learning needs. The health team includes special education teachers Anne-Louise Ljungkvist, Veronica Öster and Maja Karlsson. A Special education teacher page provides updated contact details.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
In BLIC, students who have English as their daily language of communication at home attend. We also offer a smaller English class for students who are only in Sweden for a short period. English Class, year 1-4 is for students with no prior knowledge of Swedish and staying a short time; priority is given to students whose parents are doing research at the university. Cambridge Classes exist for science and maths in BLIC 8 and 9, outside regular hours, preparing for IGCSE exams with assessments in Stockholm. Advanced Studies Program in English is authorized to start in 7th grade, with 9th grade aligning to first-year gymnasium; tests are used for entry and cooperation with Katedralskolan for testing and grading.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through a School Psychologist/Counsellor who is part of the student health team and is on duty 75% of full time (Mon-Thu). The health team also includes a school nurse and special education teachers to support student wellbeing, along with a study counselor (SYV). The health team collaborates with guidance counselors and an anti-bullying team to monitor and promote wellbeing and to provide timely support in collaboration with class staff.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is supported through the anti-bullying team, which collaborates with the student health team to protect students from harassment. The School Psychologist/Councellor and Guidance counselors provide safeguarding support and guidance, working with teachers to ensure student safety and well-being.
Parent Experience

History
The school is a completely newly built F-9 school located at Thunmansgatan 47. There are regular Swedish classes from preschool to grade 6 and bilingual classes (BLIC) from preschool to grade 9; expansion to grade 7 and then grade 9 will enable students to complete their entire primary years at the school. BLIC is attended by students who use English as their daily language of communication at home, and a smaller English class is offered for students who are only in Sweden for a short period. All teaching is based on the Swedish curriculum, LGR22. The school's goal is to educate students to understand that knowledge gives freedom to shape their own future; in year 9, students have achieved high results and 100% upper secondary school eligibility. Updated: 19 August 2025.

Community
News items include Open House on 20 January 2026 and 'Welcome to Kvarngärdesskolan Uppsala International School' (published 27 October 2025). An after-school center serves preschool to year 3, and an after-school club is available from year 4 onward. BLIC serves students who use English at home, and the upper secondary offers Cambridge education in mathematics and NO as well as Advanced Education in English. Updated: 19 August 2025.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative
The school offers free time activities that foster arts and creative expression. Outdoor activities, crafts, theatricals, and amateur choral singing are among the attractions. Free time activities follow a well-structured weekly timetable and aim to supplement schooling while providing meaningful leisure time.

Cultural & Language
The Swedish classes range from Junior to Grade 6 and focus on communication in Swedish. Bilingual Classes (BLIC) blend Swedish and English; All teaching in preschool and year 1 is in English, and from year 2 to year 9 Swedish accounts for at least 50 percent of teaching time. In year 7-9 Cambridge classes in Mathematics and Science are offered, and Advanced English is available. The school is a member of ECIS, the Educational Collaboration of International Schools.

Social & Hobbies
Free time activities take place after school for students in grade F-3, with room for spontaneous activities guided by children's interests. Outdoor activities, crafts, theatricals, and amateur choral singing are among the offerings. The activities are organized in four on-site departments and follow a weekly timetable to suit different ages and needs.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school provides out-of-school activities from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm for students in grade F-3. These activities include outdoor activities, crafts, theatre, and amateur choral singing. Fritids follows the school curriculum (Lgr 22) and aims to provide meaningful leisure time and care for families.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include Swedish and English. In BLIC, English is the daily language and Swedish teaching is increased to at least 50 percent of total teaching time from year 2 to year 9. An English class for Grades 1–4 targets students with no prior Swedish knowledge and prioritises children whose parents are researchers at the university. An Advanced Studies Program in English started in autumn 2013 for seventh graders, with accelerated English and collaboration with Katedralskolan for some 9th‑grade projects.

Bilingual Teaching
BLIC classes are for students who are bilingual in Swedish and English when they start school. English is the daily communication language at home before joining BLIC. All teaching in preschool and year 1 is in English, and from year 2 to year 9 Swedish teaching increases so that Swedish accounts for at least 50 percent of total teaching. In years 7–9, Cambridge classes in Mathematics and Science and Advanced English are offered, and the school is a member of ECIS.

Immersion Programs
Cambridge Classes provide after‑school study of Science and Maths for Grades 8–9. These classes are outside regular school hours and meet about one hour per week. They prepare students for Cambridge IGCSE exams and sit their exams at a Cambridge Examinations test centre in Stockholm in May and October. The Cambridge Classes are coordinated by Brady Caldwell, Cambridge Course Coordinator & Science Teacher.
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