Stockholm International School
International School in Stockholm
Quick answer
Stockholm International School (SIS) serves 800 students from 65 nationalities aged 3 to 18 in Sweden's capital. The school is an IB Continuum World School (PYP, MYP, DP), accredited by IBO, CIS and MSA-CESS. Tuition $12,381-$17,524 per year — strong value for a 65-nationality IB international in Scandinavia. Strong fit for diplomatic, EU-institution, tech-industry (Spotify, Klarna) and corporate expat families on Stockholm assignments.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Stockholm International School.
- Tuition: $12,381–$17,524/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 12 (max 22) Stockholm international school · 800 students total.
- 65 nationalities top: Swedish, North American, British.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, MSA-CESS verified.
800
65 (Swedish, North American, British, EU, South and East Asian)
12 avg / 22 max
Rolling
IBO, CIS, MSA-CESS
About Stockholm International School
Stockholm International School is the longest established and most prestigious international school in Stockholm. For nearly 75 years it has been developing educational excellence, social responsibility, and personal integrity in decisively international students. SIS is a K-12 day school with English as the language of instruction.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $12,381 – $17,524 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 130000 kr-184000 kr |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $15,453(+3%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $16,953 |
| Cost position in Stockholm | 67th percentile(above average) |
IB
All graduates from SIS earn an International Baccalaureate Diploma
IB Exam scores SIS average IB exam score: 34 World average IB exam score: 30.5 2025 data
Swedish, French, and Spanish, Home language program is provided (requires 5 or more students)
Services are available for identified students primarily in the areas of Mathematics and Language. Intervention can vary based on each student's individual need and the level of support required. Intervention ranges from monitoring services in class to pull out assistance in one-on-one or small group settings.
We can provide support to students with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
English as an Additional Language
8:30 – 15:30
Yes
Free lunches and fruits are provided where we accommodate our student's dietary restrictions and requirements. e.g., gluten-free, no pork, milk-free, etc.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Stockholm
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Swedish, North American, British, EU, South and East Asian
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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