Answers for families

No. The school is free of charge. It is funded by the local education authority and there are no school fees of any kind.

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No, there is no charge or fee for registering your child on the waiting list.

You can register your child for the waiting list at any time, by submitting an application.

You will be notified by email with a confirmation that we have received your application, although this does not guarantee a place at the School.

We review our admissions at the beginning of March every year, a process that is finalised by the end of April. Late admissions also take place in June and August each year, as well as throughout the year depending on the availability of places.

You will receive a queue reference number via email, but you will not be able to see your place in the queue.

Children who already have a sibling at the School will be automatically placed higher in the waiting list. Other considerations include how close a child lives to the School.

Vasa International School of Stockholm provides a uniquely international learning experience by being an IB World School. We offer the PYP and the MYP as a bilingual programme.

We also offer an early start to the PYP programme through our Early Years class, which students can attend when they are five years old.

For the PYP and MYP as a fully English programme, see our sister school, the International School of Kungsholmen.

Our Bilingual Programme provides a rich learning environment where students grow confident using both Swedish and English. The class teacher teaches in Swedish, the class assistant is English-speaking and the specialist teachers (such as PE, Art and Music) teach in English. This natural mix of languages helps students develop fluency in both.

The classes follow the Swedish national curriculum (Lgr22) in combination with the International Baccalaureate programme, giving students a strong foundation in both academic excellence and international-mindedness.

The Bilingual Programme is ideal for families who want their child to thrive in both Swedish and English – academically, socially and culturally.

Students gain the benefits of a Swedish education while developing English skills through daily exposure to the English language. This dual-language environment helps children become confident communicators and adaptable learners with a global outlook.

It’s a great choice for families who want their child to be prepared for both Swedish and international opportunities in the future.

Vasa International School of Stockholm is open to all. However, given that we cultivate an international environment, we recommend that students have good knowledge of English.

We provide after school care for our Early Years to PYP Year 4 students, förskoleklass to årskurs 3 in the Swedish system. Activities here are the equivalent of Sweden’s “fritidshem”.

Late admissions take place in June, August and January each year, as well as throughout the year depending on the availability of places. If you are an expat who has just arrived in the country, please contact us to see if there are available seats at any time in the academic year.