Stockholm International School
Web: www.intsch.se
2008-2009
Stockholm International School is the only school in Stockholm to offer a truly international education. It draws its students from the business and diplomatic personnel for whom Stockholm is an international hub. Average student tenure is some 3 years, though many students stay for much longer and a few are with us for only a few months. There are some “non-international” students from Stockholm itself and these Swedish nationals comprise some 15% of the student body. Almost all of these students are Swedish students who have been in other international schools. There is no boarding facility and all students travel to school daily, some by foot or bicycle, many by bus and train and a large proportion are brought by car or in taxis organized and pooled by the diplomatic community.
Organization: The School is governed by a Board of Trustees. The school is changing to that of a Foundation and the transition will be completed by the 2009/2010 school year. The Board of Trustees will be a self-perpetuating board with channels of communication with the various stakeholders. The School is composed of a pre-school, a primary section, and a secondary (upper) section. The School’s management includes a Director, a K-12 Principal, a K-12 Daen of Students, a Senior School Coordinator, a MYP Coordinator, a Support Services Coordinator, and an IPC Coordinator.
Curriculum: The International Primary Curriculum runs in grades 1-5 (Primary), the IB MYP Program in grades 6-10 and the IB Diploma Program in grades 11-12. The School is approved and accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization, the European Council of International Schools and Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 77 faculty members, representing 19 nationalities. Auxiliary staff includes a school nurse, a guidance counselor and a librarian.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 450. Of the total, 49 were U.S. citizens. Of the U.S. enrollment, 15 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire or contract employees and 34 of other private U.S. citizens. There are 60 Swedish students.
Facilities: The School is situated in the center of Stockholm City. The building comprises 7 floors (2 basement levels, the ground floor and five floors above). The top floor (attic) was designed as a dedicated teaching and work area for the IB Diploma students. The auditorium on the 4th floor is a multi-purpose room serving as a theatre, assembly hall, drama studio and a school canteen. A lunch program for students who wish to have it is provided by an international school meals company. Two science laboratories, an art centre, a computer room, a technology room, a gymnasium and a library/media centre complete the line-up of dedicated student work areas.
Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, the School’s income derives from tuition. Annual tuition rates are as follows: $12,000 to $23,000 based on the grade level. There is an application fee of $200 and a building fee of $1300. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.) Children of diplomats are able to have their fees subsidized in the same way as Swedish students. The level of subsidy depends upon the grade level and the residential address of the family.
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