What are the admission criteria for the school?
The first admission criterion is children with a place in Nusery or Kindergarten will get a place in the main school. The second is that children with a sibling in school go to the top of the waiting list for their class. The last criterion is the length of time you have been on the list.
Does the school follow the international curriculum?/Are you an International School?
No, we are a Swedish independent school (‘friskola’) following the Swedish law and curriculum. We are therefore not an international school in the normal sense of the word. (Though pupils and staff are very cosmopolitan).
Do I need to pay?/ Are you a private school?
No. We are not allowed to charge for your child’s education. Our funding comes from the ‘skolpeng’, effectively the Swedish taxpayer.
Will my child need to learn Swedish?
Yes. All pupils must learn and pass Swedish in order to move on to the next stage of education. (Swedish, Mathematics and English are the three core subjects that must be passed at the age of sixteen).
Does my child need to know English already?
This is not an admission criterion and your child will learn English alongside the other children. They will need support with their homework from you.
Does it matter where I live in the city?
No. We admit pupils from all over the city. Location is not an admission criterion. (But you will be wise to consider the amount of time your child spends in travelling).
I am only in Sweden for two years and don’t want my child to go to a Swedish school? Can my child be a priority case?
This is not an admission criterion and we recommend that you apply for other schools as well as this one.
How long is the waiting list?/Where is my child on the waiting list?
It is not possible to say because if a child is admitted in another class with siblings then those siblings may go above your child. We do not give out positions on the waiting list. We will contact you if a place comes up for your child.
Should I keep in touch?
Yes. You need to renew your interest each year.
Will my child receive homework?
Yes and they will need your support. The amount of homework increases as the children get older with senior pupils receiving a substantial amount. You should consider whether your child will be happy to have a lot of homework.
Can I get involved as a parent?
Yes. We have active and supportive parents who fundraise for activities for the class and put on social activities that bring the families together. This is very important in a school where families are spread out across the city. Parents with some free time are also welcome to help in the library or to support younger children with their reading in English or Swedish.
Does the school have good standards?
The school gets consistently good results and is frequently amongst the top schools for the west of Sweden. You can see school results and analysis at www.skolverket.se .
Is there a school bus?
No, but the school has good communication links to the city. The number 11 tram stops near to the school as do busses 114 and 91.
Will my child eat at school?
Yes. School lunches are free and are freshly prepared on the premises. We have a large dining hall.
Which subjects will my child learn?
English, Mathematics, Swedish, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, Religion, Sport, French, German, Woodwork, Textiles, Home Economics, Technology, ICT, Art and Music.
Under Swedish law pupils must be able to swim before they leave the school. The school does take pupils to the pool but if they can learn with their family then it will save them from missing other important lessons.
We are not able to offer Spanish as a subject,