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Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP)
Taught languages English, Swedish, French, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Early Years
Introduction
International School of Helsingborg’s Early Years Campus serves children aged 3 to 5 and forms the first stage of the school’s International Baccalaureate pathway. Located on Larmvägen in Helsingborg, the programme is part of the IB Primary Years Programme and uses inquiry-based learning designed specifically for young children. English is the language of instruction, and learning is organised around the IB framework, encouraging children to explore ideas, ask questions and develop social, communication and thinking skills through play and guided investigations. The Early Years campus is part of the wider International School of Helsingborg, which educates approximately 825 students from ages 2 to 19 across four IB programmes. A distinctive feature of the school is its complete IB continuum, allowing children to progress from Early Years through the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme within the same international school community.
This campus is part ofInternational School of Helsingborg
Larmvägen 31, 254 22 Helsingborg, Sweden
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The Essentials
International School of Helsingborg Early Years has 825 pupils, instruction in English, Swedish.
Location
Early Years Campus - Larmvägen 31, 251 89 Helsingborg; Primary Years Campus - Östra Vallgatan 9, 251 89 Helsingborg; Middle Years Campus - Södra Stenbocksgatan 75, 252 47 Helsingborg; Diploma Campus - Södra Stenbocksgatan 75, 252 47 Helsingborg.
Stages
Pre-Early Years, Early Years, Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma Programme (IB).
Type
State-funded international IB school (ages 2–19).
Additional learning support
The school does not offer modified education programmes or any type of special education.
Country affiliation
Sweden; funded by the City of Helsingborg.
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Fees
Application fees - There is no application fee charged for admission to the International School of Helsingborg. ISH is a state-funded, tuition-free municipal international school for students aged 2–19.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - Early Years (ages 3–5): No tuition charged; education is provided as part of the state/municipal provision. - Primary Years Programme (PYP, ages ~6–12): No tuition charged; education is provided tuition-free. - Middle Years Programme (MYP, ages ~11–16): No tuition charged; education is provided tuition-free. - Diploma Programme (Gymnasie, ages ~16–19): No tuition charged for the IB Diploma Programme offered at the school.
Billing schedule and payment terms - General tuition billing: Not applicable (no recurring tuition or term fees are charged for the school's programmes). - Where optional, chargeable items (see “Other costs”) occur, those items are billed individually according to the school/municipal billing procedure for that activity; any such charges are handled separately from regular schooling and invoiced when required.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school only; there are no boarding facilities or boarding fees.
Other costs or fees (uniform, materials, trips, exams, extracurriculars) - Uniforms: No regular school tuition charge includes a uniform requirement; any clothing or sports kit costs would be handled as a personal purchase if required for an activity. - School materials and textbooks: No regular tuition charge applies; specific materials or privately-purchased supplies (if requested for particular courses or projects) would be charged or purchased separately by families where applicable. - School trips and extracurricular activities: Optional trips, field trips, voluntary extracurricular activities and similar non-compulsory events may incur separate charges; such costs are handled on a per-activity basis. Municipal schools commonly vary in how these optional costs are collected. - IB Diploma external/examination costs: Diploma candidates may incur examination/registration fees charged for IB assessments; these are separate from school tuition and are billed when applicable. Families of Diploma students should expect subject-level IB assessment fees where the IB charges for examinations or related services.
Refund information - Refunds for tuition: Not applicable because no tuition is charged. - Refunds for optional items: Refund conditions for any optional paid activities, trips, or external exam fees are determined on a case-by-case basis and handled under the school/municipal terms for that specific activity; such refunds (if any) follow the invoicing/payment terms for the charged item.
Fee payment options - Regular tuition payment options: Not applicable (no tuition to be paid). - Payment methods for optional/invoiceable items: When fees for optional activities, IB exam charges, or similar items are levied, they are processed through the school/municipal billing system and paid according to the invoicing instructions provided (municipal schools typically invoice and accept payment by standard municipal payment channels). Specific accepted payment methods for any invoiced item (for example, bank transfer/invoice details) are provided with that invoice.
Summary statement for the 2026/27 academic year - For the 2026/27 academic year the International School of Helsingborg remains a municipal, state-funded international school and does not charge tuition for any of its programmes (Early Years, PYP, MYP or Diploma). Parents may encounter separate, optional charges for extracurriculars, trips or Diploma exam fees where applicable; boarding and tuition fees are not applicable.
Academics
International School of Helsingborg Early Years teaches IB (PYP) for students aged 2 to 5.
Curriculum
The International School of Helsingborg uses the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum in English for all programmes, including Early Years, Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).
Higher Education Progression
Graduates frequently go on to universities in Sweden and around the world.
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Admissions
Admissions
1. Eligibility and programmes: ISH offers Early Years (EY), Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme. The IB curriculum is taught in English, and ISH is registered with the Swedish School Inspectorate. ISH does not teach Sweden's curriculum or use the Swedish grading system, though Swedish language is taught. Sweden's compulsory-education requirements apply to PYP and MYP. 2. Eligibility criteria and priority: Applications for ages 2–16 must meet criteria set by the Swedish Education Act. Priority is given to children of international families moving to Helsingborg and to students who have attended international schools abroad; admission of other applicants depends on space. If spaces are limited, priority is given to applicants living within Helsingborg municipality. ISH is funded by the City of Helsingborg and is tuition-free. 3. How to apply: EY, PYP, and MYP applications are submitted through the ISH online application system. For the Diploma Programme, applicants can apply via Skånegy or directly through ISH, depending on whether they are in Sweden or abroad. If applying from outside Sweden, applicants may begin through the ISH online system but must obtain a Swedish personal identity number and prove the right to live and study in Sweden before admission. 4. Diploma admissions: All Diploma applicants are invited to take entrance tests in English and Mathematics and to participate in an interview. The entrance test is scheduled in the spring term before August enrollment. In 2026, the entrance test date is March 9, with invitations sent by mail.
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FAQs
What curriculum does International School of Helsingborg offer?
International School of Helsingborg offers IB, International Baccalaureate curriculums. The International School of Helsingborg uses the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum in English for all programmes, including Early Years, Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).
What age range does International School of Helsingborg cater for?
International School of Helsingborg accepts students from age 2 to 18. Pre-Early Years, Early Years, Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma Programme (IB).
What are the fees at International School of Helsingborg?
**Application fees** - There is no application fee charged for admission to the International School of Helsingborg. ISH is a state-funded, tuition-free municipal international school for students aged 2–19.
Where is International School of Helsingborg located?
International School of Helsingborg is located in Sweden. Early Years Campus - Larmvägen 31, 251 89 Helsingborg; Primary Years Campus - Östra Vallgatan 9, 251 89 Helsingborg; Middle Years Campus - Södra Stenbocksgatan 75, 252 47 Helsingborg; Diploma Campus - Södra Stenbocksgatan 75, 252 47 Helsingborg.
Is International School of Helsingborg co-educational?
International School of Helsingborg is a co-educational school. State-funded international IB school (ages 2–19).
How do I apply to International School of Helsingborg?
The admissions process at International School of Helsingborg: 1. Eligibility and programmes: ISH offers Early Years (EY), Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme. The IB curriculum is taught in English, and ISH is registered with the Swedish School Inspectorate.
What learning support does International School of Helsingborg provide?
International School of Helsingborg provides learning support services. ISH has an inclusive approach to education. All students have access to support to remove or reduce barriers so they can fully participate and develop to reach their educational goals.
What facilities does International School of Helsingborg have?
International School of Helsingborg operates four campuses in Helsingborg: Early Years Campus at Larmvägen 31, Primary Years Campus at Östra Vallgatan 9, Middle Years Campus at Södra Stenbocksgatan 75, and Diploma Campus at Södra Stenbocksgatan 75.
What extra-curricular activities are available at International School of Helsingborg?
International School of Helsingborg offers a range of extra-curricular activities. The IB Primary Years Programme includes arts as one of the six subject areas. The Middle Years Programme lists Arts (Visual Arts, Music, Drama) as one of its eight subject groups. In the Diploma Programme, The Arts is a defined subject group, with Visual Arts offered.
What languages are taught at International School of Helsingborg?
English is the language of instruction for the IB curriculum at ISH from Early Years through the Diploma Programme.
Who is the head of International School of Helsingborg?
The head of school at International School of Helsingborg is Michael McAneney.
How many students attend International School of Helsingborg?
International School of Helsingborg has approximately 825 students. The school serves students from age 2 to 18.
Where do graduates of International School of Helsingborg go to university?
Graduates frequently go on to universities in Sweden and around the world.
What is the parent community like at International School of Helsingborg?
ISH serves students aged 2 to 19 across four IB programmes: Early Years, Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and the Diploma Programme.
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