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Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Typical class size 13
Strengths Performing Arts, Languages, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction
Uppsala International School is an international school in Uppsala, Sweden, located at Palmbladsgatan 12. The school serves international families and offers a Cambridge pathway for students from approximately age 5 to 19. Its programme follows the Cambridge International curriculum, leading to IGCSE examinations around age 16 and A Level examinations around age 18 or 19. Publicly available UIS-linked school recruitment information states that the school is a fully accredited Cambridge International School and is non-fee-paying. The school’s official social media also advertises admissions for Grades 1–12, covering Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Middle School, IGCSE and A Level. The campus is described as having capacity for up to 800 students. UIS is suitable for families seeking English-medium international education in Uppsala with a Cambridge examination route through secondary and sixth-form levels.
Palmbladsgatan 12, 754 50 Uppsala, Sweden
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The Essentials
Uppsala International School has 274 pupils, typical class sizes of 13, instruction in English.
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Fees
Application fees - There is no application fee for admission to Uppsala International School (Kvarngärdesskolan).
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - Uppsala International School is a municipal (non-fee-paying) school. There are no tuition charges for any year group (preschool class through compulsory school grades). No termly or annual tuition is invoiced to parents.
After‑school care (fritids) and other recurring parent charges - Education in the school itself is free, but attendance in municipal after‑school care (fritidshem) is subject to a parental fee. The parental fee for fritids is income‑based with a maximum cap and sibling reductions; the municipality applies the stated maximum monthly fees and sibling discounts. Parents pay the fee 12 months per year, even when the child is sick or on leave. You must notify the municipality of income or family‑situation changes so the correct fee is charged. Uppsala's fritids fee model and maximum monthly limits (and sibling reductions) are applied by the municipality.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees that are payable (for example fritids fees or voluntary charges) are invoiced by Uppsala municipality and are billed throughout the year; the municipal routine is to charge parental fees 12 months per year. Cancellation of a fritids place requires one month's notice; fees are charged during the notice period. Invoices to parents use the municipality's billing system; typical payment channels supported by Uppsala municipality include bankgiro payments, e‑invoice (e‑faktura), autogiro and delivery to digital post services such as Kivra; international payments can be made using the municipality's IBAN/SWIFT details when required. Late payment triggers the municipality's normal reminder and collection procedures.
Boarding fees - Uppsala International School (Kvarngärdesskolan) is a day school and does not offer boarding; therefore there are no boarding fees.
Other costs and typical one‑off or voluntary charges - Parents can expect occasional, voluntary or activity‑specific costs that are not tuition. These commonly include voluntary contributions for certain school trips or extracurricular activities, optional outings, personal materials for specific courses or extracurricular programmes, and other voluntary charges when a cost is outside the scope of the free education. Any such voluntary charges or costs must follow the rules that apply to municipal schooling. School meals in compulsory schooling are normally handled within municipal arrangements; separate voluntary or extra costs may apply for optional or non‑mandatory activities.
Uniforms and clothing - The school does not operate a paid uniform scheme; any clothing or equipment costs (sports kit, outdoor clothing, personal stationery) are normally the responsibility of the parent and are one‑off or occasional purchases rather than recurring school fees. (Any mandatory purchases for a specific activity would be communicated by the school.)
Refund information - For municipal parental fees such as fritids, the municipality invoices 12 months per year and fees continue to be charged during sickness or leave; cancellation of a place requires one month's notice and fees are charged during the notice period. Refunds for pre‑paid parental fees are governed by municipal billing rules and depend on the timing of cancellation and the municipality's invoicing; late‑payment, reminder and debt‑collection rules also apply under municipal procedures. Voluntary contributions for optional activities follow the school's or municipality's specific rules for that activity and any refund policy applicable to the activity.
Fee payment options - The municipality accepts standard payment methods for invoices: bankgiro payments with OCR, e‑invoice (e‑faktura) via banks, autogiro, delivery to digital post (e.g., Kivra) and international payments via the municipality's IBAN/SWIFT details. Parents are expected to follow the payment instructions on the invoice and may contact municipal economic support for questions about payment arrangements or requests for an amortisation plan or anstånd in special circumstances.
If a specific one‑off charge is proposed (for example for an optional school trip or paid extracurricular), the school or municipality will communicate the amount, payment method and any refund terms directly to the families involved.
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FAQs
Where is Uppsala International School located and what grades does it serve?
The school is located at Thunmansgatan 47 in Uppsala. It operates as a newly built F-9 school with regular Swedish classes from preschool to grade 6 and bilingual classes (BLIC) from preschool to grade 9, with plans to expand to grade 7 and grade 9 so students can complete their primary years on site. All teaching follows the Swedish curriculum, LGR22.
What is BLIC and who is it for?
BLIC stands for bilingual classes available from preschool through grade 9. It serves students who use English as their home language; preschool and year 1 are taught in English, and from year 2 to year 9 Swedish accounts for at least 50% of teaching time. Cambridge classes in Maths and Science are offered in years 7–9.
What makes the academic program at Uppsala International School distinctive?
All teaching follows the Swedish curriculum (LGR22). In addition to regular Swedish classes, BLIC provides bilingual instruction up to year 9, with Cambridge Maths and Science classes available in years 7–9 to support international-standard assessments.
Do families pay tuition to attend Uppsala International School?
No. The school is municipal and non-fee-paying, so there are no tuition charges for any year group. There may be fees for municipal after-school care (fritids) and occasional voluntary charges for trips or activities.
Is there an application fee for admission?
No, there is no application fee for admission to Kvarngärdesskolan.
How does the admissions process work, including BLIC and English classes?
Applications for regular Swedish classes (F-6) and bilingual classes (F-9) are submitted via Mitt Skolval, with BLIC also requiring Mitt Skolval. English Class applications use a separate English Class form. If offered a BLIC place, you must also apply via Mitt Skolval, and the Advanced English program requires an entrance test.
How are after-school care costs determined and billed?
After-school care (fritids) is income-based with a maximum cap and sibling discounts, billed by the municipality for 12 months a year. You must notify the municipality of income or family changes so the correct fee is charged. Invoices can be paid via bankgiro, e‑faktura, autogiro, or digital post (Kivra).
Are there uniform or boarding policies?
There is no paid uniform scheme; clothing costs are the family's responsibility. The school is a day school with no boarding, so there are no boarding fees.
What curriculum is used and how is language taught in BLIC?
The Swedish curriculum LGR22 is used. In BLIC, English is the daily language at home and is used in preschool and Year 1; from Year 2 to Year 9 Swedish accounts for at least 50% of teaching time.
What opportunities exist for Cambridge or international exams?
Cambridge classes in Mathematics and Science are offered in Years 7–9, outside regular hours, preparing students for IGCSE exams. Exams are conducted at a Cambridge test centre in Stockholm in May and October.
What are the reported academic outcomes in Year 9?
Year 9 students have achieved high results and 100% upper secondary school eligibility, indicating strong progression toward gymnasium.
Is there language support beyond BLIC?
Yes. There is an Advanced English program, plus an English Class for Years 1–4 for students with no prior Swedish knowledge, and EAL support through BLIC pathways and Cambridge offerings.
What facilities support language, science, and the arts?
The campus is newly built and hosts Cambridge Maths/Science in Years 7–9, along with arts-oriented activities such as theatre and choral groups as part of the after-school program.
Are there spaces dedicated to after-school activities?
Yes. After-school activities are organized in four on-site departments with a weekly timetable focusing on arts, crafts, theatre, and amateur choral singing.
Do students have access to after-school care?
Yes. There is an after-school center for preschool to Year 3 (6:30 am–5:30 pm) and an after-school club from Year 4 onward, aligned with municipal arrangements.
What kinds of extracurricular activities are offered?
Extracurricular options include arts, crafts, theatre, and amateur choral singing, along with structured free-time activities tailored to different ages within a weekly timetable.
Are there leadership or other clubs?
The information highlights arts-related and performing-arts activities; there is no explicit mention of formal leadership programs or other clubs beyond those activities.
What wellbeing and safeguarding supports are available?
A student health team (EHT) includes an assistant principal, specialist teachers, a school nurse, a school psychologist, a school doctor, and a study counselor (SYV). There is an anti-bullying team, and safeguarding is supported by the psychologist/counsellor and guidance counselors.
How is English language support provided for non-Swedish speakers?
In BLIC, English is the daily language at home; there is an English Class for Years 1–4 for students with no prior Swedish knowledge; Cambridge classes exist for Years 8–9; an Advanced English program is offered.
What mental wellbeing resources does the school provide?
The School Psychologist/Counsellor is on duty 75% of full time (Mon–Thu), as part of the health team that supports student wellbeing. The health team also includes a nurse and guidance counselors for timely support.
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