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Introduction
Uppsala International School is a newly built F–9 campus at Thunmansgatan 47. It offers Swedish classes from preschool to Grade 6 and bilingual classes (BLIC) from preschool to Grade 9, with expansion planned to Grade 7 and 9 to complete the primary years on site. BLIC serves pupils who use English at home, while a smaller English class is available for short‑term stays. All teaching follows the Swedish curriculum, LGR22. In Year 9, students achieve strong results and 100% upper secondary eligibility. Cambridge Mathematics and Science are offered in Years 7–9, with Advanced English available. From preschool through Year 1, instruction is in English; from Year 2 to Year 9 Swedish accounts for at least 50% of teaching time. The school is a member of ECIS. Arts and outdoor activities, crafts, theatricals, and amateur choral singing populate a well‑structured weekly timetable. Fritids runs 6:30–17:30 for F–3.
Uppsala International School has 274 pupils, typical class sizes of 13.
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.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a student health team (EHT) consisting of the assistant principal, specialist teachers, a school nurse and a school psychologist who also serves as a school counsellor. A school doctor works with the school as well as a study counselor (SYV). EHT collaborates with the school's student coach and the anti-bullying team. The health team works in close cooperation with class teachers and other staff to quickly provide the support our students need. The School Psychologist/Counsellor is on duty 75% of full time Mon-Thu, Cecilia Ljungdahl. Guidance counselors provide additional support.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has dedicated special education teachers who support students with diverse learning needs. The health team includes special education teachers Anne-Louise Ljungkvist, Veronica Öster and Maja Karlsson. A Special education teacher page provides updated contact details.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
In BLIC, students who have English as their daily language of communication at home attend. We also offer a smaller English class for students who are only in Sweden for a short period. English Class, year 1-4 is for students with no prior knowledge of Swedish and staying a short time; priority is given to students whose parents are doing research at the university. Cambridge Classes exist for science and maths in BLIC 8 and 9, outside regular hours, preparing for IGCSE exams with assessments in Stockholm. Advanced Studies Program in English is authorized to start in 7th grade, with 9th grade aligning to first-year gymnasium; tests are used for entry and cooperation with Katedralskolan for testing and grading.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through a School Psychologist/Counsellor who is part of the student health team and is on duty 75% of full time (Mon-Thu). The health team also includes a school nurse and special education teachers to support student wellbeing, along with a study counselor (SYV). The health team collaborates with guidance counselors and an anti-bullying team to monitor and promote wellbeing and to provide timely support in collaboration with class staff.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is supported through the anti-bullying team, which collaborates with the student health team to protect students from harassment. The School Psychologist/Councellor and Guidance counselors provide safeguarding support and guidance, working with teachers to ensure student safety and well-being.
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.
