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CityStockholm
CurriculumIB
Leaving qualificationIB Diploma
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 15 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications IB Diploma
Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 15 students / class
Maximum 32 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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Address: Åva skolgränd 1-3 183 34 Täby, Sweden
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School details

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Number of students

100 IB students and 1300 students doing the Swedish curriculum

Number of nationalities represented in the school

Approximately 40

Most common nationality

Swedish
Other European nationality
Indian
Pakistani
Chinese

Ratio of local students to international students

Overwhelming majority international students

Native English speaking teachers

Majority is

Language support for students not fluent in English

No

Additional language classes offered by the school

Swedish, french, german and spanish.

Max. number of students per class

32 in pre-DP and 20 on DP

Average number of students per class

15

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

All classrooms have projectors and all students are given a personal laptop.

Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies)

No

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

No.

External examinations or assessments available

IB Diploma

Results in these examinations

Mixed. We have a mixed student body.

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes in line with IB recommendations.

Approximate hours of homework given

3 hours / week / HL subject.

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

Overwhelming majority

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

Yes

Learning support offered

Special Education Teachers who provide support to students depending on needs.

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

We support gifted and talented students through academic enrichment. Our approach is designed to challenge high-ability learners.

Student access to education psychologist

Guidance counselors who provide social-emotional, behavioral, or evaluation support.

Entry evaluation for students

Yes, for pre-DP and if needed.

Brief description of entry evaluation required

Entrance test in Maths and English.

Waiting list

Yes

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

No set deadline, but prefarebly before the term starts

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes and no

School start time

08:20am

School finish time

Between 4-5pm

Supervised care before/after school

No

School bus service available

No

School provided lunches

Yes, for free.

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Yes

Uniform required

No

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Sports
Chess
UN and EU associations
Amnesty youth group
And many more

Sports activities included

We offer physical education in pre-DP

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

No

Facilities at the school

We have a large library with two librarians.
We have science labs and arts- and music rooms.
Our school is located next to a large sports center.

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Our school is defined by a rich heritage, academic rigor, and a deep commitment to student well-being. As an established public institution with robust, proven structures, we blend strong tradition with a forward-thinking global mindset having proudly offered the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program since 2001. We provide an environment built for success, backed by extensive learning resources including a fully equipped library and a comprehensive network of student support services. Beyond academics, we prioritize the daily care of our community through our large canteen, which serves all students freshly cooked, high-quality, and varied meal options completely free of charge. This unique combination of deep institutional roots, rigorous international standards, complete academic support, and everyday care creates a thriving environment where every student is empowered to excel.

Teaching approach of the school

Our teaching approach is fully anchored in the International Baccalaureate framework, designed to develop active, reflective, and lifelong learners equipped for a complex world. We utilize the IB Approaches to Teaching by delivering inquiry-based, concept-driven instruction that is grounded in real-world contexts, differentiated for individual needs, and centered on collaborative problem-solving. Alongside this, we explicitly develop students' Approaches to Learning equipping them with vital skills in critical thinking, research, communication, self-management, and social collaboration so they can confidently direct their own learning. Through this integrated approach, we actively foster the traits of the IB Learner Profile, nurturing students who are inquiring, knowledgeable, caring, and principled global citizens prepared to thrive in an interconnected world.

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