19.3 Compulsory school (ages 7–16)

Children of mission staff have a statutory right to compulsory school from Years 1–9.

Most compulsory schools in Sweden municipal, but there are also independent compulsory schools, which are open to all pupils.

Classes at municipal compulsory schools and independent compulsory schools normally follow the Swedish curriculum, and instruction is generally in Swedish only.

However, there are many international schools and schools that instruct in a language other than Swedish. 

List of every international school in Stockholm - external website,

Compulsory schools are free of charge, as all compulsory schools in Sweden – including the international schools – can apply for, and will receive, government grants that cover tuition costs, regardless of which country the child is from. However, international schools are allowed to charge tuition fees. Each school determine its own fees. For information about the fees of a specific school, please contact the relevant school. 

For information on admission to compulsory school, contact the school directly.

Please note that Stockholm County is divided into several different municipalities. Pupils who reside in one municipality but wish to attend school in another may face some administrative obstacles. It is advisable to contact the education department of the relevant municipality to resolve any issues that may arise.