International Schools in Malmo, Sweden

Last updated 13 July 2026

About international schools in Malmo, Sweden

Malmö’s international schools are centred on a mix of municipal and independent providers, with the International Baccalaureate (PYP and MYP especially) widely available and the IB Diploma offered locally at upper-secondary level. Teaching is commonly delivered in English with Swedish language tuition and opportunities for mother-tongue support; some independent schools also follow British/Cambridge or bespoke bilingual programmes. Municipal international schools for compulsory years are publicly funded and charge no tuition for families resident and registered in Sweden, while independent schools normally charge annual tuition and one-off enrollment fees - private international fees in Sweden commonly run from tens of thousands up to well over one hundred thousand kronor per year. Admissions and placement for municipal schools are handled through Malmö stad and usually require local registration (personnummer or a confirmed local address), whereas independent schools use their own application and entrance test timetables, so families should check both pathways early in their relocation planning.

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At a glance 2 schools

Schools listed: 2
Curricula: 3
Most common curriculum: IB (PYP) (2 schools)
Average school size: 420 pupils
Largest by enrolment: Malmö International School
Oldest: Bladins International School of Malmö (1987)

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Bladins International School of Malmö

IB (PYP), IB (MYP) · Ages 6 to 16

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Ages 6 to 16 years

IB (PYP), IB (MYP)

Instructs in English and Swedish

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Malmö International School

IB (PYP), IB (MYP) · Ages 3 to 16

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Ages 3 to 16 years

IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum

Instructs in English

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FAQs for Sweden

Which curricula do international schools in Malmö commonly offer?

Many of Malmö’s international options use the International Baccalaureate, with Primary Years (PYP) and Middle Years (MYP) commonly available and the Diploma Programme offered at local upper-secondary centres. In addition, some independent schools use British/Cambridge pathways or locally designed bilingual programmes, so you should check each school’s published programme and examination routes.

How much will international schooling cost in Malmö?

If your child is resident and registered in Sweden, municipal international schools for the compulsory years are publicly funded and do not charge tuition, though municipal preschool and after-school care have income-based fees. Independent international schools charge tuition and one-off enrolment fees; across Sweden private international tuition commonly ranges from several tens of thousands of kronor per year up to well over SEK 100,000, with additional possible costs for exams, trips and extras.

When should we apply and what does the admissions process look like?

Municipal international schools are managed through Malmö stad’s admissions system and often require local registration (a personnummer or confirmed address) for guaranteed placement, so begin that registration as soon as you have housing. Independent schools have their own application windows, may require entrance tests (especially for upper-secondary IB or pre-DP entry) and publish separate deadlines, so contact schools early and confirm timelines and any documentation they require.

What language support is available for children who do not speak English or Swedish?

Most international schools teach in English and include Swedish as a second language; municipal providers must also offer mother-tongue tuition where there is sufficient demand, and many schools run additional language-acquisition support for newcomers. Parents should ask schools about their specific English as an Additional Language (EAL) or Swedish for Immigrants (SVA) provision and whether they offer counselling for academic transition.

At what ages do international schools in Malmö accept pupils, and how do they fit with the Swedish system?

International provision in Malmö covers early years through lower secondary (many IB PYP and MYP schools take children from preschool or age 3 up to 16), while IB Diploma and other upper-secondary international routes are available at specific gymnasieskolor. Compulsory schooling in Sweden begins at age six, so families moving with younger children should plan for preschool (förskola) arrangements and possible waiting lists.