Secondary school & sixth form

Lower secondary via Sofia Distans

For lower secondary pupils, we refer to Sofia Distans, a distance-learning school based in Stockholm that, on behalf of the Swedish National Agency for Education (Skolverket), offers lower secondary studies for Swedish pupils abroad. Pupils can study at our premises with our supervisors, but receive their material and planning from Sofia Distans.

Teachers in Stockholm at Sofia Distans assess tests and assignments and set all grades. Two applications are made: one to Sofia Distans and one to Swedish International School. This means two school fees – one to Sofia Distans, where a grant from Skolverket may significantly reduce that fee. In addition, you pay a fee to our school for premises, supervision, meals, activities and more.

Pupils studying by distance work independently but are still part of a community within the lower secondary class and take part in the school's various activities and events.

Welcome to attend lower secondary with us. Apply here. Read more about Sofia Distans and apply to the school here.

Sixth form via Hermods

Hermods Distansgymnasium offers upper secondary education by distance learning for young people living abroad as a result of at least one parent's work. Hermods Distansgymnasium operates on behalf of Skolverket.

At Hermods, pupils can study the following university-preparatory programmes:

• Natural Science programme
• Social Science programme
• Business programme
• Technology programme
• Humanities programme

Hermods also offers over 150 individual upper secondary courses. As Hermods Distansgymnasium has no limit on places, all eligible pupils belonging to the target group of Swedish sixth-form pupils abroad are admitted.

Applications for a place at our premises with supervision for Hermods distance studies are made here. Read more about Hermods and apply to the school here.

State grants

To help finance studies, it is possible to apply to Skolverket for a state grant for Swedish education abroad. The guardian's employment must meet certain conditions to qualify for the grant. It is therefore only possible to apply for the state grant for families where the pupil accompanies a guardian.

Criteria for the state grant and application forms can be found on Skolverket's website. You will also find the forms to fill in there.

What the study day looks like

Pupils arrive in the morning and work on their courses at the school during the day. The supervisor helps with weekly planning, structure, deadlines and sorting out questions in the material, while subject teachers at Sofia Distans and Hermods are responsible for teaching, assessment and grades. Lunch is served at school on regular school days and the day includes breaks and time for movement.

Distance study requires independence, but the pupil is not alone. Sitting in a group with other pupils, with adults present and fixed hours, makes it easier to keep a steady pace across the term.

Combining with sport

Many of our older pupils combine their studies with the football academy or the padel and tennis programme. The timetable is arranged so training and study fit together, and because courses are studied at a distance there is some flexibility around matches and tournaments.

Good to know before applying

• Two applications are required: one to the distance school and one to us.
• Eligibility and course choices are handled by Sofia Distans and Hermods.
• Bring previous grades and study plans so we can plan the setup with you.
• Our fee covers premises, supervision, meals and activities — see fees.