Stockholm International School

It couldn't be a more beautiful morning to welcome our new families to SIS, alongside our excited grade six students who will today relocate from our Johannesgatan campus to Norra Latin. As well as welcoming them into the campus, the classrooms, and the SIS community, we'll be welcoming them in to a little bit of history as SIS starts off its 75th year in Stockholm. It's going to be a special year, so let's get going!

The new academic year is less than a week away — and for the SIS Class of ’27, things are about to get serious.

This is the year they take on the final stretch of the IB Diploma Programme, with university offers and future plans coming firmly into view. No pressure, then!

But the Class of ’26 has certainly given them something to aim for. Almost one in four of last year’s graduates scored 40 points or more, with a top score of 43 — opening doors to some of the world’s leading universities.

And while we’re proud of those exceptional results, at SIS success isn’t just about the highest scores. Around 76% of our students scored 30 points or more, comfortably clearing the IB Diploma graduation threshold. Across the whole cohort, the average was 35 points, compared with a global average of 33.

As a non-selective school, our goal is to help every student discover what they can achieve. That means supporting students who need a little extra encouragement, challenging those ready to stretch themselves, and giving our high achievers the opportunity to really fly — all with the help of our talented and dedicated teachers.

So, Class of ’27: the gauntlet has been thrown down. The question now is… can you pick it up?

We have a feeling you can.

(Photos: Sarah Shamsi)

OGGI IS BACK in the roost!

Our very wise mascot has returned to school in anticipation of next week’s Welcome Event, when he’ll be on hand to greet our new Secondary School families, and all our returning Grade 6 and Primary School families.

But Oggi isn’t one to sit around waiting for the action. He’s been keeping a close eye on preparations — including a visit today to a staff session, where teachers were getting up to speed on curriculum matters and School procedures.

There’s plenty more happening during this pre-term week, too. Staff are planning for the term ahead, gaining fresh perspectives from external consultants, sharing their own experience and taking part in professional development and awareness workshops.

This investment in our staff is an important part of preparing for the year ahead. It helps us maintain high standards, share best practice and bring new ideas into our classrooms and learning environments — so that our students can learn effectively, flourish and feel inspired from day one.

Oggi, meanwhile, will continue his important supervisory duties. Someone has to make sure we’re doing it right.

OUR NEW STAFF arrived in SIS today, and took their position in their starting blocks for the new term. The occasion is partly social, but the programme for the day covers many essentials. This includes learning about our security protocols and safeguarding, our IT practices and policies, and the procedures we follow to make sure SIS is always delivering the best for our students.
Teachers are the bedrock of any school, and we welcome them and all our new staff. We look forward to working with our parents to support our students in taking advantage of all the opprtunities that arise in an internationally-minded, individually-focused, and achievement orientated educational environment.

GREAT SCHOOLS are built not only by exceptional teachers, but also by the inspiring voices they invite into their classrooms.

Throughout the past year, SIS welcomed an outstanding range of authors, academics, performers, and experts who challenged perspectives, sparked curiosity, and enriched learning for our students, staff, and parents.

We marked the 30th anniversary of Seamus Heaney's Nobel Prize in Literature with the Irish Ambassador, Barbara Jones, alongside leading scholars Dr Gail McConnell and Dr Maria Zirra, exploring the poet's enduring legacy.

A touring theatre company brought George Orwell's '1984' vividly to life, while actor Lee Kaplan's powerful one-man performance opened important conversations about bullying, resilience and finding your voice.

Acclaimed authors Zineb Mekouar and Sara Bergmark Elfgren inspired students with discussions about storytelling, identity, and creativity. Sara's visit was especially meaningful, as her award-winning novel 'Norra Latin' is set in SIS's own historic secondary campus.

Learning extended beyond the classroom as internationally recognised researcher Dr Jessica Phillips-Silver shared fascinating insights with parents and staff on the vital role rhythm plays in child development, communication, and human connection.

These remarkable visitors brought fresh ideas, different perspectives and real-world experiences that deepened learning across our community. We are grateful to each of them for helping make the year gone by such an inspiring one at SIS. Who knows what the coming year will bring?

THE 2021/22 YEARBOOK was a fun-filled volume, packed with games and quizzes as well as the usual host of memories. Perhaps that’s no surprise. A little release was in order as everyday life emerged from the constraints of the Covid pandemic, and the Russian assault on Ukraine in February 2022.

It was also, of course, the 70th Anniversary year of SIS, and change was in the air. A map showing the countries of origin of our students illustrated just how global SIS had become. New temporary premises for Middle School and Upper School added space that eased the return to normal school life – the latter on Olof Palmes gata, sitting in the shadow of Norra Latin.

Truly, 2021/22 was a significant year for SIS and the world. As ever, the yearbook tells a story of how our students throw themselves into their studies with a passion: an exceptional arts Diploma show, Erasmus+ and Model UN engaged with enthusiasm and conscience, and resilience and positivity carrying them through the challenges and hinting at the better world they intend to create. On the lighter side, DP students took a wry look at what it takes go get through the IB, our junior choir collaborated our second collaboration wwith ABBA, and our primary students enthused about our nice teachers!

Enjoy this and more of our yearbooks at https://sisconnect.se/resources/yearbooks.

A great international school is built on more than tuition alone. It is strengthened by a community of parents, staff, alumni, and friends who believe in giving every student the very best opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.

Our Annual Fund, the SIS Spirit Fund, allows us to invest in our students—enhancing learning experiences, supporting innovation, enriching the arts and sport, expanding student wellbeing initiatives, and creating opportunities that go beyond what the regular budget can provide.

When parents and staff choose to give, they send a powerful message: we believe in this community and in the future of every student. Participation matters just as much as the size of the gift. Whether large or small, every donation helps create an even stronger school for today's students and for generations to come.

In SIS, the SIS Spirit Fund has helped to kick-start the wave of enthusiasm for chess, made possible theatre and dance performances and guest speakers who have enriched the students’ learning experience, supported outreach projects sharing our students’ talents with the wider community, and provided musical instruments and learning materials that have allowed innovation in our classroom teaching.

Through the SIS Spirit Fund our community ensures that our school continues to inspire excellence, nurture curiosity, and provide an exceptional international education.

We invite everyone who believes in the power of education to participate and to make an impact.