The International High School
International High School of Gothenburg Region
If you are aiming for the world, this is your perfect starting point. We are international to the core – with international teachers, students and curricula. All programmes are taught in English, and the academic standards are high.
Welcome to our open house:
Saturday, 21st of November, 2026, 10:00-14:00
Saturday, 16th of January, 2027, 10:00-14:00
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The International High School is an accredited IB world school offering the IB Diploma Programme, an academically challenging and balanced international programme of education that prepares students aged 16 to 19 for success at university and life beyond. It has been designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students. The IB programme has gained recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities.
If you have high ambitions, want to study subjects in-depth and wish to study a truly international programme, then the IB Diploma Programme is perfect for you. After an initial year, Pre IB, where you study courses from both the SA and NA programmes, you will choose six IB subjects that you study for the duration of two years. You will sit international exams in all subjects in April and May of your third year. All students sitting the final exams will need to pay the IB exam fee. These exam results account for most of your grades. For more information regarding the IB programme, please visit ibo.org/programmes.
The IB Diploma Programme is what YOU make it! Choose languages, sciences, humanities, art, mathematics and mix them all up to meet your interests, talents and future needs. Alongside your six subjects, you will also complete an Extended Essay, a course in Theory of Knowledge, and the extracurricular component of Creativity, Activity and Service. These three core elements are what defines an IB student and contributes to our students becoming life-long learners.
Admission to the Pre-IB class is based on your year 9 grades combined with the result of an Entrance exam that tests your knowledge of English and Mathematics.
https://https://goteborg.se/wps/portal/enhetssida/the-international-high-school/program/ib-diploma-programme
The NA Life Science Programme at The International High School is a national programme which follows the Swedish curriculum and focuses on the natural sciences. All subjects except Swedish are taught in English, but a Swedish grade from year 9 is required to be eligible to study the programme. The NA Life Science Programme corresponds to the Natural Sciences Programme.
Committing to be an NA Life Science science student will be academically challenging, but also very rewarding. Studying the programme in English will give you an extra edge at university or in any other international setting. Perhaps studying in English will be like coming home, and you will join classmates who share your view that the world is your future arena.
As in other schools, the NA Life Science programme focuses on traditional science subjects including laboratory work. Unlike other schools, your teachers have experience from international school systems and know what it takes to excel at a university level in many different countries around the globe, ensuring your education is truly international. We will prepare you thoroughly for continuing higher studies at universities in Sweden and abroad. Upon completion of the programme, students can choose from a wide range of possible future careers, from engineering to medicine, from business to law, and everything in between.
In combination with elective subjects (individuella val), you can create choices to deepen or widen your studies with subjects like Psychology, Biotechnology, Programming level 1, Mathematics in-depth level 1, Entrepreneurship, Art, Speech, Ensemble Music, and Modern Languages.
https://goteborg.se/wps/portal/enhetssida/the-international-high-school/program/lifescience
The SA Global Studies Programme at The International High School is a national programme which follows the Swedish curriculum. This programme focuses on the social sciences and humanities, using current events as a backdrop. International Economy and International Relations, along with English level 3, are the in-depth courses chosen by our school to complement the other courses in the program. All subjects except Swedish are taught in English, but a Swedish grade from year 9 is required to be eligible to study the programme. The SA Global Studies Programme corresponds to the Social Science Programme.
Our SA Global Studies Programme will provide you with the opportunity to continue your studies abroad or in Sweden. You will apply what you learn by taking part in role plays, such as the UN Role Play, and a variety of field trips, for example, to the Swedish Parliament. Some of our students are chosen to attend our exchange with Budapest, our study trip to Poland, The European Youth Parliament (EYP), and the International Student Leadership Institute (ISLI) conference in Germany. Currently, we are the only school in Sweden to send delegates to this international conference, further contributing to the programme’s truly international profile.
In combination with elective subjects (individuella val) you have the option to deepen or broaden your studies with subjects like Speech, Entrepreneurship, Sociology, Mathematics 3b, Science 2, Programming 1, Art, Ensemble music, and Modern Languages.
https://https://goteborg.se/wps/portal/enhetssida/the-international-high-school/program/samhallsvetenskapsprogrammet
Are you interested in Global Studies but also have a passion for English? Then this is the programme for you! To be eligible to our programme, you need to have a Swedish grade from year 9.
At the International High School, we offer an exciting opportunity for students who wish to study university level courses in English while still in high school. This advanced programme (spets) offers an accelerated pace of learning during the courses of English 1 and 2, along with an array of extra classes in rhetorical skills, academic writing, literature and linguistics. In collaboration with The University of Gothenburg, you will also get the opportunity to study two 7.5 point university courses during years 2 and 3.
Students who want to study SA Global Studies Programme Enriched will be asked to take an entrance exam during the spring to test your level of English vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing skills. The results of the exam will then be combined with previous grades earned and evaluated together. Please note that applicants must meet the general requirements for entry into the Swedish Gymnasieskolan in order to be accepted into the programme. This course of studies focuses heavily on language and Social Science subjects in an integrated way and build on our tradition of offering high quality educational opportunities in English in the Gothenburg Region.
An example of courses which are offered [i] in English is as follows:
SPAXXX01a Speech
SPAXXX0 Writing
SVELIT0 Literature
MÄKMÄK01 Human Language
EN1113 English Linguistics, 7.5 university points
EN1114 Academic Written and Spoken English, 7.5 university points
EN1115 English Literary Studies, 7.5 university points
EN1116 Cultural Studies in English, 7.5 university points
https://https://goteborg.se/wps/portal/enhetssida/the-international-high-school/program/the-social-science-programme-with-advanced-courses-in-english
Kommande aktiviteter
Öppet hus
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Frågor och svar
We are a small school where everyone knows each other. We are a truly international school in all aspects; students, staff and ideas. We have a high academic standards and prepare you well for higher studies, whether in Sweden or abroad. If you want to study in English, The International High School is the right place for you!
a) Admission to SA or NA is based on grade average only. You also need to be eligible to apply for a Swedish national theoretical program and have a passing grade in Swedish. b) SA Global Studies SPETS with Advanced English: grade average combined with your result on an entrance exam in English. You need to be eligible to apply for a Swedish national theoretical program and have a passing grade in Swedish. c) IB: grade average combined with your result on an entry exam in Maths and English (no Swedish requirement for IB).
Lunchroom. The bamba (lunchroom) for year 1 is at the edge of the schoolyard is shared with ISGR. Years 2/3 share a bamba with Hvitfeldtska. Normal standard for food in schools - one vegetarian option each day and at least 25 % of the food is organic. Sport facilities. The school uses Landala Sports Centre at Landala torg, a 5 minute walk from the school. All grade 1 and 2 students in national NA/SA take physical education course (PE 1). PE 2 is offered as an optional course in NA/SA. Pre-IB students also take PE 1.
Most of our staff members speak Swedish as a first or second language. Almost all teachers can speak at least basic Swedish. All Student Health team members (Elevhälsan) speak both English and Swedish.
The stronger your English skills, the better! It is recommended that you have at least a grade C or equivalent in English. The English 1 course during the autumn in year 1 aims to expand your vocabulary and support your learning in other subjects. You need to be willing to use English actively and confidently in your daily school life.
The International High School is not suitable or recommended for students who are looking to develop basic English skills.
Your progress will depend on your current level of English, your willingness to learn new vocabulary, and the amount of time you are prepared to dedicate to your studies. Students who are shy at first usually adapt quickly and become more comfortable using English in everyday situations. Over time, not only do their language skills improve, but their overall confidence grows as well.
The first year may feel challenging, but with practice and perseverance, you will overcome these difficulties. Your English should not prevent you from achieving good results, but be prepared to dedicate some extra time to your studies, especially during the first year.
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We have many student-run activities and clubs at our school, and new ones are popping up all the time! Student-run activities include our student union STUN and our school newspaper The ITCH. Examples of student-run clubs are Football Club, Chess Club, Debate Club, Salsa Club, The Tea Society, Dungeons & Dragons, Drama Club, and Book Club.