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Svenska Skolan London

82 Lonsdale Road, Barnes, London SW13 9JS (Preschool & Grundskola); The National Archives, Bessant Drive, Kew, Richmond TW9 4DU (Gymnasium)
Bespoke CurriculumBoarding LifeRolling Admissions
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Annual Fees$ 254 – $ 21,463
Ages2 – 18

Svenska Skolan London is a Bespoke Curriculum school in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1907. Annual tuition ranges from $254 to $21,463 USD.

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Location & Getting There

82 Lonsdale Road, Barnes, London SW13 9JS (Preschool & Grundskola); The National Archives, Bessant Drive, Kew, Richmond TW9 4DU (Gymnasium)Open in Maps

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Est. 1907
Year Founded
Boarding Available
EAL Support
SEN Support
Rolling Admissions

Key Details

Curricula Offered
Bespoke CurriculumYes
Support Services
EAL SupportYes
SEN SupportYes
WellbeingYes
Bus ServiceNo
Accreditations
Ofsted
Languages of Instruction
SwedishEnglish

Key facts

Founded
1907
Ages
2–18
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Svenska Skolan London is an independent Swedish international school in Barnes and Kew serving ages 2 to 18, following the Swedish national curriculum in a bilingual Swedish-English environment. Governed by The Swedish School Society in London, a registered charity, the school has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted for fourteen consecutive years and offers Preschool, Grundskola and Gymnasium programmes. Graduates consistently gain entry to leading universities in Sweden, the United Kingdom and internationally, with pupils scoring 52 points above the Swedish national average on assessments.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

Svenska Skolan London is the only Swedish national curriculum school in London, providing a bilingual Swedish-English education for ages 2–18. It has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted for fourteen consecutive years and uses London itself as a living classroom. Pupils score 52 points above the Swedish national average, and graduates gain entry to leading universities in Sweden, the UK and internationally. The school is governed as a registered charity and reinvests income into facilities.

University Destinations

University of Cambridge
University of St Andrews
London School of Economics
Imperial College London
King's College London
Princeton University
Sorbonne University
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Handelshögskolan i Stockholm
Kungliga Tekniska högskolan (KTH)
Chalmers tekniska högskola
Lunds Universitet

Fees & Financials

Grade / YearAnnual Fee
GymnasiumGBP 16,900~$ 21,392
Förskola (ages 2–3)GBP 13,500~$ 17,089
Förskola (ages 3–5)GBP 16,200~$ 20,506
Grundskola (ages 6–16)GBP 16,800~$ 21,266

Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.

Original currency: £200 - 16,900. Application fee: $254.

Admissions Process

  1. 1Choose the programme and campus (Förskola, Grundskola, or Gymnasium). 2) Start the application via the Apply Here link to the SchoolSoft portal. 3) Pay a non-refundable registration fee of £200 with the application. 4) The school accepts applications year-round for guest students (one or two terms) and for families transferring from British, international and Swedish schools. 5) Contact [email protected] to book a visit or for assistance.

Admissions Details

Application Deadline
Rolling

Boarding Life

No on-site boarding. Post-16 students commonly live with school-approved host families who provide a private bedroom with bathroom access, and breakfast and dinner daily. Host family arrangements are coordinated and compensated through the school's host-family programme.

The school does not operate on-site boarding houses. Post-16 students who come for exchange or study commonly live with school-approved host families. Host families provide a private bedroom with access to a bathroom; breakfast and dinner are provided daily. Lunch is not included. Host families are compensated monthly through the school's host-family programme.

Student Life

Uniform

The school has school sweaters as part of the uniform for all pupils; sweaters are included in the tuition for both preschool and primary/secondary stages.

Food & Dining

Lunch is included for preschool pupils, prepared on site by the school's cook, with two healthy snacks daily. Nappies are provided for 2-year-olds. For Grundskola, a hot lunch prepared on site is included in the tuition along with swimming as part of PE. For Gymnasium, lunch is not included in the tuition.

Clubs & Activities
Academic and IntellectualCultural and LanguageLifestyle and Wellbeing

Facilities & Programmes

Sports
Swimming Pool
Arts
Drama
Theatre
Co-Curricular
School trips
Theatre performances
After-school activities
Swimming

Wellbeing & Safety

Pastoral & Mental Health

The leadership and pastoral framework includes designated coordinators and mentors focused on student welfare and well-being, with a culture of respect and inclusion to support mental health and resilience. Small class sizes and attentive staff foster individual attention and well-being across all sections of the school.

Safeguarding & Child Protection

The school operates under governance by its leadership and board, with safeguarding and protection considerations embedded in its welfare and student support structures; specific safeguarding policies are part of the school's documentation.

Student Demographics

Age Range
218
Early Years
Preschool
Primary School
Secondary School
Sixth Form

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Governed by The Swedish School Society in London, a registered charity in England and Wales (charity no. 307379) and a company limited by guarantee (no. 959675). The school reinvests income into facilities.

Awards & Recognition

Outstanding by Ofsted for fourteen consecutive years

Sports Programme

Facilities
Swimming Pool

Frequently Asked Questions

Fees at Svenska Skolan London vary by year group. Contact the admissions office for a full fee schedule.