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Swedish School in London
Swedish curriculum K-19 in Barnes/Kew. £16,800 main + Gymnasium higher.
Curriculum
Swedish
Fees, annual
GBP 16k–17k
Ages
3 to 19
Pupils
~400
Founded
1907
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Primary & Secondary (Years 1-10) | 6 | £16,800 |
| Sixth Form (UK residents) | 16 | £16,320 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee (non-refundable) | £200 |
Reviews
- This slug appears to point at the same operating school as svenska-skolan-london: the Barnes-and-Kew Swedish-curriculum school founded in 1907 with around 185 pupils across two sites.
- Parents praise small classes (average 12), engaged teachers, and bilingual Swedish-English development as the core draw.
- Recent parent reviews split, with most rating the school Fantastic and a minority flagging cost-focused leadership and weak parent engagement.
- Ofsted has graded the school Outstanding at recent inspections; parents cite this as objective backing for the day-to-day experience.
- One parent reported a daughter scoring 22.5 in the Swedish Gymnasium exam, opening top UK and Swedish universities; another with three children and thirteen years at the school described it as a wonderful environment for bilingual upbringing.
- Swedish-language entry requirement means the family base is Swedish-speaking households rather than general expat London.
Positives
- Bilingual development. Parents consistently cite Swedish-English bilingual outcomes as the central reason for choosing the school.
- Small classes and engaged teachers. Average 12 pupils per class, maximum 20; parents describe teachers going beyond the brief.
- Outstanding Ofsted record. Recent inspections graded the school Outstanding.
Considerations
- Leadership and engagement concerns. Two recent average reviews describe leadership as cost-focused and dismissive of parent feedback, with families leaving.
- Swedish-language entry barrier. Pupils need basic Swedish to enrol; filters the family base to Swedish-speaking households.
Leadership
Anette Elving Ferm
Anette Elving Ferm is the Head at the Swedish School London. She has overall responsibility for the school’s operation and the wellbeing of the students. She works alongside the management team, including the Finance Manager, Pastoral and Operational Coordinator, and various department coordinators, to ensure the day-to-day running of the school across its sites in Barnes and Kew. She is responsible to the Board of Governors.
Accreditations
- OFSTED 01
Academic results
- Year 9 average grade 296.0 out of 340 points
- IGCSE English as a second language 89% achieved grade B or better