BISM
BISM is an approved international British School for students aged 5-19. BISM serves the international families in Malmö.
Our Educators
All our teachers are highly qualified and have a high level of professional experience that is imperative to maintain the high standards of our education.
Our Admissions Policy
BISM is a non-selective School and does not require children to take an entrance test. BISM is an inclusive school.
Enroling for 2022-2023
We are now enroling for the 2022-2023 academic year.
The Cambridge Pathway
BISM is a Cambridge International School, offering the Cambridge Pathway, an educational programme for students aged 5 – 19 years, devised by the University of Cambridge and followed by many international schools throughout the world.
The Cambridge Pathway takes students on a journey through Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS & A Level.
STEAM Activities
As a STEAM School, we are dedicated to offering our students a wide-range of opportunities to allow each student to develop their skills and pursue their individual interests.
Outdoor Education
Our students participate in a planned progression of outdoor experiences that will take place in Sweden.
Family Engagement
Faculty and staff, in partnership with parents, strive to provide an inclusive and responsive education that guides students towards success
Our partnership approach
Close communication is at the core of our partnership approach. Keeping parents in the loop about their children’s progress is an essential part of what we do.
Parental Engagement
STEAM Schools provide opportunities for parents to engage with their child’s learning and develop a better understanding of engagement strategies and their child’s learning needs.
International Curriculum
STEAM Schools provide your children with a global education passport, equipping them to study anywhere in the world.
Family Engagement
Faculty and staff, in partnerships with parents, strive to provide an inclusive and responsive education that guides students towards success
Our partnership approach
Close communication is at the core of our partnership approach. Keeping parents in the loop about their children’s progress is an essential part of what we do.
Our policy is to place students in their age-appropriate grade level. We also take into consideration a student’s previous school experience. This is done on a case by case basis looking at formal years of schooling rather than ability in subject areas.
Age in August | United States/Canada | Sweden | British System (BISM) | |
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3 | Pre-school | Pre-school (Förskola) | Foundation Stage | Pre-school |
4 | Pre-school/Junior Kindergarten | Pre-school | Reception | |
5 | Kindergarten | Pre-school | Key Stage 1 | Year 1 |
6 | Grade 1 | Pre-school class (Förskoleklass) | Year 2 | |
7 | Grade 2 | Year 1 (Lågstadiet) | Key Stage 2 | Year 3 |
8 | Grade 3 | Year 2 | Year 4 | |
9 | Grade 4 | Year 3 | Year 5 | |
10 | Grade 5 | Year 4 (Mellanstadiet) | Year 6 | |
11 | Grade 6 | Year 5 | Key Stage 3 | Year 7 |
12 | Grade 7 | Year 6 | Year 8 | |
13 | Grade 8 | Year 7 (Högstadiet) | Year 9 | |
14 | Grade 9 | Year 8 | Key Stage 4 | Year 10 |
15 | Grade 10 | Year 9 | Year 11 | |
16 | Grade 11 | Year 10 (Gymnasium) | Key Stage 5 | Year 12 |
17 | Grade 12 | Year 11 | Year 13 | |
18 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
If there are questions about the correct grade-level placement, please contact the Registration Team.