FAQ

Applying from abroad!

Do I need to be able to speak Swedish to attend your school?
You will have to read and pass courses in Swedish in order to graduate from any Swedish gymnasium including Internationella Engelska Gymnasiet. From the fall 2011 you will have to attend an (Language) Introductory program before you can start a gymnasium, if you do not speak any Swedish. You can find more information regarding this at Gymnasieantagningen, www.gyantagning.se.
What are the requirements to be competent (behörig)?

You can find information about the new* requirements for studying at senior high school (gymnasiet) at www.gyantagning.se. If you have questions, you can contact Gymnasieantagningen directly. Their contact info is on their homepage.

*New requirements and new Gymnasieprograms from fall -11.

I have already studied two years abroad; can I start your 3rd year?

Unfortunately not. All students from outside Sweden must start in Year 1 unless they have studied at a Swedish school abroad: i.e. Svenska Skolan Paris.

Why do I have to start year 1 if applying from abroad?

In order to graduate from a Swedish gymnasium you will need to have read courses corresponding to 2500 points from the Swedish curriculum. This you will do during the time of three years at gymnasium when following the Swedish curriculum.

Can I count my High School year in U. S. A (exchange student)?

No, unfortunately not. For example, if you went as an exchange student during your 2nd year, you will have to start your 2nd year when you return to IEGS.

I have been an exchange student for a year and would like to transfer to IEGS, what should I do?

You can find more information about how to apply to transfer under the “Apply” section on the EGS main web page.

Do I need to translate my grades into English?

Yes, please translate into English if they are in another language other than Swedish. You will also need to explain your grade system and demonstrate that the grades are correct in the translation: i.e. approved by your school.

I don´t have a personal number, what should I do?

In order to attend any Swedish gymnasium all students must have a personal number. Information regarding personal number can be obtained at www.skatteverket.se and www.migrationsverket.se.

Are there any fees?

There are no fees required at IEGS. Once a student has a personal number all school fees are paid for by the municipality.

Do you accept exchange students?

IEGS have received exchange students in the past and can still do that if there are any places available, but in order to come as an exchange student you will have to;
Be registered (folkbokförd) in Sweden (info at www.skatteverket.se)
Have a Swedish personal number (info at www.migrationsverket.se and/or www.skatteverket.se)
IEGS can in some instances make exceptions to the above mentioned requirements, and then the student can visit IEGS for up to one month. But this is only applicable if there are any available places at the time of the visit.

FAQ Visiting the school!

Can I visit your school?

Yes you can. You are welcome to visit school during our “Open House evenings” (see the calendar on web page).

If you can´t come during the Open House evenings but wish to visit IEGS you are welcome to contact IEGS on info@sodermalm.engelska.se.
When are your “open houses”?

The Open houses are a great opportunity to visit school, ask questions to the teachers and meet current students. Please see our main web site for next Open House dates.

Can I sit in on a class?
Yes you can, please e-mail the following info to info@sodermalm.engelska.se. Include:

Your name and contact info (E-mail and telephone number).
What class you are in now (elementary school or gymnasium).
What class/classes and what program you wish to visit. Please write 1st and 2nd choice. For example; “I wish to visit a Math’s class on the Natural Science program”.

Suggest three different dates when you wish to come.
We will get back to you as soon as possible and we´ll try to meet your wishes the best we can. You will receive further information when we have confirmed your visit.

FAQ Applying if you’re already at school in Sweden

I´m going in 9th grade (Sweden), I would like to apply to your school. What should I do?

If you wish to apply to IEGS you will have to do that through Gymnasieantagningen, www.gyantagning.se. There you will find information on when to apply, how to apply, what is required to be competent (behörig). This is also where you apply.

I have only gone to Swedish speaking schools before. Can I attend your school?

Yes of course, providing your English is of a sufficient standard as most lessons are taught in English. If you feel this may cause you some difficulty please arrange a visit so that we can discuss the matter. Many of our students start Internationella Engelska Gymnasiet after previously studying at a Swedish-speaking school.
FAQ About the application

How should I apply to IEGS?

How to apply to IEGS varies depending on, for example if you are a 9th grader of or if you wish to transfer etc. Please follow the instructions in the under the ‘Apply” section on the main web page.

When will I get an answer if I get a place at IEGS?

If you apply through Gymnasieantagningen you can find information on their web page about whether your application has been successful or not.
For transfer applicants: Once you have completed and submitted your application you will be contacted within four weeks of it being received by us. You will find information on how to apply under “Apply” on the main web page.

What is the latest day to apply to your school?

If you apply through Gymnasieantagningen you can find info about important dates on their web page, www.gyantagning.se.
For transfer applicants: You can apply all year however applications stopped being viewed by the 31st May as the IEGS prepares to finish for the summer semester. Applications are looked at 1st working week in August.

I would like to transfer from another Swedish gymnasium so what do I need to do?

Follow the instructions under the section “Apply” on the main web page.

Do you have a waiting list?

If IEGS is full, other students wanting a place are placed on a waiting list. As a place becomes available potential waiting students will be contacted.

Can I start in the middle of a semester?

It is not recommended to begin after the initial or any other semester has begun, but exceptions can be made. Ordinarily, transfer applications should be submitted by the 15th September after IEGS begins.

FAQ About IEGS

How many students are there at IEGS?

IEGS has approximately 700 students

What language are the lessons taught in?

IEGS follows the Swedish national curriculum but we deliver it in English. Swedish language lessons and other modern languages, Spanish, French, etc are also taught.
Please note: On the Economic program, the courses in the specialization ”law” will be taught in Swedish.

How many nationalities are there at IEGS?

Over 40 languages are spoken at IEGS; there are as many nationalities/cultures.

From which countries are the staff from?

IEGS Staff are from all over the world, with the majority form English-speaking countries. Presently 13 countries are represented amongst the staff.

When does the school year begin?

The academic year always begins around the 3rd week of August.

FAQ Graduate from IEGS

How many years do I have to study at a Swedish school in order to graduate

To graduate to you must complete three full academic years in a Swedish school system and read course corresponding 2500 points. To read more information on what is required to be competent to higher education, please go to www.studera.nu.

Can I graduate if I only partly complete the three year program?

Unfortunately not; if you complete less than the three academic years you will not officially graduate.

Will I be able to go to University in Sweden or abroad if I graduate from IEGS?

Yes. Many of our students go onto universities both in Sweden and abroad. You can read more about requirements to higher studies at www.studera.nu.

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