British International School of Stockholm

What British International School of Stockholm does

The British International School of Stockholm (BISS) is a non-profit international school founded in 1980, operating across two campuses — Altorp in Djursholm and Ekeby in Danderyd — in the greater Stockholm area of Sweden. It serves approximately 380 students aged 3 to 18 drawn from more than 50 nationalities, providing a through-school educational pathway from Foundation Stage through Primary (delivered via the International Primary Curriculum), Secondary (delivering Cambridge IGCSE), and the IB Diploma Programme in the Sixth Form, with English as the primary language of instruction.

The school's academic stack is built on internationally recognised curricula rather than proprietary technology. Its core academic platforms consist of accredited curriculum frameworks (COBIS Patron's Accreditation, Cambridge IGCSE, IB Diploma) layered with the International Primary Curriculum for younger students. Operational technology includes the Classlist parent community platform (deployed August 2022), a refreshed institutional website (October 2025), an official YouTube channel and BISS Blog (launched 2024), and AI-assisted writing assessment tooling integrated into the assessment workflow. The school also holds Google Reference School status and runs partnerships such as the Anna Freud Centre / Mental Health Foundation Personal Excellence Pathway.

BISS operates a tuition-funded, non-profit business model. Revenue is generated almost entirely from per-pupil tuition fees paid by individual families, supplemented by ancillary programme fees and parent-body fundraising through the Friends of BISS. As a non-profit, surplus is reinvested into the school rather than distributed. The customer base consists of internationally mobile families and Stockholm-resident expatriate households seeking a British-style international education for their children.

Name

British International School of Stockholm

Legal name

British International School of Stockholm

Website

https://bisstockholm.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The British International School of Stockholm is a non-profit international school serving approximately 380 students aged 3–18 from over 50 nationalities across two Stockholm-area campuses (Djursholm and Danderyd), delivering British and IB Diploma curricula.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Djursholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: As an international school, the primary revenue stream is tuition fees from enrolled students aged 3-18 across Foundation, Primary, Secondary, and IB Diploma programmes. The school operates as a non-profit entity with all profits reinvested into the school.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

British International School of Stockholm (BISS) is an all-through international school delivering education to students aged 3-18 across two Stockholm campuses. The school offers a continuous academic pathway from Foundation (Nursery and Reception, ages 3-5) through Primary School using the International Primary Curriculum (Years 1-6, ages 5-11), Secondary School culminating in Cambridge IGCSE qualifications (Years 7-11, ages 11-16), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Years 12-13, ages 16-18). The school operates as a non-profit institution with all profits reinvested into educational programmes and facilities.

Product overview

British International School of Stockholm operates as an all-through international school offering a comprehensive educational programme from Foundation (ages 3-5) through to the IB Diploma (ages 16-18). The core academic offerings include the Foundation Programme (Nursery and Reception), Primary School Programme using the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), Secondary School Programme culminating in IGCSE qualifications, and the IB Diploma Programme for pre-university students. These are complemented by support services including University Counselling, Wellbeing Services, Inclusion Support, and various Clubs & Activities. The school follows a British-influenced curriculum within an international context, with accreditations from COBIS, Cambridge International, and the International Baccalaureate Organisation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foundation Programme Early childhood education for ages 3-5, encompassing Nursery and Reception classes with a play-based learning approach to foster a love of learning from an early age. Targeted at families seeking an English-language international school start for their children.
• Primary School Programme Primary education for Years 1-6 (ages 5-11) following the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), nurturing informed, globally competent and future-ready learners through thematic inquiry-based learning.
• Secondary School Programme Secondary education for Years 7-11 (ages 11-16) offering a flexible, challenging and inspiring curriculum culminating in IGCSE qualifications, serving as the launchpad to the IB Diploma Programme.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme Pre-university programme for Years 12-13 (ages 16-18) preparing students for university and beyond, emphasizing physical, intellectual, emotional and ethical development with a 100% pass rate and 33 point average score.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of students achieved A*–C grades in IGCSE examinations
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Swedish Schools InspectorateminorOthers · 21 August 2024The Swedish Schools Inspectorate conducted a review of English-language instruction at licensed English-teaching schools in Sweden. BISS was highlighted as maintaining high standards when 27 out of 30 schools were found to have serious shortcomings in English-language instruction.
• Get Up Soul ChoirminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2024Professional choir that performs at BISS Music Days. Works with artists like Zara Larsson, Benjamin Ingrosso, and Danny Saucedo. Provided workshop on harmonizing and vocal techniques to students.
• Straynané (Remi Hassen)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2024Grammy award-winning music producer who conducted workshops at BISS Music Day, demonstrating music production and discussing his journey into the music industry with secondary students.
• Royal Navy HMS AlbionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2023Year 5 students visited HMS Albion, a Royal Navy amphibious flagship, during its Baltic naval manoeuvres. The visit was facilitated by Sue Lacy from the British Embassy. Students toured the ship including the flight deck, bridge, and tactical operations room.
• ShelterBoxminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2023BISS partnered with ShelterBox for earthquake relief fundraising in Turkey and Syria. Students raised funds to send shelter boxes (7,000 SEK per box) to families in need.
• STHLM Web DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 August 2022Website design agency responsible for the BISS mobile-friendly website redesign launched in 2022 and subsequently refreshed in 2025.
• Mental Health Foundation - Peer Education Project (PEP)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022BISS participates in the Peer Education Project, developed by the Mental Health Foundation in 2015. The programme reaches over 40,000 pupils in more than 200 schools. BISS students deliver mental health workshops to younger students.
• COBIS (Council of British International Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBISS achieved COBIS Patron's Accredited Member status, the highest level of COBIS accreditation. Only a handful of COBIS partner organisations and member schools have achieved this status. The accreditation involved extensive assessment across teaching and learning, leadership, communications, and enrichment activities.
• International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorised IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme for students aged 16-18. The school follows IB standards and participates in IB assessments, with 100% pass rate and 33-point average.
• Cambridge International ExaminationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Cambridge International centre offering IGCSE examinations. BISS students achieve 93% A*-C pass rate in Cambridge IGCSE examinations.
• Nordic Network of International SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Nordic Network connecting international schools in the region. Participates in collaborative activities including the Nordic Network Music Festival with schools such as SIS and Futura Skolan.
• Friends of BISS (Parent-Teacher Association)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFormerly known as the PTA, Friends of BISS is the parent-teacher association that organises community events including International Day, Back 2 School BBQ, and The Big Easy. Partners with Student Government on events.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BISStockholm
• Facebookfacebook.com/BISStockholm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/british-international-school-of-stockholm
• Instagraminstagram.com/biss_stockholm

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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