ECOLE SUEDOISE DE PARIS

What ECOLE SUEDOISE DE PARIS does

Ecole Suédoise de Paris (also known as Svenska Skolan i Paris / SSP) is a private non-profit Swedish overseas school founded in 1878 and one of only five schools worldwide authorized by the Swedish government to deliver Swedish upper secondary education abroad. The school operates as an Association 1901 non-profit from two locations: a historic building at 9 rue Médéric in the 17th arrondissement of Paris (preschool and primary/secondary F-9) and Institution Saint Dominique in Neuilly-sur-Seine (grades 7-9 and the gymnasium). It delivers the Swedish national curriculum (Lgr 22, GY11/GY25) with a French cultural profile integrated at every level, with small class sizes of typically 7-15 students and high teacher density (e.g., 3 Scandinavian teachers plus 1 French assistant for ~18 preschool children).

Its core product is a continuous Swedish-language educational pathway from preschool (förskola, ages 3-5) through upper secondary (gymnasium, ages 16-18), plus two supplementary language courses — Lekis for ages 4-5 and Kompletterande svenska for ages 6-15 — serving French-speaking children with a Swedish-speaking parent. Technology is not a differentiator: delivery is human-teacher-led, supported by routine tools including the SchoolSoft administration platform, and the school does not disclose any proprietary technology stack or AI capabilities.

The business model is tuition-driven, supplemented by Swedish government and municipal subsidies. Tuition is structured as recurring semester-based fees plus a one-time €800 registration fee: preschool private tuition is €5,618-€7,073 per semester (€13,949-€14,367 annual corporate rate), F-9 is €6,354-€7,997 per semester, and gymnasium is €16,612-€17,092 per year plus optional €8,635-€8,894 host-family boarding for guest students. The go-to-market is direct enrollment via the school website, email, and inquiry-based admissions, supplemented by monthly webinars, school tours, and community referrals through the Swedish Church, Swedish Embassy, and broader Scandinavian expatriate network in Paris.

Name

ECOLE SUEDOISE DE PARIS

Legal name

ECOLE SUEDOISE PARIS

Website

https://svenskaskolanparis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1878

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ecole Suédoise de Paris is a non-profit Swedish overseas school founded in 1878, one of five government-authorized to deliver Swedish curriculum from preschool through upper secondary to Scandinavian expatriate families in Paris.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB), English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB)

Keywords

• Swedish overseas education
• Preschool education services
• Primary secondary schooling
• Bilingual Swedish-French education
• International K-12 education

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

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 - Preschool: Semester-based tuition for preschool/childcare services. Private individuals pay per semester (approximately €5,600-€7,100), companies pay annual fee (approximately €13,900-€14,400). Includes organic homemade lunch, materials, excursions, and one school trip per year.
2. Tuition fees - Primary and Secondary (F-9): Semester-based tuition for primary and secondary education following Swedish curriculum. Includes ecological homemade lunch, materials, study visits, theater visits, and school trips. Registration fee of €800 per student.
3. Tuition fees - High School (Gymnasium): Annual tuition for Swedish upper secondary education integrated with French school Saint Dominique. Includes three-course lunch, textbooks, study visits, school trips, and excursions. Boarding fees for guest students in host families with half-board.
4. Language courses (Lekis and Kompletterande svenska): Supplementary Swedish language programs for Swedish-French children and French-speaking children with Swedish-speaking parent. Annual fees of €555 for Lekis, €380 for Kompletterande svenska.
5. Government and municipal subsidies: The school is a government-approved Swedish overseas school and receives state subsidies. Also potentially receives municipal subsidies in certain cases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ECOLE SUEDOISE DE PARIS (Svenska Skolan i Paris) is a Swedish overseas school that delivers Swedish national curriculum education (Lgr 22, GY11/GY25) to Scandinavian expatriate children in Paris, covering preschool (förskola, ages 3-5), primary and secondary school (grundskola F-9, ages 6-15), and upper secondary education (gymnasiet, ages 16-19). The school integrates a French cultural profile throughout all levels, with the upper secondary school embedded within the French school Saint Dominique in Neuilly-sur-Seine, and also offers supplementary Swedish language courses (Lekis and Kompletterande svenska) for bilingual families.

Product overview

Ecole Suédoise de Paris (Svenska Skolan i Paris / SSP) operates as a comprehensive Swedish educational institution in Paris offering preschool (Förskola, ages 3-5), primary and secondary school (Grundskolan, F-9, ages 6-15), and upper secondary education (Gymnasiet, ages 16-18). The school follows the Swedish national curriculum (Lgr 22, GY11/GY25) with a distinctive French profile that integrates French language, culture, and Paris as an authentic learning environment throughout all programs. Additional language courses include Lekis (for ages 4-5) and Kompletterande svenska (for ages 6-15). The school is organized as an Association 1901 non-profit and operates from two locations: Rue Médéric in the 17th arrondissement for preschool and primary/secondary school, and Saint Dominique in Neuilly-sur-Seine for upper secondary. Founded in 1878, SSP is one of five Swedish overseas schools authorized by the Swedish government.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lekis: Language course for Swedish-French children aged 4-5 with Swedish as a living language at home
• Kompletterande svenska

Products and services

• Förskola (Preschool) Preschool program for children aged 3-5 following the Swedish national curriculum (Lgr 22) with emphasis on free play, security, and social competence. Small groups with approximately 18 children staffed by 3 Scandinavian teachers and 1 French assistant. Includes organic homemade lunch, materials, excursions, and one school trip per year. Located at the historic building in Paris's 17th arrondissement near Parc Monceau for outdoor pedagogy.
• Grundskolan (Primary and Secondary School, F-9) Comprehensive Swedish primary and secondary education (ages 6-15) following the Swedish curriculum Lgr 22, with small class sizes of 7-15 students and a French cultural profile. Individualized teaching that addresses each student's needs and development level. Grades 7-9 are integrated with the French school Saint Dominique in Neuilly-sur-Seine. Includes organic lunch, materials, study visits, theater visits, and school trips.
• Gymnasiet (Upper Secondary School) Swedish upper secondary education (GY11/GY25) integrated into Saint Dominique school in Neuilly-sur-Seine, offering three programs: Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Economics. One of five Swedish overseas schools worldwide authorized by the Swedish government to conduct upper secondary education abroad. Includes three-course lunch, textbooks, study visits, school trips, and excursions. Optional boarding with host families and Carte Imagine-R transit pass available.
• Lekis Language group for Swedish-French children aged 4-5 with Swedish as a living language at home. Held Wednesdays 13:30-14:30, practicing Swedish through play, song, and Swedish traditions. Annual fee €555.
• Kompletterande svenska (Complementary Swedish) Swedish language instruction for French-speaking children aged 6-15 with Swedish as a living language at home. Held Wednesdays 14:45-16:30, reinforcing Swedish in speech and writing while teaching about Swedish traditions, geography, history, and culture. Annual fee €380.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Institut Saint Dominique (Saint Dominique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration school where SSP's high school (grades 10-12) and lower secondary (grades 7-9) are integrated. Swedish students follow Swedish curriculum while sharing facilities with approximately 2,300 French students. Includes joint projects, shared excursions, and cultural exchange activities. Partnership active for over 20 years since 2001.
• Svenska Kyrkan i Paris (Swedish Church in Paris)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool is historically attached to the Swedish Church, located in the same historic building. Collaborates on celebrations including school start, Lucia, and graduation ceremonies held in the church.
• Svenska Ambassaden (Swedish Embassy in Paris)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Swedish government representation. Swedish high school students are invited to the Embassy for graduation ceremonies where outstanding French students receive integration diplomas from the Swedish ambassador.
• Institut Suédois (Swedish Institute - SI)minorOthersSwedish Institute operating in Paris, cultural collaboration partner for Swedish cultural events and programs.
• SUF - Utlandsskolor (Swedish Overseas Schools Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Swedish schools abroad. SSP participates in SUF-VM (sports competition) and Läsutmaningen (reading challenge) with other overseas schools worldwide.
• Polhemskolan i LundminorOthersSwedish high school in Lund collaborating on student exchanges and educational programs.
• Sannarpsgymnasiet i HalmstadminorOthersSwedish upper secondary school in Halmstad collaborating on exchange programs.
• Sundsgymnasiet i VellingeminorOthersSwedish upper secondary school in Vellinge with school exchange partnership.
• Andénska gymnasiet i MölndalminorOthersSwedish upper secondary school in Mölndal with school exchange partnership.
• Westerlundska gymnasiet i EnköpingminorOthersSwedish upper secondary school in Enköping with school exchange partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International School of Paris: English-language international school in Paris offering IB curriculum to expatriate families; competes for the same premium expatriate K-12 segment in the Paris market with similar high-tuition positioning.
• Marymount International School Paris: Catholic international school in Paris offering IB curriculum to expatriate families in greater Paris; competes in the same premium international K-12 segment with comparable tuition levels.
• British School of Paris: English-medium international school in Paris following British curriculum; serves a comparable expatriate premium K-12 segment and competes for similar family profiles in greater Paris.
• Svenska Skolan i Madrid: Swedish overseas school in Madrid delivering Swedish curriculum to Scandinavian expatriate families in Spain; same government-authorized status and Swedish-French bilingual integration model.
• Svenska Skolan i London (Swedish School in London): Swedish overseas school in London serving the Scandinavian community with Swedish curriculum delivery; operates within the same regulatory framework under Skolverket authorization.
• Svenska Skolan i Rom: Swedish overseas school in Rome serving Scandinavian families in Italy with the same official Swedish curriculum and government-authorized status as SSP.
• Svenska Skolan i Berlin: Sister Swedish overseas school in Berlin serving the same Swedish-curriculum K-12 mission for Scandinavian expats in Germany; one of the same five government-authorized Swedish overseas schools globally.

Broad incumbents

• Lycée International de Paris: Large established Parisian school with international sections including Scandinavian language tracks; broader state-affiliated institution but addresses similar expat families seeking national-language education for their children.

Emerging players

• Lennen Bilingual School: Smaller bilingual French-English primary school in Paris; addresses comparable expat demand for bilingual early education but with a different language pairing than SSP's Swedish-French model.

Others

• SUF - Swedish Overseas Schools Association: Umbrella association of Swedish overseas schools in which SSP participates; relevant as the coordinating body for the five Swedish overseas schools globally and source of inter-school exchange programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/246518412053441
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecole-suedoise-de-paris

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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