Drop-off and Travelling to School

For those who will be travelling to school by car to the MYP/DP Campus, we request that you use the designated drop-off areas. Please note that stopping and parking is forbidden along Filbornavägen. The school car park is restricted to staff only and parking permits are required. We encourage students to travel either by foot, public transport or bicycle. There is a large number of bicycle racks available on the campus. If your child cycles please ensure that they have a suitable lock for their bicycle. Parents are not permitted to enter the building unless they have a scheduled appointment. Mopeds should be parked at the front of the school in designated areas only. 

Parents are not permitted to enter the building unless they have a scheduled appointment.  

Students resident in Helsingborg may be eligible for a bus pass from the City of Helsingborg. More information is available here. Students living outside of Helsingborg need to contact their municipality to check whether they are eligible for a bus pass. 

Items to Bring

Each student in the MYP must wear indoor training shoes to the PHE indoor classes. In addition, students must wear suitable PHE clothes, for example shorts and/or training pants and a T-shirt. Students should also bring a towel and soap for showering.

A school bag is recommended for all students to transport homework and paperwork. We provide all books, writing equipment, but some students like to have their own pencil case containing pens / pencils / erasers etc.

Students are also required to bring a lock for a locker which they will be assigned during the first couple of days. We recommend that it is a lock with a key and not code.

Special Diets

If your child requires a special diet, this must be registered digitally using this link, and a valid doctor’s certificate must be uploaded. Please note that BankID is required to complete the registration. 

• Do not register if your child only requires pork-free or vegetarian meals.

• If your child requires egg-free meals on specific days only, this information should be sent directly by email to julie.little@helsingborg.se. Please clearly include your child’s full name, class, and the exact dates on which the egg-free diet is required.

If you need assistance or do not have access to BankID, please contact the school office. For students with protected personal information, a special procedure is in place —please contact us so arrangements can be made securely.

Language tests

In the first few days of school new students will be tested to see which level language groups they will be placed in.

Before/After school care (Fritids) 

Students requiring before/after school care due to parents working or studying are welcome to enroll at our after-school centre (Fritids) which is available between 07:00 and 17:30. Students are welcome to our before/after-school care until the end of the spring term of the year when the child turns 13. A fee will be charged for Fritids. Please note that a child may only start Fritids two weeks after the completed forms are submitted to the office due to registration processes, so please make sure to account for this when registering.  

Reporting Absences

Skola24 is used across the PYP, MYP, and DP programmes to manage schedules, attendance, and absences. Students can also access and view their own timetables through the platform. Please note that both the student and the guardians need a valid Swedish Personal Identity Number to use Skola24. When your child is newly enrolled, it will take a few days before access to Skola24 is activated.

Mobile Device Loan Agreement

Students enrolled in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP) have the option to loan a school‑owned computer for use throughout their period of study. This device is intended solely as an educational tool to support learning, research, and completion of academic tasks. To receive a device, parents/guardians must read and sign the Mobile Device Loan Agreement, which becomes available on OpenApply once a student is officially enrolled.

Weekly Newsletters and Reports

ManageBac is the school’s platform for curriculum planning and reporting student progress to parents. Weekly newsletters are also published through ManageBac, keeping parents informed about classroom activities and whole-school updates. When your child is newly enrolled, it will take a few days before access to ManageBac is activated. Parents use their OpenApply login details to access ManageBac.

Student Keycards

Students are given a keycard that they use to enter the building. In case of a lost keycard, students are charged SEK 100 for a replacement.

Mobile phones 

The International School of Helsingborg is a mobile phone-free school for all MYP 1-4 students. Each student will receive a personal, lockable phone pouch, which they can personalize and will keep for all their years in the MYP. These pouches are designed to block all signals, ensuring that once a phone is placed inside and the pouch is locked, it cannot send or receive any signals—including calls, texts, WiFi, Bluetooth, or GPS—throughout the school day. Every morning, students will place their phones in the pouch and lock it themselves. The pouch will then be stored in the student’s locker or bag until the end of the last class, when it will be unlocked with a magnet located in each classroom. Should you need to contact your child during the school day, please reach out to the school office and we will ensure your message is delivered promptly. 

Medical Form

Please fill in the Student Health Form with information for the school nurse.

The school physician and school nurse provide advice and support for student well-being. The school nurse works preventatively to promote health by offering health talks, health visits, health education and vaccinations.

Mother Tongue

Students in MYP are offered mother tongue tuition. Mother tongue applications are submitted online via the City of Helsingborg’s website Mother tongue application page.

Contact Details

Email ish@helsingborg.se if you change your contact details. We need to be able to contact you by email, regular mail and by telephone. Most communication from the school is sent out in your class newsletter and PYP Campus Bulletin via ManageBac. Teachers will also communicate individually with parents via email; therefore it is important that a correct and active email address is supplied. 

Municipality 

If you live in, or plan to move to, a municipality other than Helsingborg you must contact us at ISH. The other municipality has to agree to pay the school fees for your child, and agree that your child has the right to attend our school.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The PTA’s vision is to create a better everyday school experience for the students at ISH. They encourage parental involvement within the school, raise money for social and educational activities.  You can find more information about the PTA in the Parent Handbooks on the ISH Information Site.

School Law Affecting International Schools in Sweden

In January 2016 a law was passed by the Swedish government which affects the International School of Helsingborg. Click here to view the document outlining these changes. Should you have any questions regarding the law and how this may affect your child you are most welcome to contact the school.

We’re Here to Help

We hope this information helps you feel prepared and supported as you begin your journey with us. We are very much looking forward to welcoming you to the International School of Helsingborg! If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at ish.helsingborg.se

External information

Local Guide: Helsingborg - Welcome to Helsingborg!

HIC: Helsingborg International Connections - Helping international talents to thrive since 2014.