Welcome to IES Järfälla

The International English School in Järfälla is an independent middle school (grades 6-9) which opened in August 2002. IES Järfälla currently has 480 students and 40 members of staff. The campus is located in Jakobsberg in the municipality of Järfälla, 20 kilometers north of Stockholm. It is easy to commute to the school on the train or by car along the E-18 freeway.

The school is characterized by its international climate and lessons are conducted in both English and Swedish. Our approach to education promotes:

  • active learning,
  • academic achievement, and
  • individual character development.

At IES Järfälla, students learn to take personal responsibility for their progress, school environment, and show respect for their peers, teachers, and themselves.

In conjunction with the mission of International English Schools, IES Järfälla strives to achieve four basic objectives:

  • accelerated academic development,
  • bilingual fluency,
  • social development &
  • a constructive learning environment.