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Bladins International School of Malmö10411
(Founded 1987)
Principal of the International
School
Sandra Nilsson
Vice Principal/PYP coordinator
Ingrid Hortin
Vice Principal/MYP coordinator
Debbie Thoresson
Status Private
Boarding/day Day
Gender Coeducational
Language of instruction
English
Authorised programmes
PYP, MYP
The Bladins International School of Malmö bases its
foundation on a unique independent school with a strong
tradition of empowering students to reach their full potential
as responsible people in today’s and tomorrow’s world. Its
family oriented ethos nurtures a sense of community with
mutual respect. The school’s competent and caring staff
works in partnership with parents to enrich the learning
experience for all students in a secure and inspiring
environment.
At Bladins emphasis is placed on fully developing the
students’ intellectual, aesthetic, emotional, physical and
moral potential and, as a school, to serve as an example of
educational excellence. By having a comprehensive view of the
students, Bladins creates long-term and trusting
relationships with students, parents and staff.
As responsible individuals in society, Bladins students
respect the value of others and have personal values, selfunderstanding
and positive self-image, ethical attitudes
towards work and social relations, sound decision-making
skills, think and act critically, creatively and independently;
leading to a positive and healthy lifestyle. Students learn how
to learn, discover the joy of learning, develop the capacity to
solve problems independently and in co-operation with others
and acquire knowledge and sensitive awareness of universal
ethical and moral issues.
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Age Range 3 - 16
Number of pupils enrolled 371
Fees
Please contact the school for
information
Address
Box 20093
Själlandstorget 1
S-200 74 Malmö | sweden
tel +46 40 987970
fax +46 40 910885
Email
bism@bladins.se
Website
www.bladins.se
Bladins International School of Malmö is run as a
foundation governed by a board composed of parents. Key
members of management and teachers attend board
meetings allowing full benefit and broad representation of the
parties’ needs. The school encourages parent involvement in
support of their children’s education through involvement in
classroom activities, the Parents’ Association and the Board.
Bladins International School of Malmö is fully recognized by
the Swedish Department of Education and receives both
national and local grants.
Curriculum
Committed to the continued development of the IB the
school offers high quality education through the PYP and
MYP. In this way Bladins prepares students for the demands of
higher education and of life. Our graduates have gone on to
attend universities worldwide, including Yale in the USA, and
London, Cambridge and Oxford in the UK.
All students develop ICT skills through integration in the
curriculum and as separate courses. For non-native English
students, Bladins offers English as an Additional Language
(EAL). Swedish courses are required from PYP 1; additional
foreign language courses begin in grade 6. Our special needs
department takes extra care of students with a range of
learning difficulties including dyslexia.