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By Signe Hansen

Located in a quiet and residential area of central Stockholm, The Tanto International School is an obvious choice for children and parents returning from the UK looking for an international, private day school.

“If the parents are happy with the English system and culture and their children have adapted well to the schools there, I would recommend our school,” says Head Teacher Magnus Riley. “We are stricter than Swedish schools and expect more of the children academically. Some Swedes love that, others don’t.”

Tanto follows most subjects in the English National Curriculum and is one of only three schools in Stockholm licensed to follow a curriculum which is International and English language based. The English Curriculum has been adapted in key areas such as History and Geography to cover more global topics. “We also teach Swedish from Year 2 for a few hours a week and the older children learn how to cross-country ski at our Ski Lodge in Härjedalen,” says Mr Riley.

Tanto students come from all over the world and the global touch is something of which the school is proud. “Special emphasis is placed on knowledge and understanding which will prepare our students for a truly multicultural environment,” says Mr Riley adding: “We work hard together and play hard together, creating a wonderful environment where we aim for all of our students to feel truly secure and at home with us, regardless of their cultural or ethnic background.”

Website: www.tantoschool.org
E-mail:  tantoschool@me.com

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Number of students: 90
Ages 3 to 13
Education: Nursery and Pre-school to Year 7
Tuition fees: Yes