Location and community
Our location in Barnes is ideal for families whose parents work in central London, but who want a calmer atmosphere for their children to grow and develop. Many Swedish families choose to relocate to Barnes and surrounding neighbourhoods, giving rise to a community that regularly meets for picnics, events and celebrations.
Nature and the City
Situated in calm and leafy West London near the river bank, our site is ideally located to make the most of the serene nature and a cosmopolitan city.
Students and their teachers can venture just outside the classroom to study trees, bugs, soil, and water. Just a few streets away lies the London Wetland Centre, which is home to numerous rare birds, otters and other wetland creatures.
At the same time, we are located a 20 minute walk away from Hammersmith Station. From there, all of London’s libraries, museums, observatories, royal buildings, and famous streets are easily accessible.
Relocating to London
Whether your family plans to be in London for just one year, or is resettling more permanently, the Swedish School is a supportive and open community that is pleased to always welcome you.
Our parent’s association, called Friends of the Swedish School, begin each academic year with a walking tour through Barnes, where tips are given about everything from the best dry cleaners to the friendliest dentist.
If you are considering more extensive support in re-locating to London, particularly in relation to finding housing, we recommend AC Relocation.