An exclusive international school in Västerås, Sweden, may close its doors this autumn, according to local officials. Mälardalen International School, located on Finnslätten in Västerås, started four years ago but now faces potential closure due to declining enrollment. Åsa Lundkvist, director of the children's and education administration in Västerås municipality, confirmed that the school's board intends to close the institution starting autumn 2026.
While no formal decision has been made, Lundkvist stated that the school has flagged its intention to close. The closure is reportedly linked to Northvolt's bankruptcy, which Lundkvist identified as one of the major reasons for decreasing student numbers. Currently, 94 students attend the school, which follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) system with instruction in English.
The school's board intends to close the institution from autumn 2026, though no formal decision has been made yet.
Parents and guardians were reportedly informed of the plans during the week. Västerås municipality has begun reviewing how to accommodate affected children in municipal schools. The school was originally established through initiatives from Northvolt and Hitachi Energy, along with the principal behind ABB-gymnasiet, to attract internationally sought-after professionals to the city.