by futuraskolan international
International schools: Meet Sweden’s next-gen impact entrepreneurs
Sweden is internationally recognised for its technology-driven start-up scene – and the education system plays a crucial part in making it possible. Schoolchildren today aren’t just asking themselves which jobs might suit them; many are actively exploring how to turn their entrepreneurial ideas into reality.
The kids are alright: UN Sustainable Development Goals in schools
We all want our kids to be well-rounded, empathetic and open-minded. Find out how utilising the UN's Sustainable Development Goals is just one way Stockholm-based Futuraskolan International is creating good global citizens.
'The beauty of being different': how to raise a global child
In today’s interconnected world, one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is to prepare them to thrive in the global community by sparking and feeding their curiosity.
The Stockholm preschool shaping tomorrow's global citizens
What do internationally-minded families in Sweden most want from a preschool? For Polish-born Sylwia Haczkiewicz, the number one priority was teaching in English and Swedish, followed by a stimulating curriculum. Alin Serbana says a multicultural environment was a major factor for him after his family moved from Romania.
A parent's guide: choosing a preschool or international school in Sweden
Moving to and settling into a new country is never easy. It’s daunting enough as a single person, or as a couple, but moving with children presents the unique challenge of finding a suitable preschool or international school.
The Swedish school where children are creating their own futures with digital tech
Keeping up with the latest trends in digital tech can seem an impossible task. But for one group the constant flow of new products, features and releases is simply the norm: children.
International schooling: why joy is the key to learning
Evidence shows that children who enjoy their education are likely to learn more and experience greater personal development. Yet many schools around the world still fail to unlock their students’ true potential.
Think global, act local: the Swedish schoolchildren inspired by Greta
No one is too small to make a difference. That sentiment is not only the title of Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg’s book, it could also serve as the unofficial motto at Futuraskolan International Bergtorp.
Community impact: the Stockholm school making a difference
We all know actions speak louder than words. And when times are tough, your actions will be seriously tested.
The reason children at this Swedish preschool say ‘Konnichiwa’
In an increasingly globalized world, teaching children to appreciate different perspectives and to be culturally sensitive to others is key to a modern education.
The Stockholm-based international school transforming how children learn languages
Learning to read and write – it’s a rite of passage. But what about those who are brought up internationally, with two (or more) languages taught simultaneously? Is it a case of ‘double the words, double the work’? Not according to this network of preschools around Stockholm.
The clever way this bilingual school in Stockholm teaches empathy
Raising an empathetic, open-minded child is high up on the agenda for most parents. But how can you guarantee these values are reinforced during the school day? At Futuraskolan International School Bergtorp teachers take up the reins, organising global citizenship projects that foster tolerance and intercultural awareness.
This international school in Stockholm is tailoring education to the teenage brain
Parents of adolescent children will agree that teenagers are hardwired differently. It’s why a one-size-fits-all curriculum does anything but ‘fit all’. It’s the concept behind Fieldwork Education’s International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), a curriculum designed specifically to suit the developing adolescent brain.