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Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm

Sweden, Stockholm

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SEK 32,500 - 37,500
Ages 5 - 15 years
Pupil numbers 340
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), American Curriculum
Taught languages Swedish, French, Spanish
Typical class size 22
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm is a private international school for ages 5 to 15, offering IPC in Grades 1–5 and IMYC in Grades 6–9, with an American curriculum framework and Common Core standards for Math and Literacy. English is the language of instruction; modern language courses are taught separately, and dedicated spaces support EAL and Swedish language learning. The school is authorized by Swedish authorities and supervised by the Swedish School Inspection, reflecting its international focus within the Swedish system. The campus is a courthouse renovated in 2011 in Östermalm, Stockholm, shared with a bilingual school. Facilities include a library, 16 classrooms, 12 rooms for EAL, Swedish and Music, plus a movement room and a PE hall. Grade 9 culminates in a six-month Discovery Project; Discovery Enrichment classes include film production, chess and MUN, with community links through the Global Citizenship Program.

Erik Dahlbergsgatan 62, 115 57 Stockholm, Sweden

The Essentials

Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm has 340 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
Erik Dahlbergsgatan 58-62, 115 57 Stockholm, Sweden. The campus is in Östermalm, in the center of Stockholm. It is housed in an early 20th-century brick, 3-story courthouse renovated in 2011 to create Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm.

Stages
Grades F–9; Primary School – Grade 1-5; Middle School – Grade 6-9.

Type
Private international school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
About 340 students representing roughly 55–60 nationalities. The largest contingents come from India, Sweden and the United States; approximately 10–15% are host-country students.

Additional learning support
EAL (English as an Additional Language) and Learning Support are provided. The school offers enrollment to learners with mild to moderate special needs, with required psychoeducational reports and testing as applicable.

Country affiliation
Authorized by the Swedish authorities; supervised by the Swedish School Inspection under the Swedish Education Act (International Schools).

School day structure
School hours: Primary 8:30–15:00; Middle School 8:30–15:30 (classrooms open at 8:15).

Bus service
The school does not provide a bus service.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Dress code is in place; students are expected to dress in a respectful manner.

Food Options
Healthy lunches are served to all students. Meals are cooked from scratch with local and in-season ingredients. The program promotes balanced nutrition and exposes students to diverse cuisines; teachers eat with students as part of pedagogic lunches.

Governance and Ownership
Independent and non-sectarian.
Fees

Annual tuition at Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm ranges from SEK 32,500 to SEK 37,500 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Application fee: SEK 2,000 (one-time, non-refundable). Payment is made to the school's Bankgiro for the international school application process.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)

- IPC / Primary (Grades 1–5): Annual tuition SEK 32,500. Per term (school year divided into two semesters) SEK 16,250. A non-refundable enrollment amount of SEK 5,000 is included within this tuition.

- IMYC / Middle School (Grades 6–9): Annual tuition SEK 37,500. Per term (school year divided into two semesters) SEK 18,750. A non-refundable enrollment amount of SEK 5,000 is included within this tuition.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition invoices are issued in February. To secure a place for the following August intake, the tuition payment must be paid by March 31. Sibling families may use a two-part payment plan: Part 1 (50%) due March 31 and Part 2 (50%) due May 31. Non-payment by the expected dates terminates the enrollment agreement.

- Learners who start in the second term of the school year are charged 70% of the Annual Tuition Fee.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. Futuraskolan International is a Grade 1–9 day school (no boarding programme).

Other costs and fees

- Enrollment fee: A non-refundable enrollment component of SEK 5,000 is included within the published tuition amounts (this amount is retained if cancellation conditions apply as stated under refunds).

- Before- and after-school care (Fritids): Fritids is available and carries a separate fee that varies according to the learner's residence status and municipal rules; families are billed according to municipal regulations or by the school's economy department when resident in Stockholm Stad.

- Municipal subsidy (skolpeng): Municipal subsidies for children of compulsory school age (Grades 1–9) apply for residents registered with the Swedish Tax Agency. If the subsidy is not granted, the guardian will be billed for that subsidised amount in addition to the school's tuition.

Refund information

- The admissions/tuition refund policy is as follows:
- The SEK 5,000 enrollment component included in tuition is non-refundable.
- 100% refund of tuition paid (minus the enrollment fee) if the learner withdraws before the first day of the school year and does not commence the first term.
- 50% refund of tuition paid (minus the enrollment fee) if the learner withdraws from the first day of school up to October 31.
- 25% refund of tuition paid (minus the enrollment fee) if the learner withdraws from November 1 to March 31.
- No refunds are issued for withdrawals after March 31.

- Learners starting in the second term are charged 70% of the annual tuition (see Billing schedule).

Fee payment options and invoicing

- Accepted payment methods and invoicing channels:
- Bank transfer (Bankgiro) payments are used for application and tuition payments; the school's banking details (Bankgiro, Handelsbanken, IBAN) are provided on application and billing documents for payment processing.
- Invoicing: electronic invoice submission is supported; the Futuraskolan finance department accepts emailed invoices and uses an electronic invoicing provider (Scancloud) for vendor/billing processes. Families resident in Stockholm Stad may be invoiced directly by the school's economy department. Contact details for finance and invoicing are available from the school's billing information.

- Credit card payment is not listed as a standard tuition payment option in the school's fee and billing information; bank/Bankgiro/IBAN transfers and formal invoices are the documented methods for payments.
Academics

Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm teaches IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), American Curriculum for students aged 5 to 15.

Curriculum
IPC in Grades 1-5 and IMYC in Grades 6-9, designed by Fieldwork Education, form the core international curricula; the school follows an international curriculum, not the Swedish National Curriculum. The IPC/IMYC are complemented by Common Core standards for Math and Literacy. English is the language of instruction; modern language courses are taught separately. The school emphasizes global and intercultural education. In Grade 9, students complete a six-month Discovery Project as a culminating independent project of the Middle School experience.

Gifted and Talented
Discovery Enrichment classes are offered in Middle School once a week to extend learning beyond the curricular offerings, with sections limited to 25 students. The Grade 9 Discovery Project is a six-month independent project based on the student's interests and talents, culminating in a product or presentation. Through these enrichment experiences, students strengthen research, reflection, creativity and project management skills to prepare for high school.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school's vision is to be the best stepping stone for future world citizens and to promote an inclusive climate. It supports students who need academic or social assistance and provides accommodations and differentiation to access the international curriculum. Life Skills classes and Social, Emotional Learning help students understand and manage emotions, set positive goals, empathize with others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make respectful and responsible decisions. The Jigsaw curriculum is used in Primary and Middle School to ensure a consistent approach to social and emotional learning. The Student Support Department coordinates with parents, teachers, the Student Counsellor, special pedagogues, school leadership, and external specialists to tailor interventions and goals for each student.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides accommodation and differentiation to access the curriculum for students in need. Support is provided in Primary and Middle School. A Student Support Department guides students toward goals set by the curriculum programs in place. Interventions vary based on each student's needs and the level of support required, and accommodations are flexible. Student support teachers work with parents, teachers, students, the Student Counsellor, special pedagogues, the school leadership team, and external specialists as needed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The EAL Philosophy states that the EAL department provides social and academic English skills to empower students to participate in the mainstream classroom and integrate with the community. The EAL Programme uses a combination of pull-out and push-in instruction. Pull-out sessions occur in a smaller classroom to target specific language goals, provide a safe space to practice speaking, and receive individualized instruction. Push-in instruction supports students within the homeroom context and is planned with the classroom teacher. EAL teachers monitor progress in consultation with the class teacher, and students graduate from the EAL programme once they reach a competent standard for their grade; ongoing support remains available if required. In Primary School, EAL supports Grades 1-5 to increase proficiency across English language skills; in Middle School, EAL supports Grades 6-9 to develop content literacy in English; parental involvement is encouraged to extend language opportunities outside school, including maintaining proficiency in the mother tongue.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through Life Skills classes and Social, Emotional Learning. These programs help students understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make respectful and responsible decisions. The School's Student Support Department coordinates wellbeing initiatives and collaborates with parents, teachers, and external specialists as needed. EAL and academic support contribute to students' social and emotional adjustment. Support is provided in the most appropriate setting with clear long-term wellbeing goals.

Safeguarding
The policy applies to all Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm employees, management, contractors, students, parents, guardians, and volunteers. Designated safeguarding leads include the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy Safeguarding Lead (DSM), with the Principal oversight; contact details are provided for the DSL and DSM. Staff must report concerns or suspicions of abuse within 24 hours; serious concerns are escalated to the DSL, DSM, Principal, and appropriate authorities as required. The policy outlines safeguarding responsibilities, reporting procedures, and confidentiality provisions, including the 3 R's: Recognize, Respond, and Report. Recruitment screening includes local and national police checks for applicants; staff and volunteers are required to undergo safeguarding checks. Safeguards include Staff, Learner, and Community Codes of Conduct, and procedures for safeguarding in school activities.
Parent Experience

Community
There are about 340 students enrolled at Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm, representing roughly 55–60 nationalities. The largest contingents are from India, Sweden and the United States, with host-country students making up about 10–15%. About 215 students are in the Primary School and about 125 in the Middle School, and the vast majority are in Sweden on a temporary basis with around 25–30% student turnover each year. The campus is located in Östermalm, Erik Dahlbergsgatan 58-62, and shares facilities with the bilingual school; the school has 16 full-size classrooms and about 12 smaller rooms for EAL, Swedish, music and learning support. The curriculum uses the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in Grades 1–5 and the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) in Grades 6–9, with a bilingual approach of approximately 50% English and 50% Swedish.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent Teachers Association is a registered association with the objectives of supporting the best educational, social and cultural environment for the students, fostering open communication between parents and staff, and organizing events that bring the school community together while raising funds. The association promotes and strengthens the Shared Vision, Personal Goals and the Global Citizenship and Community Exchange across the school community. The PTA's mission is to support the growth of the educational, social and cultural environment for students, parents, teachers and staff, while encouraging advocacy and integration. The ASEP (After School Enrichment Program) is a flagship project of the PTA and has been in operation for 5 years, providing varied extracurricular after-school activities for Grades 1–9; ASEP is managed in association with school staff and is not part of FRITIDS. To get involved, contact the PTA Board at pta.international@futuraskolan.se or the School Principal at nicole.macdonald@futuraskolan.se.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is housed in an early 20th-century brick, three-story courthouse renovated in 2011 to create Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm. It is located in Östermalm, in central Stockholm. The international school shares the campus with a bilingual school. Some facilities, including the library, hall space, entryway, playground, lunchroom and movement room, are shared by all students. The international school has 16 full-size classrooms and about 12 smaller rooms used for EAL, Swedish, Music Practice Rooms and Learning Support.

Sports Facilities
Movement room and a playground support physical education and active learning. A hall space is shared for PE activities and other events. The campus is shared with the bilingual school, which also uses these facilities.

Academic Facilities
The school provides a library and 16 full-size classrooms and about 12 smaller rooms used for EAL, Swedish, Music Practice Rooms and Learning Support. IPC is used in Grades 1-5 and IMYC in Grades 6-9, with Common Core standards for Math and Literacy. The school has dedicated spaces for EAL, Swedish and Music, and maintains a focus on global and intercultural education.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Discovery Enrichment classes are offered in Middle School once a week and extend beyond curricular offerings to topics such as film production, stamina running, chess, MUN, and more. Enrichment uses stealth learning to engage students in activities that look like play but build learning. Students select Discovery Enrichment at the start of each year, with sections limited to 25 students. In Grade 9, the Discovery Project requires a six-month independent project culminating in a product or presentation. Fritids provides after-school care for Grades 1-6 with morning and afternoon hours.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Discovery Enrichment classes are offered in Middle School once a week. They enhance learning beyond curricular offerings and may include film production, stamina running, chess, MUN, and more. Students select Discovery Enrichment at the beginning of each year or upon enrollment. Selections are on a first-come, first-served basis and limited to 25 students per section.

Arts & Creative
The school teaches Expressive Arts, with Art offered in Grades 1-5, Music in Grades 1-9, and an Expressive Arts program led by a dedicated staff. Expressive Arts is taught by a team of specialists as part of the arts offering. Discovery Enrichment provides creative activities such as film production.

Cultural & Language
Global Citizenship Program (GCP) nurtures international mindedness and active societal engagement. It aligns with IPC and IMYC and Good Life Goals, encouraging community service, awareness campaigns, and intercultural dialogue. Through donations, knowledge exchanges, and cultural celebrations, learners build empathy and global competence. Local partnerships include Hands2Ocean and Stockholm Stadsmission, and international links involve an exchange and humanitarian work in Athens.

Social & Hobbies
ASEP provides varied extracurricular after-school activities for Grades 1–9, run by the PTA in association with school staff; ASEP is not part of FRITIDS. Fritids is after-school care for the school day for Grades 1–6, with morning hours and afternoon hours and creative work and play as core components.

Community & Service
Community Exchange offers voluntary activities designed to address community needs and to develop global citizenship and international mindedness. It expands students' view of the local and international community and includes graded hours: 6th Grade – 6 hours, 7th Grade – 7 hours, 8th Grade – 8 hours, 9th Grade – 9 hours.

Leadership & Professional
In Grade 9, students complete a 6-month Discovery Project, an independent project based on the student's interests and talents, resulting in a product or outcome presented at the end of Grade 9. The Discovery Project strengthens research, reflection, personal engagement, creativity and project management, preparing students to be motivated independent learners in high school.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Fritids hours include Morning Fritids Open Hours: 7:00am–8:15am and Afternoon Fritids Open Hours: 3:00pm–5:30pm. Fritids supplements the school day and emphasizes creative work and play.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction and all classes are taught in English, with the exception of modern language courses. The school follows an international curriculum, not the Swedish National Curriculum. EAL (English as an Additional Language) support is provided with tailored, differentiated instruction, including small push-in and pull-out classes to develop language alongside curricular content and key vocabulary. Swedish language is taught to connect learners with the host country, learners gain proficiency and, in ninth grade if eligible, take the National Test in Swedish with qualified Swedish teachers.
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