Capturing the Magic!
Get ready to be absolutely amazed! Futuraskolan’s 5th annual Global Citizenship Program (GCP) Nature Photography Contest has officially concluded, and we have shattered all previous records with over 600 incredible entries this year! Our young photographers truly outdid themselves, bringing unparalleled creativity, passion, and skill to capturing the breathtaking beauty and wonder of our planet.
Following our established tradition, winners were selected across three age categories and our three core themes:
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Biodiversity 🌿
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Humans and Nature 🌍
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Artistic Nature 🎨
We host this annual contest to honor Biodiversity Day, with the goal of inspiring a deep love for the environment and encouraging our community to explore and protect the natural world. With more entries than ever before, the judges had an incredibly tough time choosing the top spots!
A massive thank you to every single one of our 600+ participants for sharing your unique perspectives, talent, and vision with us. You have made this year’s competition our most successful one yet. Don’t miss the Exhibition at Lidingö Stadsbibliotek June 2nd-8th!
Watch the Highlights!
Curious to see who took home the top prizes? Sit back and enjoy the incredible artistry of our community. Watch the top 50 entries and final winners in the 2026 GCP Photo Contest Film below!
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We’re Expanding! Discover Futuraskolan International BergtorpJoin the Bergtorp Family: New Grades Coming in 2027! ❤️
From our campus in Viggbyholm, Täby, Futuraskolan International Bergtorp has built a spectacular reputation for nurturing students in Grades 6–9. Now, we are thrilled to open our doors to even younger learners.
Beginning August 2027, we will be expanding to include Grades 4 and 5!
Through our specialized IMYC curriculum and exclusive academic enrichment programs, we help every child reach their full potential. Want to know what makes our school spirit so unique? Check out our feature in Mitti Danderyd, Täby, Vallentuna, and Österåker out May 23rd.
Ready to join us? Pre-enroll today to secure a place for your child in our growing school community!
GCP Food Project – Sustainability in Action!Small Actions, Big Impact: Sustainability in Action at Futuraskolan Rådan!
We are incredibly proud to share a glimpse into a wonderful project happening at Futuraskolan Rådan. Take a look at the video below to see how our amazing students have been taking charge of packing leftover school food to reduce waste!
This student-led initiative has been running since January, and the results are nothing short of fantastic. Thanks to the hard work of our learners and the support of our community, the school has raised over 7,000 SEK for our partner charity, Hands2Ocean! 
This project perfectly embodies our commitment to global citizenship and sustainability—proving that when we work together, we can make a real difference.
A massive thank you and congratulations to all the students and staff involved. Great job, everyone!
The Futuraskolan Preschool Olympics! – Little Champions in the Making
The sun was out, the banners were flying, and the energy was electric! We recently gathered at Östermalms IP for one of the most anticipated events of the year: the Futuraskolan Preschool Olympics.
It was a day defined by play, movement, laughter, and community as our six preschools—Kvarnskogen, Brunbärsvägen, Gåshaga, Näsby Park, Skarpäng, and Danderyd—came together for a spectacular day of movement.
A Grand Opening
The day kicked off with a vibrant Starting Ceremony. Each school unit paraded onto the field behind beautiful, hand-crafted banners created by our talented young learners. Our young learners parading happily, representing each of their preschool units, set a wonderful tone for the festivities.
Let the Games Begin!
Our little athletes put their skills to the test across a variety of stations designed to challenge their coordination and teamwork here are a few of the many various activities:
- Field Events: From the precision of the shot put to reaching for the sky (as high as these little ones can go) in the high jump.
- Soccer Skills: Putting their best foot forward to kick goals.
- Tug-of-War : A true test of strength and “all-together-now” teamwork!
- Mind & Body: After a busy morning and a well-deserved lunch, the children transitioned into a peaceful session of yoga and balance to refocus their energy.
Celebrating Every Effort
We concluded the day with a festive Awards Ceremony. While there were plenty of cheers for the athletic feats, the real victory was the “festive mood” shared by our learners and teachers.
“It’s about more than just sports; it’s about showing our children their own potential and the joy of coming together as one big Futuraskolan family.”
Thank you to everyone, learners and staff and other chaperones who made this day a “gold medal” success! We are already looking forward to next year!
Watch our Fantastic Futuraskolan Preschool Olympics 2026 Below
PISA results – Futuraskolan – 2025-2026
Good morning members of the Futuraskolan community,
Over the past few weeks, I have had the pleasure of spending time with our Student Council (elevsråd) representatives from across our schools and preschools. It has been both inspiring and rewarding to listen to their reflections and thoughtful suggestions on how we can continue to strengthen our practices, all with the shared ambition of delivering a world-class student development program for our learners.
Our progress in recent years has continued to be shaped by the strong academic performance of our students. As many of you know, Futuraskolan consistently ranks among the top free school organizations in Sweden.
This past year, students at Futuraskolan International Rådan maintained their position as one of the top-performing schools in the country. At the same time, Futuraskolan International Stockholm and Futuraskolan International Kottla have further distinguished themselves by improving upon last year’s already impressive results, placing them among the highest-ranked schools nationally.
Across all Futuraskolan schools, it is the dedication and hard work of our students that have contributed to a strong overall performance, with a final average merit value of 276.1. Below is an updated overview of our results in comparison with other high-performing free school organizations in Sweden based on the grade 9 results from the 2024-2025 academic year:
When placing our results in an international context, Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm continues to demonstrate outstanding performance. Based on externally assessed international benchmarks aligned with global PISA standards, our students are performing within the top 10% of schools across Europe. These externally graded assessments provide valuable insight into how our program compares globally—and the results remain highly encouraging.
The tables below present an overview of our students’ performance in Reading, Mathematics, and Scientific Literacy:
Through a student-centered approach, a focus on high-impact teaching and learning, and the continued development of our international curriculum framework, we are able to ensure that our students consistently perform above both national and international averages in core academic areas.
We would like to extend our appreciation to our dedicated leadership and teaching teams for their commitment and professionalism. We also thank our parents for the vital role you play in supporting your children’s learning at home.
Most importantly, we commend our students for their achievements. Your commitment and effort continue to lead to outstanding results, and we are proud to support you on your learning journey.
Thank you for your continued trust in Futuraskolan and for allowing us to play a part in your child’s academic and social development. We remain fully committed to honoring that trust.
Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead.
Sincerely,
Tom Callahan
CEO – Futuraskolan
Futuraskolan’s Earth Day Walkathon and Plogging Event
Earth Day 2026 Plogging & Walkathon 2026
Futuraskolan’s Earth Day and Walkathon & Plogging Event was a great success!
On Wednesday, April 29th, Futuraskolan came together for our huge Earth Day Plogging and Walkathon Event in Centralparken, Täby.
Our preschools and schools came together for a day defined by teamwork, learning, and an unwavering community spirit. It was a proud moment to see our learners and teachers from across our schools and preschools in the Stockholm region join forces, including representatives from Näsby Park, Danderyd, Skarpäng, Kvarnskogen, Brunbärsvägen, Gåshaga, Rådan, Hertig Karl, Futuraskolan Bilingual & Futuraskolan International.
The day was packed with activities designed to nurture both the individual and the environment. Our students engaged in plogging (picking up litter while jogging), explored the wonders of local nature, and found balance and joy through outdoor dance and yoga sessions.
The highlight for many was our Walkathon fundraiser. It was truly inspiring to witness our learners walking lap after lap with determination and kindness, cheering one another on every step of the way.
The impact of this day reaches far beyond Täby. Thanks to the collective support of our community, we have successfully contributed to vital environmental projects, including reforestation efforts in Brazil and Greece.
We are incredibly proud of our little participants and deeply grateful to the families, teachers, sponsors, and organizers who made this day a reality. Together, we are raising the next generation of global citizens.
Have a look at our fun and exciting day below!
On April 28th Futuraskolan International’s Annual Literary Awards took place celebrating the talented young writers in our community!
Elsa Dahrén, Ultimate Winner 2026
This year’s genre was Poetry and the theme was “Relationship”
There were a total of 26 finalists and all of their poems have been published in a book that each of our student finalists received. One winner per grade in year 6-9 was announced and an Ultimate Grand Prize Winner from the 4 winners was announced the title: Futuraskolan Literary Prize Winner.
See our fabulous grade 6, 7, 8 & 9 winners below:
Congratulations to our grade 6-9 winners:
6: William Helmer, Rådan. “Love is Simple”
7: Abisha Chopra, International. “Unnecessary Collection”
8: Elsa Dahlén, Kottla. “The Space Between Strangers”
9: Samuel Hahne, Hertig Karl. “Love When Least Expected”
And an extra CONGRATULATIONS to Elsa Dahlén from Kottla who won the ultimate title “Futuraskolan Literary Prize Winner 2026“!
Well Done Everyone, we are so very proud of you!
Futuraskolan Master Chef 2026
Futuraskolan Master Chef 2026: The Tradition of Excellence Continues! 🧑🍳🏆
It was another incredible year at the Futuraskolan Master Chef competition! Our 6th-grade finalists from Gåshaga, Hertig Karl, Bergtorp, Stockholm Bilingual, and Rådan returned to Martin & Servera’s home offices, proving once again that our students have a true passion for the culinary arts.
While the bar set by last year’s legendary competition was incredibly high, this year’s participants rose to the challenge with impressive skill and focus. Our young chefs showcased their dedication to the craft, presenting dishes that made our Head Chef Oskar Hagdahl and Receiving Kitchen Coordinator Catherine Törnkvist’s, jobs as judges extremely difficult!
Celebrating Our New Champions
After a close and exciting competition, we are proud to announce that Ida and Wayne from Futuraskolan Gåshaga have been crowned the Futuraskolan Master Chefs 2026! 🎉
Their winning creation was a masterclass in balance: a Miso Wasabi Poké Bowl. The dish featured:
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Perfectly fried salmon and savory umami beans.
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A refreshing mix of mango, pickled onions, and avocado.
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Crisp romaine lettuce on a base of rice.
Ida and Wayne’s ability to combine these classic flavors with such precision was a highlight of the day. It was a fantastic display of teamwork and technique that carried on the high standards we’ve come to expect from this event.
Below you can see our Futuraskolan chefs hard at work. We are so proud of everyone who participated and a huge congratulations to Ida and Wayne!
Futuraskolan EARTH DAY Plogging & Walkathon!
Join us for a Day of Celebrating our shared home -Our Earth
With this event, we want to foster environmental awareness, raise money for our Global Citizen Program and inspire a deep sense of responsibility toward our planet. By bringing together Futuraskolan Preschools and Schools, we aim to encourage collaboration among young minds, teaching them the importance of preserving nature through hands-on activities. We are looking forward to this fantastic annual event!
Earth Day 2026 Plogging & Walkathon
Have a look at Futuraskolan’s Earth Day Celebration from last year below!
A Masterpiece of a Night: Our First Annual Student Art Show! 🎨
What an incredible evening! On Wednesday, April 15th, we transformed our space into a vibrant gallery for the First Annual Futuraskolan Student Art Show.
This milestone event was more than just an exhibition; it was a powerful celebration of World Art Day and a testament to the creative spirit of our entire school network.
A Collaborative Masterpiece
This event was born from the passion of our art teachers across all Futuraskolan schools. They worked tirelessly together to curate a professional, inspiring space that allowed our students’ voices to shine.
Art with a Purpose
The theme of the exhibition was inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our students used their creativity to explore global issues, sustainability, and humanity, proving that art is not just beautiful—it’s a way to change the world.
From intricate paintings to bold sculptures, the quality of work from our creative Futuraskolan students was truly fantastic.
More Than Just a Gallery. The atmosphere was electric, filled with wonderful music setting the perfect mood for art appreciation. There were nibbles & drinks keeping our guests refreshed as they toured the exhibits.
It was a joy to see parents, staff, and students from all our locations coming together.
A Heartfelt Thank You, an event of this scale doesn’t happen without a dedicated team.
- Students, thank you for sharing your perspective with the world.
- Teachers, thank you for your leadership and for nurturing the next generation of artists.
- Guests, we thank you for attending and supporting our young creatives.
We are already looking forward to next year! Until then, keep creating.
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