Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
370 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
55 |
| Most common nationality |
Indian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
There are approximately 30% of students from Sweden and about 70% international students at the school. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Our teachers are fluent in the languages of instruction but not necessarily native speakers. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language (EAL) |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Swedish, French, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
In Grades 1, 2, and 3. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes, AppleTV, iPads, and MacBooks. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
We can and do, as needed or advised. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
ISA ACER annual tests. MAP tests 3 times per year. |
| Results in these examinations |
Competitive international results. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, we have weekly home learning. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
That is dependant upon the grade level of the child. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
All. 100%. We end at Grade 9. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, within our mild to moderate accomodation profile. |
| Learning support offered |
We have learning support and EAL teachers who provide push in or pull out instruction in addition to the mainstream classroom. We also have a school counsellor. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Highly intelligent students are part of our learning support students and we support them in the same way. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We have an application process that entails EAL, Swedish, and grade-level readiness documentation. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
Our doors open at 8:15 and classes start at 8:30. |
| School finish time |
For Primary School 3:00 and for Middle School 3:30. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
FSISS offers its students after and before school care. It is called 'Fritids' and is subsidized by the Swedish government. Learners must be enrolled and a fee must be paid. |
| School bus service available |
No. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Our PTA runs an After School Enrichment Program which organizes activities and classes for our learners. There is a cost associated with enrolment set by the instructor. |
| Sports activities included |
PE lessons is all grades. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We belong to the Stockholm International Sports League. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, small science lab, Art room. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
None, we rent facilities off-campus. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm is a Grade 1-9 independent, non-sectarian, open admissions, co-educational day school located in central Stockholm. The school is designed to serve the children of the international community posted in Sweden and offers all classes in English, with the exception of modern language courses. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
FISS strives to develop students who are internationally minded, generous in spirit and imbued with a sense of community service founded on respect. FISS challenges and motivates each student to reach their full potential and aim to help them develop into caring global citizens. |