🧠 Stockholm

Preschool Education Overview (English) Stockholm’s preschool education system is built on principles of equal access and consistent quality. With over 1,000 public and private preschools, children across the city benefit from a standard level of care and learning. The city embraces digital learning, introducing ICT and STEAM-based activities such as tablet exploration and interactive group projects. Support for immigrant and multilingual children is widespread, with programs designed to promote cultural inclusion and language development. In partnership with Sweden’s national education agencies, Stockholm has established structured training and evaluation systems to ensure pedagogical excellence. Communication with families is prioritized, using digital platforms and parental participation events to build a collaborative relationship between home and school. The city exemplifies a forward-looking, inclusive approach to early childhood education.

Example Activities

• iPad Explorers: Children take photos in town and create digital storybooks around selected themes.
• Parent-Child Hackathon: Joint creative projects involving both children and their parents using digital tools.

Reference:

• Stockholms stad – Preschools in English
• Stockholm City – Preschool and School Overview
• Stockholms stad – Grundskola