🎨 Gothenburg

Preschool Education Overview Gothenburg offers one of Sweden’s most extensive preschool networks, providing high-quality education across its urban landscape. The city emphasizes “learning through play” (lekbaserat lärande), fostering children’s autonomy, creativity, and critical thinking. Many preschools adopt the Reggio Emilia approach (an Italian-born philosophy that values children’s creativity and self-expression), focusing on artistic expression, communication, and emotional development. Inclusive education is also a priority, with targeted language support for children from immigrant and multicultural backgrounds. Gothenburg actively incorporates STEAM and ICT education, enabling children to explore digital tools from an early age. The city’s vibrant cultural infrastructure—including museums, theaters, and science centers—is deeply integrated into preschool programming, offering children rich, hands-on learning experiences that connect classroom themes with real-world knowledge.

Example Activities

• Light & Shadow Studio: Inspired by Reggio Emilia, children use mirrors and projectors to explore visual art.
• Theater Visits & Improvised Plays: Kids visit local theaters and create their own stories to perform.

Reference :

• Göteborgs Stad – Förskola och familjedaghem
• Move to Gothenburg – Preschools and Schools
• Välkommen till förskolan (PDF)

🎨 ヨーテボリ（Gothenburg）

特徴: ストックホルムに次ぐ人口規模を持つ大都市で、500以上の幼児教育施設が存在します。遊びと学びを融合させた教育方針に加え、多文化対応やICT活用にも力を入れています。

幼児教育の概要（約200語） ヨーテボリ市は、スウェーデンで最も多くの幼児教育施設を持ち、都市全体で質の高い保育を提供しています。遊びを通じた学び（lekbaserat lärande）を基本とし、子どもの自主性や創造性を大切にする教育方針が徹底されています。また、レッジョ・エミリア・アプローチを採用する施設も多く（※子どもの創造性と自己表現を尊重するイタリア発祥の教育法）、表現力や社会性を育む取り組みが盛んです。加えて、移民や多文化家庭に対応した言語支援も行われており、インクルーシブな教育環境が整っています。ICTやSTEAM教育も積極的に導入されており、デジタルリテラシーを幼少期から自然に育む仕組みも特徴です。都市部の利便性を活かした博物館・劇場・科学館との連携活動も充実しており、子どもたちは日常的に多様な社会資源に触れながら成長することができます。

代表的な活動例

• 光と影のスタジオ：レッジョ・エミリアの考え方を活かし、プロジェクターや鏡を使ったアート活動。
• 劇場見学＆即興劇づくり：地元劇場と連携して、子どもたちがストーリーを演じる。

参考サイト:

• Göteborgs Stad – Förskola och familjedaghem
• Move to Gothenburg – Preschools and Schools
• Välkommen till förskolan (PDF)

🎓 Lund

Preschool Education Overview (English) Lund’s preschool education benefits from the city’s academic atmosphere and international orientation. The municipality was among the first in Sweden to adopt the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), offering children a multicultural and bilingual environment. Collaboration with Lund University supports the integration of cutting-edge educational psychology and developmental research into the curriculum. Educators are highly qualified, and pedagogical practices focus on nurturing children’s autonomy, curiosity, and collaborative learning. ICT is actively used in the classroom, and digital creativity is fostered through coding and multimedia tools. The city also embraces inclusion, supporting children from diverse backgrounds and ensuring equal access to quality early childhood education. Lund serves as a model for globally minded, research-informed early education.

Example Activities (English)

• Mini United Nations Roleplay: Children simulate international events to learn about global cultures.
• Robotics Play: Kids use basic robot kits to develop early programming and logic skills.

参考サイト:

• International School of Lund – ISLK
• Lund International School
• Lund University – Trauma-informed care research