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Portugal, Lisbon
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The after‑school program fosters creativity through activities such as baking, painting, drawing, sculpting, sewing, building, and making collages. The crafts room is used for woodworking and construction projects. When weather is good, students swim in the pool. Gardening projects are maintained on the school grounds as part of the program.
The school is located in Carcavelos, Portugal, between Lisbon and Cascais. All instruction is in Swedish and follows the Swedish curriculum. The Nordic community includes Norwegian, Danish, and Finnish families. Instruction follows the Swedish curriculum with Nordic characteristics and a Nordic environment.
Fritidsverksamhet develops children's social and emotional skills through activities that encourage group work and acceptance of differences. Both free play and organized activities help children build social skills. Creativity is encouraged through baking, painting, drawing, sculpting, sewing, building, and collage.
The school is run as a cooperative association, providing opportunities for participation and influence in decision‑making. This governance structure supports swift decisions and good communication with families and staff.
Fritids runs from 15:00 to 17:00. The program focuses on social and emotional development and includes opportunities for physical activity, such as pool swimming when weather allows. Gardening projects on the school grounds are part of the program.
Svenska Skolan i Lissabon is a Swedish international school on the Carcavelos coast between Lisbon and Cascais, a five‑minute walk from the sea and two minutes from the train station. It serves children aged 3 to 12, with preschool, a preschool class, and grades 1–6, small class sizes, and close contact among students, families, and teachers. Instruction is Swedish and follows the Swedish curriculum Lgr22 for preschool through grade 6; the timetable mirrors the Swedish schedule but adds extensions in Portuguese, physical education, and crafts. Specialized teachers cover music, art, crafts, home economics, Portuguese, and physical education. The school is one of the oldest Swedish schools abroad and operates as a member association, encouraging parental involvement, swift decision‑making, and open communication. The after‑school program Fritidsverksamhet supports social‑emotional development with activities such as baking, painting, drawing, sewing, gardening, and swimming when weather allows. The Nordic community includes Norwegian, Danish, and Finnish families, creating a Nordic environment and a focus on individuality and safety.
