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Strengths Swedish curriculum, Reggio Emilia approach, Forest education, Place-based learning, Democratic citizenship
Stages Pre-School, Elementary
Introduction
The Scandinavian School of Jersey City is an independent school inspired by the Reggio Emilia and Swedish curriculum approaches, serving ages 1 through 6th grade. The school emphasises outdoor and forest education, hands-on learning, and democratic citizenship through dedicated spaces including The Kitchen, The Garden, The Atelier, and Trollskogen.
The Scandinavian School of Jersey City has 272 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
The Scandinavian School is in Jersey City, NJ.
Stages
Ages 1 through 6th grade, divided into Preschool (1-4), Forest Pre-K4, Forest Kindergarten, and Elementary (Grades 1-6).
Type
An independent co-educational day school following Scandinavian educational approaches.
Country affiliation
The school follows the Swedish curriculum.
Academics
The Scandinavian School of Jersey City teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 12.
Curriculum
The school combines the Swedish curriculum with the Reggio Emilia approach, emphasising place-based learning, hands-on discovery, and project-based education.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school aims to develop independent, democratic, empathetic citizens.
Admissions
Admissions
Waitlist applications for the upcoming school year are accepted.
Waitlist
A waitlist system is in place for admissions.
FAQs
What ages does the school serve?
Ages 1 through 6th grade (approximately 12 years old).
What is the educational approach?
The school combines the Swedish curriculum with Reggio Emilia, emphasising forest education, hands-on discovery, and democratic citizenship.
What are the special learning spaces?
The Kitchen (culinary), The Garden (outdoor), The Atelier (arts), and Trollskogen (forest classroom).
Is there a summer programme?
Yes, a 10-week summer camp for ages 1-9 is available.
Is there a waitlist?
Yes, a waitlist system is in place for admissions.
What is the Trollskogen?
Trollskogen is the school's forest classroom where outdoor and nature-based education takes place.
Is the school co-educational?
Yes, the school is co-educational.
What is the Parent Foundation?
The Parent Foundation supports the school community through fundraising and engagement.
Where is the school?
In Jersey City, NJ.
What curriculum does the school follow?
The Swedish curriculum combined with Reggio Emilia methodology.
