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Educational concept

SMUL Academy’s educational concept is the overarching foundation for all teaching at the school. It provides strategic direction, is long-term in nature, and ensures quality, equity and development in our digital learning environment.
The concept is based on the Swedish National Agency for Education’s syllabus for supplementary Swedish and is adapted for children and young people who live and attend school outside Sweden. The teaching aims to develop students’ Swedish language skills in a functional and sustainable way, while allowing their Swedish identity to grow alongside other languages and cultures.

Scientific basis and governance

The educational work is grounded in scientific research and proven experience, with a particular focus on research on multilingualism, language identity and digital teaching. The concept has a clear multi-year development perspective and is continuously revised based on new knowledge and experience.
The educational work is driven and led by an experienced and qualified principal, responsible for quality, follow-up and school development. The principal ensures that teaching maintains a high and equitable standard and that the school’s work follows the applicable governing documents.

Teachers and teaching

All teaching at SMUL Academy is delivered by qualified teachers with Swedish teacher certification, trained in Swedish or Swedish as a second language. The teachers have experience teaching in multilingual and international contexts and work closely with school leadership to develop the teaching.
Teaching is delivered online, in the form of distance and remote teaching, and is based on a well-considered digital pedagogy where interaction, structure and relationships are central.

Educational principles

SMUL Academy’s educational concept is based on the following principles:

  • Teaching that follows the Swedish National Agency for Education’s syllabus for supplementary Swedish
  • Individually adapted teaching based on language level rather than age alone
  • A translanguaging approach where all of the student’s languages are seen as resources
  • High and clear expectations for students’ language development
  • Student influence and active participation in teaching
  • Teaching that is engaging, structured and goal-oriented

Core values and learning environment

The educational concept is permeated by Swedish core values and is based on:

  • The equal value of all people
  • Democratic ways of working
  • Diversity, gender equality and inclusion
  • Our digital classrooms are safe, respectful and international meeting places where students have the opportunity to build both language competence and a sense of community with other children with a Swedish connection around the world.

A cohesive concept

SMUL Academy’s educational concept serves as a shared compass for school leadership, teachers, students and guardians. It ensures that teaching is equitable, professional and sustainable in the long term, with the goal of providing students with strong language tools in Swedish, regardless of where in the world they are.