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.

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.

What curriculum does the school follow?

The Swedish curriculum combined with Reggio Emilia methodology.

The Scandinavian School of Jersey City

United States, Jersey City

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 1 - 12 years

Pupil numbers 272

Type Co-educational

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum

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.

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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.

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The school follows the Swedish curriculum.

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The school combines the Swedish curriculum with the Reggio Emilia approach, emphasising place-based learning, hands-on discovery, and project-based education.

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