Bilingual Preschool in Kista

Swedish and English every day

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   Marjana Akther Rima 
 131 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’m very satisfied with this preschool. It’s a safe and caring place where children feel comfortable. The preschool is very well organised and manageable, and the environment is really beautiful and pleasant. They offer halal food options, which I really appreciate. The transport system is very good and reliable, and since the preschool is near the centrum, it’s even more convenient. The teachers are kind and supportive, and the principal is excellent. Overall, it’s a great place for kids to learn and grow. I highly recommend it.
  
 
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   Md Mahbubur Rahman 
 131 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’m really happy with this preschool. It’s a great place for young children, with a warm and caring environment. The teachers are kind, supportive, and truly care about the children’s learning and growth. I trust this preschool so much that I even moved to a different area so my child could attend. Since joining, I’ve seen very positive changes in my child. I would definitely recommend this preschool to any parent looking for a safe and nurturing place for their child.
  
 
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   Navila Meam 
 725 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My child loves being there.The teachers are very nice and caring.They do lots indoor and outdoor activities.They serve halal and vegetarian food to children.Would absolutely recommend the förskola.

A Place for Linguistic & Cultural Learning

At the Swedish International Preschool in Kista, we offer a safe and nurturing environment where your child’s education and development take center stage. Our preschool combines the best of both worlds – a deep-rooted love of learning and strong cultural awareness. Here children meet Swedish every day as the base, English as a natural addition – and their own mother tongue as something they may bring with them into their learning.

Centrally Located in Kista

Our preschool is conveniently located just a short walk from Kista subway station and only two minutes from Kista Galleria, making drop-offs and pick-ups easy for parents. The newly renovated facilities are designed to be both welcoming and safe, ensuring a secure environment for your child.

Language Development & Cultural Diversity

Swedish is the base. The lead teacher in each group is always Swedish-speaking, and every group also has an English-speaking educator. Children meet both languages in everyday life and are given the conditions to develop them – at their own pace. Our approach embraces cultural and linguistic diversity through intentional learning and play, giving children a unique opportunity to explore the richness of the world’s cultures from an early age. The presence of the mother tongue matters here. During settling-in we find out which languages live in your home. Not as a formality – we use them in our teaching. Our library is in several languages, and our staff speak them. A child who meets their own language in a book carries that into Swedish.

Nutritious & Sugar-Free Meals

Health and well-being are top priorities at SIF Preschool. We serve balanced and nutritious meals under a strict sugar-free policy to promote healthy eating habits from the very start. A large portion of our food is also organic.

Preschool Spots & Staff

With 40 available preschool spots, we guarantee an intimate and personal environment for every child. Our preschools are staffed by certified preschool teachers and trained childcare assistants who are passionate about children’s learning and development, with a specific focus on language growth and intercultural competence.

Why Choose SIF Preschool in Kista?

At SIF Preschool, we are dedicated to creating an environment where your child will not only grow and learn but also truly thrive. Our commitment to language development, cultural awareness, and a healthy lifestyle lies at the heart of our educational philosophy. We believe that by offering this foundation, we can prepare your child for a bright and successful future.

Contact Us Today to Book a Visit & Meet Our Staff

If you’re looking for a preschool that genuinely cares about your child’s growth and well-being, don’t hesitate to contact SIF Preschool in Kista for a tour or more information. We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our community.

Many families want to join us

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What a visit looks like

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During the day, at a time we agreeYou come while the preschool is running, so you see it as it really is.
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Allow up to an hourThe principal or one of our educators will meet you.
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Bring your childWe would like your child to come along and join in.
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No strings attachedThe visit is not the application. Applying is a separate step, through the City of Stockholm’s e-service Edlevo.

How the application works

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You apply for a preschool place through the City of Stockholm’s e-service Edlevo.
Click below to learn more about how to apply and how to find us in the e-service.

Find us

Köpenhamnsgatan 4

164 42 Kista

Open weekdays 06.30–18.30
070-029 99 85

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How we work

A few choices we have made, and stand by.

An English-speaking educator in every group

Swedish is the base — the lead teacher is always Swedish-speaking. English is simply there, every day, in everyday life.

A library in several languages — and staff who speak them

During settling-in we map which languages live in your home, and we use them in our teaching.

A small preschool

40 places in Kista. Everyone knows everyone — the children, the educators and you.

Sugar-free, largely organic food

A strict no-sugar policy, and much of what we serve is organic.

What everyday life looks like

This is what you can count on, every day.

We read aloud every day

Books are within reach, not put away. We read together and talk about what we read — the pictures, the words, what happens next.

Our learning tools are analogue

The children do not sit in front of screens. With the older children they are used in specific projects, such as exploring science and technology.

Outdoors is a classroom

Not a break between activities — part of the teaching, with varied physical activity recurring through the day.

We teach in smaller groups

We divide the group. In a smaller group the educator has time to see what your child is actually trying to do.

The child sets the pace

Reading and writing when the child is ready — guided by interest and need.

A day with a rhythm

Play, teaching, meals, rest and movement — a balance across the day, not a schedule to be endured.

Questions parents usually ask

How does the language mix actually work?

Swedish is the base. The lead teacher in each group is always Swedish-speaking, and every group also has an English-speaking educator. Your child’s mother tongue is used too. The children meet the languages in everyday life — not as a scheduled subject.

What do you do with our mother tongue?

During settling-in we map which languages are spoken at home. We then use them in our teaching, in books and in conversation. A child who meets their own language in a book carries that into Swedish.

How large are the groups?

We divide the group and teach in smaller groups. Children are grouped by age and maturity — and by how the group works together.

How much screen time is there?

The children do not sit in front of screens. With the older children they are used in specific projects — for example when we explore science and technology. Otherwise the tools are analogue.

What about learning to read and write?

We start from the child’s interest and needs. We do not push — we meet the child where they are.

Are the children outdoors a lot?

Yes. We use the outdoors as another classroom, with varied physical activity recurring through the day.

What happens after the visit?

You apply through the City of Stockholm’s e-service Edlevo, even if you are registered in another municipality. When we can offer a place, we do so through that same system — and you must actively accept it for the place to be yours.

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What our parents say

Navila Meam

11 September 2024

My child loves being there. The teachers are very nice and caring. They do lots indoor and outdoor activities. They serve halal and vegetarian food to children. Would absolutely recommend the förskola.

Shilpa Manjunath

9 August 2024

This place has been nothing short of a second home for our children. From the very first day, our twins were welcomed with warmth and care. Every morning, they were eager to walk through the doors, excited for the day ahead.

Tiba Alazawy

9 August 2024

Jag rekommenderar verkligen den här förskolan, mina två barn har varit på den, trygg miljö, trevliga pedagoger och bästa rektor.

I really do recommend this preschool. Both my children have been here — a safe environment, kind educators and the best principal.

Translated from Swedish

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