English


Frans Schartau’s Sixth-Form College The school is named after Frans Schartau, who was a well-known MP and prominent merchant in Stockholm in the 19th century. The Stockholm Society of Wholesalers founded the school in 1865 and is still an active partner today, awarding students with yearly scholarships for studies abroad. The original conception was to give students a solid foundation in business and economics, plus excellent skills in foreign languages to develop international trade.
A magnificent building at 26 Stigbergsgatan was erected in 1915 and for many years the school was Stockholm’s leading business college. The school was privately-owned until the 1950s when it became a council-run school. The adult education programme has resided in the building since the year 2000. The building at 24-26 Bohusgatan was designed by the architects Nils Ahrbom and Helge Zimdahl and was considered very modern at the opening 1945. The assembly hall, in particular, is still widely admired for its unusual design and excellent acoustics. A large relief by the artist Tyra Lundgren depicts well-known Swedish women such as Selma Lagerlöf, Greta Garbo and Saint Bridget. The building was originally intended as a sixth-form college for girls in Södermalm (the name of the borough in which the school is situated). Frans Schartau’s Sixth-Form College has resided in the building since 1986. At the turn of the millennium, the sixth-form college and adult education centre became separate entities. The school underwent major renovation in the late 1990s. The official opening took place on 26 April 2001. Today, we have a modern and functional building with excellent teaching facilities. The garden and school yard have also undergone major improvements and offer excellent recreation for the students. The magnificent oak-tree in the school yard is at least two hundred years old. On 8 May 1945, students and teachers at the school gathered under the tree to celebrate the end of Second World War. It has become a tradition for students in their final year to gather under the oak tree on 30 April to celebrate their upcoming graduation. Our profile Our goal is to be one of the leading sixth-form colleges in Stockholm in economics, social studies and business. Special emphasis is placed on international contacts, particularly in Europe. We achieve this goal by continuously developing courses with a European focus. Our student approach The school should be a place where students feel safe and secure. At the same time, it must provide the creative space that prepares them for lifelong learning, academically as well as vocationally. It is our goal to stimulate the students’ on-going quest for knowledge and to encourage curiosity. By fostering a sense of business mentality and by continuously discussing ethical issues, we firmly believe that students will be prepared for university and working life. We demand a lot from our students and expect them to be responsible for their studies. The older they are, the more responsibility they must take. How we work We aim at being flexible in order to cater to the individual needs of our students. To this end, they are presented with various methods of working including information technology. We prioritize a holistic approach to learning and encourage cross-curricular studies. At Frans Schartau, we stress the importance of a good knowledge of foreign languages and specialist knowledge based on real-life experience. We also encourage a scientific approach to prepare our students for university and working life. We firmly believe that a thorough knowledge of European history and contemporary life in Europe prepares the students for future challenges when meeting fellow Europeans. That is why we aim for all students to take a study trip to another European country during their time at our school. What we expect from our staff People who work at Frans Schartau’s Sixth-Form College are expected to be competent, committed and to always focus on the students’ ultimate well-being in his or her professional capacity. The employees are expected to be familiar with the goals of the school and show mutual understanding for the work carried out by various groups at the school. Frans Schartau’s Sixth-Form College At Frans Schartau, we aim to be one of the leading sixth-form colleges in economics, business and internationalization in Stockholm. This we achieve by constantly improving our programme of education with its European focus. The school should be a safe and creative environment for young people about to enter adult life. The way we work will make students aware of their rights and obligations within the social framework. Our commitments: It is important that students feel that they are part of our European approach. This aim we achieve by: ◊ Making the course in European studies compulsory for all students ◊ Encouraging students to make good use of our international network by exchanging e-mails with contemporaries from other countries, visiting our partner schools and participating in lessons given by overseas guests. A holistic approach and good planning are key concepts for us. ◊ To achieve these goals we are supported by our syllabi, diaries and time-tabling. ◊ Teachers work with cross-curricular activities when it is appropriate and possible. Real-life connection in teaching. This is achieved by: ◊ Study visits and work experience ◊ Participation by visiting teachers from state authorities, industry, commerce and universities. Student participation at various levels ◊ Teachers and students jointly plan homework and coursework. This is compulsory. ◊ Evaluations are carried out at the end of each course. ◊ The student’s tutor maintains an overall picture of the student’s academic achievement and details his or her individual needs in the performance review that takes place twice a year. ◊ A yearly survey is conducted for all students in year two. The survey serves as a basis for further improvements. Complaints procedure By continually evaluating teaching and carrying out surveys regarding the students’ well-being, we get feedback from our students. The management group regularly meets representatives from the student council to discuss how improvements can be made. We offer the following programmes and study alternative: Business and Administration, Business and Service Business and Administration, Travel and Tourism IVIK Individual programme Social Science Programme European focus French/German/Spanish/English Social Science Programme Focus on languages Social Science Programme Focus on social science Social Science Programme Focus on business Social Science Programme Focus on business Lars-Einar Lindholm