Global Citizenship Program (GCP)
Nurturing International Mindedness and Taking Action for Positive Change
At Futuraskolan International, we believe in the limitless possibilities of learning and the importance of nurturing global citizenship among our learners, staff, and families. Rooted in our international profile and core values, we foster a learning environment that encourages curiosity, respect, communication, and active societal engagement. From the Early Years to Grade 9, we aim to develop action-oriented, globally competent individuals who contribute positively both locally and globally, with a progressive and energetic mindset.
Global Competence is being aware of, engaged in, or taking action on world issues as progressive, energetic, and respectful individuals.
Our Global Citizenship Program is inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and brought to life through the learner-friendly Good Life Goals. We empower learners to take meaningful action by participating in community service, leading awareness campaigns, and celebrating internationally recognized days. Through donation drives, knowledge exchanges, and cultural celebrations, learners build empathy, global competence, and an understanding of diverse perspectives while strengthening connections within and beyond Sweden.
The Global Citizenship Program (GCP) is closely aligned with the subject, personal, and international learning goals of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), as well as through the IPC and IMYC which engages learners in conversations about:
• “Home” country is where the child may have been born and/or has cultural roots
• “Host” is where the child is living now, where the school is located
• “Heritage” countries are where the child’s family originates from
• “Adopted” countries enhance learning by allowing for comparison to the home/host/heritage country by identifying the similarities and differences between countries.
Through this integration, the GCP reinforces learners’ academic growth while also nurturing personal development and a deeper understanding of diverse cultures and perspectives. By promoting international mindedness and global competency, the program empowers learners to engage thoughtfully with world issues and become active, responsible global citizens.
Key initiatives include partnerships with aid agencies and an international school in Greece, offering our Grade 9 learners opportunities for intercultural dialogue, environmental projects, and humanitarian work in Athens. Locally, our learners support organizations such as Hands2Ocean and Stockholm Stadsmission, promoting sustainability and helping immigrant communities. In all, our program provides young people with the knowledge, values, and experiences they need to become thoughtful, engaged, and internationally minded future world citizens.
International mindedness is being interested in other cultures and one’s own while welcoming diversity, collaboration, and other perspectives.
