Tvåspråkiga förskolan Galaxen
Större värld med två språk

The Bilingual Preschool Galaxen
A Bigger World Through Two Languages

Preschool Galaxen is quietly nestled in a peaceful courtyard above Ringen Centrum, undisturbed by traffic and noise. The preschool features spacious facilities with two art studios where children have room for creative expression, supported by dedicated educators.

Galaxen has three departments with a Swedish-English profile.

We Inspire Joy and Curiosity for Language

Language is the child’s most important tool for communication, thinking, and learning. That’s why it is one of Tellusbarn’s three focus areas. At our preschool, we spark children’s joy and curiosity in acquiring a new language. We aim to empower children by creating a context where language, identity, and learning form a cohesive whole. This helps each child develop their own unique identity.

As children expand their language skills, their world also becomes larger and more comprehensible.

We use various methods to support children’s language development, such as Dialogic Book Reading (DBR). This is a structured, evidence-based method for reading and discussing books. The educator leads book conversations where children actively participate in the dialogue instead of being passive listeners.

Joy of Language, Reading Aloud, and Singing

At Tellusbarn’s bilingual preschools, you’ll find an environment filled with the joy of language. All activities are based on the Swedish language, while teaching is also conducted in English.

The environment at our bilingual preschools encourages children to communicate in both languages. There are books and other materials available in Swedish and English, and during singing sessions, we sing in both languages.

In our daily activities at the bilingual preschools, we speak to the children in both Swedish and English—during play and in caregiving routines. The educators who work with the languages speak fluent English. They either have English as their mother tongue, have studied the language at university level, or have lived or studied in a country where English is spoken. Our experience shows that all children absorb both languages, regardless of the language spoken at home.