Tollare

What Tollare does

Tollare Folkhögskola is a Swedish non-profit folk high school (folkhögskola) located in Saltsjö-Boo in the Stockholm archipelago, owned and operated by Movendi Sverige (formerly IOGT-NTO), a civil society organization focused on alcohol and drug prevention. The institution delivers secondary-adjacent and vocational education through four primary product lines: General Courses (Allmän kurs) granting university entrance qualification across three profiles (Hälsa och skapande, Foto och kreativ produktion, Socionomförberedande); Social Pedagogical Courses including a two-year vocational youth work program with two practicum periods; Photography courses at beginner, inspiration, and senior levels; and Professional Development offerings in KBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), MI (motivational interviewing), and supervision. The student base spans adults without complete gymnasium qualifications, social work practitioners, photography hobbyists, and ANDTS (alcohol, narcotics, doping, tobacco, gambling) prevention professionals.

The technology stack is non-proprietary and commodity-grade. Distance education runs on Google Classroom with synchronous sessions in Google Meet, and application management and student records are handled through the Schoolsoft platform. Most courses blend asynchronous distance learning with mandatory on-site sessions, enabling the school to serve students nationwide from a single archipelago campus. The revenue model is anchored by state subsidies (statsbidrag) allocated through Folkbildningsrådet, supplemented by annual student service fees (3,500 SEK for general courses, 800 SEK per term for certain social pedagogy courses), monthly accommodation fees of 3,300-5,550 SEK collected by Movendi Sverige for on-campus housing, and fee-for-service B2B training (e.g., 4,000 SEK for the basic KBT course) and conference facility rentals.

The go-to-market approach is predominantly organic and community-led. Student acquisition runs through the school's website, the Schoolsoft self-service application portal, study and career guidance (SYV) conversations, and referrals from the IOGT-NTO/Movendi network and Arbetsförmedlingen (Swedish Public Employment Service). The school also generates commercial revenue through conference facility rentals (capacity 5-120 persons), a restaurant operated by an external entrepreneur, and customized corporate training programs. The drug-free residential environment, archipelago location 15 minutes from Slussen, and affiliation with the IOGT-NTO movement are positioned as distinctive elements of the value proposition, while BALSAM membership supports quality assurance for the social pedagogical vocational programs.

Name

Tollare

Legal name

Tollare Folkhögskola

Website

https://tollare.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tollare Folkhögskola is a Swedish non-profit folk high school owned by Movendi Sverige, offering state-funded general, social-pedagogical, photography, and professional development courses to adult learners and practitioners across Sweden.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Boo

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. State Funding (Statsbidrag): Primary revenue source from government subsidies. Education is free for students as the school is financed through Folkbildningsrådet state grants.
2. Service Fees: Students pay annual or per-term service fees covering materials, insurance, copies, and special arrangements. Fees vary by program.
3. Accommodation Fees: Boarding accommodation provided by Movendi Sverige with monthly rent ranging from 3300-5550 SEK depending on room type.
4. Professional Development Courses: Customized training programs and professional development courses for organizations (outside state-funded operations). Course fees vary, e.g., 4000 SEK for KBT course.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tollare Folkhögskola is a state-funded Swedish folk high school that delivers tuition-free adult education through General Courses (Allmän kurs) for university entrance qualification, two-year Socialpedagogical vocational programs, photography courses, and professional development training. Courses are offered on-site at the Saltsjö-Boo campus and via distance learning nationwide, with supporting services including dormitory housing, conference facilities, and a restaurant. The school is owned and operated by Movendi Sverige (formerly IOGT-NTO) and operates under Folkbildningsrådet oversight.

Product overview

Tollare Folkhögskola is an educational institution (folk high school) in Stockholm's archipelago offering a diverse portfolio of courses and programs. The core offerings include Allmänna kurser (General Courses) providing university entrance qualification in three profiles: Hälsa och skapande (Health and Creation), Foto och kreativ produktion (Photography and Creative Production), and Socionomförberedande (Social Work Preparatory). The Socialpedagogiska kurser (Social Pedagogue Courses) comprise professional education programs including two-year vocational training for youth work, specialized courses in 12-step therapy with KBT, and continuing education for working professionals. The Fotokurser (Photography Courses) span beginner to advanced levels including courses for seniors. Personalutbildning (Professional Development) offerings include KBT training and supervision services. Supporting facilities include conference services, restaurant, and dormitory housing. The school is operated by Movendi Sverige (formerly IOGT-NTO) and maintains a drug-free environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hälsa och skapande A profile within the General Course (Allmän kurs) combining health promotion through physical activity, outdoor experiences, and creative arts with studies leading to university entrance qualification. Targeted at adult learners lacking formal upper secondary qualifications.
• Foto och kreativ produktion A General Course profile focusing on photography skills, digital design tools, and creative projects while studying towards university entrance qualification. Designed for adult learners.
• Socionomförberedande A preparatory General Course profile focused on sociology and social work, providing university entrance qualification while exploring careers in the social sector. Targeted at prospective social work students.
• Tolvstegsterapeut med KBT-inriktning A distance education program combining 12-step therapy philosophy with cognitive behavioral therapy (KBT) approaches, spanning three terms with mandatory on-site sessions. Targeted at social pedagogy professionals.
• Socialpedagogiskt ungdomsarbete A two-year full-time post-secondary vocational education program training students to work preventively or therapeutically with youth, including two practicum periods. Leads to a professional qualification as social pedagogue.
• Socialpedagogiskt ungdomsarbete för yrkesverksamma A distance education program for working professionals spanning 5 terms at 75% pace, focusing on KBT and MI methods for working with children and youth. Targeted at social services professionals.
• Grundkurs i lokalt förebyggande ANDTS-arbete A three-part distance course covering local preventive work against alcohol, narcotics, doping, tobacco, and gambling (ANDTS) issues. Targeted at civil society, municipal, and authority professionals in prevention.
• Motiverande samtal och KBT – kombinera metoder i socialt arbete A course combining Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (KBT) methods for professionals working with youth. Targeted at social workers and youth professionals.
• Foto för inspiration A distance photography course exploring various photographic styles including candid, architecture, urban exploration, and documentary photography. Targeted at hobbyist photographers.
• Foto för nybörjare A beginner-level photography course teaching system camera operation, image composition, and lighting techniques. Targeted at photography beginners.
• Foto för seniorer A photography course designed for seniors, combining photography outings with social interaction and skill development. Targeted at senior learners.
• Grundläggande KBT – kognitiv beteendeterapi A professional development course in cognitive behavioral therapy, taught by psychologists, for professionals working with people in challenging situations. Offered outside the state-funded folk high school operations.
• Handledning – professionellt stöd för utveckling Professional supervision and guidance services for organizations in social work, education, and healthcare sectors. Targeted at professional teams needing clinical or educational supervision.
• Konferens (Conference Services) Conference and meeting facilities accommodating 5-120 people, located in a scenic archipelago setting near Stockholm, with meeting rooms, food service, and park access. Targeted at organizations hosting events.
• Internatboende (Dormitory Housing) On-campus housing provided by Movendi Sverige, with furnished rooms and shared common areas, requiring three years of sobriety. Targeted at students from across Sweden attending courses.
• Restaurang (Restaurant) Restaurant services operated by an external entrepreneur, serving meals to conference guests and school participants. Targeted at on-site visitors, students, and conference attendees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Basic eligibility for higher education upon completion of General courses (Allmän kurs)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BALSAMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for development and quality assurance of two-year social pedagogical vocational educations at folk high schools. Tollare is a member school.
• Arbetsförmedlingen (Swedish Public Employment Service)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment employment agency that refers students to certain programs. School reports participant data to Arbetsförmedlingen for funded programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Komvux: Sweden's municipal adult secondary education system and the primary alternative pathway for adults seeking upper secondary qualifications. Directly competes with Tollare's general courses (Allmän kurs) for the same adult-learner population.
• Folkuniversitetet: Large Sweden-wide adult education provider affiliated with major universities. Broader incumbent in adult continuing education and language/professional development with significantly wider portfolio than a single folk high school.

Direct peers

• Stora Sköndal folkhögskola: Folk high school in the greater Stockholm area offering general and vocational courses including social pedagogy. Comparable in scale, state-funding model, and BALSAM member status to Tollare.
• Hermods: Distance-based adult education provider in Sweden offering gymnasium and university-preparation programs. Direct competitor in the distance-learning delivery model and adult re-education segment that overlaps with Tollare's Allmän kurs.
• Birkagården folkhögskola: Stockholm-based folk high school offering general courses, personal development, and residential programs. Direct peer: same state-funding model, same target population of adult learners, and overlapping geographic catchment in Stockholm.
• Fellingsbro folkhögskola: Swedish folk high school offering general and vocational courses including social pedagogy. Comparable in scale, BALSAM-member social pedagogy programs, and state-funding model; a national rather than Stockholm-based peer.
• Ersta folkhögskola: Stockholm-based folk high school with a strong social work and care education portfolio. Directly comparable to Tollare in the social pedagogy/ANDTS prevention segment and competes for the same statsbidrag-funded adult cohort.

Others

• Studiefrämjandet: One of Sweden's largest adult education study associations offering short courses and cultural/lifestyle programs. Overlaps with Tollare's photography and hobby course segment under a different funding model.
• Sensus studieförbund: Adult education study association offering courses across Sweden. Competes in the broader adult lifelong learning space where Tollare also operates but through a study-association funding model rather than statsbidrag.
• Movendi International: International federation focused on alcohol and drug prevention, related to Movendi Sverige which owns Tollare. Thematically aligned ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor; useful for parent-network context.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tollare

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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