Örjanskolan

What Örjanskolan does

Örjanskolan is a non-profit Waldorf school (friskola) located in Järna, Sweden, approximately 50 km south of Stockholm, operating an integrated educational pathway from preschool class (F-klass) through grade 12. The institution is owned and governed by Föreningen Örjanskolan, an ideell förening (non-profit association) founded in 1980, with the association board acting as the legal sponsor (huvudman). The school serves approximately 260 students across its Grundskola (grades F-9), Fritids (after-school care for F-3), and Gymnasium (grades 10-12) programs, with class sizes typically held to 20-25 students per grade. Two university-preparatory tracks are offered at the upper secondary level — the Estetiska programmet (ES) and Naturvetenskapliga programmet (NA), both Waldorf-specialized — that satisfy national curriculum requirements (LGR 22, GY 11/GY 25) while delivering the holistic Waldorf pedagogy rooted in Rudolf Steiner's educational philosophy.

The school's core technology stack consists of Schoolsoft (a web-based school administration platform used for enrollment queue management, schedules, homework, grades, and parent communication), Google Workspace (Drive, Gmail, Calendar) for daily administrative communication, and Google Classroom for digital teaching from grade 7 upward. GDPR compliance is maintained through formal data processing agreements with both vendors, with a designated Data Protection Officer (Ellinor Andersson). The facility spans over 4,800 m² of architect-designed buildings (by Erik Asmussen) including a main building, craft house, music house, gymnasium, library, café, and pavilions, situated on natural grounds near the Baltic Sea with grazing livestock.

The business model is the standard Swedish friskola funding mechanism: the school receives municipal per-student funding (skolpeng) from the home municipalities of its enrolled students, which constitutes its primary revenue stream. No tuition is charged to families; supplementary revenue comes from a modest 250 SEK/year association membership fee for parents/guardians and staff, plus proceeds from parent-organized cultural events (basars, café sales). The school is a member of three industry associations — Waldorfskolefederationen (WSF), Idéburna friskolors riksförbund (ISR), and Arbetsgivaralliansen — and holds partnerships with Ytterjärna Kulturhus for cultural programming and Erasmus+ for student exchange. As a non-profit, all surplus is reinvested in pedagogy and learning environments; the school has no external investors, no listed shares, and operates within the public Swedish school-choice system.

Name

Örjanskolan

Legal name

Föreningen Örjanskolan

Website

https://orjanskolan.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Örjanskolan is a non-profit Waldorf school in Järna, Sweden, serving approximately 260 students from preschool through grade 12 via integrated Grundskola, Fritids, and Gymnasium programs, funded primarily through Swedish municipal per-student skolpeng and operated by Föreningen Örjanskolan since 1980.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Waldorf Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Waldorf/Steiner K–12 Schools (EDAJABAE)

Keywords

• Waldorf education
• Primary school programs
• Upper secondary school
• After-school care
• Independent Swedish school

Headquarters

HQ city

Järna

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, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public funding (skolpeng): As a publicly funded independent school (friskola) in Sweden, Örjanskolan receives municipal funding per student (skolpeng) from the municipality where students reside. This is the primary revenue source.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Örjanskolan is a Swedish non-profit Waldorf school offering continuous education from preschool class (F-klass) through grade 12. Its core offerings are Grundskola (primary and lower secondary, F-9), Fritids (after-school care for F-3), and Gymnasium with two Waldorf-specialized university-preparatory programs: Estetiska (ES) and Naturvetenskapliga (NA). Teaching combines the Swedish national curriculum (LGR 22, GY 11, GY 25) with Waldorf pedagogy documented in "En väg till frihet."

Product overview

Örjanskolan is a Waldorf school offering a comprehensive educational journey from preschool class (F-klass) through grade 12. The school operates three core educational programs: Grundskola (primary and secondary school, grades F-9), Fritids (after-school care for grades F-3), and Gymnasium (upper secondary, grades 10-12). The school offers two university-preparatory programs at the upper secondary level: the Estetiska programmet (ES) and Naturvetenskapliga programmet (NA), both with Waldorf specialization. Administrative and educational activities are supported through digital platforms including Schoolsoft for school administration and Google Classroom for teaching in grades 7-12. The school follows national curricula (LGR 22, GY 11, GY 25) combined with Waldorf pedagogy documented in 'En väg till frihet'.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grundskola (Primary and Lower Secondary School) Waldorf-based primary and lower secondary education covering preschool class (F-klass) through grade 9, following the Swedish LGR 22 curriculum combined with Waldorf pedagogy, with approximately 20-25 students per class and organized intakes at F-klass, grade 1, and grade 7.
• Fritids (After-school Care) After-school care for students from F-klass through grade 3, operated as Lilla Fritids and Stora Fritids in the Gula paviljongen (Yellow Pavilion), open 07:00-08:00 and 13:00-17:00 on school days with extended hours until 18:00 as needed.
• Gymnasium (Upper Secondary School) Upper secondary education comprising two Waldorf-specialized university-preparatory programs (Estetiska ES and Naturvetenskapliga NA), with approximately 30 students per grade annually and admissions via Gymnasieantagningen Storsthlm.
• Estetiska programmet (ES) - Waldorf Specialization Upper secondary arts program combining theoretical studies with artistic subjects including art, music, theater, eurythmy, and crafts, granting university eligibility alongside a Waldorf artistic breadth.
• Naturvetenskapliga programmet (NA) - Waldorf Specialization Upper secondary natural sciences program combining biology, physics, chemistry, and mathematics with artistic and humanistic elements, developing creative expression through art, design, and music while granting university eligibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 260 students enrolled from F-klass to grade 12

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and support.

• Erasmus+strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025EU-funded student exchange program. Class 6 participates in Erasmus+ project leading to a week of schooling in Greece. Represents school's international cooperation and bildning (educational) travel opportunities.
• Waldorfskolefederationen (WSF)coreOthersÖrjanskolan is a member of Waldorfskolefederationen, the umbrella organization for Swedish Waldorf schools. WSF supports member schools in developing Waldorf pedagogy. As a member, Örjanskolan commits to WSF guidelines covering pedagogical philosophy, artistic and holistic teaching approach, and non-profit non-confessional foundation.
• Idéburna friskolors riksförbund (ISR)coreOthersISR represents ideéburna (non-profit) schools in Sweden, working to strengthen their position, contribute to good conditions for schools operated without profit motive, and highlight diversity within Swedish education.
• ArbetsgivaralliansensupportOthersArbetsgivaralliansen is an employer organization for non-profit and ideéburna organizations. They provide advice, collective agreements, and support in employee matters for sustainable working conditions.
• SchoolsoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationSchoolsoft AB provides the school's administrative platform used for enrollment, schedule management, communication, and homework. Also used for attendance, grades, and official communications with parents.
• Google (Google Inc.)coreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle provides cloud infrastructure including Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Calendar for daily communication and administrative purposes. Google Classroom is used for teaching in grades 7+. All processing agreements in place for GDPR compliance.
• Ytterjärna KulturhusstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerNearby cultural venue used for school events including monthly celebrations (månadsfester), seasonal festivals, theater performances, and graduation ceremonies. The school maintains close cultural ties with the Kulturhus for shared cultural activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vidkärrs Waldorfskola: Waldorf K–12 school on Lidingö serving Stockholm-region families with the same grundskola + gymnasium Waldorf model. Highly comparable on pedagogy, age range, and family-segment targeting.
• Kristofferskolan: Independent Waldorf-influenced K–12 school in Stockholm offering grundskola with similar holistic pedagogy and Steiner/Waldorf orientation. Comparable on curriculum, alternative-education positioning, and Stockholm catchment.
• Rudolf Steinerskolan Stockholm (Stockholms Waldorfskola): The flagship Waldorf K–12 school in central Stockholm, offering grundskola and gymnasium following the same Waldorf pedagogy and serving the same Stockholm-region family demographic as Örjanskolan. The closest direct comparable in pedagogy, curriculum stack (LGR 22 / GY 11), and target segment.

Others

• Ytterjärna Kulturhus: Cultural institution in Järna co-located with Örjanskolan, hosting school festivals, theater, and graduation ceremonies. Not a competitor but a close ecosystem partner integral to the school's cultural programming and brand identity.

Broad incumbents

• Pysslingen Skolor: Swedish independent school operator (part of AcadeMedia group) running grundskola and förskola across multiple sites. Comparable as a Swedish friskola serving families in Stockholm-region with public funding, though with conventional rather than Waldorf pedagogy.
• AcadeMedia: Largest independent education provider in the Nordics, operating a broad portfolio of Swedish friskolor (grundskola and gymnasium) including several alternative-pedagogy brands. Comparable as a scaled Swedish friskola operator funded by skolpeng, though not Waldorf-focused.
• Kunskapsskolan: Large Swedish friskola chain operating multiple grundskola and gymnasium campuses nationally. Operates in the same Swedish independent-school regulatory framework (skolpeng-funded friskola) and serves a similar family demographic, but applies a uniform proprietary pedagogy rather than Waldorf.
• Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES): One of Sweden's largest publicly funded independent school operators, running grundskola and gymnasium campuses across the country. Comparable as a large-scale Swedish friskola, but competes on English-language instruction rather than Waldorf pedagogy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/orjanskolan
• Instagraminstagram.com/orjanskolan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/%C3%B6rjanskolan

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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