Örebro Folkhögskola

What Örebro Folkhögskola does

\u00d6rebro Folkh\u00f6gskola is a Swedish non-profit folk high school (folkh\u00f6gskola) founded in 1873 and operated under a tripartite governance structure with three Christian congregations as joint principals (huvudm\u00e4n): Evangeliska Frikyrkan (EFK), Baptistf\u00f6rsamlingen Immanuel, and Filadelfiakyrkan in \u00d6rebro. The institution delivers tuition-free adult and youth education across two physical campuses \u2014 Vivalla in \u00d6rebro (a day school serving Allm\u00e4n kurs at compulsory and upper-secondary levels, Fritidsledarutbildningen, SMF, Etableringskurs, and FolkisUng) and G\u00f6tabro in Kumla municipality (residential Bible schools including L\u00e4rjungaskolan, Ung Ledare, 26 dagar, and Bibelterminen, plus the cooperative DIOS/PROMIS courses with Akademi f\u00f6r Ledarskap och Teologi). Pedagogically, the school emphasizes qualitative assessment (omd\u00f6me) over grades, small-group instruction with individual study plans, and a values-based, relationship-centered approach codified by its tagline "We want to change the world \u2014 one relationship at a time." Several programs are certified under the Swedish Qualifications Framework (SeQF levels 2, 4, and 5), making credentials nationally and internationally comparable.\n\nThe business model is dominated by indirect public funding: all teaching is tuition-free, with students receiving CSN (Studiemedel) study grants for eligible programs (80\u2013120 weeks for gymnasium-level courses, up to 240 weeks for post-secondary). Program-specific ancillary fees apply \u2014 1,200 SEK per term for materials, trips, copying, coffee, and insurance \u2014 but these are nominal. Supplementary revenue is generated by G\u00f6tabro Kursg\u00e4rd, an on-site conference and event facility offering meeting rooms (4\u201340 persons), restaurant services, and accommodation to external renters. Targeted programs \u2014 notably FolkisUng for NEET youth \u2014 are co-funded through the European Social Fund (ESF) and Folkbildningsr\u00e5det, while the Etableringskurs f\u00f6r nyanl\u00e4nda is delivered in formal collaboration with Arbetsf\u00f6rmedlingen under the establishment assignment.\n\nThe technology stack is intentionally minimal: applications are processed through the SchoolSoft online portal, communications run over standard email and phone, and there is no proprietary platform, no API, no mobile app, and no AI components. Distribution is exclusively domestic, relying on institutional referral pipelines (Arbetsf\u00f6rmedlingen caseworkers, municipal KAA and Kickstart programs, and alumni word-of-mouth) rather than commercial marketing. With approximately 11 staff across two campuses and no disclosed funding rounds or external investors, the institution operates as a stable, community-anchored educational non-profit within the Swedish folkbildning tradition.

Name

Örebro Folkhögskola

Legal name

Örebro Folkhögskola

Website

https://orebrofolkhogskola.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1873

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

\u00d6rebro Folkh\u00f6gskola is a Swedish non-profit folk high school (founded 1873) offering tuition-free adult and youth education across two campuses in \u00d6rebro and Kumla. It serves adult learners, NEET youth, immigrants, and aspiring leisure leaders, funded primarily through state CSN study grants and ESF project co-funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Folk High School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning) (THAAAOAA)

Keywords

• Adult education courses
• Folk high school
• Vocational training
• Leisure leadership education
• Immigrant integration programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Örebro

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government study grants (CSN/Studiemedel): The school generates revenue indirectly through government-funded study grants (studiemedel) paid to students. Courses including Allmän kurs, Fritidsledarutbildningen, and the Bible schools are eligible for CSN support, meaning students receive public subsidies while attending. This constitutes the primary funding mechanism for the school's educational programs.
2. Conference and course facility (Götabro Kursgård): Götabro Kursgård operates as a conference and event venue offering meeting rooms (4-40 persons), restaurant services (breakfast, coffee, lunch, dinner), and accommodation. This generates rental and service revenue from external organizations and groups renting the facility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Örebro Folkhögskola is a Swedish folk high school that delivers tuition-free adult education across multiple programs, including Allmän kurs at compulsory and upper secondary levels, the two-year post-secondary Fritidsledarutbildningen (leisure leadership), the SMF study motivation course, an Etableringskurs for newly arrived immigrants, Götabro Bibelskolor (Bible schools), the ESF-funded FolkisUng youth project, and cooperative DIOS/PROMIS theological courses. Instruction is delivered on-site at the Vivalla and Götabro campuses, supplemented by a conference and event facility (Götabro Kursgård).

Product overview

Örebro Folkhögskola is a Swedish folk high school (folkhögskola) offering adult education courses across multiple programs. The portfolio consists of: Allmän kurs (General Course) at both compulsory and upper secondary levels for completing basic or upper secondary education; Fritidsledarutbildningen (Leisure Leader Training), a 2-year post-secondary vocational program with intercultural competency profile; Studiemotiverande folkhögskolekurs (SMF) for motivating job seekers toward studies; Etableringskurs för nyanlända for newly arrived immigrants; Götabro Bibelskolor (Bible Schools) with courses like Lärjungaskolan and Ung Ledare; FolkisUng, an ESF-funded youth inclusion project; and DIOS/PROMIS cooperative courses with ALT. Additionally, the school operates Götabro Kursgård as a conference and event venue. The school has two locations: Vivalla in Örebro and Götabro in Kumla municipality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Allmän kurs gymnasienivå (General Course Upper Secondary Level) A tuition-free general education course at upper secondary level for adults who want to complete upper secondary studies to qualify for vocational school, university, or employment. Offers 1–3 years of full-time studies with a thematic approach integrating Swedish, English, mathematics, and social sciences. Leads to SeQF level 4 certification.
• Allmän kurs grundskolenivå (General Course Compulsory School Level) A tuition-free general education course at compulsory school level for adults who want to complete basic education to qualify for employment or upper secondary studies. Offers 1–2 years of full-time studies. Leads to SeQF level 2 certification.
• Fritidsledarutbildningen (Leisure Leader Training) A 2-year post-secondary vocational education program qualifying students as leisure leaders, with theoretical and practical components. The Örebro profile emphasizes interreligious and inter-cultural competencies. Certified to SeQF level 5 and awarded a fritidsledarexamen (leisure leader certificate).
• Studiemotiverande folkhögskolekurs (SMF) A 13-week full-time course for individuals aged 16+ registered with the Swedish Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen) who lack final grades from compulsory or upper secondary school. Focuses on study techniques and core subjects to motivate participants toward further studies or employment.
• Etableringskurs för nyanlända (Establishment Course for Newly Arrived) A 6-month full-time program in collaboration with the Swedish Public Employment Service for newly arrived residents with residence permits who are covered by the establishment assignment (etableringsuppdrag). Combines Swedish language training with labor market and society orientation, health and wellness, and study planning.
• Götabro Bibelskolor (Götabro Bible Schools) A suite of Bible school programs offered at the Götabro campus, including Lärjungaskolan (Discipleship School), Ung Ledare (Young Leader), 26 dagar (26 Days), and Bibelterminen (Bible Term). Located at Götabro with on-site dormitory accommodation. Course-specific pricing is published at www.gotabro.se.
• FolkisUng A project funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and Folkbildningsrådet, targeting disengaged youth aged 16-20 who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET). Offers adapted activities at the Vivalla campus including trial lessons, group participation, career guidance, and social support without requiring grades or performance.
• DIOS och PROMIS Cooperative semester courses offered in partnership with Akademi för Ledarskap och Teologi (ALT) for training future pastors, church leaders, and missionaries. DIOS (Terminen för diakonalt och socialt arbete) focuses on diaconal and social work; PROMIS (Programmet för mission och interkulturella studier) focuses on mission and intercultural studies. Applications are managed through ALT's website.
• Götabro Kursgård (Götabro Conference Venue) A conference and course facility operated at the Götabro campus, offering conference rooms for 4–40 people equipped with projector, whiteboard, and WiFi, plus restaurant services (breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner) and renovated accommodation rooms. Rented to external organizations and groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• Participants who complete Fritidsledarutbildningen typically find employment in the field (as shown by the annual 'Where did they go?' (Vart tog de vägen?) report by Fritidsledarskolorna)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Evangeliska Frikyrkan (EFK)coreOthersEFK is one of three principals (huvudmän) of Örebro Folkhögskola. It is a Swedish evangelical free church movement comprising approximately 300 congregations with around 33,000 members. EFK operates three folk high schools (Örebro, Liljeholmens, Hyllie Parks) and a theological college, with international mission work in over 40 countries.
• Baptistförsamlingen ImmanuelcoreOthersImmanuel Baptist Church in Örebro is one of three principals of Örebro Folkhögskola. The church is characterized by strong engagement in music, choirs, gospel, and social outreach including food distribution. It operates internationally through EFK in regions including the Middle East, Thailand, and South Africa.
• Filadelfiakyrkan i ÖrebrocoreOthersFiladelfiakyrkan (Pentecostal church) in Örebro is one of three principals of Örebro Folkhögskola. Its ministry rests on two pillars: Sunday worship and small group community (house groups). The congregation runs extensive programs including Sunday school, scouts, confirmation groups, language cafés, and youth gatherings, with international engagement in Japan, India, North Africa, South Africa, and South America.
• Akademi för Ledarskap och Teologi (ALT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALT is a collaborative partner for two post-secondary courses offered by Örebro Folkhögskola: DIOS (Terminen för diakonalt och socialt arbete) and PROMIS (Programmet för mission och interkulturella studier). These courses train future pastors, church leaders, and missionaries in collaboration with ALT and several other folk high schools. Applications and further details are managed through ALT's own website.
• ArbetsförmedlingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArbetsförmedlingen (Swedish Public Employment Agency) collaborates with Örebro Folkhögskola on the Etableringskurs för nyanlända, a six-month full-time program for newly arrived immigrants covered by the agency's establishment assignment. The agency refers participants and the course is specifically designed to support labor market integration.
• Fritidsledarskolorna (network)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Fritidsledarskolorna is a national network of folk high schools offering the two-year post-secondary Fritidsledarutbildning. Member schools follow a common curriculum to ensure quality and relevance. The network jointly issues a copyright-protected utbildningsbevis (education certificate) and conducts annual graduate tracking ('Vart tog de vägen?'). Örebro Folkhögskola's unique profile is inter-cultural competence.
• Örebro kommun (KAA/Kickstart)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerÖrebro municipality's KAA (Kommunal Arbetsmarknadsenhet) and Kickstart programs refer disengaged youth (NEET) to the FolkisUng project at Örebro Folkhögskola. Youth enrolled in these municipal programs are directed to the school's adapted activities as part of their reintegration pathway.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fritidsledarskolorna (network): National network of folk high schools offering the two-year Fritidsledarutbildning. Örebro Folkhögskola is a member; other member schools (e.g., Tollare, GIH, Hälsans) are direct peers sharing the same SeQF Level 5 curriculum.
• Birkagårdens folkhögskola: Stockholm-based folk high school affiliated with the cooperative movement (KF/OK), offering Allmän kurs, journalism, and other programs. Comparable in offering general secondary-level adult courses with values-based pedagogy.
• Botkyrka folkhögskola: Municipal folk high school in Botkyrka offering Allmän kurs, SFI, and vocational programs including leisure leadership. Direct comparable in the Stockholm region with similar target groups (adults lacking qualifications, immigrants, NEET).
• Hyllie Parks folkhögskola: Malmö-based folk high school also sponsored by EFK, offering Allmän kurs and other programs. Direct peer with shared ownership structure and similar community-led adult education model.
• Södertälje folkhögskola: Independent folk high school in Södertälje offering general courses and post-secondary programs. Comparable in scale and program mix, serving similar adult learner demographics in a Swedish municipality.
• Liljeholmens folkhögskola: Stockholm-based folk high school also operated by Evangeliska Frikyrkan (EFK) with similar Christian sponsorship model and adult-education curriculum (Allmän kurs, post-secondary programs). Directly comparable as a sister EFK folkhögskola with overlapping target segments.

Others

• Folkbildningsrådet: National agency that distributes government grants to Swedish folk high schools and study associations. Acts as primary funder and quality overseer for the entire folkhögskola sector including Örebro Folkhögskola.

Broad incumbents

• Hermods AB: Sweden's largest private adult education provider offering gymnasium-level courses and SFI online/distance. Competes with Allmän kurs on accessibility but lacks the residential/day-school community experience.
• Komvux Örebro: Municipal adult education provider in Örebro offering equivalent secondary-level courses to adults. Competes with Allmän kurs for the same learner pool but operates as a larger public-sector institution with broader course catalog.

Emerging players

• Akademi för Ledarskap och Teologi (ALT): Co-development partner for DIOS and PROMIS theological/missionary training courses. Comparable as a faith-based adult education provider in Sweden; collaborates rather than competes on those specific programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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Subsidiaries2 records

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