Mälardalen International School in Västerås may be forced to close after the spring term, according to reports from SVT Västmanland. The school is facing financial difficulties after several companies, including battery manufacturer Northvolt, withdrew their financial support following Northvolt's bankruptcy. According to parents and teachers, the loss of Northvolt's substantial financial contribution led to some students leaving as their parents had to seek employment elsewhere.
Despite the challenges, parents, teachers, and school leadership have not given up. They are currently mobilizing and holding meetings with companies including Hitachi and ABB in hopes of securing new financial support. The school has also invited Västerås municipality to the negotiating table.
they are stepping up efforts to save the school
School principal Johanna Nerén stated that they are stepping up efforts to save the school. The school's CEO, Inga Näslund, has declined to comment on the situation at this time.