Prestigious Campus Manilla School Ordered to Pay Damages for Student Bullying

Campus Manilla, a leading Swedish school, must pay damages after being found responsible for failing to prevent prolonged bullying of a student.

    Key details

  • • Campus Manilla ordered to pay 180,000 kronor for bullying damages.
  • • Investigation confirmed systematic and extensive harassment of a student.
  • • School chief Martin Malmberg admitted failure to protect students adequately.
  • • Investigation started in 2023 and concluded in December 2025 at BEO.

Campus Manilla, one of Sweden's most prestigious schools located in Djurgården, Stockholm, has been ordered by the Barn- och elevombudsmannen (BEO) to pay 180,000 kronor in damages to a student subjected to extensive bullying. The investigation, which began in 2023 and concluded in December 2025, revealed systematic and extensive harassment directed at the student. School chief Martin Malmberg acknowledged the school's failure to adequately protect its students, stating the incident highlights the need to improve anti-bullying measures. Campus Manilla, known for attracting sought-after students including Princess Estelle, now faces legal consequences for shortcomings in student safety. This ruling underlines the increasing accountability placed on elite educational institutions to ensure a safe environment for all students.

This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.

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