Education System
Is Nursery school required in Swedens education system?
Not required but encouraged!
Is all education in Sweden free?
NO
What Curriculum does Sweden follow?
The National Curriculum
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What ages/years do Sami Students attend Samiskolor?
Ages 7-12/ Years 1-6
Grant Aided Schools are...
Not allowed to charge fees
What two Schools are able to add onto the National Curriculum?
Independent and Sami Schools
What ages offer childcare and is it free?
Free childcare for ages 6-13
What are the two "Other Programs" mentioned in the powerpoint?
Independent Schools and Introductory Programs
Are Swedens PISA scores in 2022 higher or lower than PISA scores in 2009?
Lower
What 3 Government funded boards are mentioned?
Special needs, Vocational, and Higher Education
What does Sami University teach?
Reindeer herding and farming
Prep school, Vocational school, Not attending
Are Sami schools funded by the Government or State and does it require extra tuition/fees?
State funded and NO it is FREE!
What is the average monthly teacher salary?
SEK 28,000 to 30,000 (USD 2,636 to 3,000) per month
What percent of upper secondary students choose private/independent schools?
31.3%
What are the 4 parts of compulsory school? Years and translated names.
Year 0 - Kindergarten, Years 1-3 - Elementary, Years 4-6 - Middle School, Years 7-9 - High School
What was Swedens PISA Scores for Reading, Mathematics, and Science in 2022?
Reading - 487, Mathematics - 482, Science - 494
What are the 3 major requirements to become a teacher in Sweden?
Bachelors degree in education, teaching certification through National agency for education, demonstrate proficiency in the Swedish language.
Where does Santa get his reindeer from?
Swedish Reindeer Farms