Jacqueline+Gerbermann

Perspective of: [Sweden]
The Swedish Education Act states that all children and young people are to have equal access to education, regardless of gender, where they live or social or economic factors. Attendance at school is compulsory for all children through year 9. Today almost all children also attend non-compulsory kindergarten at the age of six. In practice, this means ten years of education in all.
 * Frame Element || Information gathered: ||
 * < Characters || Swedish Educational System ||
 * < Setting || Sweden

Schools for different needs Compulsory education also includes Sami schools, special schools (specialskolor) and programs for students with intellectual disabilities (särskolor). Special schools are intended for children with hearing difficulties, who have serious language problems or who have impaired vision combined with other disabilities.

Preschool Preschool (förskola) is open to children from one to five years of age. Municipalities have an obligation to provide such facilities for children whose parents work or study. There have never been as many children in preschool as now. More than eight out of ten children from one to five years of age spend part of their weekdays there. The Swedish tradition of preschool emphasizes the importance of play in a child’s development and learning. The interests and needs of children are key components of their education in the preschool curriculum. Gender-aware education is increasingly common in Swedish preschools. The aim is for children to have the same opportunities in life, regardless of gender.

Kindergarten All children are offered a place in kindergarten (förskoleklass) starting in the fall term of the year they turn six until they start compulsory schooling. Kindergarten is designed to stimulate each child’s development and learning, and provide a platform for their future schooling.

Compulsory schooling Elementary school (lågstadiet) for years 1–3 is followed by middle school (mellanstadiet) for years 4–6 and then junior high school (högstadiet) for years 7–9. Children between six and thirteen are also offered out-of-school care before and after school hours. This can be at an after-school center, a family daycare home or an open after-school program.

Senior high school Senior high school (gymnasium) is optional and free of charge. Senior high school programs run for three years. Almost all students who finish compulsory school start senior high school. To be accepted into a national program, students must have passing grades in Swedish or Swedish as a second language, English and mathematics. For senior high school, students require passing grades in nine additional subjects, for a total of twelve. For a vocational program, students must have passing grades in five additional subjects, for a total of eight. || psychologist, school welfare officer, and lunch at no cost. Student graduation is a high anciticpated and regarded time. || 6.3 percent of GDP is invested on education ||
 * Initiating Event || The inconsistencies and the differentiating views of the educational structure within different countries. ||
 * Internal Response || Sweden is very proud of their educational structure. All students have access to a school doctor, nurse,
 * Goal || The goal if Swedish education is to provide quality educatio to all students, regardless of gender or disability. ||
 * Consequence || The Swedish governmen promotes greater knowledge, freedom of choice, and student safety and security. Over
 * Resolution ||< Seventy percent of education, and of municipal operations as a whole, is financed by municipal taxes. Other funding includes fees, rents and state grants. ||

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