About preschool class and compulsory school
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Most children begin in a preschool class when they are 6 years old. After the preschool class, they begin in the nine-year compulsory school.
About Preschool class
Preschool class is compulsory for all children. It is designed to stimulate pupils' development and learning, and to prepare them for their future education.
About compulsory school
Between the ages of 7 and 16, children attend compulsory school, which is mandatory and free of charge. Compulsory school is designed to help pupils acquire and develop knowledge and values. It aims to provide a good foundation for further education.
About compulsory school for pupils with intellectual disabilities
Compulsory school for pupils with intellectual disabilities is for children between the ages of 7 and 16 who have an intellectual disability or an acquired brain injury. It aims to provide knowledge and a solid foundation for active participation in society.
About compulsory school for pupils with intellectual disabilities
About compulsory special needs school
Compulsory special needs school is for pupils who have a hearing impairment, visual impairment, severe language impairment or a combination of multiple disabilities. The teaching is adapted to the needs and capabilities of the pupils.
About compulsory special needs school
About Sami school
In Sami school, your child learns the same things as in compulsory school Years 1–6. They also learn about the norms, values, traditions and cultural heritage of the Sami community and the national minority and indigenous Sami people. Your child will also learn to read, speak and write Sami.
About special support schools
A special support school (resursskola) is a school that only accepts pupils who need special support. There are both municipal and independent special support schools.
About school-age educare
School-age educare is for pupils between the ages of 6 and 13. It is open before and after school and during school holidays. School-age educare is intended to provide children meaningful recreational activities when their parents are working or studying and the children are not in school. School-age educare is often called “fritids” in Swedish.