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This is the Swedish school system
Preschool and other educational activities
For children between the ages of 1 and 6.
Preschool is for children between the ages of 1 and 6. Preschool is meant to be fun, safe and educational for all of the children who attend. If offered in the municipality, there may also be other educational activities for children between the ages of 1 and 12.
Pre-school class, compulsory education and recreation centres
For children between the ages of 6 and 16.
Most children begin in a pre-school class when they are 6 years old. After the pre-school class, they begin in the nine-year compulsory school. Recreation centres are a complement to the pre-school class and compulsory education and are intended to offer pupils a meaningful leisure time during times when their parents work or study.
Upper-secondary education
For young people between the ages of 16 and 20.
Young people who have finished Compulsory School may choose to continue studying in Upper Secondary school, which is voluntary and free of charge. The Upper Secondary school primarily consists of national programmes and introductory programmes. For young people with an intellectual disability, there is the Upper Secondary School for Pupils with Intllectual Disabilities, which is a four-year education.
Education programmes for adults
For those over the age of 16.
Having a diploma from compulsory school and upper-secondary school is often a prerequisite for being able to get a job. If you do not have a diploma from compulsory school or Upper Secondary School, you can earn one as an adult. An Upper Secondary Diploma is also a prerequisite to continue studying at a vocational college or for university studies.
