Education System

The educational system in Sweden is one that requires education for everyone between the ages of 7 and 16. Like most schools in the Northern Hemisphere, they have school from August to June, with a 2 week holiday from late December to early January.

Most of the educational system is run by the municipality that a school is located in. There are also schools that are funded by public funding, which are known as independent schools. Some independent schools are religious in nature; others have some sort of objective (technical school, etc). There are private schools (boarding schools) in Sweden, but they are few and far between and are still overseen by the government in some way.

Studying in English or Swedish

Attending a college or university in Sweden implies that you will be able to take your courses in Swedish or in English. Obviously, should you not fully grasp the Swedish language; you will want to take your classes in English instead. You can learn the Swedish language while taking your classes and many people will take many or all of their courses in Swedish in order to speak and understand it better. If you are someone that is considering learning Swedish while you are in the country, this could be a great way for you to immerse yourself in it. On the other hand, it could cause you a lot of unneeded stress. It all depends on what you are looking for out of your experience in Sweden.