The Swedish Education System

Education facts

Code: GPG3JC

The course examines how contemporary education for children and young people is organised and governed in Sweden, and includes a brief historical overview. Key themes that are highlighted in the course are the importance of democracy for the Swedish school system, working with core values, and supporting children in need of special assistance. Comparisons are made between education at different levels in the students’ own countries and in Sweden. The course also includes field studies at a Swedish preschool or school.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements (with the exemption of the requirement in Swedish for those with foreign grades)

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• The Swedish Education System

  Dalarna University

  Falun

  Start date: 30 August 2027

  End date: 7 November 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %