Student Exchange Program Sweden

The Swedish state school system comprises compulsory school and various types of voluntary schooling. Compulsory school includes compulsory basic school, school for the Saami people of Northern Sweden.

Swedish students attend three years of high school, beginning at the age of 16. The school year is divided into two semesters, and students can tailor their schedules toward various majors. Most students who wish to continue their studies in a university choose to focus on economics, natural sciences, social sciences, or technology.

School is generally held from 8 am to 3 or 4 pm Monday through Friday. In contrast to their American counterparts, however, Swedish students do not usually have the same classes every day. Moreover, Swedish students tend to take responsibility for their own studies. This means that you will be expected to do quite a bit of preparation for your classes so that you may take part in the class discussions.

Unlike in most European countries, school lunches are free for all students.

Typical subjects in a Swedish high school include: Physics, Drawing, Language & Literature, Math, Geography, Computer Science, English, Biology, Physical Education, History, Music, and Chemistry. Student Exchange Program Sweden

Academic year:

Classes from: Aug to: Jun

Long vacation from: 15 Jun to: 15 Aug

Languages of instruction: Swedish, English

Higher Education: Sweden