1 There are different types of pre-school activity for children up to the age of 6/7 : day nursery, part-time groups as well as open pre-school

2 Since 1991 children have been able to begin school at the age of six, if their parents so wish and the municipality has the capacity ot provide this opportunity. The opportunity for all children to start from the age of six has been provided for all children since the school year 97/98.

3 In 1995, a new curriculum was introduced in the 9-year compulsory school.

4 In the new integrated upper secondary school introduced in 1992 and fully implemented in the school year 1995-96, all education is organized in terms of 16 different national programmes. All the uper secondary school programmes contain the same eight core subjects : Swedish, English, social studies, religious studies, mathematics, science, sport and health, as well as artistic activities. In addition to these core subjects, pupils study subjects specific to a programme.

5 There are, apart from the general degrees, 45 specifically professionnally oriented diplomas described in the Government degree ordinance.
Diplomas concern primarily professions requiring authorization or registration e.g programmes for doctors and teachers, that may cover periods ranging from two to five and a half years.

6 The adult education system comprises municipal adult education, adult education for the intellectually handicapped. Swedish language instruction for immigrants (aged over 16) and national schools for adults. Other form of adult education are offered by folk high schools and adult education associations.

Scheme of the Swedish educational system

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