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SCHOOL SYSTEM IN SWEDEN
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There are
very few private schools in Sweden. The school-starting age is seven, but
from July 1, 1997 municipalities are obliged to accept all six-years-olds
wanting to start school. All children are entitled to at least one year of
pre-school education before starting primary school. |
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In Sweden
school is compulsory for all children between the ages of seven and sixteen.
There is a nine-year compulsory school and a voluntary upper secondary
school. Compulsory schooling is free of charge, and no payment can be
charged for educations material, school lunches or school transport. The
term primary school covers grades 1-6 mainly. |
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