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November 21, 2009
Basic maths befuddle Swedish third graders
One in four Swedish nine-year-olds does not understand the relationship between the four basic arithmetic operations, a set of new national test results reveals. READ (16 COMMENTS) »
'Renationalize Sweden's schools': Liberals
The state ought to once again take over primary responsibility for Sweden’s schools, according to a proposal under consideration within the Liberal Party. READ (3 COMMENTS) »
Chinese should be taught in schools: education minister
A review of language learning in schools is required to meet the demands of the global market climate says Sweden’s education minister Jan Björklund who is advocating Chinese lessons for college students. READ (28 COMMENTS) »
Rejected women sue Swedish university
A group of women who are suing a Swedish university for gender discrimination have also reported Sweden’s Equality Ombudsman for refusing to take up their case. READ (19 COMMENTS) »
Sweden set for stricter teacher credentials
The Swedish government has plans to toughen up on the credentials required for the country's school teachers. READ (6 COMMENTS) »
Sweden mulls application fees for foreign students
Students from outside the European Union (EU) may soon be required to pay 1000 kronor ($143) just to apply for admission to Swedish colleges and universities. READ (38 COMMENTS) »
Swedish town mulls low pay for bad teachers
A municipality in southern Sweden has moved one step closer to implementing a proposal which would tie teachers’ pay to students’ performance on national standardized tests. READ (20 COMMENTS) »
Student skips school for a whole year
A seventh grade high school student was absent from school for a whole year, but neither the school nor the county council raised the alarm. READ (10 COMMENTS) »
Police raid occupied youth centre in Lund
Ten people were arrested following a dawn police raid on a recreation centre for Romani youth in Lund in southern Sweden. READ »
School offers reward for student recruits
The perilous financial position for many independent schools in Jönköping in southern Sweden has led to one offering unusual monetary incentives to persuade friends to sign up. READ (5 COMMENTS) »
More Education
- 12/08 Many Swedish students failing maths: report (18 comments) »
- 12/08 Healthy pupil forced to endure special school (10 comments) »
- 29/07 Councils rapped over Swedish credits for Chinese students (1 comment) »
- 23/07 Job losses driving Swedish men back to school (10 comments) »
- 21/07 University students who stay put earn more: study (2 comments) »
- 16/06 New list reveals common Swedish and English spelling mistakes (28 comments) »
- 14/06 Failing pupils to sit extra school year (4 comments) »
- 28/05 More foreigners earning PhDs in Sweden (46 comments) »
- 20/05 'Clamp down on fake universities': Agency (7 comments) »
- 15/05 Universities clamp down on internet piracy (14 comments) »
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Blog Update: Boston Blatte
Happy name day to me. No, not Blatte Day (yet) »
"Hey all you Elizabeths out there. Today (November 19 if you’re reading another day) is our name day. Happy Elizabeth Day. (Or Elisabeth or Elisabet as you are more likely to be if you are Swedish) So what’s a name day (if you haven’t already clicked on the Wiki link), it’s “a tradition in many countries..." READ »
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In Sweden's west coast archipelago you find the tiny Koster islands. As of September 2009, these two tourist magnets and the sea around them make up Sweden’s first marine national park, 100 years... - Feasting on wild foods in Sweden
The Swedish forests are rich with ingredients that foodies dream about, from delicious wild strawberries to highly sought chanterelles and porcini mushrooms. And it’s all free! - Sweden — the road trip
Sweden.se writer Christine Demsteader spent her summer holiday exploring the length and breadth of Sweden. On the road she met many tourists who shared their experiences of the country. - Funny business — stand-up comedy in Sweden
Updated August 31, 2009 Stockholm has just hosted its first international comedy festival, only days after the most important stand-up event of the year, Swedish Stand-up Awards 2009 took place....
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The Swedish Folk High Schools
Interested in learning more Swedish after SFI? Study writing, photography, music or leadership? These are some examples of the courses offered by the Folk High Schools in Sweden.
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Interested in learning more Swedish after SFI? Study writing, photography, music or leadership? These are some examples of the courses offered by the Folk High Schools in Sweden.
www.folkhogskola.nu
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Then you'll find The Local's new Stockholm Section useful. Find pics, guides, news and lots of useful information about Stockholm.
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A perfect location both for business and pleasure. Centrally located, with atmosphere.
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Have a wonderful vacation among our 5000 islands
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Folk High Schools in Sweden
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The Swedish Folk High Schools have courses that give you the possibility to bring out all your colors!
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