Education

Education systems and literacy rates In Sweden, it is mandatory to go to school between the ages of 7-16. Most 6 year olds attend a non compulsory pre-school class run within the school system. The school year in Sweden runs from mid/late August to early/mid June The winter holiday from mid December to early January divides the Swedish school year into two terms. All young children from 1-5 years old are guaranteed a place in public day-care facilities.Between ages 7-16, children attend compulsory comprehensive school, divided in three stages. After completing the ninth grade, 90% continue with a three-year upper secondary school leading sometimes to a vocational diploma and to qualifications for further studies at a college or university. Along with several other European countries, the government also subsidizes tuition of international students pursuing a degree at Swedish institutions, although there has been talk of this being changed. also an estimate in 2003 shows an awesome literacy rate of 99%. Education link:[].