Compulsory school and after school care
In Sandviken Municipality, there are 13 municipal primary schools and one independent school.
If you are newly moved to Sandviken Municipality, you apply for a school placement for your child via an e-service on the municipality's website. If you do not have an e-ID, please contact Medborgarservice.
Preschool class
Preschool class is the first stage of compulsory school and begins in the autumn of the year your child turns 6. It is a mandatory and free form of education.
There is close collaboration between preschools and preschool classes to ensure a smooth and natural transition for your child. After one year in preschool class, the child continues to Year 1 of primary school.
Primary School
Primary school is compulsory in Sweden, and children attend from the age of 7 to 16 (Years 1–9).
Leisure-Time Centre (Fritidshem)
Leisure-time centres are part of the Swedish school system and provide pedagogical care for children aged 6 to 13 before and after school, as well as during school holidays. These centres are usually located near preschools and primary schools. The time a child spends at a leisure-time centre depends on the guardian’s working hours or studies.
Once you apply for a place, you will be offered one as soon as possible. If there is availability, your child will be placed in the area of your preference.
If you are working or studying, you can apply for a place via an e-service on the municipality’s website. If you do not have an e-ID, please contact Medborgarservice on 026-24 00 00 or medborgarservice@sandviken.se
School transport
Sandviken Municipality provides free school transport for students in compulsory school, special needs compulsory school and special needs upper secondary school to the nearest school, provided the distance criteria are met. If the student chooses an alternative school through school choice, transport may not be granted. You need to send in an application form for school transport for each new school year.
Who is eligible for school transport?
School transport is arranged within Sandviken Municipality for students from the preschool class up to Year 9. Eligibility is assessed based on the distance between home and school, traffic conditions, any disabilities or other relevant factors.
A student is eligible for school transport if the distance between home and school exceeds:
- 2 km for students in the preschool class to Year 3
- 3 km for students in Years 4–6
- 5 km for students in Years 7–9
- 6 km for special needs upper secondary school
Contact
If you have questions that are not answered in the information on this page, please contact Medborgarservice on 026-24 00 00 or medborgarservice@sandviken.se
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