Skolverket
| Statens skolverk | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1991 |
| Preceding agency |
|
| Jurisdiction | Government of Sweden |
| Headquarters | Fleminggatan 14, |
| Employees | About 750 (2017) |
| Annual budget | SEK 510,448,000 (2008) |
| Minister responsible | |
| Agency executive |
|
| Parent agency | Ministry of Education and Research |
| Website | www.skolverket.se |
The Swedish National Agency for Education (Swedish: Statens skolverk, commonly known as Skolverket) is a Government agency in Sweden that oversees the Swedish public school system for children and adults.
Formed in 1991, The Swedish National Agency for Education is included in the Ministry of Education and Research along with the Swedish Schools Inspectorate and the National Agency for Special Needs and Schools. This agency provides services for students and educators such as Development and Service Training, National Certification for Teachers, and a Reference Center for Vocational Education. The national agency for education prepares not only the knowledge requirements for schools, but also regulations, general recommendations and national tests. This agency is responsible for official statistics in the area of education. They Conduct national follow-ups and evaluations for Sweden. The Agency manages the participation in international educational.
The levels of education provided in Sweden is Pre-School, Grade schools, and higher education. Age and Disability does not affect students ability to attend any of these levels of education.
The Swedish National Agency for Education controls the grading systems that are implemented through their schools. Currently the Swedish Grading scale is A, B,C, D, E. F and (-) . The system was last changed in 2011 due to the Education act 2010:800. which came into affect July 1st, 2011. Also see academic grading in Sweden.
The National Agency for Education requires their educators to be certified to teach in their country based on their regulations. In order to be a Preschool, or grade school teacher than there are requirements for the certification. These requirements is a qualifying diploma; however to teach a candidate from a foreign country must have a proficiency in the Swedish language. There are some positions that do not requires certifications, like a vocational studies teacher, teach in English (however doesn't cover language teaching), and Mother tongue teachers. The Agency requires educators to be fully equipped in educating all students despite disability or age. The Agency is responsible for the Teachers Disciplinary Board.
Vocational Learning opportunities are provided for students optimal use. By the use of Vocational Learning Students will experience the work force through education before graduating.
...
Wikipedia