History of Swedish Education

What year did education become compulsory in Sweden?

• 1842

• 1845

• 1850

• 1852

In 1962, hand crafts such as woodworking and textiles were offered to both genders. What subject became compulsory for both genders in Sweden in grade 7?

• civics

• home economics

• home design

• engineering

What percentage of professors in Sweden are women?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

According to statistics presented in the reading, Swedish women generally postpone the birth of the first child to the age of about ____, after their education is finished.

• 24

• 25

• 26

• 27

Approximately how many people inhabit Sweden?

• 8 million

• 10 million

• 12 million

• 14 million

During 2015, Sweden received approximately _________ refugees, mainly from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.

• 100,000

• 123,000

• 150,000

• 163,000

The average student to teacher ratio for upper secondary schools is _______.

• 10:1

• 12:1

• 14:1

• 16:1

All higher education is tuition-free for Swedish and EU citizens, as well as permanent residential visa holders.

• True

• False

Undocumented migrant children are entitled to education at all levels (preschool, elementary, and upper-secondary) on the same conditions and terms as children with citizenship or legal residency status native-born students.

• True

• False

A student is considered as newly arrived for up to three years after their arrival to a Swedish school.

• True

• False