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In Sweden, we offer the Classic High School exchange program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p> Denmark<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/p> Finland<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/p> Norway<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/p> Sweden<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Student exchange is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that shapes your future. Check out this short guide to plan your exchange in Sweden. Please join an Information Session Webinar and then contact us to make that plan a reality. <\/p> As an exchange student in Sweden, you will have a unique opportunity to experience everyday life of the Swedish teenagers. The high school here is called \u201cgymnasium\u201d and lasts for three years.<\/p>\n Which year you will attend, depends on your age and previous experience. If you are placed in the third year, you will be able to join the high school graduation called \u201cstudenten\u201d which is fun celebration all over Sweden.<\/p>\n Enquire now<\/a>\n <\/div>\n Swedish students choose between enrolling in several different high school programs. These may include Science, Social Science, Art or Business and Administration. In Sweden, it is not common for the students to choose the electives themselves, but you might get the possibility to choose one or two subjects for your school timetable.<\/p>\n Swedish high schools generally do not offer extracurricular activities, but some schools have football or basketball groups, where you get to practice your sport after school hours. Most Swedish teenagers play sport and have other interests for their spare time, so you too will be able to do that in clubs around town.<\/p>\n Enquire now<\/a>\n <\/div>\n The Swedish school year is divided into two semesters with a start in August and ending in June. There is a summer break for two months in between these months. In addition, the Swedish schools have a break for one week in October, usually three weeks over Christmas and New Year’s, a one-week break in February as well as a one week break over Easter. The school holidays are great for spending quality time with your friends and family, and to see more of Sweden on various excursions.<\/p>\n Enquire now<\/a>\n <\/div>\n Green forests, snowy hills, blooming rapeseed fields or cosy small towns. You may live up in the north, in Norrland, where you will find plenty of snow and skiing opportunities. There are beautiful cities along the coast such as Kalmar or Halmstad. You may also visit the medieval towns of Sigtuna, Skara or Visby, where you have the opportunity to learn more about Sweden\u2019s fascinating history.<\/p>\n All of our exchange students\u2019 experiences in Sweden are different, and you can be sure to have a unique experience of the country wherever you live.<\/p>\n Sweden\u2019s climate creates excellent opportunities for you to stay active. It\u2019s a perfect place if you like outdoor activities such as skiing, fishing or hiking, but there are also indoor activities instead. Due to Sweden\u2019s chilly weather, there are gyms and indoor sports offered in nearly all Swedish cities. Popular indoor activities are floorball, gymnastics, and regular workouts at the gym.<\/p>\n Another popular activity in Sweden, which is quite the opposite of sports, is the Swedish tradition \u201cfika\u201d. The Swedes like to catch up with friends or family over a coffee or a tea and something sweet, often \u201ckanelbullar\u201d or \u201ckladdkaka\u201d. They see this as a wonderful way of taking a break, to enjoy themselves and it is an important part of the culture.<\/p>\n Enquire now<\/a>\n <\/div>\n When staying with a host family, you will gain insight into the Swedish culture. It is the best way to become fluent in the Swedish language as well as experiencing the everyday life of the Swedes.<\/p>\n Swedish families may be a bit more withdrawn than perhaps more Southern parts of Europe generally are, which you may notice at family gatherings. Feel free to take initiative and start conversations yourself, both at home and in school \u2013 that will definitely help you connect with new friend and family. Once you understand Swedish culture, you can count on the Swedes being loyal and good friends.<\/p>\n Learn about host families<\/a>\n <\/div>\n As an exchange student in Sweden, you will have a unique opportunity to experience everyday life of the Swedish teenagers. The high school here is called \u201cgymnasium\u201d and lasts for three years.<\/p>\n Which year you will attend, depends on your age and previous experience. If you are placed in the third year, you will be able to join the high school graduation called \u201cstudenten\u201d which is fun celebration all over Sweden.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n Enquire now<\/a>\n Swedish students choose between enrolling in several different high school programs. These may include Science, Social Science, Art or Business and Administration. In Sweden, it is not common for the students to choose the electives themselves, but you might get the possibility to choose one or two subjects for your school timetable.<\/p>\n Swedish high schools generally do not offer extracurricular activities, but some schools have football or basketball groups, where you get to practice your sport after school hours. Most Swedish teenagers play sport and have other interests for their spare time, so you too will be able to do that in clubs around town.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n Enquire now<\/a>\n The Swedish school year is divided into two semesters with a start in August and ending in June. There is a summer break for two months in between these months. In addition, the Swedish schools have a break for one week in October, usually three weeks over Christmas and New Year’s, a one-week break in February as well as a one week break over Easter. The school holidays are great for spending quality time with your friends and family, and to see more of Sweden on various excursions.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n Enquire now<\/a>\n Green forests, snowy hills, blooming rapeseed fields or cosy small towns. You may live up in the north, in Norrland, where you will find plenty of snow and skiing opportunities. There are beautiful cities along the coast such as Kalmar or Halmstad. You may also visit the medieval towns of Sigtuna, Skara or Visby, where you have the opportunity to learn more about Sweden\u2019s fascinating history.<\/p>\n All of our exchange students\u2019 experiences in Sweden are different, and you can be sure to have a unique experience of the country wherever you live.<\/p>\n Sweden\u2019s climate creates excellent opportunities for you to stay active. It\u2019s a perfect place if you like outdoor activities such as skiing, fishing or hiking, but there are also indoor activities instead. Due to Sweden\u2019s chilly weather, there are gyms and indoor sports offered in nearly all Swedish cities. Popular indoor activities are floorball, gymnastics, and regular workouts at the gym.<\/p>\n Another popular activity in Sweden, which is quite the opposite of sports, is the Swedish tradition \u201cfika\u201d. The Swedes like to catch up with friends or family over a coffee or a tea and something sweet, often \u201ckanelbullar\u201d or \u201ckladdkaka\u201d. They see this as a wonderful way of taking a break, to enjoy themselves and it is an important part of the culture.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n Enquire now<\/a>\n When staying with a host family, you will gain insight into the Swedish culture. It is the best way to become fluent in the Swedish language as well as experiencing the everyday life of the Swedes.<\/p>\n Swedish families may be a bit more withdrawn than perhaps more Southern parts of Europe generally are, which you may notice at family gatherings. Feel free to take initiative and start conversations yourself, both at home and in school \u2013 that will definitely help you connect with new friend and family. Once you understand Swedish culture, you can count on the Swedes being loyal and good friends.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n Learn about host families<\/a>\n Join Stockholm Soft Landing Camp for the best possible start to your exchange. Day 1 – Welcome to Sweden!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Day 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Day 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Day 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Included<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not Included<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur destinations in the Nordics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The experience of a lifetime<\/strong><\/strong> <\/h4>
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About high school in Sweden<\/h2>\n
Subjects and school activities<\/h2>\n
Semesters and breaks<\/h2>\n
Your spare time in Sweden<\/h2>\n
Sports and \u201cfika\u201d breaks<\/h3>\n
Staying with a Swedish host family<\/h2>\n
About high school in Sweden<\/h2>\n
Subjects and school activities<\/h2>\n
Semesters and breaks<\/h2>\n
Your spare time in Sweden<\/h2>\n
Sports and \u201cfika\u201d breaks<\/h3>\n
Staying with a Swedish host family<\/h2>\n
Soft Landing Camp in Stockholm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Fun, new adventures and new friends for life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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