Preschool

In Sweden preschool goes by many names: förskola, föris, dagis, you name it!

Preschool is optional, but most children do attend. It is designed so your child can go to preschool while you work or study, giving them a safe, fun, and inspiring place to learn and play and making everyday life easier for parents.

National curriculum

Preschools in Sweden follow a national curriculum, which means all preschools work towards the same goals. The curriculum focuses on children’s development and learning through play, creativity, curiosity, and social interaction. It also emphasizes values such as equality, democracy, and respect for others, while supporting each child’s language, motor, and cognitive development.

Know more about preschool

If you want to find out more about Swedish preschool, you can check out utbildningsguiden. It is a great place to get the basics about how preschool works in Sweden, how it is organized, what kids do there and what you can expect. The information is available in English.

Find utbildningsguiden here. External link, opens in new window.