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Education
University
Applying to Swedish Universities: the lowdown
- by YLC Stockholm
- 3 Apr 2013
Interested in applying to a Swedish university? Want to know what your international study options are and what to expect in fees? Take a look at our basic guide to enrolling in university in Sweden. The Swedish Council for Higher Education is the only agency responsible for admission to Swedish universities. It is through their two […]
Education
Preschool
School
Alternative Education in Sweden
- by YLC Stockholm
- 25 Jan 2013
More and more we are seeing a rise in alternative schools, and the meaning of ‘education’ has become relative as there is no one way to educate. The world is quickly changing and schools need to adapt so that they can prepare the student – the individual – for the future. At the same time, some […]
Education
Swedish Language Courses
Learning Swedish: the options explained
- by YLC Stockholm
- 23 Jan 2013
Having researched the courses available and passed SFI, our guest contributor, Gemma, takes time from ‘svenska som andraspråk’ to give us the low-down on the choices available for learning Swedish.
Education
School
Stockholm’s international schools (age 5 & up)
- by Morgan Erickson
- 21 Jan 2013
When moving to a foreign country with kids, choosing which school they go to is a major consideration. International schools are often a great choice for parents who plan on staying for only a short term, for parents with specific language preferences or for parents who would like a different approach from the normal Swedish […]
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Education
Networking
Swedish Language Courses
Language Exchange – STOCKHOLM
- by YLC Stockholm
- 19 Dec 2012
Want to put your Swedish skills to use in a fun social setting? Join Language Exchange – STOCKHOLM to practise your svenska and meet new people in a casual, friendly environment. Here at Your Living City we are all too familiar with the process of learning Swedish and the variety of courses available in Stockholm. […]
Courses in English
Education
English Improv Class: New Classes 2013
- by YLC Stockholm
- 12 Dec 2012
Improvisation is a skill that helps build confidence and charisma; it’s an acting method that helps one be more accepting of the present moment. It’s also a whole lot of fun! Josh Lenn (of Lost in Translation fame) will be running a new season of his acclaimed improv classes for February 2013. The demand for these […]
Education
Preschool
Scholar Kids and Books: A Great Resource for Parents and Teachers
- by YLC Stockholm
- 28 Nov 2012
Our contributors on Your Living City are a wonderful well-informed set of people, who are passionate about what they do. A prime example of this is Sarit Grinberg. She is the founder of the fantastic children’s education website Scholar Kids, designed for anyone interested in children’s learning. You may also like Sarit’s other articles: Tips on […]
Education
Preschool
Stockholm International Preschool List: Nov 2012
- by Morgan Erickson
- 26 Nov 2012
Choosing the right preschool for your child is a huge consideration anywhere, but the choice can be even trickier when you’re not on home turf. International schools are often a great option for parents who plan on staying for only a short term or where one parent has a language that is not Swedish. They […]
Education
Preschool
Choosing a preschool in Stockholm
- by Morgan Erickson
- 24 Sep 2012
Sweden’s generous parental benefits mean that you can stay at home with your child for at least a year; in fact it can be prohibitively expensive to organise child-care any earlier. At some point, most parents have to make that big decision as to which preschool is the right fit for them and their child. […]