23 Apr 2024
Essentials
Essentials Expat Support Health

Healthcare in Sweden

Healthcare in Sweden is comprehensive and affordable, but may operate very differently from your home country. Lysanne Sizoo provides the YLC guide to visiting a doctor in Sweden. You may also like Children’s Healthcare in Sweden Emergency Contact Information List of Hospitals and Emergency Clinics in Stockholm   Healthcare in Sweden is offered both privately […]

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Education University

Applying to Swedish Universities: the lowdown

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 […]

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Essentials Moving to Sweden

List of embassies in Stockholm

When you need to contact your embassy or consulate you can find all the details you need here.

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Essentials Expat Support Family Health Pregnancy & Baby

Children’s Health care in Sweden

Nothing is worse than having a sick child. But one thing that will make you feel a little better is knowing that healthcare for children in Sweden is good quality and low cost.

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Education Preschool School

Alternative Education in Sweden

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 […]

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Education Swedish Language Courses

Learning Swedish: the options explained

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.

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Education School

Stockholm’s international schools (age 5 & up)

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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Courses taught in English during 2013

If you are new in town, want to meet other international people, or just learn a new skill or take a class, here’s a list of courses taught in English happening in early 2013. For an English speaker in Stockholm, it can be hard to build the perfect social group. A great place to meet […]

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Essentials Pets

Importing your pets to Sweden

Do you wish to bring your most beloved pet to Sweden? Here’s a run down of what you’ll need to do in order to make this happen

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Community Education Networking Swedish Language Courses

Language Exchange – STOCKHOLM

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. […]

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