Do private schools exist in Scandinavia?

Although private schools have been in existence for as long as there has been compulsory education in Sweden, they were not a wide-spread competitive alternative to municipal schools until the 1992 law provided them with public funding.

Are private schools allowed in Norway?

Norway has a very small private education sector compared to most countries. The majority of pupils attend municipal schools. Only a small minority of independent (private) schools are entirely financed by parents’ fees or non-governmental organisations.

Do private schools exist in Sweden?

Swedish private schools are independent and run by individuals, associations or foundations. In some cases, there are groups that have formed to run several schools. Private schools are, in principle, not obligated to follow the Swedish National Syllabus, but most private schools do follow the national curriculum.

Are private schools allowed in Denmark?

Denmark has a tradition of private schools and about 15.6\% of all children at basic school level attend private schools, which are supported by a voucher system. Literacy in Denmark is approximately 99\% for both men and women.

What country has no private schools?

Australia, Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Norway, Spain, and Sweden have virtually no independent private schools.

Does Scandinavia have school choice?

Sweden adopted a nationwide universal voucher program in 1992 as part of a series of reforms designed to give more control over education to towns and schools. Families can choose any school, public or private: Taxpayer money follows the student.

Why is Norway education so good?

Norway boasts some of the best schools and higher education in the world. Attending public universities in this country is tuition-free—even for international students! This is because Norway believes that everyone should have access to education regardless of socio-economic background.

Are there private schools in Finland?

In Finland most private schools are government-dependent, that is, they have a licence to provide education, they are publicly funded and under public supervision. Therefore, they follow the national core curricula and the qualification requirements confirmed by the Finnish National Agency for Education.

Why are Swedish schools so good?

The Swedish education system is ranked among the best in the world. With its emphasis on individual learning and the personal liberty to enroll children in a diverse selection of schools, many perceive Sweden as a country with a phenomenal educational infrastructure.