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Study in Sweden! Kom igen Sverige!
Home of the moose, Pippi Långstrump (Pippi Longstockings), ABBA and IKEA, Sweden seems to be synonymous with stereotype. So why not find out what it’s really like to live as a Swedish teenager, on a WEP student exchange?
Sweden is the third largest country in Europe, however, it has quite a small population for its size, just like Australia! This means that Swedes not only value their personal space but also enjoy the vast and beautiful countryside that is available to them.
Midsommar (midsummer) is a time for singing, dancing and celebration in all parts of the country. Family gatherings stretch long into the night as children and adults dance around traditional maypoles wrapped in greenery and flowers. Depending on what part of the country you are in, the sun may not go down at all around this time of year, June, whereas in winter, January, there may only be five hours of daylight!
Sweden is proud to be one of the leading exponents of gender equality worldwide, with 47% of seats in its national parliament being held by women.
Does Sweden sound like the country for you? If so, keep on reading below! In no time at all you could find yourself living the life as a WEP exchange student as you learn, live and study in Sweden!
Upcoming Exchanges
| Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2020 | Year | $ 11,750 | 10 March 2020 |
| August 2020 | Semester | $ 10,750 | 10 March 2020 |
The above program fees are valid until 31/12/2019. Application deadlines are subject to change.
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School
Students attend school (Gymnasium) from mid/late August to early/mid June. Swedish schools focus on teamwork over individual achievement. As a result, schedules are often flexible to accommodate group work and assignments.
Subjects in Sweden commonly include Swedish, English, Science, Math, Geography, History and Physical Education. Uniforms are not required in Swedish schools!
Languages
The official language of Sweden is Svenska (Swedish). Swedish is a Germanic language, with strong ties to Danish and Norwegian, as well as relatively strong similarities with English and German.
It is compulsory for Swedes to learn English throughout their schooling and students often compliment this with another one or two languages other than Swedish.
Climate and Time
Sweden is cold compared with Australia but maybe not as freezing as you might think! The average temperature is lowest in January, at around -3°C, whilst June/July often bring temperatures over 20°C.
Depending on daylight saving, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane are between eight to nine hours ahead of Sweden.
Specific Requirements
Applicants MUST be between 15-18, HOWEVER if they are applying for August programs, they need to turn 16 before the end of the calendar year and cannot turn 19 while on program. If applying for January programs, they must turn 17 before the end of the calendar year and cannot turn 19 on program. Limited places available.
Local Time
Currency
1 AUD 6.47 SEK
Weather
Today
4.4 3.0 °C
Tomorrow
8.1 0.9 °C
Day After
5.4 -0.8 °C
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