Glossary · Chapter 9: The welfare society
grundskola
Swedish word. In English: compulsory school
The school for children aged 6 to 16.
Facts about the word
- Every municipality has compulsory schools for children aged 6 to 16. Sverige i fokus s. 31
- It is the municipality that makes sure there is access to schools and education. Sverige i fokus s. 31
- In compulsory school pupils learn about their rights, how society works and why it is important to take part in society and vote. Sverige i fokus s. 10
Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
Compulsory school is the school for children aged 6 to 16. Adults study at municipal adult education, and house foundations are something else.
The word belongs to Chapter 9: The welfare society in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.