Education in Sweden

overview of the educational system in Sweden

Swedish language proficiency test

Swedish education organization operated by the labour movement

organization

entry-level degree in public welfare

Archaeological research institute in Sweden

thumb | right | alt=Koulunmäki junior high school at Äänekoski | Koulunmäki junior high school at Äänekoski Högstadium ("high-stadium" or "upper stage") is a Swedish term for the seventh to ninth grade (grundskola) of the Swedish school system. In 1994, it was taken out of official use, but was still used informally. The term was reintroduced when the schools act was amended in 2018. After högstadiet ("the high-stadium"), there is no compulsory school attendance; however, most Swedish students go on to the gymnasium for three more years of studies. The term was also used for grades 7–9 in Finl