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Sverige i fokus · chapter 09

The welfare society

This chapter describes the welfare society and how tax pays for it. Health care, schools and social care are funded collectively, and patient charges are capped by a high-cost ceiling. Social insurance provides income during illness, parental leave and disability, and the pension builds on both work and residence in the country. Municipal social services are the final safety net for anyone who cannot manage otherwise.

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Worth knowing

Facts from the chapter that come up often in the questions.

  1. 01 Nomadskolan — the segregated Sami school system Nomadskolan was a separate school system for 'nomadic' Sami children.
  2. 02 Getting a vårdcentral and seeing a läkare Vårdcentral: local primary-care clinic and first contact for non-urgent care.
  3. 03 Folktandvården — getting Swedish dental care Folktandvården: Sweden's publicly-organised dental service, run by the regions.
  4. 04 CSN — applying for and surviving on study finance CSN (Centrala studiestödsnämnden) is Sweden's student-finance agency.
  5. 05 Yrkesprogram vs högskoleförberedande — the gymnasium fork Gymnasium splits into vocational (yrkesprogram) and university-prep (högskoleförberedande) families.
  6. 06 Getting a place in förskola Förskola (preschool) is available from age 1.
  7. 07 Taxes pay for welfare Public services are financed mainly by taxes
  8. 08 Förskoleklass — the year before "real" school Förskoleklass is a year of schooling for children the year they turn 6.

10 questions

Practice questions

  1. Question 1 of 10

    What was the Nomadskolan?

    • A modern Sami university
    • A reindeer-racing league
    • A separate school system for 'nomadic' Sami children
    • A Sami political party
    Explanation

    A separate school system for 'nomadic' Sami children — Nomadskolan was the separate, deliberately limited school system for 'nomadic' Sami children, formally established in 1913, that put the Lapp ska vara Lapp policy into practice — teaching in tents and cabins and training children only for reindeer-herding life.

  2. Question 2 of 10

    What do you normally need before you can see a specialist in Sweden?

    • A letter from your employer
    • A private insurance policy
    • A remiss from your vårdcentral
    • Nothing — you book directly
    Explanation

    A remiss from your vårdcentral — Specialist care normally requires a remiss (referral) issued by your primary-care clinic.

  3. Question 3 of 10

    Who runs Folktandvården?

    • The state
    • The municipalities
    • The regions
    • Private foundations
    Explanation

    The regions — Folktandvården is organised and run by Sweden's regions, the same bodies that run healthcare.

  4. Question 4 of 10

    Over roughly how long is a CSN student loan typically repaid?

    • About 25 years
    • About 100 years
    • It never has to be repaid
    • About 6 months
    Explanation

    About 25 years — Repayment of the CSN loan begins the year after studies end and is spread over up to about 25 years at low interest, making the monthly burden modest.

  5. Question 5 of 10

    Roughly what share of Swedish students continue to gymnasium, even though it is not compulsory?

    • About 99%
    • About 75%
    • About 90%
    • About 60%
    Explanation

    About 99% — Almost everyone continues — around 99 per cent — which is why gymnasium is treated as a normal part of growing up.

  6. Question 6 of 10

    What is the white-and-black cap worn at Swedish high-school graduation called?

    • Studentflak
    • Studentmössa
    • Mösspåtagning
    • Studentexamen
    Explanation

    Studentmössa — The studentmössa is the iconic white cap with a black band and blue-and-yellow cockade worn by graduating Swedish gymnasium students. Studentflak is the truck ride; mösspåtagning is the cap-putting-on ceremony; studentexamen was the school-leaving exam abolished in 1968.

  7. Question 7 of 10

    From what age is förskola (preschool) available in Sweden?

    • From birth
    • From age 1
    • From age 6
    • From age 3
    Explanation

    From age 1 — Förskola is available from age 1, with a guaranteed place within four months of application under the Skollagen.

  8. Question 8 of 10

    How is Swedish welfare mainly financed?

    • Through loans from other countries
    • Through taxes
    • Through fees to private insurers
    • Through EU grants
    Explanation

    Through taxes — A large share of the money for welfare comes from taxes. Tax is paid not only by people who work but also by companies, and there is a tax on goods and services (VAT) as well.

  9. Question 9 of 10

    Where does förskoleklass usually take place?

    • In the förskola building
    • In a separate municipal centre
    • At home with a tutor
    • In the local school building
    Explanation

    In the local school building — Förskoleklass is normally held in the local school, which is part of how it eases children into school routines.

  10. Question 10 of 10

    How many years does compulsory schooling last in Sweden?

    • Six
    • Eight
    • Twelve
    • Ten
    Explanation

    Ten — Compulsory schooling covers a preparatory year followed by nine school years.

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