In Sweden, students are required to attend school through age 16. After this, they may voluntarily enroll into a vocational school that provides them with a first hand experience of their career field interest.
Sweden has a similar education system to that of the United States. Click here for more details on the school day, enrollment, and even academic goals.
“The main task of the Swedish school is to impart knowledge, and together with the home, help pupils develop into responsible persons and members of society”. This site discusses the emphasis that is placed on education. It talks about the ways they work to accomplish the high expectations that come with education.
