3 Dec 2024
Essentials
Education School

The International School of the Stockholm Region

As a response to a growing demand for a truly international education at the primary and secondary levels, the City of Stockholm will finance an international school that starts August 2012 -The International School of the Stockholm Region, ISSR- Preparing students to live in a multilingual and multicultural world   The International School of the […]

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Education Preschool School

Finding the right school for your child

All the things you need to know about finding the right school for your child in Stockholm

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Education Swedish Language Courses

Free Swedish Courses: SFI offered at Folkuniversitet

Searching for free Swedish lessons in Stockholm? SFI courses are now being offered at Stockholm Folkuniversitet.

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Essentials Housing

A guide to Stockholm’s Neighborhoods

Moving to Stockholm? Or just looking to discover new areas in the city? Better brush up on the different neighborhoods in Stockholm…

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Essentials Id Card

Swedish ID card

Having a Swedish identity card can make life a lot easier; as having proof of your identity is needed in many circumstances. Obtaining an ID card in Sweden …

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Essentials Health Hospitals

Hospitals & emergency clinics in Stockholm

It’s never something anyone likes to think about, but health issues and medical emergencies can happen to any of us whether we’re ready for it or not and the risks increase when you’re in an environment that you are not entirely familiar with. While it’s impossible to completely avoid it, the best defence against a […]

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Emergency Contact Information Essentials Health Moving to Sweden

What to do in an emergency

Naturally, living in a new country comes with its fair share of difficulties, and it’s easy to miss certain small but vital details. Many expats live for months, sometimes even years, without knowing some of the most basic information about their new environment; even if that information could potentially save their life. Do you know […]

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Education Swedish Language Courses

SFI pays students to complete courses

The Sfi Bonus means that you can get paid up to 12,000 SEK for completing Swedish for immigrants language courses. The aim is for those of you who have just arrived in Sweden to learn Swedish more quickly, so…

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Banking Essentials Moving to Sweden

Opening a bank account in Sweden: Swedbank

Many fun, exciting things can happen when moving to a new country. Opening a bank account is definitely not one of them. As an expat, opening an account in your new country, can save…

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Education Swedish Language Courses

Swedish classes in Stockholm

As our article, Free Swedish Language Classes: Part 1 – SFI, states Sweden has free language courses for residents. SFI has a long history dating back to the 60s and has been a huge success story for this country. However, SFI is not necessarily the right choice for everyone. One of SFI’s greatest perks is that it is flexible. […]

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