After 9th Grade in Sweden 🇸🇪 Gymnasium, Academic /Vocational Courses, Study Allowance,Career Plan
🎓 Planning your education in Sweden after 9th grade? Confused about Gymnasium, course options, or how grades affect your future? In this video, we’re having a meaningful and insightful chat with Ebba, a 25-year-old from Sweden, who shares her personal journey, tips, and all the things you need to know about the Swedish education system.
Whether you're a parent, a student, or someone new to Sweden—this video gives you clarity on academic vs vocational programs, study allowances, choosing your path early, and much more. 📘
👇 Jump to what matters most to you:
⏱️ *Chapters*
0:00 - Welcome to Chandus Chapters
0:10 - Intro of this Week's Vlog
1:14 - Welcoming & Introduction of Ebba
1:58 - Ebba’s Background
2:37 - What Happens After Grade 9 in Sweden? Is Gymnasium Necessary?
3:49 - What is Study Allowance and What is the Criteria for It?
4:52 - Study Loans with Low Interest Rates
7:34 - How Do Grades in 9th Grade Affect Your Future?
9:10 - How to Apply for Gymnasium
11:15 - Academic vs Vocational Courses
20:55 - Ebba’s Educational Background
23:04 - Not Sure About Your Career? Add More Subjects!
26:01 - How to Find Course Info & Sports-Related Programs
28:54 - Do Vocational Courses Have Hands-On Projects & Internships?
30:44 - Is It Common to Take a Break After Gymnasium?
34:15 - Advice for People Who Moved to Sweden
37:46 - Are There Any English Programs in Gymnasium?
39:32 - Ending Words & Thanks for Watching
Here are some links:
Skolverket, national agency for education. This is an agency for all levels of education so very helpful for grade school and gymnasium:
https://www.skolverket.se/andra-sprak...
CSN, Swedish board of student finance. Helpful information regarding student loans and how to finance education :
https://www.csn.se/languages/english....
Gymnasieguiden, has information about all gymnasium programmes:
https://www.gymnasieguiden.se/gymnasi...
Good website for comparing educations and seeing which occupations are popular or have better wages:
https://studier.se/
Digital student career counselor where you can ask questions(SYV is swedish abbreviation of student career counselor and most common way to refer to it):
https://www.fragasyv.se/
NGO´s great for learning swedish, meeting people and having mentors:
https://kompissverige.se/en/activities/
https://www.nemaproblema.se/
https://www.nyakompisbyran.se/
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