Education and training

You will find a wide range of academic and vocational courses at different levels making access to education a realistic option for as many people as possible.

VBU

Västerbergslagens utbildningsförbund (VBU) External link. is the portal to a broad range of study programmes.

• Upper Secondary school (gymnasium) courses can lead to academic qualifications, and the opportunity for admission to university.
• Through Särvux students with intellect difficulties can further develop their skills.
• Adult education, through Vux, can access education, vocational training and SFI.
• Vocational training courses are also offered by Yrkeshögskola.

Swedish for Immigrants (SFI)

If you are an adult (over 16) and you do not have a basic knowledge of Swedish you have the right to enrol for Swedish for Immigrants (SFI). You will learn to speak, read and write Swedish at different levels of competence, and about Swedish culture and society. Studying SFI is free of charge.

University studies — Distance learning

If you want to study by distance learning there are over 3,000 courses and 100 longer programmes from Sweden´s high schools and universities to choose from. If you need somewhere to work from, Samarkand 2015 External link, opens in new window. provide student services which include access to a work place, a computer, and to study rooms.

Adult educational associations (Studieförbund)

• ABF External link, opens in new window., Arbetarnas Bildningsförbund (the Workers´ Educational Association of Sweden) offers a wide choice of short courses which include computer skills, languages, and ceramics. Fees are payable.
• Medborgarskolan External link, opens in new window. offers a wide range of courses and training which include dance, music and theatre, culture and history, food and drink, languages. Fees are payable.
• NBV External link, opens in new window., Nykterhetsrörelsens Bildningsverksamhet (The Educational Association of the Sobriety Movement) offers a variety of informal adult education circles which include dance, music, languages, self-help, needlework, culture and literature. Fees are payable.
• Studieförbundet Vuxenskolan External link, opens in new window. offers a broad range of study circles, courses, and cultural events, more than half of which are in arts and aesthetics. Fees are payable.
• Studiefrämjandet External link., offers a wide range of courses and training. Fees are payable.