The special school (Swedish: specialskola) is a state school form for students who are deaf, have hearing impairments, have severe speech and language disorders, or have a combination of visual impairment and additional disabilities. The special school is run by SPSM (the National Agency for Special Needs Education and Schools).
Organisation
There are five special schools in Sweden with a total of approximately 600 students. Instruction is conducted in sign language or with adapted communication. The special school covers ten year levels (1–10) and follows the compulsory school curriculum with adapted methods.