Sami schools in Sweden
There are 4 Sami schools in Sweden with a total of 0 pupils. Sami schools (Swedish: sameskola) offer education in Sami culture, language and traditions and are open to Sami children from across the country. They are run by the Sami School Board (Sameskolstyrelsen), a government agency under the Ministry of Education.
Regulated by Education Act chapter 10
4 Sami schools
| School | Municipality | Pupils |
|---|---|---|
| Sameskolan Gällivare | Gällivare | – |
| Sameskolan Jokkmokk | Jokkmokk | – |
| Sameskolan Karesuando | Kiruna | – |
| Sameskolan Kiruna | Kiruna | – |
About Sami schools
The Sami school is a six-year school type corresponding to compulsory school years 1–6. Education follows the regular curriculum but is supplemented with instruction in the Sami language as well as Sami culture, history and society. After Sami school, students transfer to regular compulsory school year 7.
The Sami School Board (Sameskolstyrelsen) is the government agency responsible for Sami schools. Its mission is to provide Sami children with education featuring a Sami profile and to promote the Sami language. Learn more at sameskolstyrelsen.se.
Source: Swedish National Agency for Education open data. Legal basis: Education Act (2010:800), chapter 10
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