Special schools in Sweden
There are 10 special schools in Sweden with a total of 0 pupils. Special schools (Swedish: specialskola) are nationally recruiting schools for students who are deaf, have impaired hearing, are visually impaired, have severe speech and language disorders, or have combinations of disabilities. They are run by the National Agency for Special Needs Education and Schools (SPSM).
Regulated by Education Act chapter 12
10 special schools
| School | Municipality | Pupils | Certified teachers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birgittaskolan | Örebro | – | – |
| Ekeskolan | Örebro | – | – |
| Hällsboskolan Kungsholmen | Stockholm | – | – |
| Hällsboskolan Mälarhöjden | Stockholm | – | – |
| Hällsboskolan Umeå | Umeå | – | – |
| Kristinaskolan | Härnösand | – | – |
| Manillaskolan | Stockholm | – | – |
| Vänerskolan | Vänersborg | – | – |
| Åsbackaskolan | Örebro | – | – |
| Östervångsskolan | Lund | – | – |
About special schools
The special school is a ten-year school type that corresponds to compulsory school but is adapted for students with certain disabilities. Instruction follows a separate curriculum and is conducted in smaller groups with special education expertise. The schools recruit nationally, meaning students from all over Sweden may be admitted.
The National Agency for Special Needs Education and Schools (SPSM) is responsible for special schools and also provides advisory services and support to other schools. Visit spsm.se for more information.
Source: Swedish National Agency for Education open data. Legal basis: Education Act (2010:800), chapter 12
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