Special Education in Sweden

How to Get School Support in Sweden Without a BUP Diagnosis

Your child doesn't need a BUP diagnosis to get school support in Sweden. The law requires schools to act on educational need alone. Here's exactly how…

Best Special Education Guide for Families Moving to Sweden With an Existing IEP or EHCP

Moving to Sweden with your child's IEP, EHCP, or ILP? Here's what happens to it, what replaces it, and how to secure equivalent support in the Swedish…

Swedish Special Education Guide vs Hiring an Educational Consultant

Comparing a structured self-advocacy guide against hiring a consultant for your child's special education needs in Sweden. When each option makes sens…

Alternatives to Hiring a SEN Advocate for Swedish School Issues

Can't afford a special education consultant for your child's Swedish school issues? Here are the practical alternatives, from free resources to struct…

Best Special Education Resource for Expat Parents in Sweden Who Don't Speak Swedish

The best English-language resources for navigating Swedish special education when you don't speak the language. What works, what doesn't, and what fil…

Swedish Special Education Roles and Terminology: An English Glossary

Specialpedagog vs speciallärare, elevhälsa, skolverket, and 30+ Swedish special education terms explained in English for expat parents navigating the …

Extra Anpassningar vs Särskilt Stöd: Sweden's Two Tiers of School Support

Learn the critical legal difference between extra anpassningar and särskilt stöd in Swedish schools — and why it determines your right to appeal.

Preparing for Swedish School Meetings: Pedagogisk Utredning and Utvecklingssamtal

How to prepare for Swedish SEN school meetings — from the utvecklingssamtal to the pedagogisk utredning — including key vocabulary and what to request…

Special Needs and Gymnasium in Sweden: What Happens After Year 9

How special needs students transition to Swedish gymnasium — eligibility for national programs, introductory tracks, and what Year 6 grading means for…

BUP Sweden Waiting Time: What to Do While Your Child Is in the Queue

BUP Sweden wait times are 1–3 years. Here's how the referral works, how to invoke the vårdgaranti, and what your child's school must do in the meantim…