In our municipalities there is care and school for development for children.

Childcare in Sweden includes preschool, recreational home and educational care (family home). It is available to children from the age of one year until they start school. Municipalities are responsible for providing childcare, but there are also private options. Childcare aims to support children’s development and learning through play, rest and educational activities.

In our region, we have a network of preschools, holiday homes and educational care for families with children. All preschools offer a safe and stimulating environment for children. It is good to apply in good time to secure space, contact your influential pilot or municipality for more information.

Preschool is an educational activity for children between 1-5 years of age. It follows a curriculum that emphasizes the importance of play for children’s learning and development. All children are entitled to general preschool from the autumn term of the year they turn three. The general preschool is free of charge and covers 15 hours per week. In addition, all children from the age of 1 have the right to preschool to the extent that the parent works.

Elementary schools: Our primary schools offer a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow. School class: For children 6 years old. Low Stage: Year 1-3 for children aged 7-9. Intermediate stage: Year 4-6, for children aged 10-12. High School: Year 7-9 for children aged 13-15

Links to information about the different primary schools

• Elementary School Arjeplog municipality
• Elementary School Arvidsjaur Municipality
• Basic school Dorotea municipality
• Elementary School Lycksele municipality
• Elementary School Major Municipality
• Norsjö Municipality
• Elementary school Sorsele municipality
• Elementary School Storuman Municipality
• Basic school Vilhelmina municipality
• Elementary school Åsele municipality

High schools: In our municipalities of Lycksele, Arvidsjaur, Storuman and Vilhelmina there are secondary schools with programs such as science, social sciences, engineering, professional programs and much more. Our high schools have modern facilities and dedicated teachers who help you achieve your goal. High school is for young people aged 16-19.

High school education through remote education is available for those who live in the municipalities of Malå, Sorsele, Arjeplog or Norsjö via Skellefteå district gymnasium. As a student in remote school, you can study at apprenticeships, where you read all theory via remote teaching during all three high school years while having workplace learning at one or more companies in your home municipality. High school apprenticeship, vocational programs and specializations:

The Healthcare and Care Program, Child and Leisure Program, Industrial Technical Program, Sales and Service Program, Building Program House, Hotel and Tourism Program or Restaurant and Food Program.

Leisure homes, or leisure, are offered for children aged 6-12 years before and after school day and under permission. The holiday homes complement the school by offering a meaningful leisure time and fostering social community.

Students in the preschool class, primary school and customized elementary schools (do not apply to children in preschool) have under certain conditions the right to free transport to and from school. Contact your home municipality for more information on distance, timetables and access points. Often the opportunity to go to the school bus for children who live more than 3 km away from school with local variations and regulations. Remember to apply well before school start. General rules on school shooting