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Comparison of instruction time in European compulsory school
11 July 2019Swedish students spend more time in the classroom than Finnish students, but less than Danish. French students receive significantly more instruction time in reading and writing than Swedish. In the Netherlands, the schools themselves can decide how to allocate instruction time over grades and between subjects, unlike most other countries.
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New European project to facilitate recognition of prior learning
8 July 2019On 27-28 June, a new project on prior learning was launched at UHR. The project’s aim is to make it easier for people from outside the EU/EES to have their skills recognised and credited for further studies.
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Making universities more accessible for students with disabilities
2 July 2019How do higher education institutions work to increase accessibility for and counteract discrimination of students with disabilities? Last year, UHR was tasked by the government to disseminate best practice in this area. The results have now been reported to the government.
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New e-service: What does your foreign qualification correspond to in Sweden?
8 May 2019It will now be easier for everyone with foreign credentials to enter the Swedish labour market. UHR is launching an online service that will quickly provide advice on what a foreign qualification corresponds to in Sweden.
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UHR introduces digital recognition statements
27 March 2019Each year, UHR issues up to 20,000 recognition statements for foreign education qualifications. The statements indicate what a person’s foreign education is equivalent to in Sweden, assisting individuals when seeking employment or applying for further education. The recognition statement is now digital, making it more efficient and environmentally friendly.
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