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1 - EU-Citizen.Science

Europe
EU-Citizen.Science is an online platform for sharing knowledge, tools, training and resources for citizen science – by the community, for the community. The vision for the platform is to serve as a Knowledge Hub, in aid of the mainstreaming of citizen science, and build on the growing impact of citizens participating in research across the full range of scientific enquiry. [...]

2 - Det utbildningshistoriska nätverket (Netzwerk für Bildungsgeschichte)

Sweden
The Education History Network in Sweden aims to facilitate cooperation between representatives of various academic disciplines. The purpose of the website is to provide an overview of Swedish and Nordic educational history research. Contents include educational history conferences, vacancies, projects and publications. The offer is supplemented by thematic pages, which present [...]

3 - European Lifelong Guidance Policy Network (ELGPN)

Europe
The European Lifelong Guidance Policy Network (ELGPN) existed from 2007 till 2015. It was meant to support the EU member states and the European Commission in cooperating in lifelong guidance policy in education and the employment sector. In meetings, webinars and others, comprehensive material was elaborated to inform policy and decision makers. The website provides a [...]

4 - Association for Swedish-speaking persons with intellectual disability in Finland (Förbundet De Utvecklingsstördas Väl - FDUV)

Finland; Kenya
Website of an Association for Swedish-speaking persons with intellectual disability in Finland. The English and Finnisch version only give a short overview over the work of the association. The Swedish version provides information on news, projects, events, ressources, links and more. The association furthermore has a project in Kenya with people with intellectual disabilities [...]

5 - A Strong Basis for Inclusion and Equality. Finland's Disability Policy Programme VAMPO 2010-2015

Finland
Fulltext of the Finnish Disability Policy Programme 2010-2015, dealing with issues of inclusion and equality. The document was published in 2010 by the Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

6 - National Council on Disability VANE (Valtakunnallinen vammaisneuvosto)

Finland
"The National Council on Disability VANE is a co-operative organ for authorities, disability organisations and organisations for relatives of disabled people. It closely follows the decision-making in the society, gives statements and promotes the real implementation of human rights of disabled people. The Council is working in close connection with the Finnish Ministry of [...]

7 - Inclusion Finland KVTL (The Finnish Association for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities - Kehitysvammaisten Tukiliitto ry)

Finland
The English website of this Finnish Association for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities provides a short overview ovr its activities as well as over two of their special programmes. The Finnish website provides information on legal advice, family and work, courses and training, media, events and more. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

8 - Vamlas Foundation - learning and working opportunities for children and youths with disabilities (Vammaisten lasten ja nuorten tukisäätiö)

Finland
The English site provides a short introduction to the work of the Foundation and their English language publications. "The Vamlas Foundation is the one of the oldest disability organizations in Finland, founded in 1889 by a teacher, Vera Hjelt. She and her colleagues wanted to promote learning and working opportunities of children and youth with disabilities and the Foundation [...]

9 - Local authorities: Education, Culture and Well-being

Finland
While the central goverment and the Ministry of Education and Culture provide a general frame for education in Finland in termes of legislation etc., the local authorities provide the services to their population. Educational services are summed up under the category "Education and Culture". The site provides information about the work of local authorities. [Abstract: Editors [...]

10 - The Union for University Teachers and Researchers in Finland (YLL)

Finland
In contrast to FUURT (Finnish Union of University Researchers and Teachers), YLL "is a trade union for all teaching staff at the non-professorial level, whether tenured or untenured." The English summary of the website provides information on tasks and activities of YLL. YLL is part of the OAJ - Trade Union of Education in Finland. Together with FUURT and the "Finnish Union [...]

11 - Teacher Student Union of Finland (SOOL) / Suomen Opettajaksi Opiskelevien Liitto

Finland
SOOL is "a national umbrella organization of all teacher students in Finland". The English summary of the website provides information on goals and activities of SOOL, as well as basic information on Finnish teacher education and the education system. Furthermore, you will find a pdf document in English on "Goals for teacher education 2013-2016". [Abstract: Editors of [...]

12 - National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) / Suomen ylioppilaskuntien liitto

Finland; Sweden; Denmark; Norway; Estonia; Lithuania; Latvia; Iceland
SYL as founded in 1921 and is the National Union of University Students in Finland. The website provides information on goals and activities of SYL, including development cooperation, educational and social politics. SYL also publishes a newsletter ("Trending"), and participates in NOM, a regional organisation bringing together the student organisations of Nordic and Baltic [...]

13 - The Finnish Union of University Professors / Professoriliitto

Finland
The website of the Finnish Union of University Professors provides information on its goals and its work, on the profession of a professor (public image of the professor, Legislation, Ethical guidelines, Professor of the Year Directory of Professors - acessible only to members, History of the Development of Professorship in Finland), on working conditions and on union [...]

14 - Education System in Finland (Ministry of Education and Culture)

Finland
The Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland provides information on the Finnish education system. On the right hand side, you will also find a diagramme explaining the education system in German, French and English. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

15 - OAJ - Trade Union of Education in Finland (Opetusalan Ammattijärjestö)

Finland
The OAJ has more than 120,000 members, ranging from teachers in early childhood education to lecturers in universities. The website provides information about the work of OAJ, the Finnish education system, teacher education, ethical principles of the profession and more. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

16 - Finnish Union of University Researchers and Teachers (FUURT)

Finland
FUURT ist the Finnish Union for University Researchers and Teachers, also including "library personnel and other academic experts". The website provides ample information on the FUURT's activities, as well as on everything you need to know when working at a Finnish university. The union also has a special group for international researchers working in Finland. Together with [...]

17 - Universities and University Networks

Finland
The Ministry of Education and Culture provides a list of Finnish universities with links to their homepages. If you scroll down in the left menu bar, you can also find a list of university consortia and Universites of Applied Sciences. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

18 - Finland and PISA

Finland
This website provided by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture lists the Finnish results of all PISA-Studies since the year 2000. Furthermore, you will find a short summary of the reasons generally put forward for explaning Finland's ongoing success in doing the PISA Test. For more detailed information on the most recent PISA Study, plaese visit the website of the [...]

19 - Findicator: Education

Finland
The official Finnish statistics agency provides information on indicators for different sectors in Finland. You can find 7 educational indicators: * 20-29-year-olds without post-comprehensive level educational qualification * Educational structure of population * Entrance to education * Patenting * Progress of studies * Recipients of financial [...]

20 - Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC)

Finland
"FINEEC started its operations on 1 May 2014. It was formed by combining the evaluation activities of the Finnish Higher Education Evaluation Council, the Finnish Education Evaluation Council and the Finnish National Board of Education. (...) [FINEEC] is an independent government agency responsible for the evaluation of education [in Finland]". The website is divided into the [...]

Erasmus+ (2014-2020) - European Commission - Programmes

Europe
Erasmus+ is the programme following Erasmus Mundus (2009-2013), which had a focus on developing joint master and PhD programmes in Europe. Erasmus+ will run from 2014 to 2020 and has a focus on general education, training, youth, and sport. The Erasmus Programme of the European Union was founded in 1987 and since then aims at supporting the cooperation of higher education [...]

22 - European higher education in the world - Communication From The Commission To The European Parliament, The Council, The European Economic And Social Committee And The Committee Of The Regions

Europe
This document contains the new internationalisation strategy of the European Union, launched in July 2013. The communication is about internationalisation strategies of European Universities. Content: 1. EUROPE AND THE GLOBAL RACE FOR TALENT 2. KEY PRIORITIES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND MEMBER STATES: TOWARDS COMPREHENSIVE [...]

23 - Skolverkets statistik

Sweden
The education authority Skolverket ist responsible for the official statistics on preschool education, school education, adult education, education expenditure and Swedish education abroad. A comprehensive data collection is available.

Nordic network for adult learning (NVL)

Northern Europe
Nordic network for adult learning (NVL) is a project initiated and financed by the Nordic Council of Ministers and administrated by Vox, Norwegian Agency for Lifelong Learning. NVL is a meeting place for Nordic adult learning, supports Nordic co-operation, disseminates experiences and innovations, highlights Nordic expertise, creates new co-operation models. The objectives of [...]

Swedish Council for Higher Education

Sweden
The Swedish Council for Higher Education is a government agency whose responsibilities span across the education sector with the main focus on higher education. It is tasked with providing objective and relevant information about higher education and the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (högskoleprovet). The agency´s responsibilities include stimulating interest in higher [...]

Swedish National Agency for Higher Vocational Education

Sweden
The Swedish National Agency for Higher Vocational Education is responsible for all matters concerning Higher Vocational Education (HVE) in Sweden. It analyses labour market demands for qualified workforce, decides which vocational programmes are to be provided as HVE and allocates public funding to education providers. It also monitors and audit education quality and outcome.

Validation - making skills visible

Sweden
Validation is a process of a structured assessment, valuing, documentation and recognition of knowledge and competences that an individual has gained, irrespective of how they have been acquired. The website informs people with foreign qualifications about the recognition process and responsible authorities in Sweden.

28 - WD 34/2012 - Written declaration on supporting talent in the European Union in all official languages of the EU

Europe
The declaration calls on the European Commission to commit to the promotion of talent support in Europe. The notion of "talent" is used synonymously to the notion of "gifted". It is also used in a broad sense, stating that "each European citizen may possess a hidden form of talent". The declaration has to be accepted until February 19 by a majority of members of the European [...]

29 - Learning Resource Exchange for Schools (LRE)

Europe
LRE offers learning resources for schools from different European countries and 53 institutions. You will find audio, video, pictures, texts, glossaries, courses, presentations, exercises and much more. The search can be specified by language, subject, provider and later filtered by max./min. age and resource type. You can also search via tagcloud. Please note that for some [...]

The Swedish National Reference Point for vocational qualifications

Sweden
National reference points for vocational qualifications have been introduced in all European Union member states on the initiative of the European Commission. The goal is to facilitate the mobility of labour in Europe. In Sweden the National Reference Point for Vocational Qualifications is hosted by the National Agency for Education (Skolverket). An important task for the NRP [...]

The Swedish National Agency for Higher Vocational Education

Sweden
The Swedish National Agency for Higher Vocational Education is responsible for all matters concerning higher vocational education (HVE) throughout the country. The National Agency analyses the demand for qualified workforce in the labour market, decides which programmes are to be provided as higher vocational education and allocates public funding to education [...]

Swedish Schools Inspectorate

Sweden
Skolinspektionen (Swedish Schools Inspectorate) supervises schools in Sweden from pre-school to adult eduation. It verifies that the municipality or the independent school complies with the laws and regulations and monitors its quality and results. The website contains information for schools as well as for parents. Reduced information is available in several foreign languages.

Foreign education in Sweden

Sweden
saco (a trade union confederation for academic professions) informs about the procedure for validating skills and recognising foreign university degrees in Sweden.

Central Student Grants Committee

Sweden
CSN is the Swedish Government authority in charge of financial aid for studies and home equipment loans. On this website you find all the relevant information on the subject.

Academy of Finland

Finland
The Academy of Finland’s mission is to finance high-quality scientific research, act as a science and science policy expert, and strengthen the position of science and research. The Academy works to contribute to the renewal, diversification and increasing internationalisation of Finnish research. Its operation covers the full spectrum of scientific disciplines. The [...]

36 - The Nordic Council of Ministers for Education and Research (MR-U)

Denmark; Sweden; Finland; Norway; Iceland; Greenland; Faroe Islands; Northern Europe
Nordic inter-governmental co-operation on research and education is headed up by the education and research ministers, who make up the MR-U. The role of the Nordic Council of Ministers for Education and Research is to help ensure that the Nordic Region retains a leading position as a knowledge and skills region. Nordic co-operation involves Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway [...]

Summary of EU legislation. Education, training, youth, sport

Europe
This website offers a detailed overview of the EU legislation in the fields of education, training, youth and sport. It both describes, as reference point, the legal act and the specific political conditions of the EU for each of the four sectors, and shows a summary of the resulting consequences and measures. In this context, it analyses programmes and initiatives promoted [...]

38 - The Finnish National Board of Education (FNBE)

Finland
The Finnish National Board of Education (FNBE) is the national agency subordinate to the Ministry of Education. The FNBE has a wide range of tasks related to the development of education all through pre-primary and basic education, general upper secondary education, vocational education and training, formal adult education and training, liberal adult education (incl. folk high [...]

Skolverkets lägesbedömning / The National Agency for Education's assessment of the situation

Sweden
Every year, Skolverket, the Swedish National Agency for Education, publishes an overall assessment of the situation and developments in the school system in the so-called situation assessment on behalf of the government. There is an English summary of the 2013 and 2015 reports, which can be found in the English-language publications. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

SIRIS: the National Agency for Education's Online Information System on Results and Quality

Sweden
SIRIS is an information system that informs about important aspects of the Swedish education system. It presents on school level educational statistics, inspection reports, reports of the schools and communities on quality assurance, expenditure and promotion in the education sector as well as a section on tools for statistical analysis.

Centre for Educational Assessment

Finland
The Centre for Educational Assessment is a research centre of the Faculty of Behavioural Sciences at the University of Helsinki in Finland. The Centre carries out assessment of education, particularly of "learning-to-learn", which means the general preparedness to learn that develops together with the knowledge of different subjects. Besides its own research and educational [...]

An Overview of the Swedish Education System

Sweden
The website offers a concise overview of the Swedish education system with brief information about: pre-school, childcare for schoolchildren, compulsory school, non-compulsory schooling, folk high schools (independent adult education colleges), higher vocational education, universities and university colleges. In addition, there is a presentation of the education system with [...]

43 - European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

Europe
The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) manages funding for education, culture, audiovisual, sport, citizenship and volunteering. EACEA manages most parts of the following EU funding programmes, in close cooperation with other Commission departments: Creative Europe, Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps, Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values. EACEA continues [...]

EUR-Lex

Europe
EUR-Lex provides direct free access to European Union law. Here you can consult the Official Journal of the European Union as well as the treaties, legislation, case-law and legislative proposals. You can also use the extensive search facilities available on EUR-Lex.

45 - Opintoluotsi.fi - One-stop access to education information in Finland

Finland
The portal by the Ministry of Education provides information about studies taught in English. This site contiains useful information about: the Finnish Education System; Studies offered in English; Finnish and Swedish studies. Further more it offers a link directory on education, living and working in Finland.

46 - Europäisches Jugendportal

Europe
The European Youth Portal offers young people in Europe an unproblematic and fast access to youth-related information. It provides various categories, such as studying, working and exchange in Europe. Besides there are numerous links leading to more detailed information at national, regional and local level.

47 - Information Archive - Government Finland

Finland
Legal information, resolutions or statements of the Finnish government, e. g. in the field of education can be searched here (documents, speeches and press releases sorted by years/months/days.).

48 - The Research Institute for the Languages of Finland

Finland
The Institute is a linguistic research institute of the Finnish State. Finnish, Swedish, the Saami languages, Romani and the Finnish sign language are studied here. Extensive library and comprehensive linguistic archives. Databases only to be researched in Finnish language.

49 - Statistics Finland: Education

Finland
The official Finnish statistics agency provides statistics on all sectors of education in Finland. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

The Association of Swedish Higher Education (SUHF)

Sweden
The Association was founded in 1995. Members are over 40 universities and university colleges in Sweden. The association aims at safeguarding the external interests of the institutions and at strengthening their internal co-operation. It co-operates with the European University Association (EUA), the Nordiska universitetssamarbetet (NUS) and the International Association of [...]

Swedish Public Employment Service

Sweden
The Swedish Public Employment Service is Sweden´s biggest employment service. The English website offers detailed information for migrants. Basic information is available in various languages.

Centre for Principal Development

Sweden
The Centre for Principal Development at Umeå University is responsible for The National Head Teacher Training Programme in the four northern counties and in Skåne in Sweden. CDP works actively to ensure that research and other activities should have an international character. Information on board, staff and co-operations. Download of papers on school leader ships. Links to [...]

53 - European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA)

Europe
The European Association for the Education of Adults is an association of non-governmental organisations actively involved in the development of adult education throughout Europe. The association is made up of more than 100 organisations in 34 countries (as of September 2005) . Die EAEA closely co-operates with UNESCO and the European Commission. Links on the homepage lead to [...]

54 - Kvalificerad Yrkesutbildning (KY) / Erweiterte Berufliche Bildung

Sweden
During the period 1996-2001 a pilot project in the field of advanced vocational education was carried out in Sweden and was integrated into the regular education system in 2002. Kvalificerad Yrkesutbildning (KY) is a new form of post-secondary education that focuses on the application of theoretical knowledge at the workplace. It is a post-secondary educational programme at [...]

University of Helsinki - Digital Theses (E-thesis)

Finland
A service provided by the Helsinki University Library together with the Helsinki University Press and the faculties of the university. The site contains doctoral dissertations and master's and licentiate's theses from the university of Helsinki with several search facilities. All E-thesis publications are freely accessible via the Internet and available as a PDF file (some [...]

The Swedish National Board for Youth Affairs

Sweden
The National Board for Youth Affairs is a government authority working to ensure that the national objectives of the youth policy are met. Focus is laid on monitoring young people´s living conditions and the coordination of the follow-up of the youth policy at government and municipal level. It is also responsible for the 'Youth Programme' and EU exchange programmes.

57 - Special Need Education Department - Virtual School 'Sonderpädagogik'

Europe
A cooperation between Physical Education Department and Special Needs Education Department in the Virtual school, European Schoolnet. Information on the community, activities and the team. Access to articles and link lists on disability and education in European languages, good examples and links to related organisations.

The Swedish Research Council

Sweden
The Swedish Research Council has a leading role in developing Swedish research of the highest scientific quality, thereby contributing to the development of society. Besides research funding, the agency advises the government on research-related issues and participates actively in the discussions to create understanding of the long-term benefits of research.

The Swedish Link Library

Sweden
Länkskafferiet (the Swedish Link Library) is a referatory for educational use and is meant to be a pedagogical aid for Swedish pupils, between 5 and 18 years of age, in their search for useful information on the Internet. Teachers and librarians can use the service to guide the pupils in their search and find good resources for lesson planning. Länkskafferiet consists of [...]

The Knowledge Foundation

Sweden
The Foundation supports research that is conducted at Sweden´s new universities, provided that industry provides a matching amount and actively participates in order to achieve development there as well. The Knowledge Foundation was established in 1994 and since then it has invested some SEK 8.2 billion in more than 2,300 projects.

Swedish Agency for Accessible Media (MTM)

Sweden
In January 2013 The Swedish Library of Talking Books and Braille, TPB, changed its name to Swedish Agency for Accessible Media, MTM. MTM is a government body that, in collaboration with local libraries, provides access to printed materials for people with print disability.

62 - Särnät - Särskolans nätverk i Sverige / Sondernetz - Das Netzwerk der Sonderschulen in Schweden

Sweden
Särnät´s goal is to achieve national cooperation of all special schools in the field of information and communication technology. The creation of a common platform and the professional support for teachers in the usage of ICT as well as the promotion of information technology as an educational tool are its main activities.

Nordic Council: Children and Young Adults

Northern Europe; Norway; Sweden; Denmark; Iceland; Finland; Faroe Islands; Greenland
Information on the section ´children and young adults´ from the Nordic Council. The objective of the work with children and young people in the Nordic region is to create good living conditions and improve their opportunity for influence. The efforts are based on shared fundamental values such as justice, equality, democracy, openness and commitment.

Swedish Association of University Teachers (SULF)

Sweden
SULF, is the association for university teachers, researchers and doctoral candidates. SULF, is a member of the Swedish Confederation of Professional Associations (Saco), whose members are professionals with university or college education. It is one of three confederations of trade unions. It represents the professional interests of its members.

Finnish Adult Education Association (FAEA)

Finland
Founded in 1969, FAEA is an umbrella organisation for liberal adult education in Finland. Its member organisations are the Association of Adult Education Centres, the Finnish Folk High School Association, eleven liberal organisations working in the field of adult education which maintain Finland's eleven study circle centres, the KVS foundation and the Swedish-speaking [...]

The Nordic Association of University Administrators (NUAS)

Northern Europe
The aim of the Nordic Association of University Administrators (NUAS) is to enhance contacts and to establish networks between the Nordic universities at all administrative levels. NUAS cooperates with the Nordic Council of Ministers, other organizations and authorities in order to promote the Nordic educational community.

The Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education

Sweden
The STINT Foundation was established in 1994 by the government. The mandate is to support the internationalisation of Swedish research and higher education and has two main components: to enhance the quality of Swedish research and higher education and to advance Sweden´s relations with other nations, culturally, economically and scientifically. The homepage links to [...]

The National Agency for Special Needs Education and Schools

Sweden
The National Agency for Special Needs Education and Schools was established 2008 for the purpose of coordinating the government´s support for special needs education. The aim is to ensure that children, young people and adults with disabilities will be able to develop and receive an education based on equality, participation, accessibility and companionship.

The Swedish National Union of Students (SFS)

Sweden
SFS represents the Swedish students´ interests in social welfare and educational issues and represents Swedish students on a national and international level. SFS handles issues concering quality in higher education, admission to higher education, selection procedure, examination and evaluation.

Study

Sweden
The aim of Studera is to provide prospective Swedish students with relevant information about higher education opportunities, as well as information about careers and postgraduate studies. For non-Swedes the English homepage offers links to websites on international admission to Swedish higher education.

International Programme Office for Education and Training

Sweden
The International Programme Office for Education and Training is now part of the Swedish Council for Higher Education (Universitets- och högskolerådet). It informs about international aspects in all areas of education and supports those interested in international cooperation. It is also responsible for the education programmes within the EU.

National Library of Sweden

Sweden
The National Library of Sweden has been collecting everything printed in Sweden or in Swedish since 1661. The National Library is also a humanities research library that purchases scholarly literature in several languages. The National Library administers and develops LIBRIS, the national library catalogue system. On the website you can search four different catalogues.

73 - Swedish Institute for Studies in Education and Research (SISTER)

Sweden
SISTER started work in 2000. The Institute is an initiative for independent analysis and investigation of the Swedish educational and research system and of innovation process in an international comparative perspective. The website is kept mainly in Swedish. A detailed English overview (most links are leading back to Swedish pages). Access to the research programme "The [...]

74 - PISA i korthet

Sweden
The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) was developed by the OECD to assess the reading, mathematics and science literacy of 15-year-olds in participating countries. PISA assesses how well prepared students are for life beyond the classroom by focusing on the application of knowledge and skills in everyday situations. This website informs about what PISA means, [...]

City of Helsinki - Education Department

Finland
This website provides useful information about the education services maintained by Eudcation Department of the City of Helsinki and about the Finnish education system. It offers a broad range of links to websites of other education services providers.

76 - Open university in Finland

Finland
This shared web site contains information on all open university studies organized in Finland, who have the aim to be open for all, regardless of age and educational background. In addition to the course database ( detailed database with linklist to projects and studies), this service gives information about the basic ideas of open university and offers student guidance [...]

Ministry of Education and Research

Sweden
The website of the Ministry of Education and Research informs about people working there and the organisation of the ministry. Latest news are available as well as the latest publications or press releases. Areas of responsibility: education and research, gender equality, policy for civil society, youth policy.

78 - Das Grundgesetz Finnlands (Fassung März 2000).

Finland
The new Constitution of Finland entered into force on 1 March 2000. This web site contains information on the new Constitution under the heading the constiution in full-text version and the development of constitutional law in Finland under the: The Finnish System of Government . The Constitution of Finland is available in English translation, as well as in a number of other [...]

79 - Confederation of Unions for Academic Professionals in Finland (AKAVA)

Finland
AKAVA - the Confederation of Unions for Academic Professionals in Finland - is a trade union formed by 32 affiliates and with about 400 000 members and with 80% unionization rate. The website provides information: about AKAVA and a list of the 32 affiliates ( without links) , useful general information about trade unions in Finland, about Finnish trade union work in the EU and [...]

80 - Arene - Rectors' Conference of Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences / Arene - Ammattikorkeakoulujen rehtorineuvosto

Finland
The purpose of the Rectors' Conference of Finnish Polytechnics ARENE is to develop an internationally first-class system of polytechnics. ARENE, located in Helsinki, approves recommendations and declarations and issues statements. Linklists of all Finnish Polytechnics, to Education Ministeries and Organisations as well as to sources about Finland in general are published.

The Finnish Matriculation Examination

Finland
This webpage belongs to the Matriculation Board and works under the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture. It provides useful information about the Finnish "Matriculation Examination". Information can be obtained in the following fields: Compulsary and optional tests, levels and descriptions of tests, retaking test and the Matriculation Examination Certificate (levels and [...]

82 - Education System (Finnish National Board of Education)

Finland
The Finnish National Board of Education offers comprehensive information about the Finnish Education System. The detailed description from preschool up to adult education provides a broad overview of the Finnish system as well as of Finnish education policy. Detailed information, statistics and other sources can be obtained through further links. [Abstract: Editors of [...]

Department of Applied Educational Science

Sweden
Within the Department of Applied Educational Science studies are being conducted on conditions for learning in social, cultural and institutional settings, the contribution to and effects of digital technology on learning as well as measurement, assessment and evaluation. The department has three strong research areas: Interactive Media and Learning, Measurement and Evaluation [...]

84 - Centre for International Mobility (CIMO)

Finland
This website of CIMO provides information for all those who are interested to study or getting training in Finland.- The Centre for International Mobility, CIMO, offers services and expertise to encourage cross-cultural communication. CIMO administeres scholarship and exchange programmes and is responsible for the implementation of a number of EU education, training and youth [...]

Swedish Institute (SI)

Sweden
The Swedish Institute (SI) is a public agency that promotes interest and confidence in Sweden around the world. SI seeks to establish cooperation and lasting relations with other countries through strategic communication and exchange in the fields of culture, education, science and business. SI also supports Swedish language instruction at foreign universities. SI works [...]

86 - Edu.fi – Das Lehrernetzwerk / Edu.fi - opettajan verkkopalvelu

Finland
EDU-fi is a service maintained by the National Board of Education in Finland. It gives information on education and training in Finland, on ongoing development, school projects and provides resources for teaching and learning. The homepage shows a) navigation areas providing full texts about news, a database of schools and universities on the net and links to other nets, [...]

87 - Distansutbildningar / Fernstudien

Sweden
The website offers a database of distance study courses at Swedish universities and institutions of adult education.

Swedish National Council of Adult Education

Sweden
The Swedish National Council of Adult Education is a non-profit association with certain authoritative tasks delegated by the government and the Riksdag (the Swedish Parliament). The Council distributes government grants to study associations and folk high schools, submits budgetary documentation and annual reports to the government and follows up and evaluates folkbildning [...]

Swedish Higher Education Authority

Sweden
The operations of Universitetskanslersämbetet (the Swedish Higher Education Authority) comprise three main areas: Quality assurance of higher education and appraisal of the degree-awarding powers of public-sector higher education institutions. Legal supervision of higher education. Monitoring efficiency, follow-up and horizon scanning as well as responsibility for statistics [...]

The Swedish National Agency for Education

Sweden
The National Agency for Education is the central administrative authority for the public school system, publicly organised preschooling, school-age childcare and for adult education. The mission of the Agency is to actively work for the attainment of the goals set by the government. The website offers detailed information on the Swedish education system in English.

Swedish Teachers´ Union

Sweden
Lärarförbundet is the largest union for teachers and heads of schools and the fourth largest professional trade union in Sweden.

ICT in Swedish schools

Sweden
In the decentralized Swedish school system the responsibility for ICT is shared. The role of the Government and its Agencies is to promote the use of ICT in education, mainly by supporting the municipalities and independent schools in their tasks. The website informs about surveys about the use of ICT in Swedish schools and preschools, the promotion of practical ICT and media [...]

Workers´ Educational Association (ABF)

Sweden
The ABF´s (the Workers´ Educational Association) operations are based on ideas of democracy, diversity, justice and equality. Their goal is for people to study together and form an opinion on key social issues in order to influence their own situations, and to be able to influence local and global developments. To meet this objective the ABF supports the implementation of [...]

KOTA online service on education statistics

Finland
KOTA is a statistical database maintained by the Finnish Ministry of Education. It contains data describing university performance by institutions and by fields of study from 1981 until 2009. Data from 2010 onwards will be shown on a new reporting system due to be released in 2011.

Statistics Schweden: Education and Research

Sweden
The statistics shed light on Sweden's entire education system: pre-school, compulsory school, upper-secondary school, different forms of adult education, higher education and research, and the transition from school to working life.

SUNET: Advanced network for research and education

Sweden
SUNET started in the 1980s as a research project for Swedish computer scientists, and paved the way for the Internet in Sweden. SUNET´s aim is to provide Swedish universities and colleges with access to well-developed and effective national and international data communication and related services that meet their needs, whatever their geographical location.

Turku Vocational Institute

Finland
The Turku Vocational Institute is a vocational teaching centre which is highly valued by its 4500 Finnish and foreign students, its 600 expert instructors, as well as employers in the Turku Area. The institute is one of the largest vocational institutes in Finland, offering a total of 1300 starting places every year. The homepage provides information about vocational [...]

98 - Ministry of Education and Culture

Finland
This is the website of the joint Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland. The homepage has links to texts about mission and working fields of the Ministry: education (also one text about the education system), research, culture, copyright, youth, sports, church affairs and libraries. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

Swedish Folk High School

Sweden
The website informs about the folk high school system and the courses offered. The English website provides information about admission for foreign learners.