Frequently Asked Questions

A vocational program is designed to lead you to a career. The program serves as a foundation for professional activity and further vocational education. It always includes at least 15 weeks of practical training and aims to make you employable and gives you the potential for entrepreneurship. A college preparatory program prepares you for further studies at universities and colleges. You don’t graduate with a specific job title.

Yes. Basic college eligibility is included in the structure of all vocational programs. This means you don’t need to choose extra courses unless you want to opt out of basic eligibility.

There are many opportunities for those who want to work abroad with a vocational education. It is common to do so to learn more and gain experiences that can be valuable both in professional life and beyond.

Of course, you can change your mind. Nothing is set in stone, not even your high school choice. Most people change workplaces and careers during their lives. You also have that possibility.

There are two different educational paths within a vocational program; school-based or workplace-based (apprenticeship). As an apprentice, you spend half of your education at one or more workplaces. The rest of the time, you attend school and study common high school subjects like sports and Swedish, and sometimes certain parts of the vocational subjects. If you choose to study the school-based program, you have at least 15 weeks of workplace-based learning (WBL). It takes place at one or more workplaces.

One way to talk about your high school choice is to ask your parents what they studied in high school and how they thought when they made their choice. Explain your thoughts about your high school choice and tell them what you need from them in terms of support. Sometimes parents need guidance too, even if they’re not the ones choosing a high school. A tip is to read or watch videos together about the programs you’re interested in. But most importantly, remember it’s your choice and dare to trust your gut.

You earn a job title, gain work experience through internships (i.e., workplace-based learning, WBL), you can start working essentially right after high school, and you also become eligible for further studies if you decide to attend college, university, or vocational school.

The re-application is like a second chance, you could say. It’s when you get the chance to modify your high school application. You can add or remove programs, change specializations, reorder schools, and add or remove schools. You can make as many changes as you want without affecting your chances to be accepted into the program or school you want. But don’t forget to submit your application before the re-application deadline. If you change your application AFTER the re-application period, it may affect your chances of being accepted into what you want. Seek help from your educational and career counselor if you feel unsure.