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Seminar on “Embracing globalisation in the 21st century: a dialogue on the Nordic approach

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21-May-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his welcome at the Seminar on “Embracing globalisation in the 21st century: a dialogue on the Nordic approach”, Mr. Gurría wondered if there is a “Nordic model”, if the Nordic approach is sustainable and if elements of this approach were transferable.

Education at a Glance 2007 - Briefing note Sweden

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18-Sep-2007

This note contrasts key findings for Sweden with global trends among OECD countries, under the headings: quantity and quality challenges, equity challenges, and resource and efficiency challenges.

Equity in Education Thematic Review Country Analytical Report - Sweden

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31-May-2007

The Swedish state school system is made up of compulsory and non-compulsory schooling. Compulsory schooling includes regular compulsory school, Sami school, special schools for pupils with impaired hearing, ...

On the Edge: Securing a Sustainable Future for Higher Education (Education Working Paper No. 7)

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26-Mar-2007

This report examines the conditions needed to secure the future financial sustainability of institutions of higher education from a national (policy) and institutional (management) perspective.

Education Policy Analysis: Focus on Higher Education - 2005-2006 Edition: Summary in Swedish

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21-Feb-2007

Education Policy Analysis: Focus on Higher Education - 2005-2006 Edition: Summary in Swedish

Improving School Leadership - Country Background Report for Sweden

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13-Feb-2007

This activity aims to support policy development through examining: the roles and responsibilities of school leaders, policies and conditions for making school leaders most effective, the development and support of effective school leadership and policies and practices conducive to these ends.

Thematic Review of Tertiary Education - Country Background Report - Sweden - Main text

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11-Oct-2006

This report was prepared by the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education on behalf of the Swedish Government as an input to the OECD Thematic Review of Tertiary Education.

Country Profiles: An Overview of Early Childhood Education and Care Systems in the Participating Countries - Sweden

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18-Sep-2006

The country profiles provide a comparative overview of the major indicators of Early Childhood Education and Care in the participating countries.

CERI - Schooling for Tomorrow Country Initiatives: Sweden

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05-Sep-2006

CERI - Schooling for Tomorrow Country Initiatives of futures thinking in action in Sweden.  This paper describes the National Agency for School Improvement (MSU)   two-year commitment of the Schooling for Tomorrow project.

Equity in Education in Sweden - Country Note

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02-Jan-2006

This note examines Swedish policy in equity in education and makes policy recommendations.

Performance Budgeting in OECD countries

This book reviews the experiences of eight OECD countries (Australia, Canada, Denmark, Korea, Netherlands, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States) which have developed and used performance information in the budget process.

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How are students faring in science today?

Volume 1 - Analysis: Gives the most comprehensive international picture of science learning today. Volume 2 - Data: Presents the PISA 2006 full data set underlying Volume 1.

PISA 2006 results - Analysis and Data