| Statens skolverk | |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1991 |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Sweden |
| Headquarters | Fleminggatan 14, Stockholm |
| Employees | About 750 (2017) |
| Annual budget | SEK 510,448,000 (2008) |
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| Parent agency | Ministry of Education and Research |
| Website | www.skolverket.se |
The Swedish National Agency for Education (Swedish: Statens skolverk, commonly known as Skolverket) is a Government agency in Sweden that oversees the Swedish public school system for children and adults.
Formed in 1991, The Swedish National Agency for Education is included in the Ministry of Education and Research along with the Swedish Schools Inspectorate and the National Agency for Special Needs and Schools. This agency provides services for students and educators such as Development and Service Training, National Certification for Teachers, and a Reference Center for Vocational Education.[1] The national agency for education prepares not only the knowledge requirements for schools, but also regulations, general recommendations and national tests. This agency is responsible for official statistics in the area of education. They Conduct national follow-ups and evaluations for Sweden. The Agency manages the participation in international educational.
- ^ "This is the Swedish National Agency for Education". www.skolverket.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2018-03-26.