Swedish-English education system glossary
A comprehensive glossary of Swedish education terms and their English translations. Use the search field to quickly find terms in Swedish or English.
| Svenska | English |
|---|---|
| "G", godkänt | Passed |
| "I", icke godkänt | Fail |
| "VG", väl godkänt | Passed with distinction |
| adjungera | formally call in |
| adjungerad ledamot | co-opted member |
| agronomexamen | Master of Science in Agriculture |
| agronomie doktor | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD (Agriculture)) (jfr. medicine doktor ovan) |
| akademiker | university graduate (Br), college graduate (Am); graduate |
| akademikerpraktik | research experience programme |
| akademisk avhandling | doctoral dissertation |
| akademisk examen | academic degree, university degree |
| akademisk utbildning | higher education |
| allmän | general, public |
| allmän förskola | universally available pre-school, universal pre-school |
| allmänna behörighetskrav | general admission requirements |
| allmänna skolväsendet | public education |
| amanuens | teaching assistant, administrative assistant |
| anpassad | adjusted, adapted |
| Anpassad grundskola | Compulsory school for pupils with intellectual disabilities |
| Anpassad gymnasieskola | Upper secondary school for pupils with intellectual disabilities |
| anpassad studiegång | reduced course of studies |
| anslagsbeviljande myndighet | funding authority |
| anslagsframställning | budget request |
| anslagsfördelning | distribution of funds |
| anställningsvillkor | conditions of service, terms of employment (Am) |
| ansöka | apply, request |
| ansökan | application |
| ansökningsavgift | application fee |
| antagning | admissions, intake, enrolment (Br), enrollment (Am) |
| antagningskrav | admission requirements |
| apotekarexamen | Master of Science in Pharmacy |
| arbetsgivare | employer |
| arbetsliv | working life |
| arbetslivsanknytning | links with the world of work |
| arbetslivserfarenhet | work experience |
| arbetslivsorienterad | vocationally oriented |
| arbetslöshetsersättning | unemployment benefits |
| arbetsmarknad | labour market (Br), labor market (Am) |
| arbetsmarknadspolitik | employment policy, labour market policy (labor – Am) |
| Arbetsmarknadsutbildning | Labour market training programme |
| arbetsplan | work plan |
| arbetsplatsförlagd utbildning | work-place training |
| Arbetsplatsförlagt lärande (APL) | Workplace-based learning |
| arbetstagare | employee |
| arbetsterapeutexamen | Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy |
| arbetstidsavtal | agreement on working hours |
| arkitektexamen | Master of Architecture |
| avbrottsfrekvens | drop-out rate |
| avgift | fee(s) |
| avgiftsfri | free of charge |
| avgiftsfri undervisning | education without tuition fees |
| avgångsbetyg | school-leaving certificate (Br), final grades (Am) |
| avhandling | dissertation, thesis (pl. theses) |
| avhoppare | drop-out |
| avlägga examen | take a degree, graduate |
| avreglera | deregulate |
| avskaffa | abolish |
| avtal | agreement, contract, (mellan stater) treaty, convention |
| barn-och ungdomspedagogisk examen | Bachelor of Education in Child and Youth Education |
| barnbidrag | family allowance |
| barnmorskeexamen | Graduate Diploma in Midwifery |
| barnomsorg | child-care |
| barnskötare | child minder |
| Barnskötare | Childminder |
| basbelopp | base amount |
| basfärdighet | basic skill |
| baskunskap | basic knowledge |
| basutbildning | basic education |
| bedöma | assess, evaluate |
| bedömning | assessment, evaluation |
| begränsat tillträde | restricted admission, with ‘numerus clausus’ |
| begynnelselön | initial salary, starting salary, entrance (level) salary |
| behovsanpassad | needs-oriented |
| behovsprövad | means-tested |
| behovsprövat tillägg | needs allowance |
| behörighet | qualifications, eligibility (allmän \- general, särskild \- specific, formell – formal, grundläggande \- basic) |
| behörighetskrav | admission requirement |
| behörighetsprövning | assessment of eligibility to study |
| behörighetsregler | rules of eligibility |
| behörighetsvillkor | qualification requirements |
| beredande organ | drafting body, standing committee |
| beredning | commission, committee, consideration (of a bill etc), deliberation (on a matter) |
| beslutsfattande | decision-making, policy-making |
| beslutsfattande organ | decision-making body |
| beslutsfattare | decision-maker, policy maker |
| besvära sig | appeal (against decision by an official) |
| besvärsinstans | appeal body |
| besvärsrätt | right of appeal |
| beteendestörning | Emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) (behavioral, Am) |
| betyg | grades |
| betygsfri skola | school (system) without grades |
| betygsskala | grading scale |
| betygssystem | grading system |
| betygsunderlag | basis for assessment |
| betygsätta | grade, assess, mark |
| betänkande | committee/commission report (huvud \- main, slut \- final) |
| bevilja | grant, approve |
| bidrag | grant, subsidy, allowance |
| bidragsdel av studiemedel | grant element of study funding |
| bilaga | appendix (pl. appendices) |
| bildlärarexamen | Bachelor in Education in Art Education |
| biträdande professor | professor |
| biträdande rektor | assistant principal (deputy head) |
| bortfall | drop-out, attrition |
| bortfallsfrekvens | drop-out rate |
| brandingenjörsexamen | Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering |
| branschinriktad | vocationally-oriented |
| branschkunskap | knowledge of a trade |
| branschorganisation | professional association, trade organisation (Br), trade organization (Am) |
| budgetproposition | Budget Bill |
| budgetram | budgetary limits |
| central förvaltning | central administration |
| centralisera | centralise (Br), centralize (Am) |
| centralisering | centralisation (Br), centralization (Am) |
| Child care | barnomsorg |
| civilingenjörsexamen | Master of Science in Engineering |
| Compulsory school | Nine-year comprehensive compulsory school, equivalent to primary and lower secondary education. Swedish children start compulsory school at the age of seven. |
| dagbarn | child cared for by family child-minder |
| dagbarnvårdare | family child minder |
| decentralisera | decentralise (Br), decentralize (Am) |
| decentraliserad universitetsutbildning | external university studies |
| decentralisering | decentralisation (Br) decentralization (Am) |
| Degree of Bachelor | A degree received after three years of fulltime study at first cycle level. It comprises 180 credits. |
| Degree of Doctor | A Degree of Doctor may be received on completion of 240 credits at third cycle level, including a thesis equivalent to a minimum of 120 credits. |
| delbetänkande | interim report, progress report |
| delkurs | sub-course |
| delrapport | progress report, interim report |
| deltagande | participation, attendance |
| deltid | part-time |
| diagnostiskt prov | diagnostic test |
| diplom | diploma, certificate |
| direktiv | directive, (EG |
| disciplin | discipline |
| dispens | exemption |
| dispens från behörighetskrav | admission on special grounds |
| dispensansökan | request for exemption |
| disputation | public defence (of doctoral thesis) (defense, Am) |
| disputera | defend one’s (doctoral) thesis (publicly) |
| disputera på | do (write) a doctorate (Ph.D) on |
| disputerad, vara | be (hold) a PhD |
| docent | senior lecturer |
| doktor i medicinsk vetenskap | Doctor of Medical Science |
| doktorand | doctoral student, postgraduate student (Br), graduate student (Am) |
| doktorandkurs | postgraduate course, doctoral course |
| doktorandtjänst | postgraduate studentship, doctoral studentship |
| doktorsavhandling | doctoral thesis, dissertation |
| doktorsexamen | doctorate, PhD |
| doktorsexamen | Doctorate, Ph D |
| Doktorsexamen | Degree of Doctor |
| driftsbidrag | operational grant |
| driftsbudget | operating budget |
| driftskostnad | running costs, operating costs |
| dyslektisk | dyslectic |
| dyslexi | deyslexia |
| döv | deaf |
| effektivitet | efficiency |
| efterfrågan | demand |
| eftergymnasial | post-secondary, tertiary |
| eftergymnasial utbildning | post-secondary education/ training |
| efterobligatorisk | post-compulsory |
| ej godkänd | fail |
| ej årskursbunden | ungraded |
| ekonomie doktor | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD (Economics)) |
| ekvivalering | recognition of qualification |
| elev | pupil (praktikant trainee) |
| elevassistent | teacher’s aide |
| elevens val | pupil’s choice |
| elevinflytande | pupil participation |
| elevråd | pupil council |
| elevrådsordförande | chair of the pupil council |
| elevvård | pupil welfare |
| elevvårdspersonal | pupil social welfare staff |
| enhetlig | uniform, comprehensive |
| enhetskostnad | unit cost |
| enhetspris | flat rate |
| Enskild utbildningsanordnare | Independent higher education provider |
| entrepenad (utlämnande på) | contracting out |
| EQF (europeiska kvalifikationsreferensramen) | European Qualifications Framework |
| erkänna | recognise (Br), recognize (Am) |
| erkännande | recognition |
| ersättning | compensation, reimbursement |
| estetisk-praktiska ämnen | practical and artistic subjects |
| examensbenämning | degree title |
| examensbevis | degree certificate, diploma |
| examinationsfrekvens | graduation rate |
| examinator | examiner |
| examinera | examine |
| examinerad | graduate |
| fackhögskola | specialised higher education institution/establishment (specialized Am) |
| Familjedaghem | Family day-care home |
| Family day-care home | Family day care homes are part of the same organisation as the preschools. The children are then placed in small groups in the home of a childminder. |
| Field-specific entry requirements | Field-specific entry requirements regulate what kind courses you need to have studied during secondary education in order to get access to a certain university programme. |
| filosofie doktor | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
| filosofie doktor | Doctor of Philosophy, (Ph.D) |
| filosofie doktor | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
| filosofie kandidatexamen | Bachelor of Arts (BA ), Bachelor of Science (BSc) |
| filosofie licentiat | Licentiate of Philosophy |
| filosofisk fakultet | faculty of humanities, social sciences and natural sciences |
| finansiera | finance, fund |
| finansiering | funding, financing |
| finansieringskälla | source of funding |
| flerhandikapp | multiple disability |
| flerspråkig | multilingual |
| flyglärarexamen | Diploma of Education in Aviation Education |
| flytta upp | move up to next level, be promoted |
| folkbildning | liberal adult education \ |
| Folkbildning | Liberal adult education |
| Folkhögskola | Folk high school |
| folkhögskollärarexamen | Diploma of Education in Folk High School |
| folkrörelse | popular movement |
| formell behörighet | formal eligibility |
| formell utbildning | formal education |
| forskarassistent | research assistant |
| forskarbefattning | research post |
| forskarflykt | brain drain |
| forskargrupp | research team |
| forskarhandledare | research supervisor |
| forskarkollegium | research committee |
| forskarlag | research team |
| forskarnivå | graduate level |
| forskarskola | research institutes |
| forskarstipendium | research scholarship, research grant |
| forskarstudent | research student, post-graduate student (Br), graduate student (Am) |
| forskartjänst | research appointment |
| forskarutbildning | doctoral studies, post-graduate studies (Br), graduate studies (Am), research study |
| forskarutbildning | Post-graduate education |
| forskarutbildningsnämnd | postgraduate studies board |
| forskning | research (grund \- basic, fundamental; tillämpad \- applied) |
| forsknings- och utvecklingsföretag | research and development corporation, ‘think tank’ |
| forskningsanknytning | link to research |
| forskningsanslag | research grant |
| forskningsassistent | research assistant |
| forskningserfarenhet | research experience |
| forskningsetik | research ethics |
| forskningshandledare | research supervisor, research adviser, research tutor |
| forskningsinformation | dissemination of research findings |
| forskningsinstitut | research institute |
| forskningsledare | director of research, principal scientific officer |
| forskningsmetodik | research methodology |
| forskningsnämnd | research board, research committee |
| forskningsorgan | research body |
| forskningspolitik | research policy |
| forskningsprogram | research programme (Br), research program (Am) |
| forskningsprojekt | research project |
| forskningsresultat | research findings |
| forskningsråd | research council |
| forskningssekreterare | research secretary |
| forskningsskicklighet | research ability |
| forskningsstiftelse | research foundation |
| forskningsstipendium | research scholarship |
| forskningsuppdrag | research assignment, research task |
| forskningsöversikt | research survey |
| fortbildad | further qualified, with further qualifications |
| fortbildning | in-service training, continuing education |
| fortbildningskurs | in-service training course, continuing education course |
| fortlöpande utvärdering | continuous assessment |
| FoU forsknings- och utvecklingsarbete | R\&D (research and development) |
| framförhållning | forward planning |
| Freestanding course | An academic course that is not part of a programme. A student can choose to study a group of freestanding courses instead of a programme and then get an academic degree based on them. |
| fri kvot | unrestricted quota |
| Fribelopp | Earned income allowance |
| fristående högskola | private college (Am), independent university college, |
| Fristående kurs | Freestanding course |
| Fristående skola | Grant-aided independent school |
| fristående universitet | independent university, private university (Am) |
| fritid | leisure-time, recreation |
| fritidsaktiviteter | recreational activities |
| fritidsassistent | recreation assistant |
| fritidsgård | youth recreation centre |
| fritidshem | leisure-time centre |
| Fritidshem | Leisure-time centre |
| fritidsledare | youth recreation leader |
| fritidslokaler | recreation premises |
| fritidspedagog | leisure-time pedagogue |
| fritidsverksamhet | recreation activities, leisure activities, out of school activities |
| fritt tillval | free option, unrestricted choice |
| frivillig | voluntary, optional, non-compulsory |
| frivillig kurs | additional optional course |
| främja | promote, encourage, foster, facilitate |
| främmande språk | foreign language |
| fullfölja | complete |
| fullgjord utbildning | completed education |
| fullständig | complete |
| funktionshämmad | functionally disabled |
| färdighet | proficiency, skill, (förmåga) ability, (kunskap) achievement |
| färdigheter | skills |
| följa upp | follow up, evaluate, monitor |
| förberedande utbildning | preparatory training |
| förberedande yrkesutbildning | pre-vocational training |
| fördelning | distribution |
| fördelningspolitik | redistributive policy, distribution policy |
| fördjupad | specialised (Br), specialized (Am), advanced, in-depth |
| föregående utbildning | previous education |
| föreläsare | lecturer |
| föreläsning | lecture |
| föreskrift | regulation, directive, instruction |
| företrädare | representative, committee member, delegate |
| författning | constitution, statute, statutory instrument, order, ordinance, decree |
| författningsbestämmelser | statutory regulations, statutory provisions, code of statutes\ |
| förhandling | negotiation |
| förhandlingsdelegation | collective bargaining committee |
| förkunskaper | previous knowledge |
| förkunskapskrav | entrance qualifications |
| förmåga | ability |
| förnyelse | renewal |
| förordnande | appointment |
| förordning | ordinance (av regeringen, annars EU förordning=EU regulation) |
| Förordning | Ordinance |
| förskola | pre-school |
| Förskola | Preschool |
| Förskolechef | Preschool head |
| förskoleklass | pre-school class |
| Förskoleklass | Preschool class |
| förskoleverksamhet | pre-school activities\ |
| förskollärar- och fritidspedagogutbildning | pre-school and leisure-time pedagogic education |
| förskollärare | preschool teacher |
| Förskollärarexamen | Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Pre-School Education |
| Förskollärarprogrammet | Preschool teacher training programme |
| förskollärarutbildning | pre-school teacher training |
| förslag | proposal, suggestion |
| Förstelärare | First teacher |
| förstudie | pilot study |
| försöksperiod | trial period |
| försöksverksamhet | pilot scheme |
| förvaltning | administration, management |
| Förvaltningschef | Chief administrative officer |
| förvaltningskostnader | administrative costs |
| förvärvsarbete | gainful employment |
| föräldraförening | parents’ association |
| föräldrainflytande | parental influence |
| föräldraledighet | maternity/paternity/parental leave of absence |
| garantitid | minimum guaranteed teacher-led instruction time |
| gemensamma obligatoriska ämnen | common core curriculum |
| genomföra | implement |
| genomförande | implementation |
| genomsnitt | average |
| genomsnittsbetyg | average grade, average mark (Br) |
| genomströmning | throughput |
| genomströmningshastighet | rate of throughput |
| genuskuskap | gender studies |
| glesbygd | sparsely populated area |
| godkänd | pass |
| godkännande | approval |
| godkännandegräns | minimum passing grade |
| graderad betygsskala | graded marking scale |
| Grades | Betyg |
| granska | review, supervise |
| gren | (gy.skola) branch |
| grundexamen | undergraduate degree, first degree |
| grundforskning | basic research, pure research, fundamental research |
| grundkunskaper | basic knowledge |
| grundläggande utbildning | basic education |
| grundläggande vuxenutbildning | basic adult education |
| Grundlärarexamen | Degree of Bachelor/Master of Arts in Primary Education |
| Grundlärarprogrammet | Primary school teacher training programme |
| grundnivå | basic level, foundation |
| grundskola | compulsory school |
| Grundskola | Compulsory school |
| Grundskoleförordningen | Compulsory School Ordinance |
| grundskolekompetens | completed compulsory education, compulsory school leaving certificate (Br) |
| grundskolenivå | compulsory school level |
| grundskolestudier för vuxna | adult education at compulsory school level |
| grundskollärare | compulsory school teacher (tidigare/senare \- for years 1-7/4-9) |
| grundskollärarexamen | Bachelor of Education for the Compulosry School |
| grundsärskola | compulsory school for pupils with intellectual disabilities |
| Grundsärskola | Compulsory school for pupils with intellectual disabilities |
| grundutbildning | (vux) basic education, (univ) undergraduate programme (program Am) |
| grundutbildning | undergraduate education |
| Grundutbildning | Undergraduate education |
| gruppindelning | grouping |
| gruppstorlek | group size |
| Gymnasial lärligsutbildning | Upper secondary school apprenticeship education |
| gymnasial vuxenutbildning | upper secondary adult education |
| Gymnasiearbete | Upper secondary school assigment |
| Gymnasieexamen | Upper secondary diploma |
| Gymnasieförordningen | the Upper Secondary School Ordinance |
| Gymnasiegemensamma ämnen | Upper secondary foundation subjects |
| gymnasielärare | upper secondary school teacher |
| gymnasielärarexamen | Master of Education for the Upper Secondary School |
| gymnasiepoäng | credits at upper secondary school |
| gymnasieprogram | upper secondary school programme |
| gymnasieskola | upper secondary school |
| Gymnasieskola | Upper secondary school |
| gymnasiesärskola | upper secondary school for pupils with intellectual disabilities |
| Gymnasiesärskola | Upper secondary school for pupils with intellectual disabilities |
| gymnastik och idrott | physical education and sports |
| gästforskare | guest research fellow, visiting research professor |
| gästföreläsning | guest lecture |
| gästlärare | visiting lecturer, guest lecturer |
| gästprofessor | visiting professor |
| gäststudent | visiting student, guest student, foreign student |
| gå om | repeat (a grade) |
| handikapp | disability, handicap |
| handikappad | disabled, handicapped |
| handledare | supervisor, tutor (Br) |
| handledarsystem | tutorial system (yrke, t.ex. lärare mentor system) |
| handledd | supervised, tutored |
| handledd praktik | supervised vocational training practice |
| handledning | supervision, tutoring, mentoring |
| handlingsprogram | action programme (program Am) |
| heltidsanställda | full-time staff |
| heltidsanställning | full-time employment |
| heltidsstudier | full-time studies |
| helårsprestation | annual performance (equivalent) |
| helårsstudent | FTE (full-time equivalent) |
| hem- och skolaförening | parent-teacher association (PTA) |
| hemkommun | home municipality |
| Higher education | General term for the whole higher education area, including universities (universitet) and university colleges (högskolor). |
| Higher education diploma | The higher education diploma is a degree within higher education received after two years of study at first cycle level. It comprises 120 credits. |
| Higher education preparatory diploma | The higher education preparatory programmes (högskoleförberedande program) in upper secondary school lead to a higher education preparatory diploma providing eligibility for higher education. |
| hortonomexamen | Master of Science in Horticulture |
| humaniora | the humanities, the liberal arts, arts |
| humanistisk fakultet | faculty of arts, faculty of the humanities |
| humanistisk-samhällsvetenskaplig | humanistic and social science |
| hushållslärarexamen | Bachelor of Education in Home Economics |
| huvudansvar | principal responsibility |
| huvudbetänkande | main report |
| huvudinriktning | main emphasis |
| huvudlärare | subject coordinator, head of department (ämne, gymn.) |
| huvudman | principal organiser (organizer Am), entity responsible |
| huvudmannaskap | responsibility (for organising) (organizing Am) |
| högre utbildning | higher education, tertiary education |
| Högskola | University college |
| högskoleadjunkt | lecturer, instructor (Am) |
| Högskoleexamen | Diploma in… |
| högskoleexamen | Diploma (in....) |
| högskoleexaminerad | graduate (Br), college graduate (Am) |
| Högskoleförordningen | the Higher Education Ordinance |
| högskoleingenjörsexamen | University Diploma in Engineering |
| högskolelagen | the Higher Education Act |
| högskolelektor | senior lecturer (Br), associate professor (Am) |
| högskolelärare | lecturer |
| högskolenybörjare | university entrant |
| högskoleplatser | higher education places |
| högskolepoäng | credits |
| högskoleprovet | national university aptitude test |
| högskolerektor | rector, vice-chancellor, president (Am) |
| högskolestyrelse | governing board, board of governors, higher education board |
| högskoleutbildning | higher education |
| icke godkänd, (IG) | fail\ |
| idrott och hälsa | physical education and health |
| idrottslärare | physical education teacher |
| idrottslärarexamen | Bachelor of Education in Physical Education |
| inackordering | board and lodging, accommodation |
| inackorderingstillägg | boarding grants, boarding supplement |
| Independent higher education provider | A higher education provider that is ran by an other operator than the state (most commonly a foundation). |
| individualisera | individualise (Br), individuilize (Am) |
| individualiserad undervisning | individualised tuition (Br) (individualized Am) |
| individuell | individual |
| individuell studiegång | individual study programme (program Am) |
| individuell studieplan | individual study programme (program Am) |
| individuell utveckling | individual development |
| individuellt program | individual programme\ |
| informationsteknologi (IT) | information and communication technology (ICT/IT) |
| ingenjör | engineer |
| inkomstgaranti | guaranteed income |
| inkomstnivå | income level |
| inkomstprövad | means-tested |
| inkomstprövat tillägg | low income allowance |
| inlärning | learning, acquisition of skills |
| inlärningsproblem | learning difficulty |
| inlärningsprocess | learning process |
| inlärningssituation | learning situation |
| inlärningssvårigheter | learning difficulties, learning disabilities (endast utvecklingsstörning) |
| innehåll | content |
| inriktning | emphasis, orientation, specialisation (Br), specialization (Am) |
| inskolning | reception |
| inskolningsperiod | reception period |
| inskriven | enrolled |
| inskrivning | enrolment (Br), enrollment (Am) |
| institution | (univ) department |
| intagning | admissions, intake |
| intagningsbestämmelser | admission regulations |
| intagningspoäng | minimum entry qualifications, admission points, entry credits |
| intagningsprov | entrance examination |
| intagningsspärr | restricted intake (admissions), numerus clausus |
| intagningstak | admissions ceiling |
| integrering, integration | integration |
| intendenturenhet | supplies unit |
| internatkurs | residential course |
| internatskola | boarding school |
| interpellation | written (Parliamentary) question |
| intresseorganisation | interest group, pressure group |
| introduktionskurs | introductory course |
| Introduktionsprogram | Introductory programme |
| inträdesansökan | application for admission |
| inträdeskrav | admission requirements, entrance requirements |
| inträdesprov | entrance examination |
| inträdesspärr | restricted intake (admissions), numerus clausus |
| intyg | certificate |
| juris doktor | Doctor of Laws (LLD) |
| juris kandidatexamen | Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) |
| juris kandidatexamen | Master of Laws |
| juris licentiat | Licentiate of Laws |
| juris licentiatexamen | Licentiate in Laws |
| juris magisterexamen | Master of Laws (LL.M.) |
| juristutbildning | law programme, law studies (program Am) |
| jägmästarexamen | Master of Science in Forestry |
| jämförande | comparative |
| jämförbarhet | comparability |
| jämlikhet | equality |
| jämställdhet | equality between women and men, gender equality |
| Kandidatexamen | Degree of Bachelor |
| kandidatexamen (t.ex inom humaniora) | Bachelor (e.g. of Arts) |
| karaktärsämne | programme specific subject\ |
| katederundervisning | lecturing to class as a whole |
| klasslärare | class teacher |
| kollegium | staff meeting; teaching staff |
| kommitté | committee, commission |
| kommittébetänkande | committee report |
| kommun | municipality, local authority, city, town |
| Kommun | Municipality |
| kommunal | municipal, local authority |
| kommunal budget | municipal budget\ |
| kommunal vuxenutbildning (Komvux) | municipal adult education |
| kommunala bidrag | municipal, local authority grants |
| kommunfullmäktige | municipal council |
| kommunstyrelse | municipal executive committee |
| kompetensbevis | certificate of professional qualifications |
| kompetensgivande | leading to formal qualifications |
| kompetenshöjande åtgärder | staff qualification improvement measures/ in-service training |
| kompetenskrav | qualification requirements |
| kompetensnivå | level of competence, qualification |
| kompetensutveckling | in-service training, competence development, |
| kompletteringsbudget | supplementary budget |
| Komvux (kommunal vuxenutbildning) | Municipal adult education |
| Komvux som anpassad utbildning | Municipal adult education for adults with intellectual disabilities |
| konfessionell skola | denominational school |
| Konstnärlig högskola | University college of fine, applied and performing arts |
| konstnärlig utbildning | education in the fine arts |
| konstnärlig verksamhet | fine and performing arts, fine arts |
| konstnärligt utvecklingsarbete | research and development in the arts |
| korttidsstudiestöd | short-term study support |
| kostnad | expenditure, cost |
| kostnad per elev/student | expenditure per pupil/student, |
| kostnadsanalys | cost-benefit analysis |
| kostnadseffektivitet | cost effectiveness |
| kostnadsfri | free of charge |
| kostnadsram | cost ceiling |
| krav | requirement, demand |
| kriterium | criterion (pl. criteria) |
| kunnande | know-how, knowledge |
| kunskapskrav | required knowledge |
| Kunskapslyft | Adult Education Initiative |
| kunskapsnivå | standard of attainment, level of knowledge |
| kunskapsrelaterad | knowledge-related |
| kunskapsspridning | dissemination of knowledge |
| kunskapssyn | cognitive approach |
| kurator | school counsellor |
| kurs | course |
| kursanordnare | course organiser (organizer Am) |
| kursansvarig | course coordinator |
| kursdeltagare | student, participant |
| kursinnehåll | course content, syllabus |
| kursledare | course director |
| kurslitteratur | prescribed texts, required reading |
| kurslängd | course duration |
| kursplan | syllabus (pl. syllabi) |
| Kursplan | Syllabus |
| kursrelaterad | course-related |
| Kvalificerad yrkeshögskoleexamen | Advanced higher vocational education diploma |
| kvalitativ | qualitative |
| kvalitetsbedömning | quality assessment |
| kvalitetsförbättring | quality improvement, enhancement |
| kvalitetskontroll | quality control |
| kvalitetsstyrning | quality management |
| kvalitetssäkring | quality assurance |
| kvantitativ | quantitative |
| kvoterad intagning | quota-based admissions, quota-based intake |
| kvällskurs | evening class |
| kärnämne | core subject \ |
| kårobligatorium | compulsory student union membership |
| kårtillhörighet | student union affiliation |
| lag | law, legislation, Act (”lag om …” alltid Act)\ |
| lagförslag | Parliamentary Bill, bill |
| Lagrådsremiss | Proposal referred to the Council on Legislation for consideration |
| lagstadgad | laid down/mandated by law |
| lagstiftande | legislative |
| lagstiftning | legislation |
| lagändring | amendment |
| landskapsarkitektexamen | Master of Science in Landscape Architecture |
| landskapsingenjörsexamen | University Diploma in Landscape Construction and Management |
| landsting | county council |
| Landsting | County council |
| landstingskommun | county council region |
| landstingskommunal högskoleutbildning | county administered higher education |
| lantmästarexamen | University Diploma in Agricultural and Rural Management |
| ledamot | member (of committee etc) |
| ledighet för studier | leave of absence for studies |
| ledning | management |
| ledningsgrupp | steering group |
| ledningsorgan | governing body |
| legitimation | certification, (professional) qualification |
| legitimationskurs | registration course, pre-registration course |
| legitimerad | registered, certified, (Br: licensed, authorised), (Am: licenced, authorized) |
| lektion | lesson |
| lektionstider | class hours |
| lektionstimme | period |
| Lektor | Senior subject teacher |
| lektorat | lectureship |
| lektorstjänst | lectureship |
| licentiat | licentiate |
| licentiatexamen | licentiate degree |
| licentiatexamen | Licentiate (level between Master's Degree and Doctorate) |
| Licentiatexamen | Degree of Licentiate |
| likvärdig | equivalent |
| likvärdighet | eqivalence |
| livslångt lärande | life-long learning |
| logopedexamen | Master of Science in Speech Pathology and Therapy |
| lokal arbetsplan | local work plan |
| lokal gren | local option |
| lokal kurs | local course |
| lokalantagning | local admissions |
| lokaler | premises |
| lov | holiday (kortare), vacation (längre) |
| läkarexamen | University Medical Degree |
| län | county |
| Län | County |
| länsstyrelse | county administrative board |
| Länsstyrelse | County administrative board |
| Lärande i arbete, LIA | Learning in a work environment |
| lärarbrist | teacher shortage |
| lärare i läroämnen | subject teacher |
| lärare i praktisk pedagogik | teacher /tutor in educational methods |
| lärarexamen | teaching qualification |
| lärarfortbildning | in-service training for teachers |
| lärarledd praktik | teacher-supervised practical work |
| Lärarlegitimation | National certification for teachers |
| lärarroll | teaching role |
| lärarskicklighet | teaching proficiency |
| lärartjänst | teaching post |
| lärartäthet | pupil-teacher ratio |
| lärarutbildning | teacher training |
| lärarutbyte | teacher exchange |
| lärarvikarie | supply teacher (Br), substitute (teacher) (Am) |
| läraryrket | the teaching profession |
| lärling | apprentice |
| lärlingsanställning | apprenticeship |
| lärlingsskap | apprenticeship |
| lärlingsutbildning | apprenticeship training |
| läroanstalt | educational establishment |
| lärobok | textbook |
| läromedel | teaching materials |
| läroplan | curriculum (pl. curricula) |
| Läroplan | Curriculum |
| läroplansöversyn | curriculum review |
| lärosäte | institute of higher education |
| läs- och skrivsvårigheter | reading and writing difficulties, dyslexia |
| Läslyft | Boost for reading |
| läsår | academic year, school year |
| läxa | homework (ingen pl.) |
| löneförmåner | fringe benefits, wages and fringe benefits |
| löneskillnad | pay differential |
| löpande priser | current prices |
| magisterexamen | Master’s degree |
| Magisterexamen | Degree of Master (60 credits) |
| magisterexamen (t.ex. inom humaniora) | Master (e.g. of Arts) |
| mandatperiod | term of office |
| marknadsinriktad | market-oriented |
| maskinteknikerexamen | University Diploma in Marine Engineering |
| Masterexamen | Degree of Master (120 credits) |
| Maxtaxa | Maximum tax |
| medbedömare | co-examiner, second examiner |
| medbestämmande | participation in decision-making |
| medbestämmande i arbetslivet | co-determination at work |
| medelbetyg | average grade |
| medicine doktor | PhD (Medicine) |
| medicine doktor | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD (Medicine)) (Doctor of Medicine (MD) är den i USA vanliga beteckningen på odisputerade läkare. De som avlägger doktorsexamen blir vanligen PhD) |
| medicine licentiat | Licentiate of Medicine |
| medinflytande | participation, joint influence |
| merit | qualification |
| meritera | qualify |
| meriterande | providing a useful qualification |
| meritförteckning | list of qualifications, curriculum vitae (CV) |
| meritvärde | merit rating |
| meritvärdering | assessment of qualifications, merit rating, ranking by marks or grades |
| metodik | teaching methods |
| metodikkurs | teaching methods course |
| miljöundervisning | environmental studies |
| miljövård | environmental protection, environmental care |
| miljövårdsforskning | ecological research, environmental research |
| minimikrav | minimum requirement |
| minimiålder | minimum age |
| minoritetsspråk | minority language |
| minsta garanterad undervisningstid | minimum guaranteed instruction time |
| mobba | bully |
| mobbning | bullying |
| moderna språk | modern languages |
| modersmål | mother tongue |
| modersmålsundervisning | mother tongue tuition \ |
| Modersmålsundervisning | Mother tongue tuition |
| modersmålsundervisningsberättigad | entitled to mother tongue tuition \ |
| Mother tongue tuition | The term relates to the tuition which is offered to pupils with another mother tongue than Swedish. It is not used when describing tuition in Swedish for Swedish-speaking students. |
| motion | bill |
| muntlig | oral |
| muntligt prov | oral examination |
| musiklärarexamen | Masters of Education in Music |
| myndighet | authority, agency, (central/local) |
| mål | objective, aim, goal, target, mission |
| mål att sträva mot | (skol) goals to aim for (targets (in syllabi) etc. aims etc.) |
| mål att uppnå | (skol) goals to attain (targets (in syllabi) etc. aims etc.) |
| mål och resultatorienterat | goals and achievement-related |
| mål och riktlinjer | aims and guidelines |
| mål- och resultatstyrning | mangament by objectives and results |
| målgrupp | target group |
| målstyrning | management by objectives |
| målsättning | objective |
| måluppfyllelse | goal fulfilment (fulfillment Am), target achievement |
| mångfald | diversity, pluralism |
| nationell utvärdering | national evaluation |
| nationella prov | national tests |
| Nationella prov | National tests |
| nationellt program | national programme\ |
| Nationellt program | National programme |
| naturvetenskap | natural science(s) |
| nivågruppering | ability grouping, streaming (Br), tracking (Am) |
| normalfördelning | normal distribution |
| nybörjare | new entrant |
| nybörjarkurs | beginners’ course |
| nybörjarnivå | beginners’ level |
| nybörjarundervisning | course for beginners, initial training |
| nyexaminerad | recently graduated |
| nyrekrytering | fresh intake |
| nämnd | board, committee |
| Närhetsprincipen | Principle of proximity |
| näringslivet | industry and commerce, trade, industry, business, private enterprise |
| närmiljö | local environment |
| närsamhälle | local community |
| närvarande | present |
| närvaro | attendance |
| närvarofrekvens | attendance rate |
| nätverk | network |
| obehörig | unqualified, unauthorized, non-certified (om student |
| obekväm arbetstid | inconvenient(unsocial) working hours |
| obligatorisk | compulsory, obligatory, mandatory |
| odontologie doktor | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD (Dental Science) (jfr. medicine doktor ovan) |
| offentlig | public |
| offentlig handling | public document |
| offentliga skolväsendet | the national school system, the public school system (ej i UK) |
| offentlighetsprincipen | the principle of public access to official documents |
| ofullständig | incomplete |
| oförmåga | inability |
| ojämlikhet | inequality |
| okvalificerad | unqualified |
| omfattning | extent |
| omorganisation | reorganisation (Br), reorganization (Am) |
| omprövning | retake, make-up test (Am); (ärende) reconsideration |
| Områdesbehörighet | Field-specific entry requirements |
| omskolning | retraining |
| omvärldsuppfattning | conception of the world around us |
| optikerexamen | Bachelor of Science in Optometry |
| ordförande | chairman, chairwoman, chairperson, chair |
| ordinarie | tenured, permanent, established |
| ordinarie arbetstid | normal working hours |
| ordinarie ledamot | full member |
| ordinarie tjänst | tenured (permanent) post |
| organistexamen | Master of Fine Arts in Church Music |
| Other terms | andra termer |
| pappaledighet | paternity leave |
| pedagog | educationalist, teacher |
| pedagogik | (metod) teaching methods, (synsätt) teaching approach, (vetenskap) science of education, pedagogics |
| pedagogisk | educational, teaching |
| pedagogisk institution | department of education |
| pedagogisk omsorg | pedagogical care |
| Pedagogisk omsorg | Pedagogical care |
| pensum | study assignments, coursework |
| personal | staff, personnel |
| personaladministration | personnel management |
| personalbrist | staff shortage |
| personalinflytande | staff participation |
| personalutbildning | staff training, in-service training |
| personlig professur | personal chair |
| personlig suppleant | personal substitute |
| personnummer | civic registration number, (Am motsv. social security number) |
| pilotprojekt | pilot project, pilot scheme |
| pilotundersökning | pilot survey |
| planering | planning |
| platsgaranti | guaranteed place |
| Post secondary student aid | Student aid at higher educational level or for adult education at upper secondary level. It consists of student grants (studiebidrag) and a repayable student loan (studielån). |
| poäng | credit |
| poängberäkningsmetod | method of calculating entry credits |
| poängsättning | marking, grading |
| praktik | job experience, work placement, (även) teaching practice |
| praktikant | student on work placement, trainee, probationer |
| praktikanttjänstgöring | probationary period in work, student work placement |
| praktikhandledare | training supervisor, practical instructor, (lärarutb. mentor) |
| praktikperiod | work experience period |
| praktikplats | trainee post |
| praktisera | work as a trainee |
| praktisk pedagogik | educational methods |
| praktisk-pedagogisk utbildning | professional training and practise (Am practice) |
| prestation | achievement, attainment, performance |
| prestationsförmåga | capacity (for attainment), ability |
| prestationsnivå | level of achievement |
| prestationsrelaterad | based on performance, based on achievement, related to performance |
| primärskola | primary school |
| primärutbildning | primary education |
| prioritera | give priority to |
| Pro-vice-chancellor | A pro-vice-chancellor is usually a person tasked with assisting the higher education institution's vice-chancellor and being the vice-chancellor's deputy when he/she is absent. |
| Problembaserat lärande | Problem Based Learning (PBL) |
| professor | professor |
| professur | professorship, chair |
| profilskola | specialist school |
| prognos | forecast |
| Programgemensamme ämnen | Programme specific subjects |
| programmål | programme goal |
| promemoria | memorandum, memo |
| proposition | government bill |
| Proposition | Government bill |
| Prorektor | Pro-vice-chancellor |
| protokoll | the minutes |
| protokollsanteckning | statement entered in the minutes |
| prov | test, examinations (dock ej i nationella prov) |
| provanställning | probationary employment |
| provisorisk | provisional, temporary |
| provtjänstgöring | probationary (trial) period |
| psykologexamen | Master of Science in Psychology |
| psykoterapeutexamen | Bachelor of Science in Psychotherapy |
| påbyggnadsutbildning | post-secondary training programmes (vux), continuation course(s) (univ) (program Am) \ |
| ramanslag | block grant, sector grant |
| ramavtal | framework agreement, general agreement |
| rambudget | overall budget |
| ramlag | framework law |
| rationalisering | rationalisation (Br), rationalization (Am), efficiency measures |
| redovisning | accounting, accountancy, account, accounts |
| redovisningsansvar | accountability |
| reform | reform |
| regel | rule, regulation |
| regelstyrning | management by rule |
| regelsystem | regulatory system |
| regelverk | regulatory framework |
| regeringen | the Government |
| Region | County council |
| registrera | enrol (Br), enroll (Am), enter in official register |
| registrering | enrolment (Br), enrollment (Am), registration, (om univ; matriculate) |
| regleringsbrev | government approval document, appropriation directions |
| reguljär | regular, mainstream |
| rekrytering | recruitment |
| rektor | principal (school head) |
| Rektor | School head (preschool, compulsory school and upper secondary school) |
| Rektor | Vice-chancellor (university) |
| rektorsområde | school management area |
| Rektorsprogrammet | School head training |
| relativt betyg | group-referenced grade |
| remiss | document circulated for comment |
| remissbehandling | consideration of circulated document |
| remissinstans | referral body considering a proposal/document |
| remissomgång | consultative round |
| remissvar | comment on official report |
| remissyttrande | comment on circulated proposal/document |
| reservationsanslag | reserve budget appropriations |
| resultatansvar | overall responsibility for results |
| resultatenhet | economic unit |
| resultatspridning | dissemination of findings |
| resultatuppföljning | follow-up of results, monitor |
| resurs | resources, assets, funds |
| resursanvändning | resource utilisation (Am utilization), use of resources |
| resurscenter | resources for remedial/ special needs teachers |
| resursfördelning | allocation of resources, distribution of resources |
| resurstilldelning | allocation of resources |
| RH-anpassning | special arrangements for the physically disabled |
| riksdagsbeslut | decision of the Riksdag, parlimentary decision |
| riksdagsskrivelse | Riksdag (parliamentary) communication |
| riksdagstryck | official parliamentary publication |
| riktlinjer | guidelines |
| råd | council, board |
| rådgivande | advisory, consultative |
| rådgivande nämnder | advisory boards |
| rådgivning | counselling, advice, guidance |
| rörelsehinder | physical disability |
| rörelsehindrad | physically disabled |
| rörlighet | mobility |
| sakkunnig | specialist, special adviser, political/legal adviser, expert |
| sakområde | discipline, area of knowledge |
| samarbete | cooperation |
| samarbetsavtal | cooperative agreement |
| samarbetsorgan | joint committee, coordinating agency |
| sameskola | Sami school |
| Sameskolan | Sami school |
| samfinansiering | joint funding, co-financing |
| samhällskunskap | social studies, civics |
| samhällsvetenskap | social sciences |
| samhällsvetenskaplig fakultet | faculty of social sciences |
| samråd | consultation |
| samverkan | cooperation |
| schablonbidrag | standard subsidy, standard allowance |
| schema | timetable |
| schemalagd | timetabled |
| sekretess | confidentiality |
| sekretesslagen | Secrecy Act |
| sektoriell forskning | sectoral research (research tied to a particular sector) |
| sektoriell forskningsorganisation | sectoral research body |
| sektorsforskning | mission-oriented research |
| sektorsnämnd | sectoral board of studies |
| sekundärskola | secondary school |
| seminariekurs | seminar course |
| SFI (svenska för invandrare) | Swedish for Immigrants |
| sjukgymnastexamen | Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy |
| sjuksköterskeexamen | Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
| självstudier | self-tuition |
| självstyrande | self-governing, autonomous |
| självständig | independent |
| självständighet | independence, autonomy |
| självständigt arbete | independent project |
| sjöingenjörsexamen | Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering |
| sjökaptensexamen | Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science |
| skapande verksamhet | creative activity |
| skoglig doktor | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD (Forestry) (jfr. medicine doktor ovan) |
| skogsmästarexamen | Bachelor of Science in Forest Engineering |
| skogsteknikerexamen | University Diploma in Forest Management |
| Skolbarnomsorg | After-school care |
| skolbarnsomsorg | school-age child care\ |
| skolgång | school attendance, schooling |
| skolledarutbildning | school management training |
| skolledning | school administration |
| skollokaler | school premises |
| skollov | school holidays (Br), school vacation (Am) |
| skolmiljö | school environment |
| skolpeng | compensatory transfer payment, school capitation allowance, school voucher |
| skolpersonal | school staff |
| skolplan | local school plan |
| skolplikt | compulsory schooling |
| skolskjuts | school transport, bus service (Am) |
| skolsköterska | school nurse |
| skolstart | beginning of compulsory education, beginning of school year, age at which school starts |
| skolstyrelse | local education committee, school board |
| skolväsen | school system |
| skolår | school year |
| skriftligt omdöme | written assessment |
| skriftligt prov | written test, examination |
| skyldighet | obligation, duty |
| skälig | reasonable |
| slutbetänkande | final report |
| slutexamen | final examination |
| slutförd kurs | completed course |
| sluttentamen | final examination |
| slöjdlärarexamen | Bachelor of Education in Craft |
| social bakgrund | social background |
| social omsorgsexamen | University Diploma in Social Care (100p) Bachelor of Science in Social care (120p) |
| social snedrekrytering | social imbalance in recruitment to higher education |
| socionomexamen | Bachelor of Science in Social Work |
| sommarkurs | summer course |
| sommarlov | summer holiday (Br), summer vacation (Am) |
| sommarpraktik | summer vacation practical work experience |
| specialarbete | special project |
| specialisering | specialisation (Br) specialization (Am) |
| specialistkompetens | be qualified as a specialist |
| speciallärare | special needs teacher |
| specialområde | speciality, special area, profile subject |
| specialpedagog | special needs educator |
| specialpedagogexamen | Graduate Diploma in Special Education |
| specialpedagogik | special needs education |
| specialskola | special needs school |
| Specialskolan | Special school |
| specialutformat program | specially designed programme \ |
| stadieindelning | division into levels |
| Statens skolor för vuxna | national state school for adults |
| statlig | national, state, governmental |
| statlig högskoleutbildning | public higher education |
| statlig tillsyn | state supervision (Br) government supervision (Am) |
| statlig utredning | government commission |
| statligt stöd | state grant (Br) government grant (Am) |
| statsanslag | government grant, government subsidy, government appropriation |
| statsbidrag | government grant, government subsidy, state grants, state subsidies |
| statsbidragsberättigad | eligible for government funding |
| statsbidragssystem | government funding system |
| statsförvaltning | public administration |
| statstjänsteman | civil servant |
| statsunderstöd | government subsidy, state subsidy (Br), Federal aid (Am) |
| stiftelse | foundation |
| stiftelsehögskola | autonomous institute of higher education |
| stipendium | scholarship, fellowship |
| stoff | teaching subject matter |
| storstadsdelegationen | metropolitan initiative |
| storstadsregion | urban area, metropolitan area |
| strategisk forskning | strategic research |
| sträva mot | aim to achieve, strive towards |
| student | student |
| studentkår | student union |
| studentpeng | university capitation allowance, student voucher |
| studentutbyte | student exchange |
| studie- och yrkesvägledare | study and career counsellor |
| Studie- och yrkesvägledare | Career and guidance councelor |
| studie- och yrkesvägledarexamen | Bachelor of Education in Career Counselling |
| studie- och yrkesvägledning | study and vocational guidance |
| studieavbrott | drop-out, interruption of studies |
| studiebesök | study visit |
| studiebidrag | study grant\ |
| Studiebidrag | Student grants |
| Studiecirkel | Study circle |
| studiecirkelledare | study circle leader |
| studiecirkelverksamhet | study circle activities |
| studiedag | in-service training day |
| studieförberedande | preparatory for further studies |
| Studieförbund | Study association |
| studiegång | study route, study path, choice of studies |
| studiehjälp | study assistance \ |
| studieledighet | leave of absence for study, educational leave |
| studielån | study loan\ |
| Studielån | Student loan |
| studiemedel | study allowance\ |
| studieomdöme | progress report (fhsk) study assessment |
| studiepoäng | credit |
| studieskuld | student loan debt |
| studiesociala frågor | student welfare issues, questions concerning student welfare |
| studiesociala förmåner | student social welfare benefits |
| studiesvårigheter | study problems, study-related difficulties |
| studietakt | rate of studies, pace of studies, study tempo |
| studievana | previous experience of studies, study experience |
| Study support | studiestöd |
| styrelse | administration, board, governing body, management board, governing board, board of management, board (olika skola/högskola) |
| styrmansexamen | University Diploma in Nautical Science |
| styrmedel | policy instrument, policy lever |
| styrning | control, governance, management, steering |
| stödundervisning | remedial tuition |
| subventionera | subsidise (Br) subsidize (Am) |
| suppleant | reserve member, substitute member (of committee) |
| svenska som modersmål | Swedish as native language |
| SVUXA | special adult study support for the unemployed |
| Swedish Qualifications Framework | The Swedish National Qualifications Framework is adapted to suit the current standards in Sweden, with its basis on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). Read more about SeQF. |
| synskada | impaired vision |
| synskadad | partially sighted, visually disabled, with impaired vision |
| SYO-konsulent | study and careers counsellor, careers guidance officer, guidance counsellor (Am) |
| syskongrupp | ‘family’ group (mixed age-group in pre-school) |
| sysselsättning | employment |
| sända på remiss | circulate for comment, submit for comment |
| särskild prövning | special individual examination |
| särskilda bestämmelser | special provisions |
| särskilda förkunskaper | course admission requirements, previous knowledge |
| särskilda krav | course admission requirements |
| särskilt stöd | special support |
| särskilt vuxenstudiestöd | special adult study support |
| särskilt yttrande | minority report (written comment on a committee report by one or more of the committee) |
| särvux | education for adults with learning disabilities |
| Särvux (särskild utbildning för vuxna) | Special education for adults |
| sökande | applicant |
| takbelopp | maximum funding |
| talfel | speech impediment |
| tandhygienistexamen | University Diploma in Dental Hygiene |
| tandläkarexamen | University Degree in Dental Surgery |
| teknisk fakultet | faculty of engineering, faculty of technology |
| teknisk högskola | institute of technology |
| teknologie doktor | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (jfr. medicine doktor ovan) |
| teknologie licentiat | Licentiate of Technology |
| temaforskning | thematic research (research based on an interdisciplinary theme) |
| tematisk nätverk | thematic network |
| tentamen | examination, test |
| tentamensbetyg | examination result, examination grade (Am) |
| tentamensperiod | examination period |
| tentamensskrivning | examination paper |
| tentera | examine; take an examination, sit an examination (Br) |
| teologie doktor | Doctor of Divinity (DD) |
| teologie kandidatexamen | Bachelor of Theology (140p) |
| teologie licentiat | Licentiate of Divinity |
| teoretiskt ämne | theoretical subject, academic subject |
| termin | term (Br), semester (Am) |
| terminsavgift | term fee, course fee, semester registration fee |
| terminsbetyg | end of term report, end of semester report |
| tidigarelärare | compulsory school teacher for years 1-7 |
| tidsbegränsad | temporary, limited, for a prescribed period |
| tidsbegränsad tjänst | short-term contract post |
| tilldelning | allocation |
| tillhandahålla | provide |
| tillsvidareanställning | permanent post, (univ) tenured post |
| tillsyn | supervision (om det gäller att kontrollera att lagar följs – legal supervision) |
| tillsynsmyndighet | supervisory authority |
| tillsätta | appoint |
| tillsättning | appointment |
| tillägg | supplement |
| tilläggsbestämmelse | supplementary (additional) clause |
| tilläggsbudget | supplementary estimates (Br), supplementary appropriations, complementary amount |
| tillämpad | applied |
| tillämpning | application, implementation |
| timanställd lärare | teacher employed on hourly basis |
| timplan | timetable \ |
| Timplan | Time schedule |
| timplanebunden undervisning | minimum prescribed contact hours |
| tjänst | post, position, office |
| tjänsteförslagsnämnd | appointment board |
| tjänsteman | civil servant, official |
| tjänstgöring | employment, service, practice, work |
| tjänstledighet | leave of absence (för studier/forskning; sabbatical) |
| träda i kraft | come into force, take effect |
| trädgårdsingenjörsexamen | University Diploma in Horticultural Management |
| träningsskola | education for children with severe learning disabilities |
| tvärvetenskaplig | interdisciplinary |
| tvärvetenskaplig forskning | interdisciplinary research |
| undantag | exemption |
| underkänd | failed \ |
| underlag | basis, basic data, guidance data |
| undersökning | survey |
| undervisning | teaching, education, tuition, instruction |
| undervisningserfarenhet | teaching experience |
| undervisningsresultat | teaching performance |
| undervisningsskyldighet | teaching duty |
| undervisningstid | teaching hours |
| undervsiningsspråk | language of instruction |
| universitet | university |
| Universitet | University |
| universitet och högskola | higher education, tertiary education, universities and university colleges |
| universitetsadjunkt | lecturer (Br), instructor (Am) |
| universitetskurs | university course, higher education course |
| universitetslektor | senior lecturer (Br), associate professor (Am) |
| universitetsnivå | university-level |
| universitetsrektor | vice-chancellor (Br), president (Am) |
| universitetsstudier | university studies, higher education, tertiary education |
| University | Higher education institution with the right to award doctoral degrees. Universities have degree awarding powers at first, second and third cycle level. |
| uppdrag | commission, mission, assignment, task |
| uppdragsforskning | commissioned research, contract research, sponsored research |
| uppdragsgivare | commissioning agent, commissioning body |
| uppdragsundervisning | contract teaching |
| uppdragsutbildning | commissioned education |
| uppehåll | temporary postponement, interruption of studies |
| uppehållstillstånd | residence permit |
| uppflyttad | moved up to the next level, promoted |
| uppföljning | monitoring, follow-up |
| uppföljningssystem | follow-up system |
| uppgift | task, exercise |
| upphandla | procure |
| uppnåendemål | goals to attain (targets (in syllabi) etc. aims etc.) |
| uppsats | essay, written composition, paper |
| uppsökande verksamhet | outreach activities, outreaching activities |
| upptagningsområde | catchment area |
| Ur och skur förskola | Rain or shine preschool |
| urval | selection, sample |
| urvalsbestämmelse | selection regulation |
| urvalsförfarande | selection procedure |
| urvalsgrupper | selection groups |
| urvalskriterium | selection criterion (pl. criteria) |
| urvalsregler | selection rules and procedures |
| utanför timplanen | outside normal lessons, extra-curricular activities |
| utarbeta | prepare, work out |
| utbilda | educate, train |
| utbildad | educated, trained, skilled, qualified |
| utbildning | education, training |
| utbildningsanordnare | education provider |
| utbildningsbevis | (univ) university course certificate |
| utbildningsbidrag (UBS) | special education assistance \ |
| utbildningsform | type of education |
| utbildningsinspektör | educational inspectors |
| utbildningsklyfta | educational gap |
| utbildningsnivå | level of educational attainment, level of education |
| utbildningsnämnd | education committee |
| utbildningsplan | study programme, syllabus (program Am) |
| utbildningsplats | place in a programme (program Am) |
| utbildningspolitik | education policy |
| utbildningsprogram | study programme, educational programme (program Am) |
| utbildningssystem | education system |
| utbildningsuppdrag | educational assignment, educational contract, education task contract |
| utbildningsutbud | provision of education, range of education available |
| utbildningsväsen | education system |
| utbyte | exchange |
| utbytesarrangemang | exchange programme (program Am) |
| utbyteslärare | exchange teacher |
| utbytesstipendium | mobility grant, exchange scholarship, exchange fellowship |
| utbytesstudent | exchange student |
| utfall | outcome, result |
| utgift | expense, expenditure |
| utgångspunkt | starting point, basis |
| utjämningsbidrag | compensatory transfer payment (grant) |
| utlandsstudier | study abroad |
| utlandssvensk | expatriot Swede |
| utlokalisera | relocate, decentralise (Br), decentralize (Am) |
| utländsk student | foreign student |
| utlåtande | statement (of opinion), opinion, report |
| utnämna | appoint |
| utnämning | appointment |
| utomvetenskaplig | extra-disciplinary |
| utredare | commissioner, investigator |
| utredning | commission, committee, commision of inquiry |
| utredningsförslag | commission report, working paper |
| utrustning | equipment (ej plural) |
| utveckling | development |
| utvecklingsarbete | development work/ project/ programme (program Am) |
| utvecklingsplan | national development plan for schools (the government action plan for pre-schools, schools and adult education) |
| utvecklingsstörd | learning disabled |
| utvärdera | assess, appraise, review, evaluate |
| utvärdering | evaluation, assessment, review (fortlöpande |
| utvärdering under kursens gång | continuous assessment |
| utvärderingsmetod | method of assessment |
| utvärderingsrapport | evaluation report, assessment |
| val | choice, option |
| valbar | eligible |
| valbar kurs | optional course |
| valfri kurs | optional course |
| valfrihet | freedom of choice |
| valfritt ämne | optional subject |
| validering | validation |
| variant | specialisation (Br), specialization (Am) |
| varvad teoretisk och praktisk kurs | sandwich course |
| varvad utbildning | work and study course, sandwich course |
| veckoschema | weekly timetable |
| veckotimme | period per week |
| verksamhetsberättelse | annual report |
| verksamhetsplanering | operational planning |
| verksamhetsår | financial year, fiscal year |
| verksledning | management (of National Board or Agency) |
| vetenskap | science, knowledge, learning, scholarship, studies |
| vetenskaplig | scientific, scholarly |
| vetenskaplig dokumentation | scientific documentation |
| vetenskaplig forskning | scientific research |
| vetenskaplig konferens | conference, symposium |
| vetenskaplig ledare | scientific supervisor, project leader |
| vetenskapligt bibliotek | research library |
| vetenskapligt fackspråk | scientific language, technical terminology |
| vetenskapligt sällskap | learned society |
| vetenskapsfond | research fund, scientific foundation |
| vetenskapsfält | discipline |
| vetenskapsgren | branch of science |
| vetenskapsman | scientist, scholar, researcher |
| vetenskapsteori | theory of science |
| veterinärexamen | Master of Science in Veterinary Medicine |
| veterinärmedicine doktor | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD (Veterinary Medicine) (jfr. medicine doktor ovan) |
| vidareutbildad | possessing additional qualifications |
| vidareutbildning | further education, supplementary training |
| vikariera | stand in for, (act as) substitute for |
| vikarierande | acting (lärare \- substitute teacher) |
| villkor | conditions |
| Vocational diploma | The vocational programmes (yrkesprogram) in upper secondary school lead to a vocational diploma providig a foundation for working life and further vocational education. |
| Vocational teacher training program | This degree trains future teachers for vocational programmes. |
| vuxenpedagogik | adult education methods |
| vuxenstudent | adult student, mature student |
| vuxenstudiestöd | adult study support |
| vuxenutbildning | adult education |
| Vuxenutbildning | Adult education |
| vuxenutbildningsbidrag | adult education grant |
| vuxenutbildningsinstitutioner | adult education bodies |
| väl godkänd | pass with distinction\ |
| värdegrund | fundamental values |
| värdering | assessment, evaluation, rating, ranking |
| värdland | host country |
| värduniversitet | host university |
| vårdhögskola | University College of Health Science run by county council |
| vårtermin | spring term (Br), spring semester (Am) |
| YH-poäng | HVE credits |
| yrka | move |
| yrkande | motion, proposal |
| yrke | occupation, trade, profession, vocation (vardagligt – work) |
| yrkesanknuten | work-related |
| yrkesbeskrivning | job description |
| yrkesbetonad | vocationally-oriented |
| yrkeserfarenhet | work experience, professional experience |
| yrkesexamen | vocational qualification, vocational higher education degrees, professionally oriented diplomas, professional degrees |
| Yrkesexamen | Vocational diploma |
| yrkesförberedande | vocationally-oriented |
| yrkeshögskola | higher vocational education |
| Yrkeshögskoleexamen | Diploma in higher vocational education |
| yrkesinriktat ämne | vocationally-oriented subject |
| yrkeskompetens | vocational competence |
| yrkeskunskap | professional knowledge, technical skill, vocational skills |
| yrkeslegitimation | certification, (professional) qualification |
| yrkesliv | working life, professional life |
| yrkeslivet | the world of work, the working world |
| yrkeslivserfarenhet | work experience |
| yrkeslivsrepresentant | representative of industry and commerce |
| yrkeslärare | vocational studies teacher, guidance conseller (Am) |
| Yrkeslärarprogrammet | Vocational teacher training program |
| yrkesmässig | professional, commercial |
| yrkesorientering | vocational guidance |
| Yrkesprogram | Vocational programme |
| yrkesstatus | professional status |
| yrkesteknisk högskoleexamen | University Diploma in Applied Technology |
| yrkesteknisk högskoleutbildning | higher technical vocational education |
| yrkesutbildning | vocational training (på skolnivå/högskolenivå) |
| yrkesval | choice of work, career choice |
| yrkesvägledning | vocational guidance, careers guidance |
| yttrande | statement, comment, (referee’s) assessment, opinion |
| yttranderätt | right to (non-voting) participation, right to speak |
| ämbetsman | government official, civil servant |
| ämbetsverk | government agency, central board, civil service department |
| ämne | subject (forskning \- discipline) |
| ämnesbeskrivning | description of teaching and research duties and qualifications (for professorial chair) |
| ämnesblock | subject block, subject unit |
| ämnesfördjupning | in-depth studies in subject, advanced study |
| ämnesgrupp | group of related subjects |
| ämneskunskap | knowledge of a subject |
| Ämneslärarprogrammet | Subject teacher training programme |
| ämneslärarutbildning | teacher-training programme for upper-secondary school teachers (Am program och high school) |
| ämnesmetodik | subject-specific methodology |
| ämnesområde | subject area, discipline |
| ämnesspecifik | discipline-specific |
| åldersblandad | mixed-age (group) |
| åldersgrupp | age group |
| åldersgräns | age limit |
| åliggande | duty, obligation, task, assignment |
| årsklasslös skola | vertically integrated school |
| årskull | cohort (Br), class (Am), age group |
| årskurs ett | first school year, first grade (Am) |
| årskurs noll | (voluntary) pre-school class |
| årskursbunden | graded |
| årskurslös | non-graded (by year), not divided into (school) years |
| återbetalningspliktig lånedel | loan element (of study support) |
| återföring | feedback |
| återkommande utbildning | recurrent education |
| åtgärd | measure |
| åtgärdsprogram | action plan |
| ömsesidighet | reciprocity |
| öppen fritidsverksamhet | open leisure-time activities |
| Öppen fritidsverksamhet | Open leisure-time activities |
| öppen förskola | open preschool |
| Öppen förskola | Open preschool |
| överenskommelse | agreement |
| övergripande | overall, general, comprehensive |
| övergång | transfer, transition |
| övergångsbestämmelse | temporary regulation, interim regulation |
| övergångsfrekvens | transfer rate, transfer frequency |
| överinseende | inspection, supervision |
| överklaga | appeal (against) |
| överklagandenämnd | board of appeal(s) |
| översiktskurs | introductory course, survey course, review course, outline course |
| översyn | review, inspection |
| övervägande | consideration |
| övning | exercise, drill, practice |
| övningskurs | practical course, applied course |
| övningsuppgift | written exercise |