 Experience your world > Sweden
The traditional images of Sweden – blonde, birch forests, huge lakes, powerful history, royal family on bicycles and a capital spread across islands in an archipelago – make motivation easy for exchange students.
Sharing borders with Norway and Finland, and joined to Denmark by the longest combined road and rail bridge in Europe, Sweden is a natural beauty with over half the country covered by forested wilderness.
It is undoubtedly the prominence of Volvo and IKEA that brought blue and gold into homes throughout the world, but the Kingdom of Sweden has much more to offer than the birthplace of attractive and affordable furniture and safe vehicles. For example, it is also home to the founder and ongoing management of the illustrious Nobel Prizes.
With solid contribution to folkloric heritage and modern arts, particularly the cinematic masterpieces of Ingmar Bergman and seven Nobel prizes for literature, Sweden has a rich culture exchange students will find fascinating. In summer demonstrations of their history is celebrated at numerous festivals where men and women don their native costumes and dance around the traditional Maypoles.
Like English, the Swedish language is of Germanic origin and shares similarities to Norwegian and Danish, and students’ local language development will be aided by both host families and friends. Many Swedes speak and embrace English – evidenced by ABBA.
Exchange programs offer a taste of new and old Sweden, combining the strong military history with natural wonders and kind-hearted, friendly people.
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 "An exchange is the way to go. Leaving Melbourne during a 40º Summer and heading halfway around the world to Sweden - people thought I was crazy.
"I saw it as an adventure and made the most of the snowy climate. I snowboarded, made some wonderful friends and became part of a new family.
"Overall my experience and trip overseas has been the best adventure of my life so far! It opened my eyes to the world around me."
Nicole Warwick of Niddrie, VIC to Danderyd, Sweden |
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 "I acquired an unbelievable strength and maturity which has helped me grow into the person I am today.
"I developed the most amazing friendships while in Sweden. We supported each other, laughed and cried together, shared stories and made memories which will remain with me forever.
"These people became my second family, the culture and way of life became fully part of me.
"Leaving (Sweden) was the most difficult part of my stay. Promises were made: ‘One day we’ll meet again.’ I want to ensure that other people have the same excellent experience that I had."
Anna Scullie of Wangaratta, VIC to Horby, Sweden |
| Swedish programs |
Duration |
Applications
Close |
Final
Payment |
Fee |
| Aug - semester |
Aug 2010 - Jan 2011 |
Apr 30 |
May 31 |
8490 |
| Aug - year |
Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 |
Apr 30 |
May 31 |
9490 |
| Nov - 3 Months |
Nov 2010 - Jan 2011 |
Aug 15 |
Aug 31 |
7690 |
| Jan - semester |
Jan 2011 - Jun 2011 |
Oct 15 |
Nov 15 |
8490 |
| Jan - year |
Jan 2011 - Nov 2011 |
Oct 15 |
Nov 15 |
9490 |
Decided which Swedish program is best for you? Complete your Preliminary Application online!
Still deciding the perfect destination for your exchange? Why not check out: Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Norway, South Africa, Spain and U.S.A.
S.C.C.E. reserves the right to make adjustments to programs and fees.
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