Vanliga frågor
Follow these steps:
All new students apply via email. Please await confirmation before proceeding with the application process.
Fill out the registration form (one per child).
Pick volunteering assignment.
Yes. Please go to Enrollment on our website, click the email link under Step 1, and you will be put on the list for the next semester. Our younger grades fill up quickly, and so we recommend enrolling your children as soon as possible.
Yes, as long as there is space available. Please email your request to info@swedishschool-losangeles.org.
It depends on the age of the child. In the younger grades, the requirement to speak Swedish is less strict, as preschoolers are still at the early stages of their language development. Students enrolling in the older grades (Horses and up) will start off with a trial period of three lessons. If the teacher deems that the child does not have the language skills required to participate in the class, the child will be placed in the New Vikings class, specifically tailored for students with little to no prior knowledge of Swedish.
Yes, New Vikings is a class specifically tailored for students with little to no prior knowledge of Swedish. Other grades for school-aged students are held exclusively in Swedish, for children who have at least one parent who is a Swedish citizen, and where Swedish is spoken consistently at home.
The Swedish School offers Swedish lessons for students up to 16 years of age. However, a minimum of seven students is required for us to be able to form a class, and unfortunately we currently do not have enough students enrolling.
Unfortunately, we currently do not offer classes for adults. However, with enough interest, it is something we might be able to offer again.
We are always interested in finding new, dedicated teachers! Our school offers supplementary education in Swedish and Swedish culture. A teaching degree and/or experience working with children is preferable but not a must. Classes are held two hours a week and you work on a freelance basis, i.e. you are not a permanent employee of the Swedish School. Applicants residing in Sweden must first obtain a work permit or visa allowing you to work in the United States. The Swedish school is not able to assist with this. Please email your resume and a short description of yourself to info@swedishschool-losangeles.org.
No problem, parents can swap volunteer assignments with each other if needed. However, it is on you to find a replacement. This can be done via Sign Up Genius.
The Swedish school is a non-profit organization and without the help of our families, we simply do not have the means to throw our much loved Christmas and Summer Graduation parties, to keep our Swedish library open, to offer coffee and cake in the waiting room, etc. You are only expected to volunteer for 2.5 hours per semester. That being said, we understand that this may not work for everyone, and as an alternative, you are welcome to contribute $100 to our organization instead. Read more under the Enrollment tab.
Read Swedish books suitable for your child's language skills, no matter their age. Pointing books for small children. Older kids may be able to read by themselves.
Watch Swedish movies and TV shows for kids.
Play Swedish music in the car.
Don't mix languages when speaking with your child. Stick solely to Swedish.
Point to and describe things in Swedish.
Even if your child addresses you in English, always answer them in Swedish.