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English Education

Skellefteå is growing rapidly and billions of SEK worth of investments in new industries make this place an international focal point. People from all over the world come to Skellefteå to live and work and English-medium instruction is offered here for all ages and levels. English-medium instruction also provides an opportunity for Skellefteå residents who want to create a linguistic basis to use in, for example, studies or work abroad.

For accompanying children and adolescents, Skellefteå offers both primary and secondary school education where English is the language of instruction. In addition, English-medium university studies are offered in some of the fields where Skellefteå has an internationally strong position.

The International English School

At Internationella Engelska Skolan (the International English School) in Skellefteå, for children ages 5-16, the majority of teaching is conducted in English, and the school has a large proportion of teachers who are native speakers of English.

IBDP International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Kanalskolan

Kanalskolan gymnasium offers English-medium instruction to students following the Humanities study stream and the Science study stream. This English-medium programme is offered both for people who have moved to Skellefteå from other countries and for Swedish students in the ages between 16 to 19 years with international ambitions.

The Citizen School

Medborgarskolan (the Citizen School) in Skellefteå offers courses in English at regular intervals, both for beginners and at advanced level. Information about when the courses are offered can be found at Medborgarskolans website.

International student at Campus Skellefteå

Through Luleå University of Technology and Umeå University, Campus Skellefteå offers university courses in English in some of Skellefteå's high-profile fields. This includes everything from computer game development and wood technology to mechanical engineering and sustainable computer communication.

The Sitizen School

Medborgarskolan (the Citizen School) in Skellefteå offers courses in English at regular intervals, both for beginners and at advanced level. Information about when the courses are offered can be found at Medborgarskolan's website.

International student at Campus Skellefteå

Through Luleå University of Technology and Umeå University, Campus Skellefteå offers university courses in English in some of Skellefteå's high-profile fields. This includes everything from computer game development and wood technology to mechanical engineering and sustainable computer communication.

The International English School

At Internationella Engelska Skolan (the International English School) in Skellefteå, for children ages 5-16, the majority of teaching is conducted in English, and the school has a large proportion of teachers who are native speakers of English.

IBDP International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Kanalskolan Kanalskolan

Kanalskolans gymnasium offers English-medium instruction to students following the Humanities study stream and the Science study stream. This English-medium programme is offered both for people who have moved to Skellefteå from other countries and for Swedish students with international ambitions.


Stories from Skellefteå

  • They experienced what it is like to work and live in Skellefteå.

    What is it like to work, live and work in Skellefteå? That's what participants in the Relocate project from Stockholm and Malmö got to experience for a few days in March. During the trip to Skellefteå, they got to know the city and meet potential employers. - "It was wow," says Alejandro Zuaznabar, whose life is about to take an exciting turn. The participants were jobseekers from Stockholm and Malmö who are registered with Arbetsförmedlingen or Jobbtorg. They were already curious about Skellefteå, but knew very little about the place. During the days in Skellefteå, they met employers who want to recruit. They also received information about finding accommodation, the cultural and leisure activities available in the city and the support offered to newcomers. They also took part in a city tour. Safe environment Silvia Valentinova Yilmaz Dalgin has been living in Malmö for eight months with her husband and their two children. She has previously worked as a language teacher in her native Turkey. Silvia came into contact with Relocate through the International Women's Association in Malmö and was impressed by what she saw in Skellefteå. - A small, but beautiful city. I want my children to grow up in a safe environment. I think Skellefteå is a very good place for that," she says. During the trip, Silvia met employees from Skellefteå municipality's education and labor market administration. The meeting felt good, says Silvia. She is now waiting for a register extract to be sent to the municipality so that she can work as a teacher. Then she hopes for a job offer - and a move north. - "It feels very exciting. I'm really looking forward to working as a teacher again. And Skellefteå looks like a very good place for me and my family. I want to learn to ski," she says. Freja Bröste, site manager at the staffing agency Konsultia in Skellefteå, was one of the employers who took part in the trip. - It was well organized and the candidates I met were both good, nice and competent. It felt like they had actually thought through a possible move," she says. "Open and friendly" For participant Alejandro Zuaznabar from Stockholm, the trip was his first visit to Skellefteå. He is studying to become a civil engineer in soil and water. Alejandro also had very positive impressions of Skellefteå. - A very safe place, and good energy from people. Everyone has been open and friendly. That doesn't always happen here in Stockholm," he says and laughs. For Alejandro, the visit to Skellefteå is something of a back-to-school story. He has received a job offer from the construction company Contractor, which wants to employ him as a supervisor in land and construction. - It was wow! It has gone incredibly fast. It feels like we have the opportunity for a whole new life," he says. A few days ago, Alejandro came up to Skellefteå again, and already this week it is time for the first working day. His partner has had a job interview with the municipality's meal unit. And the three children are looking forward to getting to know a new city.

  • Parenting and music - in sweet harmony?

    Five beautifully singing Skellefteå dads have charmed the music world. We know that Dad Harmony knows their voices. But what are they really like as fathers? And how do they combine the life of a musician with pick-up, drop-off and bedtime stories?

  • Full steam ahead in Bodan's instrument factory

    He is the synthesizer who became " Big in Japan". This is the slightly improbable story of how Johan Berglund from Bodan, Skellefteå, took his hobby all the way from the basement to the coronation of King Charles .

  • Jenny chose Northvolt - the career change brought her back to Skellefteå.

    When Blåfors girl Jenny Carlsson gave birth to two children, the family decided to move from Oslo to Skellefteå. At the same time, she made an abrupt career change and joined the adult education program for automation operators. Today, she is a shift manager at Northvolt and plays an important role in the growth of the new industry. - 'That's what attracted me the most, I wanted a job that was in line with my values,' says Jenny.

  • Inclusion - a key to Boliden's international recruitment efforts

    Skellefteå is expanding and the need for labor is great. The supply of skills is a challenge for many employers and international recruitment can be a solution. Boliden has recruited several talents from other countries to Skellefteå and the mining company has methods to reach out to the right target groups and help new employees settle in when they arrive.

  • Filippa from Ursviken made it on TikTok and stayed in the city

    Actually, Filippa Andersson dreams of becoming a full-time drummer. But for now, she's working on something many young people dream of; making money on social media where she can instead be effective with her humor. - I'm really just being myself and doing what I think is fun. I try to let my personality out, says Filippa, who has 40,000 followers on TikTok. Filippa has just moved to what you might call a "temporary home". While her friend is traveling abroad, Filippa takes the opportunity to borrow the apartment until she gets her own first apartment in three months. - It feels great, it will be so nice to have your own and visit mom and dad in Ursviken when you feel like it and not have them chasing you at home, she says. But she won't be living all by herself. - I've bought a little cat too! The whole apartment journey began with Filippa complaining on the social media platform TikTok about how difficult it was for young people to find accommodation in today's Skellefteå. With its 40,000 followers, the post spread, which in turn led SVT to contact her and make a feature on the housing shortage in Skellefteå, and later TV4 as well. - I think it's good that the subject is being raised. It must be easier for young people to move into their own apartments. But it was far from obvious that Filippa would make an impact on social media in this way. - I started with TikTok very late compared to everyone else, I kind of didn't understand how it worked, but I started posting about trends and was lucky that it went well from the start. It has never been a goal to become big, I have always done it because it's fun and run on without thinking about it, she says. In the summer of 2021, she reached a first milestone with five-digit followers. - 10 000 was still a bit cool, she admits. How would you describe the channel? - I do all kinds of things, really I just try to be myself, but unconsciously it has become a little humor stamp on me. I do what I think is fun like fashion, beauty and music which is a big interest for me, says Filippa. She grew up in Ursviken and attended the music program at Anderstorp with drums as her main instrument. There was a lot of music in her spare time. - I would like to get back to it again. Skellefteå is a good music city with many opportunities, but it can always be better, for example with more rehearsal rooms. That's kind of how I was drawn into it via Kulturskolan, during high school I basically lived on Mullberget. With 40 000 followers, companies and brands contact Filippa with proposals for collaborations. A dream job for many? - Yes, absolutely, I am privileged to make money from it. I don't call myself an influencer or Tiktokare, I would never do that. I just work with it. Many people don't understand how much time it actually takes and I didn't understand that from the beginning either, but all the pep and love I get from my followers makes me happy to keep going. What kind of clients do you have? - I work with different fashion companies, makeup, skincare, energy drinks, dating apps and those kinds of digital services. I am careful to choose what I want to bring together with, it should feel right," she says. In addition to social media, Filippa drives an ice cream truck and works at ICA Kvantum in Skellefteå. - All in all, it's a bit too much work, but I enjoy everything I do and still want a 'regular' job because of the socializing you get through your colleagues, she says. What opportunities do you see as a young person in Skellefteå? - Skellefteå has grown a lot in a short time, new places are opening and people are moving here. When I was in high school, I didn't even apply for housing because I didn't want to live here. But when I lived in New York for a year as an au pair, I realized that Norrland is quite nice after all. I like it here, it's close to nature and you can go for a walk without having to meet anyone. Everyone is so down to earth and I really like that, not everything has to be so superficial. What else do you dream about? - I live very much in the present, what I have said is that I want to work with things that are fun. I understand that not every day is fun, but I want to be driven by it and not have to wake up with anxiety. Maybe I'll start my own business in TV production, marketing, or maybe I'll have an epiphany to become a nurse. Of course I want to freelance with the drums, that would be great fun! But I take it as it comes!

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9 January 2024