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I want to work as a teacher in Sweden – what do I do?
Answer:

If you have a foreign teaching degree and want to work in Sweden, you can apply for an evaluation of your foreign qualification at the Swedish Council for Higher Education.

However, the statement does not provide certification and cannot be used to obtain permanent employment as a teacher. It can be used to make it easier for you to apply for another job or for an employer to see whether your qualifications are suitable for a fixed-term appointment in a school.

Teachers and pre-school teachers are regulated professions in Sweden, read more and see the list at www.uhr.se/Regleradeyrken (in English)

What is a regulated profession?
Answer:

Some professions are regulated through Swedish legislation that defines what is required to work within a certain profession, e.g. a particular qualification or authorisation, certification or other formal recognition.

If you wish to work in any of the below professions you should contact the competent authority and apply for the right to practise in that profession.

A list of all regulated professions can be found at uhr.se

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