  About
the size of California, Sweden sits between Norway
to the west and Finland to the east. Most of the population
lives in the southern region bordering the Baltic
sea; the north is dominated by an immense and breathtaking
natural wilderness unrivaled anywhere else in western
Europe. It comes as no surprise that Swedes relish
outdoor activities, from skiing and hiking in the mountains
and majestic pine and birch forests of the north to
swimming and tennis along the sandy beaches in the
south. Sweden’s historic castles and ruins rival
those of its more touristed neighbors, France and
Italy, and its capital, Stockholm, is celebrated as
one of Europe’s most beautiful cities and boasts
no fewer than 10 royal castles.
High
School in Sweden
With its combination
of stunning natural beauty, safe communities and family
oriented lifestyle, Sweden is the ideal destination
for a high  school program. You will be enrolled in
a Swedish gymnasium, or upper secondary school, where
you will have a choice of several “majors,”
such as humanities, technology, or natural sciences.
After school, most Swedish teens enjoy club and sports
activities.
Most placements are in small towns and villages in the southern part of the country, near Stockholm. However, students may be placed anywhere in Sweden.
Most
Swedish families have one or two children, and often
both parents work outside the home. Swedish families
tend to be active and enjoy sports and outdoor activities
together.
Program Requirements
Prior study of Swedish is helpful, but not required.
Lessons are available in most Swedish high schools
for an additional fee.
Program Options and Dates
| One Semester |
Spring: |
January – June |
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Fall: |
August - January |
| Academic Year |
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August - June |
Special Travel Opportunities
A weekend trip to Gothenberg is organized for students in the fall, and a trip to Stockholm is arranged in the spring. Students may participate in either or both trips for an additional fee.
At the end of the school year, students have the option of participating in a chaperoned three week European tour for an additional fee.
For more information about CCI’s High School
Abroad program or to download an application form
and instructions, click
here.
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Greenheart Programs
