Starting at a Swedish preschool: “inskolning”

Starting at a Swedish preschool: “inskolning”
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Last updated/verified: September 2025
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Whenever your kid starts at a new preschool in Sweden, whether their very first one or not, the first week or two will be dedicated to inskolning (schooling in). This post is about what to expect during this period, as it might not be obvious for all of us who grew up outside of Sweden.