Number of preschool classes in schools in Sweden 2012-2022

Since the school year 2012/13, the number of schools with preschool classes in Sweden decreased. In the school year 2021/22, there were 3,578 schools offering preschool classes for children in Sweden. The year before starting compulsory school, children in Sweden are offered a voluntary one year preschool class. The class combines the pedagogical methods of the preschool with those of compulsory school. Usually children start a preschool class at the age of six.