The municipality of Kungälv is located in southwest Sweden along the coast. It has around 38,000 inhabitants and is known for its historic fortresses and churches from the medieval era. Nature is also prominent in Kungälv with forests and lakes. The adult education program in Kungälv offers a wide variety of theoretical and vocational courses to around 1,000 students each year. Classes are aimed at helping young adults and immigrants obtain skills for higher education or new careers. Courses include basic education, upper secondary education, Swedish for immigrants, and vocational programs in tourism, engineering, and healthcare.

1. Kungälv
The municipality of Kungälv is located close to the costal line of South West Sweden. Approximately 38 000
inhabitants live and flourish here. With its grand forts and medieval churches the area is rich with culture and
history. Nature is also a main feature of Kungälv, with lush forests and sparkling lakes.
For more information about Kungälv visit www.vastsverige.com (extern link)
The adult education of Kungälv offers a wide selection of courses and programmes, both theoretical and VET-
Vocational education and training programmes. Students can enjoy flexibility and studies adapted to their
personal needs and preconditions through for example distance tuition. Kungälv adult education is a public non-
profit organisation with approximately 30 employees and 1000 students passing through each year. The adult
education is free of charge.
Adult education reach out to young adults from 20 years of age that needs to complement their grades for access
to higher education or needs new skills for changing profession. Our target group is mostly adults who failed their
education earlier in life, suffers from unemployment or immigrants/refugees that needs to learn Swedish.
There are different educational efforts at the school; assistance for reading and writing difficulties, half distance
courses, special tutoring time and apprenticeship. Apprenticeship is a basic vocational education at upper
secondary level that will lead to increased work experience and knowledge within the branch.
Below you find a few samples of the courses we offer
•Basic adult education
•Upper secondary adult education
•SFI - Swedish for Immigrants
•VET programmes within Tourism, Marine Engineering, Health and Social Care
•Adult education for individuals with special needs
•Post-secondary training courses
•Contract teaching
International work
Kungälv adult education is always looking for possibilities to share best practice and cooperate with other schools
and organisations in Europe. Focal points of special interest are:
•Mobility projects for VET students
•Flexible organisation and learning
•New pedagogical teaching methods
•Mutual study visits and job shadowing activities
•Entrepreneurial and coaching approach and environment