Swedish intensive course for ages 6–12
Svenska Distans – Swedish intensive course
Age: 6–12 years
Dates: 20–24 July and 27–31 July 2026
Application: see form below
Welcome to Svenska Distans Summer School at SSHL in Sigtuna!
Book early – only a limited number of places are available. Please use the form below.
About the course
SSHL collaborates with Svenska Distans, which every summer offers an intensive Swedish course on the school’s premises. The course is designed for children aged 6–12 who wish to strengthen and improve their Swedish as a mother tongue. In a fun and engaging way, the course helps your child make progress towards the national learning goals in Swedish.
Read more about the course below.
Fees and application process
Language, history, culture and fun
The Swedish language forms the core of the course, but there is also plenty of time for your child to explore Swedish history and culture. The main emphasis is on practical spoken and written exercises, carried out both individually and in small groups. Many activities also take place together as one large group.
Children and their accompanying adults have the opportunity to discover the historic town of Sigtuna, which dates back more than 1,000 years.
Recreation and extracurricular activities
Every afternoon between 2 pm and 5 pm, our recreation teachers organise a varied programme of games, sports, excursions and other fun activities. These help the children develop socially while also improving balance, motor skills and coordination. The aim is for your child to experience many classic Swedish summer activities and to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Sigtuna.
Teachers
All classes are led by qualified and experienced teachers. At the end of the course, each child receives a certificate and may also obtain a written statement from the teacher outlining the level they have reached and recommendations for continued studies.
Meals
All meals are served in the school’s attractive dining hall, providing a relaxed and social atmosphere. Meals are freshly prepared in the school kitchen and are both nutritious and child-friendly.
Breakfast and dinner are included in the course fee. Lunch can be purchased at the school for a small additional cost.
Accommodation
Participants stay in one of SSHL’s comfortable boarding houses. An accompanying adult is provided with one or two rooms in the same boarding house, depending on the number of children they have registered. Night-time staff are present to assist with practical matters, but the parent or guardian remains responsible for their own children. Each boarding house includes a TV lounge, kitchen and laundry facilities.
Accompanying adult
Because the children are relatively young, we require an accompanying adult for every participant. This is a firm requirement with no exceptions. During school hours, we organise a selection of activities for the adults if there is interest.