The Swedish National Agency for School Improvement
- Is responsible for general support to schools within nationally prioritised areas
- Supports local development of work quality and improvement of learning environments
- Stimulates the development of professional competence among educators
- Is responsible for the national programme for school leader education
- Supports the widened use of ICT in education
- Disseminates knowledge, experiences and research among professional educators
- Participates in national and international networks that stimulate school improvement
The Agency for School Improvement cooperates with other actors, like municipalities, schools, universities and professional unions that are interested in the development of education. Flexibility and effectiveness, respect for local needs and circumstances as well as long-term commitment are hallmarks of the agency.
Read more about what the Swedish Agency does
National school development - for enhanced knowledge and better results (pdf-file, 208 kB, will open in a new window)
In this report, Report No 16/2006, The National Agency for School Improvement highlights the need for national support for schools in their local improvement work.