Sweden
In Sweden, only registered teachers and preschool teachers will be elligiblie for permanent employment, after 1 December 2013, with a few exceptions. The head-master is responsible for grading if the teacher is not registred. Only registered teachers can be mentor to new teachers during their probationary year, which is required for registration. Since 1 July 2011, teachers and preschool teachers in Sweden can apply for registration by the Swedish National Agency for Education. The purpose of the reform is to raise the level of skills among teachers and preschool teachers so as to improve the quality of educational services. A long-term goal is also to achieve an increase in the salary of teachers to make teacher studies more attractive and attract stronger students.
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