“Rekordfå applications to start school”
“the Interest to start new independent schools has fallen to a record low level.”
“It could be that it is no longer free to seek permission, and that the potential friskoleägare now get their background checked.”
“the schools Inspectorate has received a total of 212 applications to start or expand independent school prior to school year 2020u002F21, which is a decrease of 33 percent compared with the previous year.”
“the Applications to nyetablera are 86 pieces and it is the lowest number since the schools Inspectorate took over responsibility for licensing in 2009. The remaining 126 applications are, therefore, expansion of already existing private schools.”
“The reduced interest shows itself in a period in which the elevkullarna grows. There seems to be other factors than demographics which created the cautious approach.”
“We have no given answers, but we know that the application from with in the year is subject to a fee,” says Ole Ulnes, investigators at Skolinspektionens licensing.”
“An application on the start-up costs sek 35 000 while the extension application costs 25 000 sek.”
“– We saw several examples of schools that applied for and were granted a permit but then never came to the start. It meant quite costly investigations never gave me anything. There will also be an uncertainty in the system, then you don’t know which schools will be up and running, ” explains Ole Ulnes.”
“another possible explanation is the law of fitness, which was introduced at the end of the year. It means that the owners and managers of private schools shall be examined before they are given the green light, which is done with the controls from the Swedish Tax agency and Bailiff.”
“We can now not say that there is such an effect, but it can happen that you want to wait and see how the schools Inspectorate, applies the new law before you come in with an application,” says Ole Ulnes.”
“the Total number of applications: 212, of which 86 applications for start-ups and 126 applications for extension.”
“Of applications for start-ups comes to 41 primary schools and 45 secondary schools.”
“the Majority of the supposed operations involving large cities and its neighbouring communities.”
“The vast majority of applications for start-ups comes from the limited liability company.”
“the Number of applications has decreased by 33 per cent compared with the previous year. The reduction applies to both primary and secondary education and the establishment of new stores expansions.”
“the Number of applications for start-ups is the lowest since 2009, when the Inspectorate took over responsibility for licensing.”
“Source: the Swedish schools Inspectorate”