Preschool & School

Järfälla Municipality offers preschool and compulsory school for children aged 1 to 16. All children who live in Järfälla have the right to a place in preschool and school. Education is free of charge, and school meals are included.

Preschool (förskola) is available for children from the age of 1 until they start school. You can apply for a preschool place at any time during the year.

Compulsory school starts in the year the child turns 6, and children attend nine years of elementary school (grundskola).

Upper secondary school (gymnasium)

After completing compulsory school, young people in Järfälla may continue to upper secondary school (gymnasium). Education is voluntary but free of charge, and students can choose between national programmes that prepare for university studies or vocational training.

Apply digitally

You apply for preschool and school through the municipality’s digital service. You may list several preferred schools, and placements are made based on factors such as distance and availability. If your child has special needs, additional support can be provided.

Contact us

If you need guidance in English during the application process or have questions about preschool or school in Järfälla, you are welcome to contact the municipality at kontakt@jarfalla.se or by telephone at +46 8 580 285 00.