Education in Glommersbygden
Primary school
At Parkskolan in Glommersträsk, teaching is conducted from preschool class to grade 6. The school has large, bright and nice NPF adapted classrooms. As Parkskolan is a village school, we have a lower number of students in the classes, which provides great opportunities for individual adaptations and the staff at the school also have good knowledge of each student's needs. At Parkskolan in Glommersträsk you can be sure that every student is seen.
Teaching is conducted in so-called B-form, age-integrated as follows, grades f-3 and grades 4-6. There are good opportunities to take some specific classes on the side for teaching when needed.
Parkskolan has its own school kitchen, which means that the food is of good quality. Parkskolan has been known for its food for a long time.
When it is time for upper secondary school, the pupils go up to Arvidsjaur and continue their schooling there. In Arvidsjaur there are also gymnasium programs for further studies after primary school.
At Parkskolan:
Home economics hall
In the home economics hall there are several kitchens that the student can use for their kitchen skills and learning.
Smartboards
Modern smartboards are installed in the classrooms
Library
Inside the Park School, the Library is easily accessible to students. The library is also open every Wednesday to the public.
Wood and sewing crafting
Equipment and certain rooms are available for the two craft techniques
Close to everything
Everything the children need (except the swimming hall) is on the school grounds, close and easy to move between
At the school area
- Sports hall
- Soccer field (gravel)
- Beachvolleyball court
- Tennis court
- Ice rink
- Ski tracks
- Outdoor swimming pool
Distance studying
Distance learning is the perfect solution for those who want to learn in some way but still want to live in the area.
Today, many different universities and colleges offer distance learning with only digital meetings, which makes it easier for those who may be on parental leave or who are simply too happy in Glommersbygden to move away for studying.
There is also a Learning Center in Arvidsjaur town, where you can easily and conveniently take exams if necessary, when this option may not already be available in the education or course you are taking. Here you can see which higher education courses are currently on offer, with Arvidsjaur as a satellite location.