Education in Sweden

This report examines students’ learning experiences in Sweden in relation to digital technologies and school disciplinary climate and safety, drawing on an in-depth analysis of PISA 2022 results and insights from authorities and stakeholders. It focusses on how 15-year-old students experience their learning environment and how these experiences may be associated with learning outcomes and well-being. Sweden’s education system is characterised by strong values of equity, trust and local autonomy. It benefits from high levels of digital access and generally positive relationships between students and teachers. At the same time, the report highlights persistent challenges, including classroom disruptions, differences in students’ sense of safety and uneven pedagogical use of digital tools across schools. By placing student experiences alongside governance and resource arrangements, the report offers an international perspective on key strengths and areas that merit reflection. It highlights associations between learning environments, digital practices and school climate, and differences in student outcomes and well-being. The report is intended for policymakers, education leaders, researchers and practitioners interested in strengthening learning environments in decentralised education systems and in using international evidence to inform national discussions on equity, quality and student well-being.