A comparative analysis of the American- and the Swedish education system
             I have heard some Swedes say that the Swedish education system is the best in the whole world. However I also heard some American say that The United States has the best education system in the whole world. These statements actually confused me, who should I believe? Therefore I decided to make my own "investigation" about these school systems, hoping it will give me the right answer.
             My goal with this essay is to get an idea about if and how the Swedish education system differs from the American education system and also try to find out if there are some resembles between the two systems. I will start my essay with a brief background about the education system in both countries, further I will analyse diversities and similarities in these systems.
             Most Americans attend twelve years of primary and secondary school. With a secondary school ("high school") diploma or certificate, a student can enter college, university, and other professional schools.
             Around the age of six most American children begins primary and secondary school. They attend five or six years of primary school. Next they go to secondary school, which consists of either two three- year programs or a three-year and a four-year program. These are called middle school and high school.
             After finishing high school, American students could chose to go on to college or university. College or university study is known as "higher education". Study at a college or university leading to the Bachelor's Degree is known as undergraduate education. Study beyond the Bachelor's Degree is known as postgraduate school.
             U.S. students usually study a wide variety of subjects while in college. Many students do not specialize exclusively in one field until graduate school. Students i
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