Oman vs Sweden
Side-by-side comparison of how these places approach childhood.
Oman
Oman went from 3 schools in 1970 to over 1,100 today in one generation.
Sultan Qaboos transformed Oman from near-zero literacy to 95% enrollment in the fastest education expansion in modern history.
Sweden
In Sweden, parents get 480 days of paid leave — 90 reserved exclusively for each parent.
Sweden's parental leave system is the most generous in the world. The 'daddy quota' ensures fathers take at least 90 days — or the family loses them. The result: Swedish fathers spend more time with young children than fathers in almost any other country.
Oman
Oman's 10-2 system provides free education through grade 12. The country built its entire education system in 50 years — from 3 schools in 1970 to over 1,100 today. Arabic is the medium of instruction with English introduced from grade 1.
Sweden
Compulsory school starts at age 6 (förskoleklass) with a play-based transition year. Formal instruction begins at age 7. No grades until year 6. Schools are free and state-funded, though free schools (friskolor) operate with public money.
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