Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. What is the Swedish Club of Ottawa?

A. The Swedish Club in Ottawa is a not-for-profit organization that was founded in 2008 in order to support Swedish traditions and culture in the Ottawa area. Its main purpose is to support supplementary education in the Swedish language, traditions and culture for children ages 4-14 living in the Ottawa area.

Q. What is the Swedish School in Ottawa?

A. The Swedish School in Ottawa is a Saturday morning language school for children 4-14 years old. Children living in the Ottawa area can register for this class. The number of students vary from year to year. The class has a teacher/ instructor and an assistant present in the class room. Both are always native Swedes and usually parents of children in the class. Swedish is spoken most of the time in the class.

The supplementary Swedish language school is administered by Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) under their International languages program.

The school is also supported by the Swedish Government (Skolstyrelsen).

Q. Can anyone join the Swedish Club?

A. Yes, the Swedish Club in Ottawa is open to everyone. Most members have a strong connection to Sweden, but one does not have to be a Swedish citizen to join. Many members come from “mixed” Swedish and Canadian families with different levels of language skills. If you're interested in become a member, click on Membership for further information.

Q. Can anyone join the Swedish School in Ottawa?

A. Anyone between the ages of 4 and 14 can sign up for the Swedish School. Most students have at least one Swedish-speaking parent in the home. While the school is open to everyone, the classes are taught almost exclusively in Swedish, making it difficult for someone without a modicum of Swedish language skills to participate meaningfully in the curriculum.

The supplementary Swedish language school is administered by Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) under their International languages program.

Q. Can you participate at the Swedish Club's events even if you are not a member?

A. Please come to our drop-in pub nights, meet the members and find out if the club is interesting to you. For all other events, like Group 55+ and our midsummer fest, you should be a member or be a close relative to a member.

Last Updated on Sunday, 16 September 2012 19:42