Skolbyte

Skolbyte is a term used in Nordic languages to describe the process of changing from one school to another. It refers to the act of transferring enrollment and continuing education at a different institution within the same level of schooling, such as from one primary or secondary school to another.

In etymology and usage, skolbyte combines elements meaning school and exchange or change. In educational policy and administrative contexts, it denotes formal transfer procedures, including enrollment applications, transfer of records, and reconciliation of earned credits. In everyday language, it may describe a student who switches schools during a term or between school years. The exact meaning and procedures can vary by country and school system.

Variants and scope differ across jurisdictions. In English-language contexts the term is usually translated as school transfer or change of schools. Related concepts include student mobility, enrollment changes, and interschool transfers. Some systems require transfers at specific times, such as at the start of a term, while others allow mid-year moves to accommodate relocation or program changes.

Implications of a skolbyte can include effects on educational continuity, curriculum alignment, and credit recognition. Schools and districts often coordinate to obtain transcripts, assess prior learning, and ensure that students meet graduation requirements after the transfer.

See also: School transfer, Student mobility, Credit transfer.