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Swedish for immigrants SFI

Basic Swedish-language education for adults who do not have Swedish as their first language.

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Please note that all forms, digital applications (e-services) and some linked websites are currently in Swedish. Contact Citizen Service if you need help in English.

What the education is and who can study

Swedish for immigrants is free education for adults who need basic skills in the Swedish language and knowledge about Swedish society.

You can take part if:

  • You live in Sweden and are at least sixteen years old.
  • You lack the basic Swedish skills that the education provides.
  • Some exceptions may apply depending on residence status or protection status.

Study paths and courses

Which study path and course you start in depends on your education background, your previous knowledge and your goals.

  • There are three study paths: Study path 1, Study path 2 and Study path 3.
  • There are four courses called A, B, C and D. The courses included depend on your study path.

How the study paths work

Study path

Course levels

For whom

Study path 1

Courses A, B, C and D

For learners with short or no previous schooling, possibly with limited reading and writing in the first language.

Study path 2

Courses B, C and D

For learners with basic schooling who can read and write in the first language.

Study path 3

Courses C and D

For learners used to studying, often with upper-secondary or higher education.

 

After each completed course you receive a grade. The goal is to reach course D within your study path.

Application, assessment and study pace

After you apply you will be invited to an assessment meeting. Your language skills are mapped and your study path and course are decided.

You can study:

  • full time
  • part time
  • in the evening
  • at a distance

The total time of study is individual. It depends on your prior knowledge, your study path and how quickly you learn.

Rules and upcoming changes

  • The right to take part normally applies for three years from the first course start.
  • The period can be extended by six months at a time if there are special reasons.
  • An individual study plan is created together with you, based on your previous knowledge.
  • You have the right to finish courses you have started even if the total time is limited.

Swedish for immigrants in Boden (local)

In Boden, the municipality’s Lärcentrum is responsible for the education. After you register, you are invited to an assessment meeting and receive your start day and time. Sometimes you may need to wait a few weeks before starting, but never more than three months. You can study full time, in the evening or at a distance depending on supply and available places.

Do you want to access a specific document? Contact Citizen Service, and we will help you retrieve and read the full document.

Contact

Lärcentrum

E-mail: larcentrum@boden.se

Phone: +46 921 627 52