Swedish for immigrants
10 posts about swedish for immigrants.
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After SFI: how Swedish as a second language (SVA) works
After SFI you can study Swedish as a second language at komvux, first at basic and then at upper secondary level. The courses, CSN, national tests and the route to university.
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How long does SFI take? The courses in points and weeks
SFI has no fixed length. From 2027 every course has a number of points, and 20 points is one week of full-time study. How to work it out, and what the three-year limit means.
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SFI in 2027: new courses, new course names and new national tests
From 1 January 2027 SFI gets new syllabuses: courses 1A to 3D, two new courses and a new series of national tests. The change applies per course. What is confirmed.
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Does SFI D count for Swedish citizenship? How to meet the language requirement
Since 6 June 2026, Swedish citizenship requires knowledge of Swedish. A pass in SFI course D is one way to show it, and the citizenship test in Swedish may not come until 2029.
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How to prepare for the SFI D national test: step by step
The SFI D test covers reading, listening, speaking and two writing tasks, one more formal. How D differs from C and how to practise each part, step by step.
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Practising with old SFI national tests
Old SFI tests and practice tests: which official example tasks are public, why the real tests stay confidential for years, and how to practise the format.
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How the SFI test is graded, and what passing means
SFI has two grades, Pass and Not passed, and no published pass mark. How reading, listening, writing and speaking are assessed, and how much the test counts.
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What is SFI? How Swedish for Immigrants works and how to start
SFI is free Swedish tuition run by your municipality. Who can join, how study paths and courses A to D work, and how to sign up, as of September 2026.
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The SFI national test: everything you need to know
The SFI national test assesses reading, listening, writing and speaking in courses B, C and D. How the test works, how it's graded, and how to prepare.
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How to prepare for the SFI C test: a step-by-step guide
Practical tips for the SFI course C national test. Reading, listening, writing and speaking: what's tested, how to practise, and which tools help.