Learn Swedish

Svenska

Gain basic knowledge of the Swedish language and knowledge of Swedish society. You learn to speak, read and write, and practice using the language in everyday life and at work. Our programmes are free of charge.

Our programmes and courses

You can study Swedish from scratch, only study the language or combine sfi with other adult education courses. All links are in Swedish.

Sfi-combo

Vocational training that combines Swedish studies with courses at an upper secondary level.

Sfi and SVA for Ukrainians

Information about sfi and SVA for Ukrainians with a residence permit via the mass displacement directive.

Sfi and SVA for Ukrainians

Planning your studies

During your studies

Frequently asked questions

  • You must be registered in the municipality of Stockholm. Otherwise you need to contact the Adult Education in your municipality.
  • You must have a residence permit and you must be at least 16 years old. 
  • You should have received your Swedish personal identity number.  

EU/EEA Citizens or Citizens of Switzerland

If you are an EU/EEA citizen or citizen of Switzerland and a resident in Stockholm municipality you can study sfi. Be prepared to show your passport. 

The number of hours for each course is individual. The total time of the study path may therefore vary, but from course A to course D (to complete the entire sfi) can take just over five years if you study 15 hours a week.

Most of the schools offer lessons for both day and evening hours. The daytime courses are Monday-Friday, 20 hours a week. While evening courses are about 2-3 times a week, approximately 6-9 hours a week. If you have specific reasons, you might be given a customised timetable.

When you complete a course, you are given a grade. Grades from course D will be sent to you. If you want your grades from courses A, B and C you need to contact your school.

If you have higher education, post secondary vocational education or upper secondary education, from another country, we recommend you to contact the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR), for an assessment of your grades.

If you need a copy of a grade that was issued before July 1st 2016, please contact Vuxenutbildningscentrum.

If you need information in other languages, please send us an email sfi@edu.stockholm.se.

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