Svenska för invandrare - Sfi

Swedish Tuition for Immigrants (SFI) is language instruction aiming to give adult immigrants basic knowledge of the Swedish language. It is possible to combine SFI with job experience activities, work or other studies. We admit students throughout the year. Who is entitled to read sfi? Read more at the Swedish National Agency for Education.

Studievägar och kurser

Study Routes and Courses

SFI has three different study routes. As the figure shows, course 1b and 2b are equivalent, as are course 1c, 2c and 3c as well as 1d, 2d and 3d. It is possible to read the final course (d) in each study route. 

• Study route 1 is intended for persons with little experience in studying.
• Study route 2 is for persons with some experience in studying, capable of reading and writing fairly effortlessly.
• Study route 3 is for persons who are accustomed to studying and are capable of independent studying.

If you have not attended school earlier, or only studied for a few years, you will begin your studies in study route 1 (course 1a or 1b).

If you have attended school earlier, you start your studies in our Beginner Group. You attend the group for four to eight weeks before starting study course 2 or 3.

The length of the course differs between individuals, depending on your previous education, how much Swedish you already know and your personal aspirations.

Courses b, c and d are followed by a final compulsory, national test.

You will be graded in all the courses. The grades are A-F, with A as the highest grade.

You can study SFI in three different ways

1. Daytime studies in Örnsköldsvik

Most students study SFI during the day and many people study full time, but your attendance can differ if you e.g. have a job. New courses start every month (with some exceptions).

2. Evening class in Örnsköldsvik

This is the course we recommend if you have a daytime job. You can follow study route 2 and 3. You study with your teacher on Wednesdays from 6 o’clock to 9 o’clock p.m. (18.00 – 21.00). Between classes you have home assignments. New courses start every month (with some exceptions).

3. Distance learning

Distance studies are an option for those who cannot study either day or evening. You must have a study experience and be able to study independently, as well as the routine of communicating via computer. The course start is individual and is decided together with your teacher. You sometimes have to wait to get started.

Even if the course is given at a distance, it begins with meeting your teacher at the school. You and the teacher also meet at school at times that you decide together.

We offer courses 3C and 3D as distance studies. If you do not know any Swedish, you first need to start a beginners group during the daytime.