Swedish for Immigrants, SFI, is a basic education in the Swedish language for adults with a native tounge other than Swedish.
All immigrants from age 16 without basic skills in the Swedish language, who are nationally registered in the municipality, are entitled to participate in SFI.
If you are under 20, you are primarily referred to the language introduction program of the upper secondary school (Strömbackaskolan).
The SFI studies are free of charge and you can also combine your studies at SFI with other education or a part-time job. The SFI studies do not qualify for student aid.
Courses
- SFI A or SFI B if you have no education or short education.
- SFI B, SFI C and SFI D if you have a longer education.
After each completed course you get a certificate.
Schedule
Day time
If you study daytime, you have classes 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
You get a schedule, with 2-3 days in the morning and 2-3 days in the afternoon.
Morning time is at 8:30 to 12:00.
Afternoon time is at 12:15 to 15:30.
Distance/Evenings
For those who work , and with study habits and with some knowledge of Swedish.
If you want to study at a distance you must be able to study on SFI C or D-level.
Start
25 May (submit application at the latest 27 April)
24 August (submit application at the latest 27 July)
23 November (submit application at the latest 26 October)
If you are accepted you will receive a letter to your home adress 1-2 weeks before start.
Application
Submit your SFI-application to Vuxenutbildningen (Adult education) with web application
For web application you need an email-adress and swedish personal number.
If you need help with applying to SFI, you can visit study- and careercoucelor ( studie- och yrkesvägledare) at Vuxenutbildningen.
Are you an EU/ EEA citizen or a citizen of Switzerland with right of residence and domiciled in Piteå, but not registered in the municipality? Contact study- and careercouncelar (studie- och yrkesvägledare) at Vuxenutbildningen to leave your application on paper form. You must attach a copy of your passport and documents proving the right of residence.
If you are accepted you will receive a letter to your home adress 1-2 weeks before start.
Swedish as a second language - SSL
Swedish as a second language has different levels and an individual study pace. After finishing SFI you can continue studying Swedish as well as other subjects at Vuxenutbildningen (Adult Education) at a basic level and then continue to upper secondary level. In both cases you can combine your studies in Swedish with other courses.
In order to place you on the right level from the beginning we require you to take a placement test, to test your Swedish skills. Your teacher and a student counselor will help you set up goals and plan your studies.