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Free Swedish language classes: part 1 – SFI
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Free Swedish language classes: part 1 – SFI

By MC Quinn

By MC QuinnSweden has so many fantastic opportunities for foreigners living here. OK, these opportunities might be hard to find, sometimes confusing to access, but at least they are there. One of these great services is free university education for all citizens, permanent residents and most holders of a resident visa. Sweden also offers free of charge Swedish classes. I have heard mixed reviews about these classes – some amazing success stories and some complaints. I can’t tell you if these classes are right for you, but since they are free of charge, why not try them out for yourself and figure out if they fit your needs and teaching style.

To help you through the process, here are some details you might need to know..

SFI Registration Guide For People Living in Stockholm

SFI’s Main Office Details:

Svenskundervisning för Invandrare [SFI] Swedish for immigrants

www.stockholm.se/sfi

Reception:

10.30-14.30 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 10:30 to 14:30

13.00-17.30 Wednesday

Placement Test:
10.30-14.30 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

13.00-17.00 Wednesday

Thursday: Arabic and Somali interpreters drop-in 9:00 to 09:30
Phone: 08-508 25 700

Phone hours: Monday – Thursday 09:00 to 11:00

Fax: 08-508 25 690
Mailing address:

SFI Stockholm

106 64 Stockholm

SFI Eligibility Criteria:

  • 16+ years of age
  • A Swedish Personal number
  • Have either a Swedish Residence Permit, Permanent Residence, or Swedish Citizenship
  • You intent to live in Sweden for one of more years
  • If you plan on signing up for SFI Stockholm, you must live in Stockholm. This does not usually include Nacka, Täby, Solna, Sollentuna, Sundbyberg or Huddinge because they have their own stad. If you live in one of these areas, you must first contact your commune to determine which rules apply to your personal situation.

When you Register for SFI you must bring:

  • Your passport of Swedish ID card
  • Your personal number

Contacting SFI

  • Go to the SFI in person. Address is Hornsgatan 124, third floor, in Stockholm(T-bana Zinkensdamm)
  • If you live outside of Stockholm community – in areas such as Nacka, Täby, Solna, Sollentuna, Sundbyberg or Huddinge – you are eligible to take SFI in Stockholm, but instead must go to your own city’s office
  • Make sure you bring you personal number and another piece of identification, such as your passport or ID card.

Again, registering must be done in person.

DETAILS ABOUT SAS, STOCKHOLM UNIVERSITY, AND OTHER OPTIONS COMING SOON.

37 Comments

  • Shephali 13 Jun 2011

    Hi, for those of you who live in Nacka, you will need to register at the following office for the SFI classes with your passport and personal number.

    Sickla Centrum, Marcusplatsen 7, Nacka, 131 34

    Telephone: 0046 (08) 716 76 04

    Office hours: 09.00 – 16.00

  • Maris 9 May 2012

    know somebody SFI office in Taby, or the closest one?

  • momodou 19 Jul 2012

    Am only eagering to start the classes

    .

  • Tina 26 Jul 2012

    hello,

    i want to know, is it true that sfi school helps their students with money who is comes from non european country? some people told me about this and i want to make sure, because i dont work and i have no help, i am so happy to study in sfi finaly but i have not salary to buy ticket to come to school everyday.

  • katayoun sharghi 31 Jul 2012

    Hi .we sattled newly in bromma (near sundbybergs)my doughter is 16 and my son is 19 .we don`t know swedish so we are looking for swedish class and high school and university .I will be thanked if you help me.

  • nida 21 Aug 2012

    hi. is there any SFI institute near Upplands vasby ?

  • Jorge 22 Oct 2012

    In case of Täby SFI office, go up to the Täby Centre (On Monday morning!). Being in this area ask somebody where is the local library of Communa (Bibliotek).

    Being in the library ask any employee for SFI offices and they will explain you how to find them inside the building.

    Nobody else there knows them neither where they are. But, it is how I have found them.

    Good luck!

  • Neelima 24 Oct 2012

    Please can anyone tell me whether I have to go to Eductus, Marcusplasten 7, Nacka 131 54 as I stay in Skogsvagen, Saltsjo-Boo. It is free of cost learning or i have to pay

  • Farrah Gillani 24 Oct 2012

    Hi Neelima, It is Eductus that provides SFI in Nacka.

    • MUHAMMAD ISRAR KHAN 29 Jul 2013

      hi

      i am living in Kista and looking for SFI to get admission,i am looking for the centre in zinkensdam ,do you know the address there

      • Kirsten Smart 29 Jul 2013

        Hi Muhammad. The address is under “Contact SFI” in this article.It’s Hornsgatan 124, third floor. Lycka till!

    • Hello Im from Philipines and i been in LuleĂĄ and now Im planning to go back this year With 6 months visa ,can i take sfi? And What should i need to submit (papers?

      • Hi
        You will need to have a “personnummer”, which is the Swedish national identification number. If you already have a Swedish ID card then you need to apply to the SFI course that suits you.

        • Thank you for response ,. Can I know how to ., Swedish national identification number? Can I get easily or hard?

  • Farrah Gillani 24 Oct 2012

    And SFI is free 🙂

    • Neelima 24 Oct 2012

      Thnx Farrah

  • Aga 12 Nov 2012

    I am a student and just moved to Sollentuna. Does anybody knows if I can sign up for a course if i got TEMPORARY personnumer only? And where I can register my address?

  • Edirin morgan egbedi 30 Dec 2012

    i am a worker and i have temporary personnel number(co-ordination number) can i register and take swedish lessons for free with SFI?

    • Farrah Gillani 30 Dec 2012

      I’m pretty sure you can, but call just before you go in to double check

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  • Himansu 26 Feb 2013

    If I don’t have a Swedish personal number but a valid work permit less than 1 year, is it possible to join the free class?

    If no, can anyone please let me know where can I take free Swedish learning classes?

  • Jennifer 5 May 2013

    Hi. I just moved here and live in Stockholm. Can i register with my passport or do i need to wait till I have till my I.D comes out. I have already received my residency permit and personal number. just waiting on the I.D.

  • Adam Chmiel 29 May 2013

    I have been 3 times to SFI in sickla and I am on Social in Nacka, They said they would contact me 2 weeks ago, but never did. Im just wondering why. Im already registered and waiting for the introduction course my phone number is 0767065235. Please get back to me so I can start learning the Swedish language. Adam Chmiel

  • baaz singh 10 Jul 2013

    Hi

    M living in tumba. I have temprary persomnummer

    On page but no swedish id. Is anybody tell me from where can i do sfi. Send me adress sfi in tumba and also adress of redcross where i can do language school daily.

    Can i do sfi with temprary persomnummer??

  • elena 21 Jul 2013

    I want to study in Sweden and will want to come to SFI to learn the language. how can I register on line???

    • Kirsten Smart 28 Jul 2013

      Elena, I think you can only apply in person at the SFI office.

  • ahmed 27 Jan 2014

    hello um an Egyptian dentist and this is my first week in Stockholm ..my wife is swedish ..this course is enough to speak swedish or do i need more because i wanna go for a license to practice dentistry ..waiting ur reply

  • nino 29 Jan 2014

    I am from georgia.I’d undergone a English or Swedish Courses in Sweden.If you can help me and Whether or not I’ll be able to start learning. What are the steps?

  • […] the language in your home country, that’s fantastic. Within Stockholm itself, there are so many free resources; why, the government itself will pay YOU to learn Swedish.  Aside from all the courses available, […]

  • bamgbose o.m 31 Jan 2016

    i m interested in attending a language course in your sch.kindly send more info and enrolment info.

  • Hello you think I can have personnummer when i go Sweden this year? Or Its only for swedish citezen

  • Jagdeep kaur 18 Dec 2017

    Hi i live in hallunda and i want to join sfi school . Can anybody tell me where i can get admission

  • sushma 4 Nov 2018

    where is the SFI in tumba ?can anyone give me the location ?i want to learn swedish language.

  • Jim Vickers 15 Nov 2019

    When I visit family in Sweden are there courses on Swedish for English speakers? I come from a rural area in Canada where there are no Swedish courses.

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