Learning swedish
For international students, learning Swedish can make everyday life easier and help you feel more at home. While many Swedes speak excellent English, learning Swedish can make a big difference in your experience, especially if you plan to stay long-term.
Swedish for Immigrants (SFI)
SFI (Svenska för invandrare) is a free Swedish language program for people whose first language is not Swedish. The course helps you learn to read, write, speak, listen, and understand Swedish. SFI is offered through the municipal adult education (vuxenutbildningen) in Karlstad. Apply via the below link (webpage is in Swedish):
Lär dig svenska | Karlstads kommun
Online courses
Folkuniversitetet is an established adult education institute in Sweden that offers high-quality Swedish language courses for beginners and more advanced learners. Their online Swedish courses are flexible and designed to help you develop practical language skills for everyday life, studies, and work in Sweden.