Linje S – Languages

More than thirty years’ experience of integration in Swedish in Finland!

  • Ongoing courses:

    • Swedish 1a: Four days per week, 13 August–18 December 2026. Continuation course during the spring semester of 2027.

    • Swedish 2a: Four days per week, 13 August–18 December 2026.

    • Swedish 1j: (continuation from the spring semester of 2026) Five days per week, 13 August–18 December 2026.

  • A new Swedish 2 course (continuation course) will start in January 2027, provided that there are enough participants.
  • GRUVUX 2027: The final stage of basic education for adults starts in January 2027.
    The final stage corresponds to grades 7–9 and is suitable for those who do not have a basic education certificate or who need to improve one or more grades. The studies include contact teaching and independent study according to an individual study plan. The estimated duration of the studies is 1.5 academic years. 
  • Apply here!
  • Tuition fee: 1 292 euro (autumn semester).
  • Students with an employment service-approved integration plan does not pay a tuition fee, only a study material fee: 170 euros for the autumn semester and 190 euros for the spring semester.
  • You can rent a laptop from the school for 20 euros per month.
  • The fees are invoiced in five equal instalments each semester. The first installment is a non-refundable enrolment fee.

(Read more about free studies and economical support here)

  • Have you recently arrived in Finland and want to learn Swedish?
  • Have you lived here for a while and found you need to learn more Swedish?
  • Are you a professional and required to use Swedish at work?

– If you answered ’Yes’ then Efo is the place for you.

Frequently asked questions about Linje S

What we offer:

• Svenska 1 (basic Swedish)
In this programme you aim to reach level A2. (B1). At the end of the course, you should be able to master everyday situations in Swedish. Other skills include comprehending the core message in news texts as well as producing your own written messages in Swedish. The keen student, who is prepared to put in the time and effort, can participate in the national mid-level language exam in the spring. This exam is mandatory for anyone applying for Finnish citizenship. In Vasa you can take the exam either at Alma or Vamia. Svenska 1 also includes a two-week period of work practice.
In addition, this programme will give you useful knowledge about how things work in Finland. It will help you get your bearings and find your way in Finnish society (SKR = society, culture and religion).

• Svenska 2 (target level B1–B2) is for students who have a basic knowledge of Swedish (A2 level). Perhaps you plan to go on to further studies or want to apply for a job that requires more advanced language skills. This programme will prepare you for the national mid-level language exam at Alma or Vamia. Svenska 2 also includes a two-week period of work practice.

Both svenska 1 och 2:
You can also choose one or several of the following: textile techniques, handicraft, sport, IT (basic level) and Basic Finnish.

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When we have received your application, you will be called for an interview.
Go directly to the application here.

 

If there is a need, we can also arrange courses in:

• ABC is a programme for people with no or very little formal education. You learn to read and write in Swedish. NB! This programme will not run 2021–2022. Subjects: Swedish, sports, math, society, culture and religion and IT. Included in your studies is also work practice for one week which will give you some insight into working life in Finland.

• DEF is a programme for students who already know some Swedish but would like to learn more at a slow pace. (Starting level: A1.2) Subjects: Swedish, sports, math, society, culture and religion and IT. Included in your studies is a two-week period of work practice which will give you some insight into working life in Finland and a chance to practice your language skills.