Swedish language for immigrants (SFI) is offered to those who have arrived in Sweden and have a residence permit. The goal is to create opportunities for students to develop basic knowledge of the Swedish language and society.
At Hvilan SFI in Lund, we offer two different study tracks
Study path 2
(includes the SFI courses B, C, and D): For students with a school background less extensive than the equivalent Swedish upper-secondary school. You will study SFI at school every day from 09:00 – 12:15.
Study path 3
(includes the SFI courses C and D): For students who have completed studies corresponding to Swedish upper secondary school or have studied at a university.
You have three study options to choose from within Study Path 3. All courses include 15 hours of mandatory studies weekly. However, depending on the course, the number of teacher-led hours and homework varies.
Our courses are suitable for those who are used to self-studies and want to combine studies with work etc.
Access to a computer and Internet are required to participate in these courses.
Different options for study path 3
Kombo/Hvilan Flex is an SFI daytime course where you attend school lessons at least three times a week. You schedule your on-site lessons using a class timetable, and it is necessary to book a minimum of 8 hours per week (equivalent to 3 lessons). You will have two on-site classes between 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and one class between 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM per week. In total, you will spend 8 hours in on-site classes and have 7 hours of teacher-assigned homework per week.
The distance course arrangement is where all teaching and conversations with the teacher are online. You will participate in online lessons twice every week, and you book the lessons from a schedule in our booking system. You can choose between morning lessons, 09.00-11.00, and afternoon lessons, 13.00-15.00. This course involves 4 hours of online lessons and 11 hours of teacher-assigned homework per week.
The evening course is for those who want to study SFI in the evening. You participate in scheduled on-site classes twice a week between 5.30 – and 7.30 p.m. You will participate on-site either on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, depending on your assigned group. The evening course involves 4 hours of on-site classes and 11 hours of teacher-assigned homework per week.
All our SFI students will
- Have an individualized study plan
- Placement in a group with students at a similar level
- Have a responsible teacher/mentor for your class and group
- Work with digital tools and methods
- Feedback and support in your studies from your teacher, online and on-site
- Regular and structured progress meetings and guidance
- Access to student and career counsellors
The courses
Our well-educated teachers work in coherence with the curriculum for SFI. For more information please follow the link, skolverket/undervisning/vuxenutbildning/sfi/kursplan.
According to the School Act, anyone having a residence permit in Sweden and lacking the basic knowledge of the Swedish language has the right to study Swedish Immigrants. You apply to SFI through your home municipality.
If you are a resident of Lund, you are welcome to apply through LundaVälkomsten.
If you are a resident of Staffanstorp, please contact the municipality of Staffanstorp.
Keep in mind that SFI (Swedish for Immigrants) are full-time studies designed for those who have the time to dedicate to their studies. We work extensively with digital tools both on-site during lessons and remotely through various assignments and materials provided online.
Who can apply?
If you are a resident of Lund, you are welcome to apply through Lundavälkomsten.
If you are a resident of Staffanstorp, please contact the municipality of Staffanstorp.
Admissions
The waiting time for admissions depends on the number of applicants for various courses and when your application is received. We have continuous admissions, and you will receive an admission email once you have secured a spot in the course.
