CAN BE BENEFICIAL FOR IMMIGRANTSHOW SFI STOCKHOLMIt is important to learn the local language if one plans on settling in a new country. Though citizens of Scandinavian countries like Sweden do speak English, the primary language of communication is Swedish. To integrate properly into Swedish society it is important to know the language. This is why immigrants should sign up for a SFI course. Swedish for Immigrants (SFI) is a free language course offered by the government of Sweden, to immigrants. The course aims to teach basic written and spoken Swedish communication skills.

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TIMINGAll schools that offer SFI courses provide lessons during the day and during evening hours. Daytime courses require a commitment of 15-20 hrs each week. Evening courses take up around 6 hours each week. Some schools have the option of distance learning. This gives immigrants the option to learn and work at the same time.  

ELIGIBILITYImmigrants need to contact the municipality that they are living in to find out if they are eligible to apply for an SFI course. For instance someone who is registered with the Stockholm municipality will have to

contact them and find out where SFI Stockholm courses are available. To be eligible for these free courses immigrants must have a residence permit and be at least 16 years of age. Immigrants will also

require their full national registration number.  

CIVIC ORIENTATIONCivic orientation is a topic that is covered in SFI courses. The subject is designed to help new comers understand Swedish society and how it works. The course makes it easier for immigrants to settle into work and societal settings in Sweden.  

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