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Swedish for immigrants

Swedish for Immigrants - SFI

Medis offers full-time courses in Swedish for immigrants (SFI). The courses are intended for those who have recently moved to Åland and want to learn Swedish.

The next course starts on October 26th or November 9th 2026, depending on the level. Applications are now closed.

About the courses

The courses are offered at levels A1 to B1.1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). New courses start when approved by the Government of Åland. The education in Swedish is funded by the Government of Åland.'

Application

You apply for the courses directly through AMS. Current start dates and more information are available on their website.

Who can participate?

To take part in the courses, you must be registered as a jobseeker with the Åland Employment and Study Services Agency (AMS).

More information about SFI on the AMS websiteRead more about the program in the brochure Swedish for Immigrants, available here
Sheyda Shafiei crop
Education Coordinator (SFI)
Sheyda Shafiei
018 531 639
sheyda.shafiei@edu.mariehamn.ax