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Proficiency tests

SWEDEX - examinations in Swedish as a foreign language

Swedex is an international certificate in Swedish as a foreign language that can be taken in Sweden or abroad.

Swedex relates to the Council of Europe level of attainment scale, in the same way as several other language exams in many European countries. It is available at two levels: A2 and B1. All language skills are tested, with an emphasis on communicative competence.

Mock examinations for both levels including listening comprehension tests with sound are available at www.swedex.info. Specifications for both examinations can also be found on the website. Here you will also find information on test centres, prices and dates of examination.

For further information, please contact:
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TEST IN SWEDISH FOR UNIVERSITY STUDIES - TISUS

The Test in Swedish for University Studies (Tisus) is intended to establish eligibility for Swedish-language university studies. Tisus includes reading comprehension, oral presentation and written composition. The test fee is SEK 1,600.

The test is held several times a year, both in Sweden and at a number of Swedish embassies/schools outside of Sweden. The fee is SEK 2,000 if taken outside of Sweden. Extra charges may be payable to the embassy, university or school where the test is held.

For further information see:

www.nordiska.su.se/tisus

CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS SWEDISH FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF SWEDISH

The certificate in business Swedish was established by the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce. It is available at two levels:

The basic level is intended for persons with a knowledge of Swedish as a foreign language on level 2.5 (scale 1-5) in listening comprehension, reading, oral and written presentations. 

The advanced level is intended for persons with a knowledge of Swedish as a foreign language on level 4.0 (scale 1-5) in listening comprehension, reading, oral and written presentations.

The tests can be taken at Företagsuniversitetets office in Stockholm, Sweden. Examinations can also be held outside Sweden if there are sufficient applicants.

For further information see:
Stockholm Chamber of Commerce Certificate in Business Swedish