FAQ Basic Swedish

How do I apply for the Basic Swedish courses? You apply for the Basic Swedish courses through your exchange coordinator when applying for the rest of your courses.

When does the application for the courses open? During the spring semester, you have a guaranteed spot in our courses if you apply between March 15th and April 15th. The same applies during the fall semester, from September 15th to October 15th.

What is the study period and percentage of the courses? Each Basic Swedish course are 7.5 credits and the course period stretches throughout the entire semester. The courses in Uppsala start during the first week of the semester. It is important to be in Uppsala so you can join the course from the beginning in order to be able to follow the course. Therefore double check when you need to arrive in Uppsala (it might be earlier than for your other courses).

What are the eligibility requirements? For all of the Basic Swedish courses you need to be an Uppsala University student, registered in at least another course.

Basic Swedish 1 is at the beginner level and has no other eligibility requirements. If you have applied for Basic Swedish 2-4, you need to take a diagnostic test to be placed at an appropriate level (if you haven’t passed the earlier course(s)).

Which level should I apply for? If you have no prior knowledge of Swedish, we recommend applying for Basic Swedish 1. If you have some knowledge of Swedish, we recommend applying for one of the higher levels so that you can take a diagnostic test and be placed at the right level. Everyone who applies for Basic Swedish 2-4 will be invited to the test. It's possible that you may be placed at a level higher or lower than the one you applied for.

Specifically for the Basic Swedish courses in Visby: On Gotland we do not offer a diagnostic test. If you have previous knowledge of Swedish and want to apply directly to Basic Swedish 2, email us on basicgotland@uu.se

When and where do I take the diagnostic test? The diagnostic test is digital and taken on the computer. You don't need to be present on-site as the test can be taken from home. You will receive an email when it is available to take. It is important that you complete the test or contact us if you are unable to. Otherwise you might lose your spot in the course.

What happens if I miss the diagnostic test? If you miss the diagnostic test, you can email basic@nordiska.uu.se to arrange a late test.

When will I find out if I have been admitted? If you have applied within the mentioned dates, you have a guaranteed spot in the course. You will receive more information through communication with your exchange coordinator. Approximately 2-3 weeks before the course starts, you will also receive confirmation via email.

Is there a waiting list? Yes, if you have applied for the course but did not get a spot, you will be placed on a waiting list. After the course starts, we admit students from the waiting list in order.

How do I register? We will register for the course in Ladok approximately one week before the start of the course. You cannot register yourself.

How do I choose a group/schedule? If you have been admitted to the course, the information on how to choose a group will be included in the same email as your acceptence letter.

Can I switch groups? Yes, if there is availability in the group you want to switch to or if you find another student to switch with. More information will be available in Studium.

How do I access my schedule? You can access your schedule on the course page in Studium.

Where are the classes held? The classes in Uppsala take place on-site at Campus Engelska parken. The classes in Visby takes place on site on Campus Visby.

Can I study remotely? No, we do not offer the course for remote learning.

When are the exams? The Basic Swedish exams take place in December (regular exams) and January (re-exams) for the autumn semester, and in May anf June for the spring semester. Exam dates are usually available at course start. Please note that some exams must be done in Uppsala. You therefore have to plan travels/going home around the exams dates. We cannot offer individual exam solutions.

How do I register for the exam? You register for the exam through Ladok. Information about this will be available on the course page in Studium as the exam dates approachs.

What happens if I fail the exam? If you fail the exam, there will be a re-examination opportunity a few weeks later.

What happens if I cannot attend any of the exam dates? In that case, you have the option to take the exam in the following semester when the course is offered again.

Where can I view my grades? You will be able to see your grades in Ladok.

How is Basic Swedish graded? Basic Swedish only use two grades, Pass and Fail. It is not possible for us to convert your results into any other grading scales, or into percentages. Double check with your home university that this is acceptable.

Can I retake the course if I don't pass? Re-registration is subject to availability, and it's not something we can guarantee. Please contact us at basic@nordiska.uu.se.

Does the course provide any specific eligibility for other courses? No, it does not grant eligibility for other higher-level courses, nor does it correspond to any eligibility at the high school level.

What is the equivalence of the Basic Swedish courses on the CEFR scale? The courses are not linked to the CEFR scale, so there is no direct equivalence. However, a comparison can be made regarding the content of the course. Basic Swedish 1 - A1, Basic Swedish 2 - A2, Basic Swedish 3 - B1, Basic Swedish 4 - B2.

How do I apply for the Basic Swedish courses? You apply through a form that is linked on the website here for Uppsala and here for Visby.

When does the application for the courses open? The application is open during the same period as the application for other courses (approximately 15th of September to 15th of October for the spring courses, and 15th of March to 15th of April for the autumn courses). After that late application is possible.

Why am I allowed to take the course without paying the fee? It is an initiative from Uppsala University to offer language courses to more students. Sadly this also means that we have a limited number of spots for fee-paying students. We therefore recommend applying right away when the application opens.

Is it possible to pay for the course and get credits? No, this is sadly not possible.

What is the study period and percentage of the courses? Each Basic Swedish course are 7.5 credits and the course period stretches throughout the entire semester. The courses in Uppsala start during the first week of the semester.

What are the eligibility requirements? For all of the Basic Swedish courses you need to be an Uppsala University student, registered in at least another course. The requirement also states that you have paid the fees for your other courses, even if you are studying Basic Swedish free of charge.

Basic Swedish 1 is at the beginner level and has no other eligibility requirements. If you have applied for Basic Swedish 2-4, you need to take a diagnostic test to be placed at an appropriate level (if you haven’t passed the earlier course(s)).

Which level should I apply for? If you have no prior knowledge of Swedish, we recommend applying for Basic Swedish 1. If you have some knowledge of Swedish, we recommend applying for one of the higher levels so that you can take a diagnostic test and be placed at the right level. It's possible that you may be placed at a level higher or lower than the one you applied for.

Specifically for the Basic Swedish courses in Visby: On Gotland we do not offer a diagnostic test. If you have previous knowledge of Swedish and want to apply directly to Basic Swedish 2, email us on basicgotland@uu.se

When and where do I take the diagnostic test? The diagnostic test is digital and taken on the computer. You don't need to be present on-site as the test can be taken from home. You will receive an email when it is available to take. It is important that you complete the test or contact us if you are unable to. Otherwise you might lose your spot in the course.

What happens if I miss the diagnostic test? If you miss the diagnostic test, you can email basic@nordiska.uu.se to arrange a late test.

When will I find out if I have been admitted? Approximately 2-3 weeks before the course starts, you will receive information via email whether you are offered a spot in the course or not.

Is there a waiting list? Yes, if you have applied for the course and did not receive a spot, you will be placed on a waiting list. After the course starts, we accept students from the waiting list in order.

How do I register? Since you are studying the course without being registered, you will not be able to register in Ladok. We will add you to the course page in Studium approximately one week before course start.

How do I choose a group/schedule? If you have been admitted to the course, information on how to choose a group will be included in the same email as your acceptance letter.

Can I switch groups? Yes, if there is availability in the group you want to switch to or if you find another student to switch with. More information will be available in Studium.

How do I access my schedule? You can access your schedule on the course page in Studium.

Where are the classes held? The classes in Uppsala take place on-site at Campus Engelska parken. The classes in Visby takes place on site on Campus Visby.

Can I study remotely? No, we do not offer the course for remote learning.

When are the exams? The Basic Swedish exams take place in December (regular exams) and January (re-exams) for the autumn semester, and in May anf June for the spring semester. Exam dates are usually available at course start. Please note that some exams must be done in Uppsala. You therefore have to plan travels around the exams dates. We cannot offer individual exam solutions.

How do I register for the exam? You register for the exam through a form. Information regarding this will be available on the course page in Studium as the exam approaches.

What happens if I fail the exam? If you fail the exam, there will be a re-examination opportunity a few weeks later.

What happens if I cannot attend any of the exam dates? In that case, you have the option to take the exam in the following semester when the course is offered again.

Where can I view my grades? Since you are studying the course without paying the fee, you will not be registered in Ladok. Your course results will instead be visible in Studium, and you will get the opportunity to request a certificate of completion after passing the course.

What does the certificate include? The certificate includes information about your course results, the content of the course, when you took the course, and the level on the CEFR scale that the course can be compared to.

Can I retake the course if I don't pass? Re-registration is subject to availability, and it's not something we can guarantee. Please contact us at basic@nordiska.uu.se.

Does the course provide any specific eligibility for other courses? No, it does not grant eligibility for other higher-level courses, nor does it correspond to any eligibility at the high school level.

What is the equivalence of the Basic Swedish courses on the CEFR scale? The courses are not linked to the CEFR scale, so there is no direct equivalence. However, a comparison can be made regarding the content of the course. Basic Swedish 1 - A1, Basic Swedish 2 - A2, Basic Swedish 3 - B1, Basic Swedish 4 - B2.

How do I apply for the Basic Swedish courses? You apply through a form that is linked on the website here for Uppsala and here for Visby.

When does the application for the courses open? The application is open during the same period as the application for other courses (approximately 15th of September to 15th of October for the spring courses, and 15th of March to 15th of April for the autumn courses). After that late application is possible.

What is the study period and percentage of the courses? Each Basic Swedish course are 7.5 credits and the course period stretches throughout the entire semester. The courses in Uppsala start during the first week of the semester.

What are the eligibility requirements? For all of the Basic Swedish courses you need to be an Uppsala University student, registered in at least another course.

Basic Swedish 1 is at the beginner level and has no other eligibility requirements. If you have applied for Basic Swedish 2-4, you need to take a diagnostic test to be placed at an appropriate level (if you haven’t passed the earlier course(s)).

Which level should I apply for? If you have no prior knowledge of Swedish, we recommend applying for Basic Swedish 1. If you have some knowledge of Swedish, we recommend applying for one of the higher levels so that you can take a diagnostic test and be placed at the right level. It's possible that you may be placed at a level higher or lower than the one you applied for.

Specifically for the Basic Swedish courses in Visby: On Gotland we do not offer a diagnostic test. If you have previous knowledge of Swedish and want to apply directly to Basic Swedish 2, email us on basicgotland@uu.se

When and where do I take the diagnostic test? The diagnostic test is digital and taken on the computer. You don't need to be present on-site as the test can be taken from home. You will receive an email when it is available to take. It is important that you complete the test or contact us if you are unable to. Otherwise you might lose your spot in the course.

What happens if I miss the diagnostic test? If you miss the diagnostic test, you can email basic@nordiska.uu.se to arrange a late test.

When will I find out if I have been admitted? Approximately 2-3 weeks before the course starts, you will receive information via email whether you are offered a spot in the course or not.

Is there a waiting list? Yes, if you have applied for the course and did not receive a spot, you will be placed on a waiting list. After the course starts, we accept students from the waiting list in order.

How do I register? We will register for the course in Ladok approximately one week before the start of the course. You cannot register yourself.

How do I choose a group/schedule? If you have been admitted to the course, information on how to choose a group will be included in the same email as your acceptance letter.

Can I switch groups? Yes, if there is availability in the group you want to switch to or if you find another student to switch with. More information will be available in Studium.

How do I access my schedule? You can access your schedule on the course page in Studium.

Where are the classes held? The classes in Uppsala take place on-site at Campus Engelska parken. The classes in Visby takes place on site on Campus Visby.

Can I study remotely? No, we do not offer the course for remote learning.

When are the exams? The Basic Swedish exams take place in December (regular exams) and January (re-exams) for the autumn semester, and in May anf June for the spring semester. Exam dates are usually available at course start. Please note that some exams must be done in Uppsala. You therefore have to plan travels around the exams dates. We cannot offer individual exam solutions.

How do I register for the exam? You register for the exam through Ladok. Information about this will be available on the course page in Studium as the exam dates approach.

What happens if I fail the exam? If you fail the exam, there will be a re-examination opportunity a few weeks later.

What happens if I cannot attend any of the exam dates? In that case, you have the option to take the exam in the following semester when the course is offered again.

Where can I view my grades? You will be able to see your grades in Ladok.

Can I retake the course if I don't pass? Re-registration is subject to availability, and it's not something we can guarantee. Please contact us at basic@nordiska.uu.se.

Does the course provide any specific eligibility for other courses? No, it does not grant eligibility for other higher-level courses, nor does it correspond to any eligibility at the high school level.

What is the equivalence of the Basic Swedish courses on the CEFR scale? The courses are not linked to the CEFR scale, so there is no direct equivalence. However, a comparison can be made regarding the content of the course. Basic Swedish 1 - A1, Basic Swedish 2 - A2, Basic Swedish 3 - B1, Basic Swedish 4 - B2.