Swedish belongs to the Scandinavian subgroup of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family. It is spoken by approximately 10 million people and is an official language in both Sweden and Finland, where it shares official status alongside Finnish.
The Swedish alphabet consists of 29 letters, based on the Latin script. The first 26 letters are identical to those of the Latin alphabet, while the last three—Å, Ä, and Ö—are distinct vowels unique to Swedish.
Although considered a relatively modern language, Swedish has incorporated elements from a variety of other languages, especially German and English, as well as Latin, French, and others. In recent decades, English has had a strong influence on the language, particularly through film, music, and technology, leading to the adoption of numerous English loanwords into everyday Swedish.
1. Swedex
- Levels:
- A2, B1, B2
- Description: Swedex offers various levels of certification, recognized by the Swedish education system. Exams for Swedex at A2, B1, and B2 levels are held twice a year.
2. TISUS – C1
- Description: The TISUS certificate is a necessary requirement for students wishing to enroll in universities in Sweden. Exams are conducted twice a year by the Swedish Embassy.
Swedish continues to evolve dynamically, reflecting both its deep linguistic roots and its openness to global cultural influences. Learning Swedish not only grants access to a rich Nordic culture but also opens up educational and professional opportunities in Sweden and across the Scandinavian region.
Swedex exams are held in Thessaloniki twice a year, in December and June (usually within the first 10 days of the month). The A2/B1 levels are combined into a single exam, while B2 and C1 are tested separately.
A1: 2 academic hours per week for 9 months
A2: 2 academic hours per week for 9 months
B1: 2 academic hours per week for 9 months
B2: 2 academic hours per week for 9 months
C1: 2 academic hours per week for 9 months
“Private lessons also available upon arrangement with the students.”
