The C1 test is important for people who want to live and work in Sweden. You might have questions about it, but do not worry. Here you will find everything you need to know about the C1 test. For more information regarding your questions, you are always welcome to contact us.
The C1 test is accepted by the National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen) when issuing professional licenses. https://legitimation.socialstyrelsen.se/legitimation/
The test is well-suited for people who need a certificate showing they have very good skills in the Swedish language. For example, a passed C1 test can show future employers that you have a very high level of Swedish. The test has no medical or profession-specific profile.
No, you do not need to. The C1 test is an independent language test. This means it does not matter where or how you learned Swedish.
However, Swedish Brain offers C1-level courses for medical staff. In our medical Swedish courses, you will learn medical terminology, which can increase your opportunities to work in Sweden.
For more information about medical Swedish, see the link below:
https://www.swedishbrain.se/swedish-for-medical-personnel/
You can test your Swedish level by taking a placement test via EUROTEST at Folkuniversitetet:
https://folkuniversitetet-sverige.eurotest.me/en/register
No, the C1 test does not qualify you for Swedish university studies. For higher education and university studies, TISUS is required instead. TISUS corresponds to level C1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
The test is currently offered in Ankara and Gothenburg. The speaking section of the test is ONLINE via Zoom.
You need to apply at least 4 weeks before the test date.
The fee for the test is 2,000 SEK. (The price might change in the future.)
You apply by booking a test date on our website:
Test in Swedish C1
The C1 test tests all your language skills. It has the following parts:
Listening comprehension. Approx. 30 min
Reading comprehension. 60 min
Written assignment. 90 min
Oral communication. 15- 20 min per test candidate (on a different day)
No, no aids or dictionaries are allowed during any part of the test.
Yes, but you will need to retake the entire test, not just the part or parts you might have failed. A new application fee is required. We recommend waiting 3-6 months before retaking the test to give yourself time to develop your language skills further.
Each test is assessed by two evaluators. The grade is either Pass or Fail.
For the listening and reading comprehension parts, you must exceed a specific limit of correct answers. The written and oral parts are assessed separately to determine if they correspond to the C1 level. The test results are not analyzed further, and no comments are given.
If you fail one part, you fail the entire test and must retake all parts.
If you pass the C1 test, you receive a certificate (not a grade). If you fail, you will receive information about your result in each respective subtest.
You will receive the certificate within 2 – 3 weeks of passing the test.
You should have studied Swedish for at least 1.5 years, but this can vary greatly from person to person. It depends on how intensively you have studied, your language background, your age, and how much Swedish you use in your everyday life.
A good way to prepare is to take a Swedish course at a suitable level. There is also a mock test available on the Swedex website that reflects how the test is structured.
You can also prepare by reading articles and factual texts in various fields, as well as listening to programs like Vetenskapsradion on Sveriges Radio.
SVT Play (without subtitles): https://www.svtplay.se/
Sveriges Radio P1: https://sverigesradio.se/p1
Here you can look up words in three dictionaries at the same time. In the middle one, Svensk ordbok, you can see examples of how the words are used: https://svenska.se
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