Swedex
Official Swedish Exam
Swedex is the international Swedish exam organized by Folkuniversitetet and recognized by the Swedish Institute. Swedex certifies Swedish language proficiency for non-native speakers.
Advantages of the Swedex Certificate
It is a prestigious exam recognized by both public and private entities, and it guarantees the assessment of Swedish language skills. For this reason, it is of particular interest to those who need to demonstrate their Swedish knowledge in academic and professional settings.
Advantages of the Swedex Certificate
It is a prestigious exam recognized by both public and private entities, and it guarantees the assessment of Swedish language skills. For this reason, it is of particular interest to those who need to demonstrate their Swedish knowledge in academic and professional settings.
Swedex at Institut Nòrdic
We are an official Swedex examination center and have extensive experience in preparing our students to pass the exam tests.
A new Swedex format will be available at Institut Nòrdic. Instead of the current exams (pass/fail), there will be two versions: an A2-B1 test and a B2-C1 test. Depending on the results of the test and the evaluation, the candidate will receive a Swedex certificate which can be from A1 level up to C1 level. The test can be taken regardless of how you have learned Swedish.
The next Swedex examination at Institut Nòrdic will be held in spring 2024.
We are an official Swedex examination center and have extensive experience in preparing our students to pass the exam tests.
A new Swedex format will be available at Institut Nòrdic. Instead of the current exams (pass/fail), there will be two versions: an A2-B1 test and a B2-C1 test. Depending on the results of the test and the evaluation, the candidate will receive a Swedex certificate which can be from A1 level up to C1 level. The test can be taken regardless of how you have learned Swedish.
The next Swedex exam at Institut Nòrdic will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10 am in Barcelona (on-site).
Swedex preparation course in Institut Nòrdic
In order to feel more confident when taking the exam, we organize at Institut Nòrdic Swedex preparation courses with a testledare teacher.
A2-B1 Exam
The A2-B1 level test consists of two parts: a written and an oral part.
The written part lasts approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes and consists of the following sections:
- Reading Comprehension
- Listening Comprehension
- Writing Expression
The oral expression part lasts approximately 25 minutes and candidates are examined individually.
B2-C1 Exam
The B2-C1 level test consists of two parts: a written and an oral part.
The written part lasts approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes and consists of the following sections:
- Reading Comprehension
- Listening Comprehension
- Writing Expression
The oral expression part lasts approximately 25 minutes and candidates are examined in pairs.
General Exam Information
What does the test include?
The exam evaluates all language skills. The test consists of four parts:
- Reading Comprehension
- Listening Comprehension
- Writing Expression
- Oral Expression
It is necessary to complete all four parts of the test to obtain the certificate.
Can support materials/aids be used during the test?
No, the use of support materials is not allowed.
How long does it take to receive the certificate?
The certificate is sent approximately 3 weeks after the exam is corrected.
Information about Results
How is the test evaluated?
Each part is evaluated separately. In the reading and listening comprehension parts, the number of points determines the level. The written and oral expression parts are evaluated by examiners and scored according to specific evaluation criteria. An individual result is given for each part of the exam. The level can be different in each of the parts.
If each part can have a different level, what level certificate will I obtain?
The certificate is the result of the combined evaluation of the four parts of the test. It is always the lowest level that determines the overall evaluation.
Example: Listening comprehension C1 + Reading comprehension C1 + Written expression B2 + Oral expression C1 = B2 level certificate.
The candidate also receives a document showing the results of the various tests.
If I don't get the expected result, can I repeat any parts of the exam?
As a new feature, with the new Swedex format, you can retake one part of the exam (restprov). This repetition must be done within six months following the original exam to be considered when issuing a certificate.
Example: a candidate obtains C1 level in all parts of the exam except for written expression, where they obtain B2 level. The candidate can repeat the written expression part of the exam and, if they obtain C1 level, then a C1 level Swedex certificate will be issued.
Registration Conditions
- People who wish to take the SWEDEX exam must be at least 14 years old and have a native language other than Swedish.
- It is necessary to complete the registration form and make the payment to formalize the registration for the Swedex exam.
- The exam is priced at 350€.
- The price includes the right to take the exam in Barcelona, correction by examiners accredited by Folkuniversitetet, and the sending of the result and official certificate by certified postal mail.
- The candidate has the right to a refund up to 15 days after formalizing their registration.
- In case of not being able to attend the exam due to illness, the candidate will be entitled to a refund of the registration fee.
- Failure to appear for the exam does not entitle you to recover on another date or to a refund of the amount paid.
For more information click here (in English/Swedish).
How can I register?
If you want to register for the December 13th exam, please contact us at info@institutnordic.com. To formalize the registration you only need to fill in the corresponding form (provided by Institut Nòrdic) and pay the 350€ exam fee.
Registration will be open until 01/12/2025.