Swedish language in healthcare

Language requirements 

In order to obtain a Swedish licence to practise, those who have trained abroad will need to demonstrate good Swedish language skills. This also applies to Swedish citizens or citizens of another Nordic country.

To demonstrate your language skills, you must have a pass grade or a certificate for one of the following:

• Swedish 3 or Swedish as a second language 3 from Komvux (upper secondary adult education).
• Swedish at level C1 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
• A course or test that provides authorisation for higher education studies.

Equivalent proficiency in Danish or Norwegian is also accepted.

You can also demonstrate your language skills by having a healthcare provider assess whether you have the language skills needed to work in the profession.

There are no formal language requirements for healthcare professions that do not require a licence to practise, except for the protected title of assistant nurse. However, it is important that you have good knowledge of Swedish.