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Test your Swedish level

A short, adaptive test of grammar, vocabulary and listening. Find out your estimated CEFR level, from A1 to C1, and what it means in SFI terms.

  • No account needed
  • About 15 minutes
  • Works on phone and computer

What the test checks

The questions come from Skrol's own Swedish course, from the very first lesson up to advanced level.

Grammar

Word order, verbs and tenses, nouns and en/ett, and the small words that hold sentences together.

Vocabulary

Words and phrases for everyday life, work and dealing with authorities in Sweden.

Listening

Short spoken Swedish sentences. You can replay each one — and skip this part if you can't use sound right now.

How it works

  1. Answer at your own pace

    The questions get harder or easier depending on your answers, so you don't waste time on ones that are far too easy or far too hard.

  2. Listen to a few sentences

    A handful of short listening questions, chosen for your level.

  3. See your level right away

    Your estimated CEFR level, what it means in SFI terms and what you can do at that level.

CEFR levels and SFI courses

The test places you on the CEFR scale used across Europe. Many people in Sweden know the SFI courses better, so we show both.

The SFI comparison is approximate. Skrol is not an SFI provider and this test is not an SFI grade.
Level What you can do Compared with SFI
Pre-A1Just starting You know a few words and phrases, or you're starting from zero. Around the start of SFI kurs A
A1Beginner Greet people, introduce yourself and understand simple everyday phrases. Roughly corresponds to SFI kurs A/B
A2Elementary Handle routine situations: shopping, appointments, talking about your day. Roughly corresponds to SFI kurs C
B1Intermediate Get by at work and with authorities, and tell others what happened. Roughly corresponds to SFI kurs D — the level SFI finishes at
B2Upper intermediate Follow the news, take part in discussions and write clear, detailed texts. Beyond SFI — around SVA grund
C1Advanced Use Swedish flexibly in study and work, including complex and formal texts. Beyond SFI and SVA grund

Questions and answers

Is the level test free?

Yes. The level test is free and you don't need an account. If you want to keep learning with Skrol afterwards, you can start a free trial — no credit card needed.

How long does it take?

About 15 minutes. The test adapts to your answers and stops as soon as it has a clear picture of your level.

Is the result an official certificate?

No. It's an estimate from a short test — not an official certificate, an SFI grade or a course credit. It is a good guide to where to start learning.

How do CEFR levels relate to SFI?

SFI has four courses, A to D. Roughly, A1 corresponds to SFI kurs A/B, A2 to kurs C and B1 to kurs D, the level SFI finishes at. B2 and C1 go beyond SFI.

What is CEFR?

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages describes language ability in six levels, from A1 (beginner) to C2 (mastery). This test measures from A1 to C1.

Can I stop and continue later?

Yes. Your answers are saved as you go. Come back on the same device within 7 days and you can continue where you left off.

What happens to my answers?

Your answers are used to work out your level and to improve the test. We don't ask for your name or email. Results that aren't linked to an account are deleted after 90 days.

The result is an estimate from a short test, not an official certificate. The SFI comparison is approximate.