The Usefulness of SFI Courses for Immigrants

1
IMPORTANCE OF
SFI COURSES
FOR IMMIGRANTS
In 2015, 134 240 foreign born citizen immigrated
to Sweden. It is important for these individuals
to assimilate. In order to integrate in the
Swedish society, migrants can apply for a Swedish
for immigrants (SFI) course. Mentioned below are
the benefits of SFI courses.
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2
EDUCATION
Immigrants will require quality education in
order to gain employment. The Swedish government
provides vocational education, training for
university entrance exams, etc. Knowing the
Swedish language will help immigrants acquire
better training.
3
LANGUAGE
It is possible for immigrants to communicate in
English however natural assimilation into a
culture can be easier with the help of the native
language. Learning Swedish phrases, idioms, tone
of the language, can give insights into the
psyche of the Swedish culture.
4
NETWORK
Immigrants should try and form a strong local
network in their new home. Such a network can
include friends, colleagues, neighbors, etc. A
large network of people can help individuals
learn about local happenings, provide access to
jobs, housing, etc. SFI courses are a good
starting point for this network.
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