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Is there an SFI E?

No – SFI ends at course D. Here is what people mean when they search for SFI E, what your D grade is worth, and what you can do next.

  • 3 min read
  • Updated October 27, 2026
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Contents
  1. Introduction
  2. Why do people search for "SFI E"?
  3. Do the new SFI courses change this?
  4. First: your D grade is worth more than you think
  5. What you can do instead of "SFI E"
  6. What if you don't want another school course?
  7. Common questions
  8. Related articles

No. SFI has four courses, A, B, C and D, and it ends at D. There is no course E, and there never was one. If you have passed D, you have finished SFI. That stays true with the new course names coming in 2027. But you are not alone in searching for "SFI E". Many people type it every month. Here is what they usually mean, and what you can do instead.

Why do people search for "SFI E"?

Because SFI ends before life does. Course D is roughly B1 on the European scale (CEFR). At B1 you manage most everyday situations, but you still get stuck – on the phone with 1177, in a long e-mail from the kommun, or when your boss talks fast. So you look for "the next SFI course".

People who search for "SFI E" usually mean one of three things:

  • "I want to keep learning, but not start something new."
  • "I need a higher level for a job or for studies."
  • "I understand Swedish, but I still can't speak or write well."

Each of these has a real answer. It just isn't called SFI E.

Do the new SFI courses change this?

No, D is still the last course. Courses that start after 31 December 2026 follow new course plans and get new names, for example 2C or 3D. The number shows your study path and the letter shows the level. There are still four levels, A to D, and no course E. Read more about the levels and the new course names.

First: your D grade is worth more than you think

A passing grade in SFI D is a real qualification. It does two things:

  1. It opens the door to komvux. With SFI D you can start Svenska som andraspråk (SAS) at the basic level – normally delkurs 2.
  2. It counts for citizenship. Under the rules that apply from 6 June 2026, applicants aged 16–66 must show knowledge of Swedish. Migrationsverket lists a passing grade in SFI course D as one accepted proof. (Other requirements apply too, such as residence time.)

Still studying course D? Then you can practise for the national test for free.

So you passed D. That is big. Now, what next?

What you can do instead of "SFI E"

If you mean…Then look at…Cost
More Swedish, with grades and a clear path to studiesSAS on komvux – basic level (delkurs 2–4), then nivå 1–3Free, CSN possible
A job faster, with Swedish built inVocational training with Swedish (kombinationsutbildning / yrkes-SFI) on komvuxFree, CSN possible
A slower, more social way to reach the same gradesAllmän kurs at a folkhögskolaFree, CSN possible
Just talking, no grades, no homeworkA språkcafé at the library, Röda Korset or Svenska kyrkanFree
Practice for real situations, at your own pace, onlineBeyond SFICore is free

We wrote a longer, honest overview of all of these in After SFI, what next? Courses and options compared, and a detailed look at SAS in What is SAS? Swedish as a second language after SFI.

What if you don't want another school course?

That is a common feeling, and it is fine. Not everyone needs SAS. Maybe you already have the education you need. What you want is to use your Swedish without stress – at the doctor, with your landlord, at your child's school.

This is the gap Beyond SFI is built for. It is a free place to keep practising Swedish for real life after SFI. The content follows Skolverket's SFI syllabus, so it starts where course C or D stopped – same five skills, same situations, one level up. You practise when you have time, in any order. The core is free; you pay only for extras that cost real money to run, like AI roleplay. It is not a competitor to SAS – many people do both.

Common questions

Facts checked: October 2026. Beyond SFI is independent and not affiliated with Skolverket.

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