Study Sweden for the citizenship test
A guided course to help you understand Swedish society, democracy, history and everyday life. Work through one topic at a time, read the explanations, then use practice questions to review.
Start with the first lessonCourse topics
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Sweden's democratic system
People's rule, equality, freedom and solidarity
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How Sweden is governed
Constitutional monarchy, Riksdag, government and authorities
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Political elections and parties
How Sweden chooses its representatives
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The role of the media
Press, public service, source criticism and the principle of publicity
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Human rights
The UN, the Convention on the Rights of the Child, national minorities and LGBTQI
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The labour market and personal finances
Work, wages, taxes and entrepreneurship
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The welfare society
Healthcare, school, social security and pension
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Sweden's modern history
From the Viking Age to the modern welfare state
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Sweden and the world
The Nordic countries, the EU, NATO, the UN and international cooperation
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A secular state and a diverse religious society
Freedom of religion, the Church of Sweden and Sweden's diversity of beliefs
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Traditions and holidays
Swedish customs, food, music and national symbols
How to use this course
Read a topic in the language that helps you understand it. Switch to Swedish to practise key words, then answer a few questions and revisit anything that feels unclear.
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