Online Classes for Teens
Enrollment for the school year 25/26 starts in May
Swedish Online, ages 13-15
Day/time: Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Course Duration: August 27, 2025 – May 27, 2026
Format:
Online course
Weekly 90-minute classes over two semesters (Fall & Spring)
Group-based learning via Zoom
Target Group:
Students ages 13–15 who already have basic conversational skills in Swedish
Suitable for students with heritage language background or previous Swedish study
Course Goals:
By the end of the course, students will:
Strengthen their confidence in spoken Swedish
Improve reading comprehension of both fiction and non-fiction texts
Develop writing skills for personal, narrative, and argumentative texts
Expand vocabulary related to everyday life, school, and current topics
Gain greater understanding of Swedish grammar in context
Course Content Includes:
Thematic reading and discussion (articles, stories, current events)
Writing short texts with feedback and revision
Grammar and vocabulary practice through digital tools
Oral presentations and interactive language games
Course Materials:
Digilär digital textbook and learning platform: Digilär
Supplementary reading materials and videos provided by the teacher
Language Requirements:
Students should understand and speak Swedish at least at intermediate conversational level (A2+)
Dates: Autumn term: 8/27-12/17 (No class on 11/26), Spring term: 01/14-05/27 (No class on 02/18, 04/01)
Swedish Online, ages 16-20
Day/time: Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Course Duration: August 27, 2025 – May 27, 2026
Format:
Online course
Weekly 90-minute classes over two semesters (Fall & Spring)
Group-based learning via Zoom Online Course
Target Group:
Students aged 16–20 with strong oral Swedish skills
Course Content Includes:
This year-long course supports students in developing the reading and writing proficiency expected in Swedish upper secondary education. From December to May, it is also the official Tisus preparation course at the Scandinavian School.
Course Phases:
August 2025–November 2025: Language Development
Strengthening grammar, spelling, and vocabulary
Improving writing structure and reading comprehension
Working with narrative and argumentative texts
Course material: Digilär and teacher-created resources
December 2025–May 2026: Academic Focus & Tisus Preparation
Introduction to academic genres and vocabulary
Strategies for reading and analyzing non-fiction and argumentative texts
Writing practice aligned with Tisus requirements
Mock Tisus tests
May:
Tisus test: Tuesday May 5, 2026
Dates: Autumn term: 8/27-12/17 (No class on 11/26), Spring term: 01/14-05/27 (No class on 02/18, 04/01)
Alternative Track: Tisus-Only
Students with a confirmed level of Swedish - writing and reading - may join only the Tisus Preparation phase (December–May). The class focus is Academic Writing, advanced reading comprehension and Tisus preparation.
Location: Virtual
Dates: Fall semester 8/28/24-12/18/24. Spring semester 1/15/25-5/28/25.
No class on 11/27/24, 4/2/25.
About the instructor:
Sign up here for 25/26
Swedish Online, ages 13-15,
Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 pm
Course Duration: August 27, 2025 – May 27, 2026
Swedish Online, ages 16-20,
Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 pm
Course Duration: August 27, 2025 – May 27, 2026
Tisus Only Track, Online, ages 16-20,
Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 pm
Course Duration: December 3, 2025 – April 29, 2026
