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FAQ. Common questions about Tisus

FAQ. Frequently asked questions about Tisus

Do I need to take Tisus?

Tisus is a qualifying test in Swedish, intended for anyone with an upper secondary school diploma from a foreign country who is planning to apply for academic studies in Sweden and lacks a certificate in Swedish.

Do I need to take Tisus?

Is there a lower age limit for Tisus?

We advise candidates to avoid taking Tisus too soon. Since you should demonstrate that you have knowledge enough to start university studies in Swedish, it can be difficult to pass the test if you are too young.

Is there a lower age limit for Tisus?

Can I get the application fee back if I am unable to take the test?

No, the application is personal and the fee cannot be repaid.

Can I get the application fee back if I am unable to take the test?

Can I save the application fee for another Tisus test if I am unable to take the it this time?

No, you cannot save/transfer the application fee for another/the next test.

Can I save the application fee for another Tisus test if I am unable to take the it this time?

Can my friend take my seat/application fee if I am unable to take the test this time?

No, you cannot transfer the application fee nor give your seat to anyone else.

Can my friend take my seat/application fee if I am unable to take the test this time?

What level of Swedish is required in order to pass Tisus?

If you pass Tisus, you can apply for academic studies in Sweden, you should therefore have finished foreign upper secondary school (or be studying your last year) at the time of taking Tisus. In order to pass Tisus, you need to have knowledge in Swedish equivalent to Svenska 3 in Swedish upper secondary school.

What level of Swedish is required in order to pass Tisus?

What is the pass percentage of Tisus?

The pass percentage varies, but is usually around 50%

What is the pass percentage of Tisus?

What is the passing score for Tisus reading comprehension?

We cannot announce a passing score for an upcoming reading test in advance, as the passing score is defined after the test, through extensive analysis.

What is the passing score for Tisus reading comprehension?

Why does the Reading Comprehension have a maximum test length?

One of the characteristics of an advanced reader is reading fluency. The reading process of the reader with good fluency is characterized by automatic word recognition and automatic interpretation of various signals in the text (grammatical forms, sentence construction, cohesion and content structure).

Why does the Reading Comprehension have a maximum test length?

Are there any preparatory courses for Tisus?

There are no specific preparatory courses for Tisus, as the test is a proficiency test; consequently, there is no specific literature or curriculum that needs to be studied to prepare for the test.

Are there any preparatory courses for Tisus?

Coinciding with IB exams

Unfortunately, Tisus needs to be administered these weeks in order to match the application time for university studies and last date to supplement diplomas.

Coinciding with IB exams

Does an approved Tisus result have an expiration date?

An approved Tisus result is equivalent to a grade, that is, it has no expiration date.

Does an approved Tisus result have an expiration date?

What support is available if I have dyslexia or another disability?

How is my personal data handled?

By registering for Tisus, you agree to that your personal data is stored and processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We use your information to register your results on the test.

How is my personal data handled?

Can I get at Tisus certificate in English?

Unfortunately, we do not translate Tisus certificates. If you need a certificate translated into English (or any other language), you will need to see to that yourself.

Can I get at Tisus certificate in English?

Tisus

Contact/administration: Carina Engström

E-mail: tisus.svefler@su.se

Contact information and information about phone and visiting hours:
Contact Tisus

Contact

Visiting address
Universitetsvägen 10D
Building D, Floor 6
Södra huset
Frescati

Postal address
Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism
Tisus Stockholm OR Tisus abroad
Stockholm University
SE-106 91 STOCKHOLM
Sweden

FAQ. Common questions about Tisus

FAQ. Frequently asked questions about Tisus

Contact/administration: Carina Engström