CSN and language courses abroad
SIOC decision-support summary for Swedish students. CSN is the authority and makes the eligibility decision.
Current CSN language-course principles
- Studiemedel can be available for language courses abroad subject to CSN conditions.
- Within the EU/EEA and Switzerland, current guidance allows at least 50% study pace and requires a final knowledge test.
- Outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, the language must have official status in the country; current guidance requires full-time, at least 13 weeks, on-site study and a final knowledge test.
School/course approval and your personal right to Swedish study support must be checked with CSN.
Official source: CSN — Språkkurser (checked 9 August 2026).