Komvux Södervärn is a municipal adult education school in Malmo, Sweden that aims to help all students achieve their goals. It offers a variety of courses from basic education through upper secondary levels, including Swedish for immigrants. The school has approximately 2450 students and provides flexibility so students can study full or part-time during day or evening hours. Komvux Södervärn also uniquely offers courses for adults with learning disabilities through its Särvux program. Guidance from teachers and other staff is available to support students.

1. Komvux Södervärn
Welcome to Komvux Södervärn!
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flexibility
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Swedish for Immigrants qualifications
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2. Komvux Södervärn
Our aims
Our aims
 Our aim is that 100 % of our students
Facts achieve their goals
Courses  At Komvux Södervärn we start from the
Students student’s individual requirements and
abilities
Swedish for Immigrants
 The school is divided into several
Särvux manageable units so that everyone has the
chance to influence their own work situation
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 That’s why Komvux Södervärn is the
Guidance obvious choice for both students and
personnel and we can even deliver tailor-
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3. Komvux Södervärn
Facts about the school
Our aims
Facts
Komvux Södervärn is an important part of the municipal adult
Courses education in Malmö with about 2450 students.
Students
The school provides municipal adult education at many
Swedish for Immigrants different levels. We can offer, for example, both courses in
Swedish for Immigrants and education corresponding to 9-year
Särvux compulsory school and upper secondary school levels. Most
Methods courses can also be taken in the evening.
Guidance We have the only courses in Malmö for adults with learning
disabilities (Särvux).
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4. Komvux Södervärn
Courses
Our aims
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Courses At Komvux Södervärn we specialise in courses in the following core
Students subjects within the framework of basic adult education (9-year
compulsory school level).
Swedish for Immigrants
Subjects: Swedish, Swedish as a Second Language Mathematics,
Särvux English, Social Studies, History, Basic Computer Skills, Home Economics
and Religion
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Within the framework of advanced adult education (upper secondary
Guidance school level) we offer the same subjects as above and also Science,
Computer Studies and Web Design
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5. Komvux Södervärn
Students
Our aims
Facts Who can study at Komvux Södervärn?
Courses In the local adult education system you can start studying from the
year you reach 20. There is no upper age limit. Adult education is
Students intended for anyone who lacks knowledge or who has gaps in the
knowledge that these courses aim to provide. The education provided
Swedish for Immigrants is free of charge.
Särvux A student who attends standard courses and studies fulltime has
about 16-18 hours of lessons a week. Students are also required to do
Methods homework. Our courses vary in both the number of classroom hours
and the pace of work in order to accommodate all types of students.
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6. Komvux Södervärn
Swedish for Immigrants
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Courses Immigrants who lack basic knowledge of the Swedish language
Students have the right to study Swedish for Immigrants - SFI.
Swedish for Immigrants The students study SFI 15 hours a week. The students develop
basic language skills and learn about how Swedish society is
Särvux organized and its most fundamental values. The goal is to give the
students enough knowledge of Swedish to communicate effectively
Methods in everyday situations, in their social lives and at work. These
courses are available both during the day and in the evening.
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7. Komvux Södervärn
Särvux
Our aims
Särvux is a part of Komvux, and is located in the same building. We
Facts have the only courses in Malmö for adults with learning disabilities.
Courses The Särvux students are divided into three levels, depending upon
Students their mental ability. Some students have additional handicaps, such as
being physically disabled, autistic, visually impaired, or hearing
Swedish for Immigrants impaired.
Särvux Our course prospectus offers the student twenty different courses with
enrolment twice a year, in both August and January. The education
Methods provided is of a mainly practical nature, depending on the mental ability
of each student.
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We also offer courses in conjunction with other organisations for
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8. Komvux Södervärn
Methods
Our aims
Facts
Courses As an adult you can study various separate courses and
subjects. You can study at different levels, full-time and part-
Students time, day-time and in the evenings. The teaching methods are
Swedish for Immigrants adapted for adults which means that they are based on adult
experience, knowledge and interests and on the fact that
Särvux adults are both willing and able to take responsibility for their
studies.
Methods A large part of our work is directed towards helping students
who for different reasons need extra support during their
Guidance studies. For example, we have a maths workshop, a language-
learning support group and a pronunciation training group.
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9. Komvux Södervärn
Guidance
Our aims
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Courses The teaching staff, study counsellors,
careers officers and welfare officers all
Students have the experience and qualifications
Swedish for Immigrants necessary to be able to give the right
kind of support to the students.
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10. Komvux Södervärn
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Adress: Komvux Södervärn
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Spårvägsgatan 9
Courses
214 27 Malmö
Students
Tel: 040-34 32 55
Swedish for Immigrants
Fax: 040-34 33 01
Särvux E-post: komvuxsr@pub.malmo.se
Methods Hemsida: www.malmo.se/komvuxsodervarn
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