Courses and activities
We have a range of courses and activities to help you integrate in Norway. Here is an overview.
Norwegian course
The courses are certified and led by qualified teachers. You will be given the materials you need. Some of the courses are valid as documentation for applying for Norwegian citizenship.
We offer Norwegian courses at the following levels:
- A1 (beginner)
- A2 (slightly experienced)
- B1 (forwarded)
- B2 (independent language user)
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Language training
Every week we organize language training and language cafés for those who want to practice speaking Norwegian. You don't need to sign up, so just show up at the resource center - Hammersborg Torg 3.
Work-oriented courses
Do you have an immigrant background and higher education, live in Oslo and are looking for a job? Then perhaps our eight-week course - JOBBFOKUS - is for you. Here you'll get tips and advice on how to write a good application and CV, how to build a network on LinkedIn, as well as insight into typical features of Norwegian working life culture. You will also get practical interview training and participate in company visits. The course is free of charge.
Need help with your CV and application? Sign up for our job-seeking course for immigrants on Fridays. Information and help is provided in both Norwegian and English. The course is free, but requires registration.
Other activities:
We have our own services and meeting places with the aim of strengthening minority women's participation in society. We provide information about rights, how to navigate the public administration and various help services. The services are free, and it doesn't matter how long you have been in Norway or what language you speak.
We have a women's group that runs for 8 weeks. Here you learn about the Norwegian health system, women's health, rights in the workplace and more. Here you meet other women who are interested in learning about society, so this is also a great opportunity to get to know new people.
Contact us for more information by email: swea@caritas.no
- For course calendar and registration: Click here
Do you feel unsafe at home or have a partner who speaks badly to you, threatens to stop your residence permit, has total control over your finances or is violent?
We will help you find solutions tailored to your life situation and put you in touch with the resources we think you need. This offer applies to both women and men.
You can contact us for help by email swea@caritas.no, or WhatsApp +47 403 00 416.
If you wish to remain anonymous, or for other reasons do not want to send an email, you can come to our resource center during opening hours and say that you want to talk to SWEA, and someone will come and help you.
Do you feel pressure from your family/ extended family? Or that your family's honor is more important than your personal needs? Then come and talk to us. The offer is open to both men and women, and you can contact us by emailing swea@caritas.no. We'll help you figure out your options and find solutions that work for you.
If you wish to remain anonymous, or for other reasons do not want to send an email, you can come to our resource center during opening hours and say that you want to talk to SWEA, and someone will come and help you.