JobMatch Lingua SE
Structured language assessment for working life
JobMatch Lingua SE is a digital Swedish language test that provides a fast and structured language assessment according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), from level A1 to B2. The test measures the ability to understand, speak, read and write Swedish, and provides a clear picture of the person’s language level.
Lingua has been developed for employers who need a simple way to assess Swedish language skills in working life. The test takes approximately 15–30 minutes to complete, and the result is presented immediately after the test has been completed.
The test is suitable for both the public sector and private organisations where clear communication in Swedish is important for quality, safety and service.
JobMatch Lingua has been developed and reviewed together with specialists in language education and evaluated through pilot studies in the public sector.
Would you like to know how JobMatch Lingua can support your organisation? Contact us for a free demo and consultation.
A fast and efficient screening test
JobMatch Lingua is a screening and assessment test that provides a quick indication of a candidate’s or employee’s language level and the areas they may need to develop.
The test can be used in recruitment, internal language mapping and as support in language development towards CEFR level B2.
Lingua should not be confused with more extensive language tests that can take several hours to complete and are assessed manually. Instead, it is a solution for organisations that need a simpler, quality-assured language test that is easy to administer and where results are presented immediately.
Support for organisations where good Swedish is required
Many organisations need to assess Swedish language skills in a simple, consistent and structured way. This is especially relevant for roles where communication affects quality, safety, service or the customer experience.
JobMatch Lingua can be used in areas such as healthcare and social care, elderly care, home care services, municipal operations, labour market initiatives, customer service, telemarketing, retail, reception and other roles where functional Swedish is important.
Optional control features
As the test is completed online, several control features are available to strengthen test security and reduce the risk of unauthorised assistance. The test administrator chooses which features should be active.
Examples of control features:
- Identification via BankID or Freja eID
- Camera monitoring during the test
- Window monitoring that registers if the test taker leaves the test window
After the test, the administrator can view information about how the control features were followed.
New language requirements in elderly care
For elderly care, the new language requirements mean that many organisations need to begin working with language skills in a more structured way. JobMatch Lingua can be a concrete and simple starting point for managers who want to gain a better overview, create a clear process and work more systematically with Swedish language skills within their organisation.
From 1 July 2026, new language requirements will be introduced in elderly care. The purpose is to strengthen quality, safety and service by ensuring that organisations work towards staff having sufficient knowledge of Swedish.
The Swedish Government assesses that level B2 according to the CEFR corresponds to the level of Swedish relevant for carrying out interventions in elderly care.
JobMatch Lingua can be used as support for organisations that need to map language levels, identify development needs and follow up language development towards B2.
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What is the CEFR?
The Council of Europe’s language standard – CEFR
Many people are familiar with the levels A1, A2, B1 and B2, but fewer know what they mean in practice.
The CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, is the internationally established standard used to describe and assess language skills.
A1 – Basic level
Can understand and use very simple words and phrases and introduce themselves.
A2 – Basic user
Can communicate in simple and familiar situations but often needs support to understand and make themselves understood.
B1 – Independent user
Can handle many everyday and work-related situations but may still need support with more advanced communication and documentation.
B2 – Independent and advanced user
Can understand, discuss and argue relatively freely in both familiar and unfamiliar areas. The person can usually communicate independently in working life.
Read more about the CEFR at Europass and the Council of Europe: Common European Framework of Reference for Language skills | Europass
Where can I find more information?
More information about the language requirements
For further information about the language requirements in elderly care, we recommend:
Swedish Government: Språkkravet i äldreomsorgen följs upp för ökad kvalitet och säkerhet – Regeringen.se
National Board of Health and Welfare: Nästa steg för en god och nära vård – Socialstyrelsen
Swedish National Agency for Education: Gemensam europeisk referensram för språk, Gers – Skolverket
Get started with JobMatch Lingua right away
We help you get started quickly and easily. You receive support from the first walkthrough to the practical launch, so that the test can be used in a way that suits your organisation.
We guide you through the process and help you with setup, administration and everyday use.