Sweden plans to implement language and civics tests for citizenship applicants by August 2026. However, both Stockholm and Gothenburg universities, responsible for co-developing these tests, have raised concerns over the feasibility of the one-year timeline provided. Vice-chancellors highlighted the complexity of creating such 'high-stakes tests,' which require extensive preparation, collaboration with educators, and rigorous assessment processes. Additionally, the institutions face staffing challenges exacerbated by current economic conditions, making it difficult to meet the proposed deadline's demands.
"The timeline we've been given for the first part of this task is around a year. If you know what is required to produce a test like this you understand that that's nowhere near enough time."
"These are also tests that take a long time to construct, as they require collecting a large amount of texts and other information which need to be tested and assessed by teachers, assessors and various reference groups."
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