Sweden's Social Democrats want to ban profits in Swedish for Immigrants education. They call the current situation "the wild west" of language training.
Party spokesperson Lawen Redar said private providers have created quality problems. She cited canceled courses and cheating as major concerns.
The proposal also includes outreach programs to help more students complete their studies. Many learners with weak language skills currently drop out too early.
Redar explained the reasoning behind the push for change. "The Swedish language is too important to be governed by profit hunting," she said in a statement. "We must regain control and ensure SFI actually works."
Private companies can currently end studies for students who make insufficient progress. The Social Democrats want stricter completion requirements.
Academedia, one of Sweden's largest private education companies, operates many SFI programs. The company has faced criticism over educational quality in recent years.
Sweden's immigrant language education has struggled with inconsistent results despite substantial public funding. This political move reflects growing concern about integration outcomes.
The proposal targets a system that receives thousands of new students annually. Many immigrants depend on SFI for essential language skills needed for employment and daily life.